AVENTA LX - PPL Motor Homes
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1. Offset Triple Pivot Lug 47 2 292 2660 Decal Up Arrow 48 2 229 0520 Pin 1 2 X 2 5 8 Eff 49 2 62 3213 Quick Pin Assembly 50 2 292 1035 Decal Blue Ox White 51 1 292 1206 Decal Instructions 52 1 292 1621 Decal Cables Required 53 1 292 2836 Sticker Patent Numbers AventaLX 54 1 292 6176 Decal Measurem t Hght Difference 55 1 102 6695 Nut 2 1 2 Recr 1 14 56 2 226 0044 7 SAF Cable with Hooks Class IV 10 000 57 1 203 0176 Washer 1 ID x 1 1 2 OD x 032 Bronze 58 4 290 0527 Plug Insert 1 38 x 1 38 x 125 59 2 290 0374 Spacer Plastic 1 16 x 13 16 ID x 2 60 1 292 0968 Label Important Lights Required 61 1 290 0159 13 Nylon Cable Tie 62 1 292 0800 Label Important Cables Required Replacement Leg Assemblies 63 84 0054 Passenger s Side Complete Leg Assy 64 84 0053 Driver s Side Complete Leg Assembly Replacement Hitch Connector Assemblies Completely Assembl2. 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM AVENTA LX OPERATOR PARTS AND INSTALLATION MANUAL BX7445 AVENTA LX Tow Bar Class IV 10 000 lb 2 Inch Receiver Page 1 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM 1 Blue Ox Tow Bars should be used with vehicles designed or modified to be towed 2 Set the transmission for towing according to the owners manual Verify recreational towing procedures in the vehicle owners manual 3 Unlock the steering wheel for towing to allow the front wheels of the towed vehicle to track 4 Be sure the front end of the towed vehicle is properly aligned Unaligned vehicles will cause poor tracking and abnormal wear on the tires 5 The use of safety cables or chains is required by law in some states of the United States and territories of Canada Check with the states or territories that you plan to travel through prior to your trip Blue Ox strongly recommends the use of safety cables BX88196 Class III or BX88197 Class IV and our permanent baseplate safety cables BX88207 Class III or BX88208 Class IV with all applications of towing Please refer to their specific insta
3. 8 x 1 x 1 16 24 2 229 0472 Retainer Latch 25 2 220 0015 Spring Pin 3 16 x 2 26 2 250 0157 Foam Grip 3 8 X 3 5 8 X 5 64 27 2 290 0394 Locking Handle Spacer Nylon 28 2 207 0881 Locking Handle SS W Slot 29 2 299 0234 Swivel Locking Handle 30 2 201 0504 1 4 20 x 1 4 Set Screw 31 2 62 3750 Latch Handel Assembly Ald Av2 Alx 32 2 229 0387 Locking Handle Bolt 33 2 290 0377 Plastic Washer 765 ID 34 2 220 0033 Spring Pin 1 4 x 1 3 8 35 4 290 0332 Cap Plug Black 1 1 4 Square 36 2 201 0699 1 4 20 x 1 2 Set Screw Knurled ZP 37 2 222 0068 Spring Locking Handle 38 2 290 0364 9 Inch Nylon Cable Tie 39 2 250 0227 Rubber Boot 40 2 290 0275 8 Inch Nylon Cable Tie 41 2 61 5484 Leg Pivot Ref Qty Part Description No No 42 2 201 0645 1 2 13 x 2 Hex Bolt Grade 5 ZP 43 4 220 0032 Spring Pin 3 1 6 x 1 1 4 ZP 44 2 202 0143 1 2 13 Essna Jam Nut ZP 45 4 290 0381 Nylon Washer 051 x 523 x 1 363 46 2 100 1176
4. create hazardous driving conditions 5 Install safety cables or chains and lighting See Safety Cable Installation Page 1 Figure 4 Figure 5 Page 4 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM UNHOOKING TOW BAR MAINTENANCE Unhooking Folding 1 Park the towing vehicle with vehicle in tow in a straight line on a flat level surface to insure minimum pressure is exerted on the tow bar legs This will aid in the removal of the 1 2 pins Engage the towing vehicle parking brake Place the towed vehicle either in park for automatic transmissions or securely in first gear for manual transmissions Unhook the lighting and safety cables 2 Disengage the leg latches by pushing down on the locking handles Figure 5 Remove the quick pins and 1 2 pins attaching the triple lugs to the attachment tabs You may need to tap the 1 2 pins out if there is still pressure on them Compress both legs completely until they lock in place NOTE Each leg is equipped with a soft latch inside the end Push in on each leg until they are held in detent by the soft latch NOTE Place the 1 2 pins back into the triple lugs and secure with the quick pin assemblies to avoid losing either of them 3 With the tow bar legs apart swing them up towards the towing ve
