RELEASING THE VEHICLE FROM THE TWO RATCHETING
TiE-DOWN STRAPS (see Fig. 4B)
Fig 4B
Release Latch C
"CLOSED _ Position
1. Hoid the ratchet in one hand and with the other hand puli back on
Release Latch @o
until the toad re_eases.
[_CAUTION:j
The VEHICLE witi reiease at this point.
& 'Toremove strap pu_/up on _atchetand slide strap out of Spindle _.
1 DO NOT use the two tie down straps for towing vehicles or to
ho_dor suspend human weight.
2. DO NOT use pliers or any other tools to operate the ratchefing
handte _,
(see Fig. 4B}. Use hand power only:
3 Protect strap webbing from sharp edges heat and acid. Replace
strap webbing if t is cut worn or damaged, hspect strap webbing
hooks and hardware before each use.