General Information: Notices: Note: Tie-Downs

Tie-downs are used when transporting vehicles and when using the chassis dynamo. Attach tie-down only to the specified locations on the vehicle.

CAUTION: Use the T-hook for rear tie-down. Do not use the hook other than T-hook, otherwise it can be removed when transporting vehicles.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Down Location

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NOTE: Pull the chains LH and RH in the same direction, but front and rear side in the counter direction. Pull all the chains in a same moment.

Fig 2: Identifying Chain Direction At Tie-Down Condition

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CHAIN PULLING RANGE AT TIE-DOWN CONDITION

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Pulling Range At Tie-Down Condition (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Identifying Chain Pulling Range At Tie-Down Condition (2 Of 2)
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Vehicle sinking volume at tie-down condition Measure the distance between the highest tire point and highest arch point before and after tie-down. Difference of measured values (sinking volume) should be within 50 mm (1.97 in) and make sure to fix the vehicle securely.

Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Sinking Volume At Tie-Down Condition
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