5. of the attachment tabs and the center of the coach s hitch receiver should be of equal distance If a deviation must be present it should be no more than four 4 inches from the tabs up to the hitch receiver There should be no deviation allowed for the hitch receiver tube to be below the level of the attachment tabs Refer to Figure 2 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM HOOKING UP EXTENDING TOW BAR HOOKING UP Towed Vehicle 1 Position the towing vehicle on a level surface with a straight driveway ahead and engage the parking brake Later You will be driving straight ahead to latch the legs when extending the tow bar Position the towed vehicle behind the towing vehicle in the approximate towing position and engage the parking brake of the towed vehicle 2 Rotate the tow bar legs to the opposite side of the stored position until the hold up bolt is centered with the slot in the hitch connector Push the tow bar legs towards the towing vehicle while raising them to allow the hold up bolt to clear If the hold up bolt does not align with the gap rotate the tow bar farther Pull the legs out away from the towing vehicle and place them on the ground NOTE The hold up bolt will pass through the gap in the hitch connector when the legs are pulled out from the towing vehicle Se
6. slack from the cables wrap each once around their respective tow bar legs in front of the latch housing and then cross them under the tow bar See Fig 1 3 Using the cable hooks attach the opposite ends of the cables to a solid part of the chassis of the towing vehicle if at all possible Slip the end of the hook through the neoprene keeper to prevent the hook from unhooking See Fig 3 4 Adjust slack so that the cables cannot touch the ground or become caught beneath the receiver area If either of these things happen the cables may become damaged and ineffective DO NOT USE DAMAGED CABLES 5 Be sure each cable or chain used has at least the load rating for the vehicle being towed A towing package is only as strong as its weakest component Page 2 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 This symbol is used to bring attention to safety precautions and instructions When you see this symbol be alert and pay attention to all instructions YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED SAFETY DO NOT INSTALL OPERATE OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM INSTALLATION CAUTION As with any mechanical product care should be taken during installation and operation to prevent your fingers fr
7. 3 7 5 7 7 7 7 6 0 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 8 7 6 3 6 0 7 1 1 2 7 3 6 4 8 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 6 7 7 8 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 5 6 1 8 6 3 6 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 1 4 7 2 5 5 4 7 8 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 6 8 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 6 7 0 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 8 7 6 2 1 2 8 7 1 5 5 5 5 4 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 5 5 5 5 5 1 6 1 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 6 7 Page 8 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 Replacement Hitch Connector Assemblies 2 1 2 Receiver Replacement Hitch Connector Assemblies QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE HOOKING UP amp EXTENDING FOR TOWING 1 Align vehicles in towing position with straight driveway ahead and parking brakes locked 2 Rotate legs up to unfold tow bar Partially extend legs pin triple lug between baseplate attachment tabs 3 Drive towing vehicle forward until both legs are locked Locking Handles Up 4 Install safety cables and towed vehicle lighting 5 Detailed instructions appear on page 4 UNHOOKING amp FOLDING FOR STORAGE 1 Park vehicles in a straight line on level surface Apply towing vehicle parking brake Place towed vehicle in park or 1st gear for manual transmissions 2 Remove safety cables and towed vehicle lighting 3 Disengage locking handles remove quick pins and connector pins and
8. braska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts List Ref Qty Part Description No No 1 1 107 2685 Tube Locking Nut 1 14 2 1 102 6541 Nut Receiver tube 1 14 3 1 61 6032Weldm t Hitch Connector StandardSW B 4 1 292 2877 ID Sticker Aventa LX Class IV SW B 5 1 299 0542 Washer 2 1 4ODX 1 IDX 3 8 ZP 6 1 207 0964 BallSegment TBSwivel 1 25XIDX 636 7 1 299 0470 Shaft Ball Mount Aventa LX ZP 8 1 299 0534 Washer B Ville 078 THK MCH ZP 9 1 207 0963 Ball Segment TB Swivel 1 00 ID 10 1 100 1179 Ball Housing SW Upper ZP 11 1 100 1180 Ball Housing SW Lower ZP 12 3 201 0766 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Soc Hd Cap Screw ZP 13 3 203 0159 Washer 3 8 Srg Soc HD Cap Sc ZP 14 1 200 1483 Pin 5 8 x 3 Eff With Clip 15 1 229 0436 Machined Hold Up Bolt ZP 16 1 61 4743 Driver Side Round Outside Leg 17 1 61 4744 Passenger Side Round Outside Leg 18 2 290 0347 Plastic Spacer 2 OD x 1 16 Thk 19 3 290 0360 Plastic Spacer 1 1 2 OD x 1 16 Thk 20 1 202 0152 3 4 16 Hex Nylon Insert Lock Nut 21 2 207 0908 Leg Inside With Leg Stop 22 2 290 0363 Plastic Spacer 1 1 4 OD x 1 2 Thk 23 2 250 0169 Grommet 3
