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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Demco Kar-Kaddy. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are completely satisfied with your new piece of equipment. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Unless otherwise specified, high-strength (grade 5) 3. When placing a parts order, refer to this manual for (3 radial-line head markings) hex head bolts are proper part numbers and place order by PART NO. used throughout assembly of this piece of equip- and DESCRIPTION. ment. 2. Whenever the terms "LEFT" and "
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NOTE: This is one of a tow-manual set. The other manual is titled “Owner’s Manual” and contains technical information concerning the specific product that you purchased. Be sure to review both manuals. SAFETY TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. ! THIS SYMBOL MEANS -ATTENTION -BECOME ALERT -YOU
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TOW DOLLY USER GUIDE WARNING Read the following information completely before hooking up, loading, using unloading or unhooking this Tow Dolly. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH. • Read towing instructions in towed vehicle’s owner’s manual. • Read towing instructions in towing vehicle’s owner’s manual. Be certain that your towing vehicle has the capacity to tow a tow dolly and towed vehicle combination. IF YOU HAVE
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• Allow one tow-vehicle/tow dolly/vehicle-in-tow length for each 10 m.p.h. behind another vehicle. • ALWAYS check the hitch, tow dolly and vehicle-in-tow at each stop to insure that coupling, chains and tie down equipment remain tight and properly attached. Use tow dolly checklist as an aid. • NEVER tow without properly installed tire straps and security chains properly attached to frame or other structural member of vehicle-in-tow. • ALWAYS slow down—40 miles per hour or less—for curves, wet o
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When On the Road: • Reduce Speed • Think Ahead • Allow for extra length when turning • Anticipate Stops/Brake Early • Stop Often for Rest • Use Safety Checklist at Each Stop TOWING VEHICLE SIZE AND TOWING CAPACITY Towing vehicle must weigh at least 750 lbs. more than weight of vehicle-in-tow. Example: A 2,750 lb. car may tow no more than a 2,000 lb. car. Suspension Your tow vehicle’s rear springs must be of sufficient strength to support the added loaded tow dolly tongue weight while maintainin
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Engine and Transmission Cooling Towing a loaded tow dolly can be quite demanding on engine and transmission cooling systems of tow vehicle, especially if towing Iong distance or in hilly terrain. Be sure your cooling system is in top shape, and adequate for towing anticipated load. Engine oil should be fresh and of maximum viscosity recommended for your particular engine. Engine cooling may be enhanced by flushing system and installing fresh coolant. Automatic transmissions may nee
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Vehicle-in-Tow Facing Forward Vehicle-in-tow must always be facing forward (front wheels on tow dolly). Transmission Damage to Towed Vehicles When towing a rear axle driven front engine vehicle, the drive shaft must be disconnected to prevent transmission damage. Simply placing transmission in neutral is not sufficient and will not prevent damage due to a lack of internal lubrication. You must disconnect drive shaft at rear axle and tie or wire it up. The universal joint bearing caps must be
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TOWING 55 Miles Per Hour All vehicle combinations have a speed beyond which adequate emergency control cannot be assured. Maximum recommended speed for all tow dolly combinations is 55 m.p.h. under good road conditions. As road conditions deteriorate you must reduce the maximum recommended speed. Posted speed limit is usually the same for trucks and car-trailer combinations. Observe this limit even if it is less than 55 m.p.h. Please do not be lulled into a false sense of security because you
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BREAKDOWNS Get Off The Road Immediately park tow vehicle-tow dolly combination in a safe place completely off the highway. Get all occupants out of vehicle and away from roadway. If you must continue on the highway to reach a safe place off the road, turn on emergency flashers and proceed with caution. Do not hesitate to proceed on a flat tire if necessary to reach a safe place completely off the highway. Proceed slowly, for road friction could ignite a flat tire and cause a fire. Rough Roads T
