Tie Downs

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

TIE-DOWN LOCATION

Fig 1: Identifying Tie-Down Location

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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. Make sure to fix the vehicle securely within 50 mm (1.97 in) difference of measured value (sinking amount).

Fig 4: Measuring Distance Between Highest Tire Point And Highest Arch Point

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