9. e Figure 4 3 Partially extend one leg The legs are held in with an internal soft latch Pulling out on the leg will disengage this latch Place the triple lug between the attachment tabs on the baseplate and secure with the 1 2 pin Be sure the head of the pin is positioned so that it is to the inside of the triple lug See Figure 5 Repeat for both legs EXTENDING TOW BAR Caution It is possible to extend the tow bar by driving away with the towing vehicle This can cause the towed vehicle to wander from side to side and does not insure that the legs will lock into position We DO NOT recommend towing any vehicle until the operator has confirmed that the leg latches have been properly locked as outlined in step 4 4 On the towed vehicle disengage parking brake and set up the transmission for towing see Safety section on Page 1 and unlock the steering wheel Pull forward with the towing vehicle until one of the locking handles are engaged and locked When locked they will pop up NOTE If only one locking handle is locked turn the top of the towed vehicle s steering wheel towards the unlocked tow bar leg approximately 1 2 to 3 4 turn before continuing forward Pull the towing vehicle forward one to two feet until the leg locks into place IMPORTANT Check to insure both legs are latched properly before towing The steering wheel on the towed vehicle must be unlocked at all times while being towed Failure to do so will
10. ed 65 84 0096 Hitch Assy Short Aventa LX Complete Opt 66 1 61 6106 Wldm t Hitch Conn Short SW B 67 84 0097Hitch Assy Standard Aventa LX Complete Opt 68 1 61 6032 Wldm t Hitch Conn Standard SW B 69 84 0098 Hitch Assy Long Aventa LX Complete Opt 70 1 61 6107 Wldm t Hitch Conn Long SW B Replacement Hitch Connector Assemblies 2 1 2 Receiver for Aventa LX Only Completely Assembled 64 84 0104 Htch Asy 2 5 Rcvr Shrt Avent LX Complete Opt 65 1 61 6174 Wldm t Hitch Conn 2 5Rcvr Short Avta LX 66 84 0105 Htch Asy2 5Rcvr Std Aventa LX Complete Opt 67 1 61 6175 Wldm t Hitch Conn 2 5Rcvr Standard Avta LX 68 84 0106 Htch Asy 2 5 Rcvr Lg Aventa LX Cmplt Opt 69 1 61 6176 Wldm t Hitch Conn 2 5Rcvr Lg Avta LX See page 8 Page 7 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM R V C R 5 2 L A N O I T P O L A N O I T P O L A N O I T P O R V C R 5 2 L A N O I T P O R V C R 5 2 L A N O I T P O D R A D N A T S 9 6 6 1 9 6 2 1 9 6 8 9 6 8 9 6 2 1 9 6 6 1 9 6 1 7
11. hicle until the hold up bolt passes through the gap in the hitch connector Figure 6 Rotate the legs down to either side until the hold up bolt engages completely to the side of the hitch connector slot dust and dirt build up on the legs and latches of the tow bar A BX8875 tow bar cover is recommended 3 Periodically clean the entire surface of the tow bar with a mild soap and water solution Wipe dry with a clean cloth 4 Check and replace any loose worn or damaged bolts rubber boots or cap plugs 5 Check for cracked welds and loose bolts on the baseplate towed vehicle where baseplate is bolted and the hitch on the towing vehicle 6 In normal straight line towing conditions both legs will be in tension Due to the design of the latch both handles will feel loose During turning braking or parking one or both of the legs may be in compression This will make the handles feel stiff or tight Due to parking on slopes or the angle between the coach and the car the two locking mechanisms could be in compression or tension or any combination of the two Having one lock in tension and one in compression may give the operator the feeling that one leg is locked and one is not when in fact whenever the legs are fully extended and the springs are holding the latch handles up the legs are locked and ready to tow whether in tension or compression Lubrication 1 Approximately once per year or if it is difficult t
12. llation instructions for more information 6 Check clearance between vehicles in a turning situation 7 Rear lighting is required on the towed car A BX8811 Wiring Kit BX88199 Light Bar BX8847 Saturns or BX8869 Bulb amp Socket is recommended 8 Prior to a towing trip check to be sure all the towing accessories and attachment points are secure Check for cracked welds and loose bolts pins on baseplate and tow bar This is important on all occasions but particularly on a new installation when they should be checked just prior to initial towing and again after 100 200 miles of towing 9 Do Not Back Up when towing Damage to both vehicles and towing system may occur 10 Avoid sharp turns and rough terrain Check installation after any unusual event and periodically on a long trip 11 Do not use the Towed Vehicle for storing luggage etc you may exceed the towing capacity of the Tow Bar and its accessories SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION 1 Using the cable hooks attach the cables to a solid part of the chassis of the towed vehicle or to the convenience links When attaching the hooks make sure the safety snap clicks back against the hook to prevent the hook from unhooking See Fig 3 NOTE It is best to have permanent chains that connect the convenience links to the frame of the car See Fig 2 2 NOTE Do not wrap safety cables around legs or damage could occur to the rubber boots If it is necessary to remove
