Blue Ox BX7460P - Manual (Page 3)

BX7460P
Allure™ Tow Bar
Operation Manual & Installation Instructions
405-0140 Rev G Page 3 of 6 5/14/13
CAUTION: It is important that the pintle ring be parallel to the ground when towing. If the pintle ring
is at an angle, damage or an accident may occur.
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. Place the pintle ring onto the pintle hitch of the towing vehicle, close the pintle hitch lever and secure with
clip or lock. Loosen the two (2) leg bolts on the driver side to allow free movement of the leg.
3. Partially extend one leg. The legs are held in with an internal “soft” latch. Pulling out on the leg will
disengage this latch. 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.
5. Once the initial hook up is complete, the tow bar legs should be an equal distance from the centerline of
the pintle coupler. If the legs are not equal, adjust accordingly. On the driver side leg only, fully tighten the
two (2) serrated bolt/nut assemblies so the leg will not pivot on the head assembly. Periodically check the
driver side leg that the bolts are tight and the leg does not move.
Note: If the tow bar is going to be used on a baseplate with a different tab width than the initial setup, the
leg positions will need to be re-adjusted accordingly to that baseplate tab width.
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.
1. Utilizing the hooks, attach the cables to a solid part of the chassis on the towed vehicle or the convenience
links of the baseplate. Verify the safety snap clicks back against the hook in order to prevent disconnection.
2. Adjust slack if needed. Cables should not come in contact with the ground, pintle coupler or the locking
handles; damage could occur! DO NOT USE DAMAGED CABLES! Route cables away from the locking
handles. Safety cable contact with a locking handle could cause the leg to become unlatched and collapse,
leading to major damage to one or both vehicles and towing equipment. DO NOT WRAP SAFETY
CABLES AROUND THE LEGS!
3. Verify the load capacity of cables or chains used that meets the needs of the towing set up.
Safety Cable Installation