Blue Ox BX8833 User Manual

Tow Bar Adapter
BX8833
Installation Instructions
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1. If the tow bar has existing mounting brackets
installed, remove them and save the bolts for the
adapter installation. If a replacement bolt is needed
use a 1/2” x 3-1/4” grade 5 bolt with a lock nut.
2. Refer to the drawing below when installing adapter
kit.
3. Attach the adapter to the tow bar using two bolts
and lock nuts provided with the tow bar.
DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
4. Attach the tow bar adapters to the baseplate
attachment tabs using the pins with clips included
in the baseplate kit.
5. Align the tow bar so that it is straight, then tighten
all bolts snugly on the adapters.
6. Do not over tighten to the point that the bolts
become weak, strip or break.
Parts List
Part # Qty. Description
61-3426 ...........2 ................. Weldment, Tow Bar Adapter
WARNING:
USE ONLY GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts. This may
cause your triple lug to fail and result in injury or death. If repairs
of parts or components of your triple lug are needed, you may
order them through your nearest Blue Ox
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dealer or distributor, or
call our 24/7 Customer Care Team at (402) 385-3051 or toll free at
(800)228-9289.

Blue Ox BX8833 Specifications

General

Model	BX8833
Category	Adapter
Material	Steel
Finish	Powder Coated
Weight Capacity	10, 000 lbs

Summary

Tow Bar Adapter Installation Guide

Adapter Mounting Bracket Preparation

Prepare existing mounting brackets, save bolts, or use specified replacement bolt.

Adapter Attachment to Tow Bar

Attach the adapter to the tow bar using provided bolts, do not tighten yet.

Adapter Attachment to Baseplate

Attach tow bar adapters to baseplate attachment tabs using pins and clips.

Final Alignment and Tightening

Align the tow bar straight and snugly tighten all bolts on the adapters.

Important Safety and Usage Warnings

Genuine Parts Requirement

Use only genuine factory replacement parts to prevent failure, injury, or death.

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