13. o move the legs in and out you should remove the small cable ties holding the rubber boots on the legs and slide the boots back Wipe clean each inside leg and apply a light coat of multi purpose grease to insure smooth operation Secure each boot in place with an 8 inch nylon cable tie available at most automotive and hardware stores See Fig 7 2 DO NOT LUBRICATE BALL SWIVEL Tow Bar Maintenance 1 This tow bar requires periodic maintenance It will be subjected to road dirt and weather during use The following tips will help maintain the condition of your new tow bar 2 Keep the tow bar covered when not in use on or off the towing vehicle This will cut down on the Page 5 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com TM REPLACEMENT PARTS IMPORTANT Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your Tow Bar Do not substitute homemade or nontypical parts If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement for your safety and the preservation of your Tow Bar be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade Usually Grade 5 Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor Page 6 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 63 64 2012 Blue Ox Division Automatic Equipment Mfg Co One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Ne
14. om being pinched TOW BAR INSTALLATION Towing Vehicle 1 Slide the hitch connector into the receiver tube of your towing vehicle hitch Secure the receiver pin provided into one of the two holes of the hitch receiver The inside hole of the receiver tube is most commonly used Figure 1 Blue Ox offers receiver and towbar lock sets BX88101 BX88177 that help prevent theft Contact Blue Ox for more information 2 Proceed with hooking up towed vehicle Page 3 3 DEALER OR INSTALLER BE CERTAIN USER RECEIVES INSTRUCTION SHEETS NOTE The configuration of the rear of your towing vehicle will determine how far you can slide the hitch connector into the receiver tube Later when the tow bar is folded you may need to change which set of holes are used in the hitch connector or order a longer hitch connector Longer and shorter hitch connectors are shown on page 6 WARNING Ensure that your towing vehicle is of adequate size to properly control your towed vehicle The weight and braking capacity should be large enough to handle both vehicles in an emergency situation Check your towing vehicle manufacturers recommendations for towing hitch load and braking capacities The hitch ball motorhome chassis and safety cables each individual cable need to be rated at a minimum for the weight of the vehicle being towed Page 3 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 CAUTION It is important that the attachment points at the center
15. replace to prevent loss 4 Compress and place legs apart fold towards towing vehicle and rotate down to engage hold up bolt 5 When unhooking in tight jams put the vehicle in neutral Turn the wheels all the way to one side then all the way to the other and center 6 Detailed instructions appear on page 5 Page 9 of 9 292 2879 Rev P 4 18 12 TO BE VALID THE WARRANTY CARD MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER AND SENT TO AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT MFG CO PENDER NEBRASKA FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY TOWING BEHIND A NON MOTORIZED VEHICLE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY WARNING Ensure that your towing vehicle is of adequate size to properly control your towed vehicle The weight and braking capacity should be large enough to handle both vehicles in an emergency situation Check your towing vehicle manufacturers recommendations for towing hitch load and braking capacities The hitch ball motorhome chassis and safety cables each individual cable need to be rated at a minimum for the weight of the vehicle being towed If the towbar is in an accident it must be replaced DO NOT use it again An accident can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in more damage or serious injury DO NOT use the towbar if it is damaged or missing parts
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