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.

• TIE-DOWN LOCATION
  Fig 1: Identifying Hook For Tie-Down

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• CHAIN DIRECTION AT TIE-DOWN CONDITION
  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

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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 4: Identifying Highest Tire Point And Highest Arch Point

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