Blue Ox BX7330 - Manual (Page 4)

EXTENDING TOW BAR / UNHOOKING / FOLDING
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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 1) and unlock the steering
wheel. Drive the towing vehicle straight forward
approximately 50 ft. to 100 ft. or until both leg
latches lock into position. The latches are locked
when the red rubber seal is not exposed.
NOTE: If only one leg latch locks, turn the top of
the towed vehicle's steering wheel towards the
unlocked side, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 turn, and
continue forward until the latch locks. 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).
UNHOOKING / FOLDING
1. Park the towing vehicle with vehicle in tow, in a
straight line, on a flat, level surface to insure
minimum pressure is exerted on the tow bar legs.
This will aid in the removal of the connector pins.
Engage the towing vehicle parking brake. Place
the towed vehicle either in park for automatic
transmissions or securely in first gear for manual
transmissions. Unhook the lighting and safety
cables.
2. Unlock the leg latches by sliding the collar back to
expose the red rubber seal under the collar.
(Figure 3) Remove the quick pins and connector
pins attaching the tow bar legs to the baseplate
attachment tabs. (Figure 4) You may need to tap
the connector pins out if there is still pressure on
them. Compress both legs completely, until they
lock in place. (Latch is locked when the red rubber
seal is not exposed)
3. With the legs together, swing them up towards the
towing vehicle until the single fold up tab on the
receiver connector fits between the double fold up
tabs on the pivot bracket. Slide the wire lock pin
through the fold up tabs and lock in place. Rotate
the legs down to the side until the retainer pin
engages in the slot in the pivot bracket. (Figure 2)