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READ complete manual CAREFULLY ASSEMBLY CALIBRATION BEFORE attempting operation. OPERATION REPLACEMENT PARTS DEMCO • Dethmers Mfg. Co. • P.O. Box 189 • 4010 320th Street • Boyden, IA 51234 PH: (712) 725-2311 or (712) 725-2302 • Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 • FAX: (712) 725-2380...
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WARNING: Exceeding weight limitations or not using a towing vehicle larger and at least 1,000 lbs. heavier than the tow bar and the towed vehicle combined can result in loss of towing vehicle control, separation of the tow bar from the towing vehicle, or separation of the towed vehicle from the tow bar, causing severe personal injury, death, and/or property damage.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARATION OF THE TOW BAR FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW BAR, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL SAFETY ITEMS Periodically check all bolts and nuts to ensure proper...
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SAFETY CABLE & LIGHT CABLE INSTALLATION Step 1. Remove safety cables from box and coil a cable around each leg of the tow bar, starting near the pivot point. Install the light cable (optional) by placing the coil over the wire support rod.
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Step 5. Once you are secured to the tow bar, release towed vehicle parking brake, shift transmission into neutral and unlock the steering wheel. NOTE: For four-wheel drive units the transfer unit must be shifted into neutral also. Reminder: Consult your vehicles manufacturer for towing suitability. Attach Safety Cables w/rubber retainers to the baseplate on towed vehicle .
REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 03796 X Male Receiver 03808 X Crosstube Bushing 07161 X 3/4"-10UNC x 4-1/2" Hex Head Bolt (Gr.5) 02961 X 3/4"-10UNC Nylon Insert Locknut 03798 X Front Yoke 03799 X Rear Yoke PARTS BREAKDOWN 07162 X 3/4"-16UNF x 2-1/2" Hex Head Bolt (Gr.5) Order No.
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® CROSS SECTIONAL VIEW OF ASSEMBLED FLEX- JOINT Pivot Bushing Ear Washers Inner Sleeve Yoke Washers Crosstube Right Bushing Connecting Arm 120 ft/lbs. 40 ft/lbs. Left Connecting Arm O-Ring PAT. PEND.
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LOCK COLLAR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY: 1. Leave Excali-Bar ® on towing vehicle or clamp hitch tube in 1. If Rear Leg (#7) was removed, slide it into Front Connect- ing Leg Tube (#2) being careful not to damage shaft seal. heavy-duty vise.
9523004 & Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring/Diode Kit 9523010 Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring/Diode Kit Only original manufacturer or 9523011 9523006 & Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring/Diode Kit DEMCO at 1-800-543-3626 Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
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OPTIONAL LIGHT BAR (KKLB) PARTS BREAKDOWN COLOR CODE FOR WIRING HARNESS WHITE BROWN YELLOW GREEN NOTE: The wires to the optional light bar should be run along the car and fastened so as not to damage the finish of the towed vehicle. LIGHT BAR PARTS LIST REF.
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3) paint 4) rust damage 2. Manufacturer and Warrantor of Tow Bar: 5) Any Demco Tow Bar that has been loaded in excess of Dethmers Manufacturing Co. the load capacity stated on the tow bar identification label. 4010 320th Street P.O.
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OPTIONAL 3-1/2" EXTENDED MALE RECEIVER TUBE PARTS BREAKDOWN PARTS LIST REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 9523008 3-1/2" Extended Male Receiver Tube 1. 07448 X 1 Extended Receiver Tube (3-1/2") 2. 03808 X 2 Cross Tube Bushing 3. 02961 X 1 3/4"-10UNC Nylon Insert Locknut Please order replacement parts by PART NO.
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