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2. Insert the crank handle (or driving tool)
into the exterior access hole until the end
of the driver comes into contact with the
hoist drive feature. This may be a hex on
the end of a drive extension tube, or an
actuator feature on the end of the hoist
drive shaft.
3. Rotate the crank handle and hoist the
drive shaft in a counter-clockwise direction
until the spare tire is lowered to the
ground.
•
On a "one way" hoist, continue to
rotate the drive handle and the hoist
drive shaft until a resistance stop is
felt. This resistance/positive "down
stop" is designed to stop the winch
when the cable is fully extended. Do
not continue to rotate.
•
On a "two way" hoist the cable will
start to wind back up if rotated past full
out, this will not damage the hoist but
will shorten the amount of cable
extended and usable.
4. Take hold of the wheel/tire and pull it from
under the RV as far as possible.
Stowing the spare tire
To attach the host lift plate to the wheel/tire
assembly:
•
Place the wheel/tire close enough to the
RV for the hoist cable lift plate attached to
reach the center of the wheel/tire. (Wheel
must be positioned so that the tire valve
stem is on the bottom side, pointing
towards the ground.)
•
Fold the cable over the lift plate, if
necessary, and insert through the hole in
the wheel. Make sure that the lift plate is
all the way through the wheel.
•
Pull the wheel/tire rearward, away from
the RV so the hoist cable is taunt/tight,
and the lift plate has the wheel opening on
the steps of the lift plate.
To raise & stow the wheel/tire assembly:
•
Insert the crank handle (or driving tool)
into the exterior hole or hoist mechanism
access, and push it in until it is engaged in
the driving feature of the hoist. (This may
TOWING & HANDLING
be a hex on the end of a drive extension
tube or an actuator feature on the end of
the hoist drive shaft.)
•
Rotate the crank handle (or drive tool)
clockwise until the wheel/tire assembly is
pulled up under the RV and is pulled up
against the bottom of the RV.
•
Continue to rotate in a clockwise direction
until at least two crisp breaks are felt or
until clicks are heard. This "stows" the
wheel/tire by forcing the hoist clutch
through an "overload" condition.
•
This has now raised the wheel/tire up
under the RV and "stowed" it with the
proper
force
to
assembly in place during RV use. Always
check
the
wheel/tire
looseness by pushing against or shaking it
from underneath. The hoist can not be
over tightened.
Please refer to the spare tire stowing
diagrams found in the "Specifications and
Glossary" section of this manual.
Maintenance
Periodically
check
assembly with rust preventive grease.
C
T
T
HANGING
HE
IRE
Never raise the RV by placing the jack
under the axle, springs or any attachment
parts. Failure to comply could result in
property damage, personal injury or death.
You may want to raise your RV with a jack to
change a tire, adjust the brakes or repack the
wheel bearings. Please use the following
guidelines:
1. Keep the RV attached to the tow vehicle.
Block the tire on the opposite side of the
RV from the tire you are changing.
2. Loosen the wheel lugs on the tire you are
changing before jacking up the RV. DO
NOT remove the lug nuts; only loosen
SECTION 7
hold
the
wheel/tire
assembly
for
and
pack
the
hoist
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