Blue Ox BX4335 - Manual (Page 3)

HOOKING UP / EXTENDING
292-2098 4/98 3 of 6
HOOKING-UP TO THE TOWING VEHICLE
Make sure you are able to identify the tow bar parts,
(Figure 1), before proceeding.
1. Release the clip.
(Figure 3) Using your
right hand, raise the
front end of the tow
bar and begin to slide
the DS pivot arm
across the chrome
bar. Important:
Keep the front end of
the tow bar up to keep
pressure off of the
slide rail.
2. Slide the DS pivot arm all the way to the right side
(drivers side), over the safety stop on the forward
side of the chrome bar, and against the edge (Figure
4). Once against the edge, roll the front of the tow
bar forward and down. The tow bar leg is now
locked into position and ready to use.
HITCHING UP COUPLER
1. Position the towing vehicle on a level surface with
approximately 100 ft. to 200 ft. of straight driveway
ahead and engage the parking brake. (Later, You
will be driving straight ahead to latch the legs when
extending the tow bar.) Position the towed vehicle
behind the towing vehicle in the approximate towing
position and engage the parking brake of the towed
vehicle.
2. Adjust the coupler. (See Cplr Fit Adjstmnt - Pg. 1)
3. Pulling from the coupler, the arms will now telescope
out for self alignment. Place the coupler on a 2" ball
and lock the coupler by pushing down on the locking
lever. (See coupler fit adjustment) Important: For
safety, you should put the pin provided, a padlock, or
a bolt with nut through holes on the coupler lever. A
BX8860 padlock is recommended.
Figure 3
DS Pivot Arm
Safety Stop
Figure 4
EXTENDING TOW BAR
Caution: It is possible to extend the tow bar by
driving away with the towing vehicle. As you drive
away, the towed vehicle will wander around until,
eventually, both sides may lock. Even though they
may lock this way, we DO NOT recommend towing
any vehicle until the operator has confirmed that
the leg latches have been properly locked as
outlined below.
1. On the towed vehicle; disengage parking brake, set
up the transmission for towing, (See SAFETY
section - Page 1, Item 2) and unlock the steering
wheel. Drive the towing vehicle straight forward
approximately 50 ft. to100 ft. or until the locking
handles are engaged and locked. (When locked they
will "pop" up)
NOTE: If only one locking handle is locked, simply
turn the top of the towed vehicle's steering wheel
towards the unlocked side, approximately 1/2 to 3/4
turn, before continuing forward. Check to insure both
legs are latched properly before towing.
IMPORTANT: The steering wheel on the towed
vehicle must be unlocked at all times while being
towed. Failure to do so will create hazardous driving
conditions.
2. Install safety cables or chains and lighting. (See
safety cable installation - page1).