Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Demco Kar-Kaddy. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment. WARRANTY POLICY, OPERATOR MANUALS & REGISTRATION Go online to www.demco-products.com to review Demco warranty policies, operator manuals and register your Demco product.
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If you have questions not answered in this manual, or require additional copies, 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...
Read towing instructions in towing vehicle’s owner’s manual. Be certain that your towing vehicle has the capacity to tow a tow dolly and towed vehicle combination. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, DO NOT TOW. CONSULT YOUR DEALER OR CALL DEMCO. •...
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THE MOST IMPORTANT PART - IS YOU Will you read and follow these instructions on how to safely operate this DEMCO Tow Dolly? If your answer is YES, we thank you for your attitude and believe your towing experience will be a safe and pleasant one.
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Safety Information Towing a loaded tow dolly can be quite demanding on engine and transmission cooling systems of tow vehicle, especially if towing Iong distance or in hilly terrain. Be sure your cooling system is in top shape, and adequate for towing anticipated load.
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Safety Information Never transport any passengers or cargo in towed vehicle. In addition to being illegal in most states, carrying passengers in a towed vehicle exposes those passengers to risk of exhaust gas asphyxiation. Lighting Requirements Even though tow dollies have operating lights, law requires that a vehicle-in-tow be equipped with functioning stop, turn and running lights.
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Avoid driving at night. ACCIDENTS Move all vehicles completely off the road. Get everyone out of the vehicle and off the road. Call police. Demco wants you to have a safe towing experience. Read these instructions carefully, read fender decals on tow dolly, and follow all instructions.
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Torque Specifications BOLT TORQUE TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPSCREWS. Tighten all bolts to torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout as- sembly of equipment.
Decal Locations BC21014 Qty. 1 RD21008 Qty. 2 RD21002 Qty. 1 DD21016 Qty. 1 ATTENTION This brake actuator is CAUTION specially designed for use with disc brakes Actuator is spring ONLY. loaded. Use care when Any replacement of servicing or injury may DD21022 Qty.
Tongue & Ramp Assembly Instructions 5. Lay the bracing struts (#5) out along the tow dolly tongue 1. Place the main frame (#1) on blocks or some other sturdy with the back end (the end with the larger hole in it) of support so that the frame rests approximately 8”...
Fender Assembly Instructions 4. Fish the three wires from the mainframe through the rear hole in the fender trough. 1. Cut nylon wire tie from wiring attached to fender mount on mainframe (used for shipping purposes only) 5. Route wiring in through back of tail light housing on the bottom inside of housing.
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Fender Assembly Instructions 7. Push wires back into housing and finish routing wires in wire trough of fender and attach cable hanger. Install two metal wire clips using pliers. Place one clip 5-1/2” from rear of fender and one 8” from rear of fender (see red arrow). 8.
Safety & Maintenance 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. SAFETY Rear Wheel Drive: Disconnect the towed vehicle driveshaft for rear...
Loading Instructions Step 1. Secure ball coupler to 2” (6,000 lb. capacity) tow- ing vehicle ball only. Make sure that the hitch and the hitch ball are in good condition and not rusted, loose or stripped. Recommended ball height is 18” to the top of the ball. Make sure hitch is locked down.
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Loading Instructions Step 8. Place one tie-down strap over each tire and secure hooks to rods located at the rear of each wheel platform. The short side of the hook must face the rear of the Kar Kaddy. Step 6. With someone safely guiding you, slowly drive vehicle onto platform FRONT FORWARD.
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Loading Instructions Step 11. Make sure the tie-down strap is the correct size Step 14. To pull the Kar Kaddy empty, make sure “Auto- for the auto tire. See page 11 of this instruction for proper fit Steer” LOCKING PIN IS IN PLACE and towing vehicle and exchange instructions.
Parts Breakdown REF. PART REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 03528 Tie-down Strap assembly, Black 04167 7/16”- 20UNF x 1” hex head bolt (gr.8) 6277 Right Large Fender Assembly with Lights 04168 7/16”-20UNF Nylon Lock Nut 6276 Left Large Fender Assembly with Lights 73.
SHEET 2 OF 2 ON ARE THE PROPERTY OF VOLUME 22.06 .XXX = ±.010 BEND AND DRAFT ±1° DEMCO 5227 Replacement Winch Pawl Kit (includes 1 of * items Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION. TILT-BED LATCH ASSEMBLY REF. PART QTY.
BREAK ALL SHARP EDGES SCALE: 1:3 SHEET 1 OF 1 ON ARE THE PROPERTY OF VOLUME 152283.38 .XXX = ±.010 BEND AND DRAFT ±1° DEMCO ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 6276 LEFT LARGE FENDER ASSEMBLY 6277 RIGHT LARGE FENDER ASSEMBLY 04425 TINNERMAN U-CLAMP...
Disc Brake Parts Breakdown & Parts List Hub Assembly PARTS LIST REF. PART REQD QTY. DESCRIPTION 13920-92 Caliper Mounting Plate 03927-92 Rotor ASSEMBLY 13825-92 Disc Brake Caliper Complete 1. Begin by mounting the Hub Assembly and 13824 Brake Pads (for one complete axle) the Caliper Mounting Bracket (#1) to the 05982 19”...
Surge Brakes Parts Breakdown Model DA91 Brake Actuator SURGE BRAKES PARTS LIST REF. PART BLEEDING THE SYSTEM QTY. DESCRIPTION 12508 63” Brake Hose The first requirement for safe, sure hydraulic braking is the use 01863 Rubber Grommet of quality brake fluid. Use only DOT-3 or DOT-4 brake fluid from 13047 Rubber Grommet a sealed container.
Wiring Diagram FENDER WIRING On the left side, plug in bullet plugs with white to white, black to brown and yellow to red. On the right side, plug white to white, black to brown and green to red. PARTS LIST REF.
Toe-in Adjustment KAR-KADDY TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT LOCKING CLAMP FRONT MEASUREMENT (1/32” to 1/16” less than back measurement) 12” 12” 18” MEASURING THE TOE-IN TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Have the tongue in a “hooked-up” position with the ball 1. Put a mark on each side of the locking clamp on the tie coupler 18”...
Optional Wheel Jack 11683 Optional Wheel Jack w/ hardware 02769 3/8”-16 UNC x 4 Hex Head Bolt * All options may not 00060 3/8” Lock Washer mount on tow dolly 00061 3/8”-16 UNC Hex Nut simultaneously.* 03646 Replacement Wheel only 5.
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