Roadmaster FALCON 522 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Roadmaster FALCON 522 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

All terrain non-binding tow bar

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© 2003-2021 ROADMASTER, Inc. All rights reserved. 852481-30 08.21

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  • Page 1 © 2003-2021 ROADMASTER, Inc. All rights reserved. 852481-30 08.21...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. ROADMASTER, Inc. reserves the right to make changes, at any time, without notice, in material, specifica- Serial number: tions and models, or to discontinue models.
  • Page 3: Installer's Safety Checklist

    Failure only. ROADMASTER does not recommend off-road tow- to properly equip the vehicle will cause severe damage ing, nor does ROADMASTER warrant the tow bar for off- to the transmission. road use.
  • Page 4: Safe Towing Practices

    Safe towing practices continued from preceding page releasing the locking mechanisms, to keep from being hit by the towed vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may cause non • Do not drill a second hole in the shank of any tow -warranty property damage, personal injury or even bar or hitch accessory.
  • Page 5: Connecting The Tow Bar

    CONNECTING THE TOW BAR spring-loaded — it must be snapped over the pin, as shown in Figure 4, with the curved side of the linch pin touching Use caution when handling the tow bar — if your the ring, in order to keep the base pin secure. hands, fingers or any part of your body are caught between moving components, they can be pinched, cut or otherwise injured.
  • Page 6 Connecting the tow bar continued from preceding page Figure 4 STEP 6 baseplate shoulder bolt head must face up linch pin base pin side view If the spring-loaded ring on the linch pin does not snap against itself, spin the linch pin around and flip the ring to the other side.
  • Page 7: Disconnecting The Tow Bar

    Failure to do so may result in a ‘run- ROADMASTER recommends replacing at least one away’ vehicle or may crush you between the towed of the linch pins with a padlock (part number 301, 302 or vehicle and the motorhome, causing property damage, 308) to prevent accidental release or theft.
  • Page 8: How To Use Safety Cables

    “pole vault” the towed vehicle. • Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting kits with removable arms use two safety cables on each side. If two sets of safety cables are required, both must be used. This is required by law. Refer to “Proper installation of safety cables” for further information.
  • Page 9: Stay Within The 'Safe Zone

    Towing a vehicle with a tow bar that is not within the receiver. ROADMASTER offers hi low hitches, which will Safe Zone will result in significant wear and tear on the...
  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    Always clean the tow bar before lubricating. Use a Now that you have a clean, dry tow bar, use a dry water-soluble cleaner such as ROADMASTER Tow Bar silicone lubricant, such as LubeMaster (part number 747), Cleaner (part number 9932).
  • Page 11 FALCON ALL TERRAIN COMPONENTS Please have your serial number handy when calling for repair parts, as not all versions of this tow bar use the same parts. part part description number description number 1 baseplate arms (not included) 9 yoke (color-coded red) 2 base pin, cable and linch pin ..

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