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BOLT TORQUE TORQUE DATA FOR STANDARD NUTS, BOLTS, AND CAPSCREWS. Tighten all bolts to torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt chart as guide. Replace hardware with same grade bolt. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, high-strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment. Bolt Torque for Standard bolts * Torque Specifications GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 “A” lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m) 1/4” 6 (8) 9 (12) 12 (16) 5/1
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Tongue and Ramp Assembly Instructions 1. Place the main frame (#1) on blocks or some other sturdy 5. Lay the bracing struts (#5) out along the tow dolly tongue support so that the frame rests approximately 8" - 10" off with the back end (the end with the larger hole in it) of the the ground. bracing strut toward the main frame. Loosely bolt the back of each bracing strut to the trailer frame as shown 2. With an assistant, place tongue assembly (#2) into main using 1/2" x 1-1/2" grade 5 bolt (#6
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Fender Assembly Instructions 3. On the left side, plug in bullet plugs with white to white, 1. Install fender with fender backup plate (#1) and three 3/8” black to brown and yellow to red. On the right side, plug x 1-1/2” bolts (#2). Put 3/8” nylon lock nuts (#3) inside of white to white, black to brown and green to red. fender and tighten. 4. With a pliers, install two wire clamps on fender. From rear of fender lip, install one clamp at 5-1/2” and one at 8”. 2. Cut nylon wire tie from wiring
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! WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPERATION OF THE TOW DOLLY FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPERATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW DOLLY, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SAFETY Rear Wheel Drive: Disconnect the towed vehicle driveshaft for rear ! Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are several items wheel drive vehicles with automatic transmission. that must be checked each time before usi
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS Step 1. Secure ball coupler to 2" (6,000 lb. capacity) towing vehicle ball only. Make sure that the hitch and the hitch ball are in good condition and not rusted, loose or stripped. Recommended ball height is 18" to the top of the ball. Make sure hitch is locked down and secured with safety clip. Criss-cross safety chains under tongue and secure to towing vehicle frame. Step 4. Before loading (and unloading) towed vehicle make sure platform and towed vehicle are in straigh
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Step 8. Place one tie-down strap over each tire and secure hooks to rods located at the rear of each wheel platform. The short side of the hook must face the rear of the Kar Kaddy. Step 6. With someone safely guiding you, slowly drive ve- hicle onto platform FRONT FORWARD. (Any vehicle mounted on tow dolly must be mounted with front of the vehicle facing forward.) Drive the car forward until the tires touch the ramps. Make sure the tire is aligned to ascend onto the ramps. Step 9. Be sure tie
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Step 11. Make sure the tie-down strap is the correct size for Step 14. To pull the Kar Kaddy empty, make sure "Auto- the auto tire. See page 11 of this instruction for proper fit and Steer" LOCKING PIN IS IN PLACE and towing vehicle exchange instructions. safety chains are up and hooked. Tie-down winch handles should be left in a down postion (horizontal) position with safety pins in place when towing loaded or empty. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL KAR KADDY WITH WHEEL PLAT- FORM IN LOADING (tilted)
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KK370SB PARTS BREAKDOWN REF. PART REF. PART NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 03528 2 Tie-down Strap assembly, Black 68. 04826 2 ST205/75R14 "C"Range Radial Tire 2. 5809 1 Right Fender Assembly with Lights 69. 09296 2 Rim, 14 x 5.5, 5 on 115mm B.C. 2 3. 5808 1 Left Fender Assembly with Lights 70. 02933 10 Chrome Lug Nut 4. 04424-95 2 Fender Backing Plate 71. 04167 6 7/16”- 20UNF x 1” hex head bolt (gr.8) 5. 00914 6 3/8”-16UNC x 1-1/2” Hex Head Bolt (gr.5) 72. 04168 6 7/16”-20U
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WINCH ASSEMBLY REF. PART NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION Left Winch Shown 5432 1 Left Ratchet Winch Assembly (Plated) 21 5433 1 Right Ratchet Winch Assembly (Plated) 1. 03569-95 1 Ratchet Frame 2. 03570-95 1 Left Spool Tube 18 - 03571-95 1 Right Spool Tube 3. 03577 2 Heavy Duty External Snap Ring 10 8 3 4. 03574-95 1 Ratchet Handle 18 19 20 5. 03668 1 18 Ga. Shim Washer 17 14 6. 03575-95 1 Left Ratchet Gear 16 - 03576-95 1 Right Ratchet Gear 15 7. 03666 1 5/16" x 1-1/4" Roll Pin 8. 02243 1 Black Vinyl
