User manual CHICAGO 94696

[. . . ] CAPACITY 94696 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This Tow Bar's Hitch Coupler MUST be properly secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle. After assembly and attachment, pull up and down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch Coupler. There must be no play between the hitch ball and Hitch Coupler. If there is play, tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present. [. . . ] Avoid sharp turns which may damage the tow bar and/or either vehicle. Make sure to read and fully understand the tow vehicle manufacturer's manual to determine the proper towing capacities. Make sure to read and fully understand the towed vehicle manufacturer's manual to determine the proper additional towing equipment needed. Before each use, always examine the Tow Bar for loose bolts and nuts, structural cracks and bends, and any other condition that may affect its For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. REV 08i SKU 94696 Page 5 safe operation. Do not use the Tow Bar even if minor damage appears. Before each use, always attach Safety Chains (not included) to the towing vehicle and towed vehicle. Make sure the Safety Chains are attached to the towing vehicle with the same length for each side. Do not allow the Safety Chains to drag on the ground. Inspect the Safety Chains before every tow. Make sure to connect the electrical system from the towing vehicle to the towed vehicle. Never tow a vehicle without the running lights and brake lights connected and in proper working condition. Make sure the Coupler and the vehicle's Hitch Ball (not included) are of equal mating size (2") and are rated equal to or greater than the weight of the towed vehicle and its payload. Do not exceed 55 miles per hour when using the Tow Bar. Excess speed is a major cause of vehicular accidents. Care must be taken when backing up a towed vehicle. Only back up the towed vehicle on a straight path. If the towed vehicle is allowed to turn off the straight path while backing up, the vehicle could jackknife, causing severe damage to the Tow Bar, towed vehicle, and towing vehicle. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Tow Bar. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Never drive the towed vehicle while the Tow Bar is attached to the front. Never tow a vehicle with passengers or animals riding in the towed vehicle. Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (or other regulatory agency) for pertinent regulations before installation or use of this Tow Bar. [. . . ] When towing the vehicle over long distances stop and check the tightness of all connections, at least every 100 miles. REV 09f 11. 12. 13. SKU 94696 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Before driving a towed vehicle, always remove the Tow Bar. Remove the Tow Bar from the towed vehicle before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning. Before each use: Inspect the general condition of the Tow Bar. [. . . ]