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Summary of Contents for Sterling ALL-TERRAIN 576

Page 1: ...1 2007 2021 ROADMASTER Inc All rights reserved 853326 31 09 21 ...

Page 2: ...MASTER FAMILY Safety definitions inside front cover Safe towing practices 1 2 Connecting and disconnecting Connecting the tow bar 3 4 Disconnecting the tow bar 5 Wiring instructions 6 Safety cables How to use safety cables 7 Proper installation of safety cables 8 Stay within the Safe Zone 9 Care and cleaning 9 Tow bar components back cover Your tow bar serial number is located on a label on the in...

Page 3: ...r unibody Read the instructions thoroughly before installing the tow bar and its components If the tow bar is not properly aligned centered and positioned on the towed vehicle then excessive tire wear and other consequential non warranty damage may result INSTALLER S SAFETY CHECKLIST The installer must NOT use the tow bar as a ground for welding Connecting a ground to the tow bar will cause curren...

Page 4: ...oblem If you do note how far you can safely turn the motorhome s steering wheel and be sure not to turn it further when towing Damage that results from turn ing too sharply is not covered by warranty Never use the tow bar to tow more than one ve hicle In some states it is legal to have one vehicle towing more than just one vehicle for example a truck which is towing a trailer which is towing a boa...

Page 5: ... locked The ring Figure 1 is spring loaded it must be snapped over the pin as shown in Figure 1 with the curved side of the linch pin touching the ring in order to keep the base pin secure Both tow bar arms must be attached to the base plate and locked with a linch pin Towing vibrations will force the linch pins out unless they are properly locked in place over the base pins on both baseplates Fai...

Page 6: ...ry or even death Do not tow a vehicle using a tow bar baseplate safety cables or a hitch receiver rated less than the actual weight of the towed vehicle or failure may oc cur during towing causing property damage personal injury or even death Do not tow if the tow bar is more than three inches out of level See Stay in the Safe Zone on page 9 Towing out of level creates excessive strain on the tow ...

Page 7: ...w bar on the motorhome by reversing the connection procedure under Connecting the tow bar Note if you must park on an uphill incline you may find that you cannot remove the base pins even with the tow bar arms released The weight of the towed vehicle trying to roll back Figure 6 is binding the pins in place Allow the towed vehicle to idle forward just enough to take the tension of this weight off ...

Page 8: ... which may result in a traffic accident causing property damage personal injury or even death Wiring the plug for a six wire system 1 Insert the end of the electrical cord through one of the cable guides 2 Strip to 3 8 of insulation from the ends Connect the wires according to Figure 7 apply a silicone sealant to the attachment points to help prevent damage from moisture and corrosion Wiring the s...

Page 9: ...fety device required by law in many states This section and the following section will acquaint you with how to use them properly The safety cables must connect the towing vehicle to the towed vehicle frame to frame The safety cables must be rated at 8 000 pounds weight capacity per pair or higher This is the maximum weight capacity of the tow bar the towed vehicle and all its contents cannot exce...

Page 10: ...ct as shown in Figure 10 using short safety cables sold separately The safety cables must be carefully routed so that they cannot become pinched frayed scraped or oth erwise damaged and so they will not drag when going over dips or low spots Do not use the cables if they show any signs of wear or damage immediately discontinue towing and replace the cables Failure to follow these instructions will...

Page 11: ... undue strain on the entire towing system For that reason do not tow if the tow bar is not within the Safe Zone no more than three inches above or below level Towing a vehicle with a tow bar that is not within the Safe Zone will result in significant wear and tear on the tow bar and baseplate significant wear and tear on the vehicle s suspension and frame and the eventual failure of the towing sys...

Page 12: ...0520 6a hitch pin clip two 910028 6b hitch pin and clip one each 910027 7 yoke assembly with bushing color coded red part numbers 7a through 9e sold separately 910575 7a Qty1 x 4 bolt 350190 20 7b Qty 1 jam nut 350264 10 7c Qty 1 lock nut 350267 01 7d Qty 1 x 4 bolt 350185 10 7e Qty 13 acetal washer 350358 00 7f Qty 3 flat washer 350314 60 7g Qty 1 yellow zinc washer 350314 40 not all washers show...

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