Draw-Tite 63181 TOW BAR User Manual
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• Allow more time for accelerating, stopping and maneuvering. Slow down well in
advance of sharp curved, obstacles, or lane changes and before starting down
hills.
• If vehicle combination sways or seems unstable, gradually slow down, pull off the
road to a safe location, and inspect all connections. Instability increases with
speed, and you may have to tow at a lower speed. Discontinue towing if
instability persists. A combination that is stable and easy to control at low speed
may be unstable at a higher speed. Stability decreases when going downhill.
Start downhill slowly and maintain a low speed.
• Do not make sharp turns from a complete stop.
• Reduce speeds on rough roads.
Special instructions for using a pickup truck or van as the towing vehicle
• Some step bumpers restrict turning. Use extra caution. Turning too sharply can
damage the tow bar, the hitch ball, and the bumper.
Coupler
Coupler adjustment
1. With coupler locked onto a 2” ball,
tighten the locknut until all parts are
clamped solid. Do not overtighten.
Just tighten enough to fully c
the helical spring.
ompress
2. Back locknut off ½ to ¾ turn.
3. Check for proper couple/uncouple
operation.
Coupler repair kit: Part no 3033.
Contains: Locking lever assembly, tapered
coil spring, ball clamp, hardened washer,
helical spring, locknut and instructions.
Replacement Parts
Bracket Kit: Part no. 40602. Contains: (2) Tow bar brackets, (4) ½-13 X 1-¾ Grade 5
bolts, (4) Flat washers, (4) Locknuts and (2) Wire-lock pins.
Safety Chain Kit: Part no. 40604. Contains: (4) 30” 5000 lb chains, (4) 5/16” quick-
links, (4) 7/16-14 Grade 2 U-bolts and (8) Flanged locknuts.
Wire-lock pin: Part no. 2471.
Cequent Towing Products - Plymouth, MI
Technical Service: (888) 521-0510
63181N Rev A 7-18-08
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