General Information Thank you for purchasing a Demco tow dolly. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satis- fied with your new piece of equipment. WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARATION OF THE TOW DOLLY FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW DOLLY, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or if your manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Demco, 4010 320th Street, Boyden, IA 51234 ph: (712) 725-2311 Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 Fax: (712) 725-2380 http://www.demco-products.com SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT...
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For Your Safety Lighting and Marking It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking requirements of the local highway authorities and to install and maintain the equipment to ,provide compliance with the regulations. Add extra lights when trans- porting at night or during periods of limited visibility.
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For Your Safety DuringOperation • SAFETY CHAIN -A safety chain must be obtained and installed. Always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chain and auxiliary lighting when towing equipment on a public high way. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations.
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For Your Safety Performing Maintenance • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. •...
Pre-Checks Before Loading Safety Checks • Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are several items that must be checked each time before using and while using the tow dolly. • Make sure all bolts are properly tightened and those requiring a set torque are up to specifications: •...
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Pre-Checks Before Loading Safety Checks • Examine ramps, winches and straps to make sure they are in good condition. Check wheel nuts every trip. • To check the towing system after hook-up, tow about 100 feet. Then stop and perform a safety check. Check the bolts, chains, tire straps, ramps, coupler latch and other items, to ensure that they are tight.
Pre-Checks Before Loading Loading Angle Clearance Guide IMPORTANT: Using this guideline will reduce the chance of the towed ve- hicles air dam, or bottom of facia from interfering with tow dolly platform and/or tire stop. “X” must be less than 4.6 x “Y”. If Y measures 6”...
Decals Decal Location WINCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remove winch lock pins (A) from strap winches on front of tow dolly. Release winch: Grasp handle (B) squeeze trigger (C) push down and pull all excess strap from winch. Lay tire strap to outside of tow dolly. Tighten straps: Place tire straps over tires centering straps and winches to tires.
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Loading Instructions Read these instructions completely before hooking, unhooking or using the tow dolly. Be sure all loading and unloading takes place on a level surface. 1. Make sure towing vehicle’s parking brake is fully en- gaged. Tow dolly must be completely and properly hooked up to the truck before loading towed vehicle.
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4c. Lock steering wheel on towed vehicle with front tires in a straight position. If the towed vehicle does not have a locking steering column the steering wheel must be tied securely. Use Demco steering wheel strap kit #5975. Page 12 RD20026...
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6. Tire strap should wrap around the side of the tire to approximately the rim line & cross straps should be at 1 o’clock and 3 o’clock when looking at left side. See Demco website www.demco-products.com for correct strap fit. Wheel Strap Checks...
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Loading Instructions 7. Hook the towed vehicle safety chains to frame of vehicle directly above the area where the chains are mounted on the tow dolly. Leave just enough slack in the chains to allow suspension movement on the towed vehicle. CAUTION: Chains must not attach or go over steering or brake parts of towed vehicle.
Top Platform Breakdown Top Platform Parts List ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 00059 WASHER, FLAT .375 01898 BOLT .438NC X 1.25 GR5 HEX 02771 NUT, .438NC NYLON LOCK INSERT 02383 36” SAFETY CHAIN FOR TOW DOLLIES 03528 STRAP, SHORT 3-POINT TIE DOWN 12293 1.25 ID X 1.25 PLASTIC BUSHING 16675-76...
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Brace Pipe Assembly Breakdown Brace Pipe Assembly Parts List ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 00085 .50 FLAT WASHER 00476 NUT .75NC PUNCH LOCK 00492 WASHER, FLAT, .75 01254 BOLT .50NC X 1.50 GR5 HEX 02178 NUT, .50NC LOCK, NY. INSERT 02434 BOLT, .625NC X 4.50 HEX HEAD GR.5 02579...
Wiring Breakdown Wiring Parts List ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 01863 GROMMET .625 OD X .375 ID X .25 THK 02196 BOLT .313NC X .75 HEX HD SELF TAPPING 11590 WIRE HARNESS, TONGUE 15921 REAR WIRING ASSEMBLY 16677 CLAMP WIRE .375 GALV W/ VINYL Please order replacement parts by PART NO.
Brakes Breakdown Surge Brake Parts List NOTE: The spring return system has a small nut wedged in the spring area for pre-load installation. Do not remove nut. Nut will automatically drop out during first braking period. ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART #...
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Brakes Breakdown DA91 Parts List 5482 Master Cylinder Repair Kit (gas- 5876 eZ-Latch Cou- ket included) pler Repair Kit ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 05977 PUSH ROD ASM DA91 & DA95 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 05986-95 COLD HEADED CLEVIS PIN, .875 00057 WASHER, .25 SPRING LOCK 09153...
Fender Breakdown Fender Parts List .188 DRILL FOR RIVET HOLES ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 5978 Left Fender Assembly 5979 Right Fender Assembly (Shown) 04425 Tinnerman U-clamp 04508 Amber Reflector (not shown) 04804 Red Reflector (not shown) 14722 3/16” x 1/2” Pop Rivet 05443 Nylon Cable Hanger 11209...
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VOLUME ON ARE THE PROPERTY OF 22.06 .XXX = ±.010 BEND AND DRAFT ±1° DEMCO 11750 ROLL PIN, .313 X 1.50 5227 REPLACEMENT WINCH PAWL KIT (includes 1 of * items) Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
Assembly Instructions Parts View Page 24 RD20026...
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Assembly Instructions Boxed Tow Dolly Assembly Instructions 1. Place the main frame (#29) on blocks or some other sturdy support so that the frame rests approximately 8” - 10” off the ground. 2. With an assistant, place tongue assembly (#26) into main frame channel and position latch on tongue approximately 3”...
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