Blue Ox BX7322 User Manual

ADVENTURER

Serial No.

OPERATOR, PARTS, AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

BX7322 ADVENTURER® Tow Bar

Class III (5000 lb) 2 Inch Ball Coupler

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SAFETY

DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.

This symbol is used to bring attention to safety precautions and instructions. When you see this symbol, be alert and pay attention to all instructions. YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

1. Blue Ox Tow Bars should be used with cars designed or

2. Set the transmission for towing according to the owner's

3. Unlock the steering wheel for towing to allow the front

4. Be sure the front end of the towed vehicle is properly

5. The use of safety cables or chains is required by law

modiﬁ ed to be towed.

manual. Verify recreational towing procedures in the

vehicle owner's manual.

wheels of the towed vehicle to “track”.

aligned. Unaligned vehicles will cause poor tracking and abnormal wear on the tires.

in some states of the United States and territories of Canada. Check with the states or territories that you plan to travel through prior to your trip. Blue Ox strongly recommends the use of safety cables (BX88196, Class III or BX88197, Class IV) and our permanent baseplate safety cables (BX88207, Class III or BX88208, Class IV) with all applications of towing. Please refer to their speciﬁ c installation instructions for more information.

6. Check clearance between vehicles in a turning situation.

7. Rear lighting is required on the towed car. A BX8811 (Wiring Kit), BX8847 (Wiring Kit) or BX8869 (Bulb & Socket) is recommended.

8. Prior to a towing trip, check to be sure all the towing accessories and attachment points are secure. Check for cracked welds and loose bolts or pins on baseplate and tow bar. This is important on all occasions, but particularly on a new installation, when they should be checked just prior to initial towing and again after 100-200 miles of towing.

9. Do Not Back Up when towing. Damage to both vehicles and towing system may occur.

10. Avoid sharp turns and rough terrain. Check installation after any unusual event and periodically on a long trip.

11. Do not use the towed vehicle for storing luggage, etc.; you may exceed the towing capacity of the Tow Bar and its accessories.

12. Do not substitute other devices if the pins and clips are lost.

TOW BAR INSTALLATION - EXISTING BLUE OX BASEPLATE

1. Blue Ox Tow Bars are designed for the coupler to be parallel to the ground when it is attached to both the towed and towing vehicles. If the Tow Bar coupler is at an angle, damage or an accident could occur.

2. Adjust the coupler for proper ﬁ t to the ball (See Figure 3). For added security, place a lock, pin or bolt through the hole provided in the coupler locking lever.

CAUTION: As with any mechanical product, care

should be taken during installation and operation, to prevent your ﬁ ngers from being pinched.

WARNING: Ensure that your towing vehicle

is of adequate size to properly control your

3. Position the Tow Bar with its tabs aligned inside the baseplate tabs and insert the 1/2" pins. Insert quick pin clips into the pins to hold them in position. (See Figure 2)

4. Center the coupler with the tow bar legs, (See Figure 4) and tighten the four coupler bolts completely. The leg width may be adjusted to no less than 16" to not greater than 34". Check that the hex bolts are snug but not so tight as to bend the tow bar attachment lugs. After a few hours of use and periodically thereafter check all bolts for tightness.

5. DEALER OR INSTALLER: BE CERTAIN USER RECEIVES INSTRUCTION SHEETS.

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.

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