Blue Ox BX4330 - Manual (Page 3)

BX4330
Acclaim ® Tow Bar
Operation Manual & Installation Instructions
292-2205 Rev J Page 3 of 7 4/23/13
1. Position the towing vehicle on a level surface with a straight driveway ahead and engage the
parking brake. Position the towed vehicle behind the towing vehicle in the approximate towing
position.
2. Couple the tow bar to the 2” ball on the towing vehicle receiver hitch. Install the coupler pin or
padlock thru the coupler lever to secure in place. If needed adjust the coupler to ensure the ball
and the coupler ball clamp are making firm contact. (See Coupler Fit Adjustment on page 4)
3. Partially extend one leg. Place the triple lug between the attachment tabs on the baseplate, and
secure with the 1/2” pin and quick pin. Be sure the 1/2” pin is installed correctly through the
attachment tab with the nose towards middle of the baseplate. Repeat for both legs.
4. On the towed vehicle, disengage the parking brake and set up the transmission for towing and
unlock the steering wheel. Pull forward with the towing vehicle until one or both of the locking
handles are engaged and locked (When locked they will “pop” up). If only one locking handle is
locked, turn the towed vehicle’s steering wheel towards the unlocked tow bar leg approximately
1/2 to 3/4 turn, before continuing forward. Drive the towing vehicle forward until the second leg
locks into place.
Hooking Up to Towed Vehicle
Incorrect
Correct
IMPORTANT: Check to ensure both legs are latched
properly and pins are secured properly before
towing. When properly installed the quick pin ring will
snap back onto itself, and the chamfered side will be
facing outwards. 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.
CAUTION: It is important that the tow bar
coupler be parallel to the ground. The height
from the center of the ball to the centerline of the
attachment tabs should be approximately 7”. If
the tow bar coupler is at an angle, an accident
or damage can occur. The use of a drop/rise
receiver is recommended to ensure the coupler
stays parallel to the ground.
7”
Note: The Acclaim ® will only fit on baseplates with a tab width of 23” or greater