RD20017 - Kar Kaddy 3 Operators Manual - Demco Products

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Step 8. Place one tie-down strap over each tire and securehooks to rods located at the rear of each wheel platform. Theshort side of the hook must face the rear of the Kar Kaddy.Step 6. With someone safely guiding you, slowlydrive vehicle onto platform FRONT FORWARD. (Any vehiclemounted on tow dolly must be mounted with front of thevehicle facing forward.) Drive the car forward until the tirestouch the ramps. Make sure the tire is aligned to ascendonto the ramps.Step 9. Be sure tie-down winch is centered with the tirebefore tightening straps.Step 7. Drive vehicle onto the platform - front forward - untiltires touch the wheel stops at the front of each side of theplatform and the platform tilts to a flat position. Make sure thecar is centered on the platform. Towed vehicle tires must fitin wheel troughs without overhanging sides. Engage towedvehicle parking brake. Shift loaded car into “park” and locksteering wheel with front tires in a straight position. If the cardoes not have a locking steering column the steering wheelmust be tied securely with front tires in a straight position.Rear Wheel Drive: Disconnect towed vehicle driveshaft forrear wheel drive vehicles with automatic transmission.For manual transmission: Consult your vehicle ownersmanual for towing suitability with the drive shaft connected.Step 10. Thread tie-down strap through the slotted tube onthe tie-down winch. Pull approx. 6” of strap through this slot.Begin tightening strap making sure the tail becomes enclosedby the strap coming over the tire. Tighten the straps ensuringthat the strap fed through the slot binds between the shaft andthe strap being wound onto the winch shaft. While tighteningstraps, pull cross strap forward to ensure even tightening.NOTE: Be sure to tighten straps until each tire starts toflatten against tire stop. After each strap is tight, insert asafety pin in each winch. Disengage towed vehicle parkingbrake.Straps must be retightened after first 5 miles of travel.Check straps every 50 miles thereafter to ensure they aretight and not rubbing or fraying.Page 16
Step 11. Make sure the tie-down strap is the correct sizefor the auto tire. See page 11 of this instruction for proper fitand exchange instructions.Step 14. To pull the Kar Kaddy empty, make sure “Auto-Steer” LOCKING PIN IS IN PLACE and towing vehiclesafety chains are up and hooked. Tie-down winch handlesshould be left in a down position (horizontal) position withsafety pins in place when towing loaded or empty. DO NOTATTEMPT TO PULL KAR KADDY WITH WHEEL PLATFORMIN LOADING (tilted) POSITION.Step 12. Hook the towed vehicle safety chains to frame ofvehicle directly above the area where the chains are mountedon the Kar Kaddy. Leave some slack in the chains to allowsuspension movement of the towed vehicle.BDAMAGE PREVENTIONCheck your vehicle manual or registration for vehicle weight.Towing vehicle must be larger and at least 1,000 lbs. heavierthan the towed vehicle and tow dolly combined.Do not pack goods in car that is being towed. Overloadingthe Kar Kaddy or exceeding the width limit may result indamage to both car and Kar Kaddy.REAR WHEEL DRIVE PRECAUTIONSDisconnect towed vehicle driveshaft for rear wheel drivevehicles with automatic transmission. Simply placingtransmission in neutral is not sufficient to prevent damageto transmission.For manual transmission: Consult your vehicle owners manualfor towing suitability with the drive shaft connected.ALL VEHICLES MOUNTED ON THE KAR KADDY MUST BEWITH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FACING FORWARD.AStep 13. TO UNLOAD towed vehicle. Make sure that platformand vehicle are straight. Reinstall driveshaft. Ensure thattowed vehicle parking brake is fully engaged, then unhookthe towed vehicle safety chains, and release the tie-downstraps. NOTE: Tie down straps must be “quick -released”by grasping ratchet pawl (A) and ratchet handle (B) simultaneouslyand pushing down sharply. This process will permiteasy removal of strap from winch. Swing the wheel platformlocking latch handle forward, towards the coupler. This willallow the platform to tilt as you slowly drive off. Make surethe winch ratchet handles are horizontal. Replace the “AutoSteer” locking pin (for towing empty).CAUTION• Examine winches and straps to make sure they are ingood condition.• Check wheel nuts every trip.• Tires must be inflated to recommended pressure bytire manufacturer.• Be certain the safety lock pins lock the strap winches.• Retighten the straps over the tires after the first 5 milesof travel. Check straps every 50 miles thereafter toensure they are tight and not rubbing or fraying.Page 17
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