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Blue Ox BX4335 User Manual

Safety

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SAFETY

292-2098 4/98 1 of 6

DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.

This symbol is used to bring attention to safety precautions and instructions. When you

see this symbol, be alert and pay attention to all instructions. YOUR PERSONAL

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

1. Blue Ox tow bars are designed for the coupler to be

parallel to the ground when it is attached to the

towed and towing vehicles. If the tow bar coupler

is at an angle, damage or accident could occur.

2. Blue Ox tow bars are designed to tow manual

transmission cars or automatics equipped with a

transmission pump, drive shaft disconnect or half

shaft disconnect.

3. The transmission is in neutral when towing.
4. Unlock the steering wheel to allow the front wheels

of the towed vehicle to “track”.

5. Be sure the front end of the car being towed is

properly aligned.

6. The use of safety cables or chains is REQUIRED BY

LAW. Model BX8805 (5ft) or BX8806 (6ft) Safety

Cables are recommended. The shorter BX8805 is

normally best.

7. Adjust the coupler for proper fit to the ball (see

coupler fit adjustment). For added security, place a

lock, pin or bolt through the hole provided in the

coupler locking lever. A BX8860 padlock is recom-

mended.

8. Check clearance between vehicles in a turning

situation.

9. Most states require rear lighting on the towed car. A

BX8811 or BX8869 Wiring Kit is recommended.

10. Prior to a towing trip, be sure all towing accessories

and attachment points are secure. Check for cracked

welds and loose bolts. This is important on all

occasions but particularly on a new installation, when

they should be checked just prior to initial towing and

again after 100-200 miles of towing.

11. Do Not Back Up when towing. This may damage

the tow bar assembly or the towed car’s chassis.

12. Avoid sharp turns and rough terrain. Check assem-

bly after unusual events and periodically on long

trips.

13. Do not use towed vehicle for storing luggage, etc.;

you may exceed the towing capacity of the tow bar.

1.Using a 3/4" socket, tighten or loosen the nut until

firm contact between coupler and ball is established.

2.Check ball to housing tension periodically and

tighten if needed.

3.Lightly lubricate the ball.

Heavy Spring

Light Spring

Ball

Clamp

Channel Lock

Lock Nut

Housing

Pin & Chain

(Optional)

Locking Lever

(Locked Position)

(Unlocked Position)

COUPLER FIT ADJUSTMENT

SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION

1. Using the cable hooks, attach the cables to a solid

part of the chassis of the towed vehicle or to the

bracket convenience links on unibody cars. Slip the

end of the hook through the neoprene keeper to

prevent the hook from unhooking. (See Fig. 3)

NOTE: It is best to have permanent chains that

connect the convenience links to the frame of the

car. (See Fig. 2)

2. Cross the two safety cables under the tow bar. (See

Fig. 1) NOTE: Do not wrap around legs or damage

could occur to rubber boot.

3. Using the cable hooks, attach the opposite ends of

the cables to a solid part of the chassis of the towing

vehicle if at all possible. Slip the end of the hook

through the neoprene keeper to prevent the hook

from unhooking. (See Fig. 3)

4. Adjust slack so that the cables cannot touch the

ground or become caught beneath the ball. If either

of these things happen, the cables may become

damaged and ineffective. DO NOT USE DAMAGED

CABLES!

5. If BX8805 or BX8806 cables are not used, be sure

each cable or chain used has at least the load rating

of the coupler (5000 lbs.).