- Park the combination on level ground in a straight line with the tow vehicle in park or low gear (manual transmission), the motor off, and the parking brake set.
- Apply the vehicle-in-tow parking brake.
- Connect the drive shaft if previously disconnected.
- Remove the security chains from the vehicle-in-tow (if so equipped).
CAUTION: Keep children and bystanders clear of the unloading area (at least 10 feet from any part of the tow dolly). - Release the ratchet and remove the tie-down strap from the left tire.
- To release ratchet tightness, pull down the lever on the ratchet handle (Figure A) and open the ratchet fully until tightness is released.
- Remove the tie-down strap.
- Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the right-side tire.
- Remove the tilt lock pin from the tilt cuff and place it in an area away from any moving part of the tilt mechanism.
- Ensure that the vehicle-in-tow’s front tires are pointing straight ahead. Release the parking brake and slowly back the vehicle-in-tow off the tow dolly.
NOTE: If boards were used to keep low spoilers from dragging while loading, place them under ramps before backing off tow dolly. - Manually lower the tilt cuff and reinstall the tilt locking pin.
- Crisscross the security chains and hook them back into themselves. This will prevent the chains from bouncing around when towing the unloaded tow dolly (if so equipped).