BX4330
Acclaim® Tow Bar
Operator Manual &
Installation Instructions
Serial Number
Acclaim® Tow Bar
(5,000 lb) 2 Inch Coupler
292-2205 Rev J |
Page 1 of 7 |
4/23/13 |
BX4330
Acclaim® Tow Bar
Operation Manual & Installation Instructions
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
1.Blue Ox tow bars should only be used with vehicles that are towable or have been equipped to be towed.
2.Follow towing procedures in the vehicle owners manual.
3.Tow with steering wheel in the unlocked position.
4.Be sure the front end of the towed vehicle is properly aligned. Misaligned vehicles may cause poor tracking or abnormal wear on the tires.
5.The use of safety cables or chains are required by law in most states of the United States as well as Canadian territories and provinces. Follow state or territory recommendations. Blue Ox strongly recommends the use of safety cables (BX88196, Class III or BX88197, Class IV) and permanent safety cables (BX88207, Class III or BX88208, Class IV) with all applications of towing. Please refer to their specific installation instructions for more information.
6.Check clearance between vehicles in all turning situations. Check the height difference in your towing set up and make appropriate adjustments by following the recommendations of the tow bar instruction manual.
7.Rear lighting is required on the towed car. Blue OX offers lighting kits to cover all of your lighting needs. Contact your Blue Ox representative for more information.
8.Prior to usage, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts.
9.Disconnect the towed vehicle from the towing vehicle before backing up. Do Not Back Up while vehicles are connected! Damage to both vehicles and the towing system may occur. The towed vehicle may jackknife causing abnormal stress to the tow bar, car chassis, baseplate and/ or pintle hitch of the towing vehicle. These abnormal stresses may cause damage that may go undetected.
10.Avoid sharp turns and rough terrain. Check towing set up after any emergency situation and/or periodically on a long trip.
11.Do not use the towed vehicle for storing luggage, etc.; which may cause you to exceed the towing capacity of the tow bar, baseplate, and its accessories.
12.Ensure that your towing vehicle is of adequate size to properly control your towed vehicle. The weight and braking capacity should be large enough to handle both vehicles in an emergency situation. Check your towing vehicle manufacturers recommendations for towing, hitch load, and braking capacities. The hitch, ball, motorhome chassis, and safety cables (each individual cable) need to be rated at a minimum for the weight of the vehicle being towed.
13.Dealer or installer be certain the user receives these instruction sheets.
CAUTION: As with any mechanical product, care should be taken during installation and operation to prevent your fingers from being pinched.
292-2205 Rev J |
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4/23/13 |
BX4330
Acclaim® Tow Bar
Operation Manual & Installation Instructions
Hooking Up to Towed Vehicle
1.Position the towing vehicle on a level surface with a straight driveway ahead and engage the parking brake. Position the towed vehicle behind the towing vehicle in the approximate towing position.
2.Couple the tow bar to the 2” ball on the towing vehicle receiver hitch. Install the coupler pin or padlock thru the coupler lever to secure in place. If needed adjust the coupler to ensure the ball and the coupler ball clamp are making firm contact. (See Coupler Fit Adjustment on page 4)
3.Partially extend one leg. Place the triple lug between the attachment tabs on the baseplate, and secure with the 1/2” pin and quick pin. Be sure the 1/2” pin is installed correctly through the attachment tab with the nose towards middle of the baseplate. Repeat for both legs.
4.On the towed vehicle, disengage the parking brake and set up the transmission for towing and unlock the steering wheel. Pull forward with the towing vehicle until one or both of the locking handles are engaged and locked (When locked they will “pop” up). If only one locking handle is locked, turn the towed vehicle’s steering wheel towards the unlocked tow bar leg approximately
1/2 to 3/4 turn, before continuing forward. Drive the towing vehicle forward until the second leg locks into place.
Note: The Acclaim® will only fit on baseplates with a tab width of 23” or greater
CAUTION: It is important that the tow bar coupler be parallel to the ground. The height from the center of the ball to the centerline of the attachment tabs should be approximately 7”. If the tow bar coupler is at an angle, an accident or damage can occur. The use of a drop/rise receiver is recommended to ensure the coupler stays parallel to the ground.
7” |
Correct
Incorrect
IMPORTANT: Check to ensure both legs are latched properly and pins are secured properly before towing. When properly installed the quick pin ring will snap back onto itself, and the chamfered side will be facing outwards. The steering wheel on the towed vehicle must be unlocked at all times while being towed. Failure to do so will create hazardous driving conditions.
292-2205 Rev J |
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4/23/13 |
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