Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Sterling All Terrain Roadmaster
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Owner' s Manual Entire contents of manual must be read by owner Quality T owing Systems since 1974.
IMPORT ANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Statements in this manual identified as follows are of special significance: W ARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situa- tion which, if not avoided, could result in property damage, serious personal injury , or even death.
1 Safety definitions ................................... inside front cover S a f e t o w i n g p r a c t i c e s ..................................................... 2 - 4 Installer’s safety checklist ............................................. 4 - 5 Installing the ‘quick-disconnect’ system .
To ensure your safety and that of your passengers, as well as the safety of others on the road, follow these safe towing practices at all times. • Do not back up the motorhome with the towed ve- hicle attached.
Safe towing practices continued from preceding page Additionally, check the tow bar bracket every 3,000 miles — inspect for any fractures or cracks in the steel, or any visible damage. Do not tow if the tow bar bracket is damaged. Additionally , check the torque on all bolts.
Safe towing practices continued from preceding page using a tow bar , never tow more than one vehicle, or non- warranty damage or injury may result. • The tow bar stinger fits motorhome hitch receiv- ers with 2-inch inner diameters.
damage. • The installer must be sure that the vehicle is suit- able or adaptable for towing. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle discon- nect, driveline disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. Failure to properly equip the vehicle will cause severe damage to the transmission.
Installing the ‘quick-disconnect’ system A safety plate quick- disconnect base vehicle mounting bracket vehicle mounting bracket safety plate Quick-disconnect parts list (2) quick-disconnects (par.
Installing the ‘quick-disconnect’ system continued from preceding page cable anchor “E” to part “A,” and cable anchor “F” to part “B,” using the supplied ½" x 1" bolts and nuts. Do not tighten any of the bolts — leave them loose for now — they will be tightened later .
Installing the ‘quick-disconnect’ system continued from preceding page less they are properly locked in place over the verti- cal pins on both quick-disconnects. Refer to Figures 3 and 4. Failure to install the linch pins properly will result in tow bar malfunction, loss and damage to the vehicle and property , personal injury or even death.
Figure 5 hitch pin stinger © Rotate both arms up, until they are vertical. release latch clip 9 release latch and locking mechanisms point up Figure 6 Connecting the tow bar continued from preceding page Attach the tow bar so that the locking mechanisms tow bar in folded position CAUTION and the release latch are pointing up, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 8 10 Connecting the tow bar continued from preceding page pin with a linch pin (Figure 9) or optional padlock. The linch pin must be locked. The ring (Figure 9) is spring-loaded — it must be .
Connecting the tow bar continued from preceding page When you drive away , steer briefly to the left and then to the right, to extend, self-center and lock the tow bar . Always stop at this time. Check the tow bar to ensure that both arms are locked, before assuming highway speed.
12 Disconnecting the tow bar 1. Disconnecting the tow bar is essentially the reverse of connecting it. First, always try to park on level ground, with the towed vehicle in line with the motorhome. This will eliminate most of the tension between the vehicles, allowing for an easier disconnect.
13 The Sterling All Terrain tow bar comes equipped with a fully-wired motorhome-to-towed vehicle electrical cord — simply plug the cord into the sockets on the motorhome and the towed vehicle.
14 Wiring instructions — four-wire system continued from preceding page shown in Figure 13. Or , wire the socket to match the ex- isting wiring on the motorhome.
Wiring instructions — six-wire system continued from preceding page 5. If your motorhome does not have the correct wiring socket already, you can replace it with the new socket for the six-wire cord, and connect the appropriate wires to the new socket, according to Figure 15.
How to use safety cables 16 Safety cables are an integral part of your towing sys- tem. They are a secondary safety 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.
Proper installation of safety cables Connect the snap hooks to the loops on hitch or frame. Cross the safety cables under the hitch and stinger. This helps prevent the tow bar from hitting the road and “pole vaulting” if the tow bar separates from the hitch receiver.
Proper installation of safety cables continued from preceding page bolted directly to the frame of the towed vehicle and do not require short safety cables. If your ROADMASTER bracket kit contains short safety cables, refer to the installation instructions for complete information.
Stay within the ‘Safe Zone’ ST A Y WITHIN THE ‘SAFE ZONE’ T owing with a motorhome-mounted tow bar which has an upward or downward slope puts 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 level or four inches below level .
Always clean the locking mechanisms, as described above, before lubricating them. Silicone coats and covers in a thin layer . If it is not removed, it will reduce the clearance for the lock- ing mechanisms, preventing proper operation.
Limited W arranty 1. W ARRANTY 1a. W ARRANTY OF CONFORMITY A T TIME OF SALE ROADMASTER, Inc. warrants that at the time of sale of this product it will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to ROADMASTER’S specifications for the product.
Quality T owing Systems since 1974 ROADMASTER, Inc. • 5602 N.E. Skyport W ay • Portland, OR 97218 • 800-669-9690 • Fax 503-288-8900 • www.roadmasterinc.
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