Itd X Series Dolly Manual Itd0699
Itd X Series Dolly Manual Itd0699
Itd X Series Dolly Manual Itd0699
MANUAL
MANUAL EFFECTIVE 06/11/2019
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ITD2778-P eXtended Life™ Standard Duty X-Series™ Dolly Set
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Contents
• OVERVIEW—————2
• WARRANTY INFORMATION—————4
• DOLLY MAINTENANCE—————18
Visual Inspection—————18
Maintenance (Each Use)—————18
Maintenance (3 Months)—————18
Aluminum Wheel Care—————18
Tire Inspection—————18
Grease Points—————19
Speed® Lube Through Spindle Lubrication System—————19
Installation of Replacement Spindle Assemblies—————20
• DOLLY OPERATIONS—————22
Loading: —————22
Transporting—————27
Unloading—————27
Tips & Tricks—————29
• REGISTRATION INFORMATION—————32
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Installation Guidelines
Due to variances in manufacturers’ wrecker bodies, truck bodies and mounting surfaces, ITD cannot provide explicit mounting
requirements for every mounting option. These instructions are to serve only as a guideline. Final installation requirements are left to
the discretion of a qualified installer.
Assumption of Risk
Towing and recovery (collectively “Towing”) is by nature an inherently dangerous activity. As a consequence, towing operators
assume the risk of serious injury or death. ITD products are only intended to be used by towing operators who have the requisite training
and experience who not only understand the proper use of the product/s but also fully understand all risks associated with towing.
ITD Brand Dollies, Axles, Mounts and related products are intended to be used solely by towing operators who have the
requisite training and experience. If you do not have the requisite experience and training as a towing operator DO NOT USE these
products.
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Inspection
• ITD requires that each operator of a truck or transport vehicle perform a detailed circle check before and after each use of the truck or
transport vehicle. This inspection must include the power unit, the towing unit, and all items installed on the unit.
• Do not take chances with your life or other people’s lives. Make sure all items are secured and in safe working order.
• Always inspect products for any signs of paint cracking, metal fatigue or premature wear.
• Maintain a visual inspection along with grabbing the products and wiggling or pulling on it to make sure there is no way anything can
become dislodged from it’s mount.
• Remove from service immediately if repairs are needed. Do not take chances.
Securement
• The driver/operator must verify that all hardware is secure and tight. This includes, but is not limited to, mounting hardware and retaining
systems.
• It is the driver /operator’s responsibility to ensure that nothing can come loose from any part of the truck or transport vehicle or the
vehicle being towed. It is the operator’s responsibility to make sure that all items are in good working order and are properly secured.
• Only a qualified installer should mount ITD equipment. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure mounts are secure.
• It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure his or her load is secured properly to the mounts.
• ITD recommends taking this approach to load/product securement:
1. Imagine if you took your truck and turned it upside down. Nothing should fall out of or off of the truck.
2. Now imagine if you stood the truck on the end where the front bumper was facing straight up into the sky. Nothing should fall
out of or off the truck.
3. Now imagine the rear bumper was facing the sky. Nothing should fall out of or off of the truck.
For the use in this operations manual, the term “X-Series™” can refer to the following models:
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18 Cam Lock Rebuild Kit(Includes ITD6839, ITD7002, ITD7015, & ITD7043) ITD7166
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XL-XD Dolly
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
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18 Cam Lock Rebuild Kit(Includes ITD6839, ITD7002, ITD7015, & ITD7043) ITD7166
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SLX Dolly
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
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XL OR SLX
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
SXEL - XRD ID OEL LSY CHOOSE YOUR HUB SSEL X -RX D ID OEL LYS
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When you choose an all new In The Ditch Speed Dolly, you
have choices. We still offer our
awesome Speed lube spindle on the new SLX line, but if
you want even more out of your
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dollies, go for our XL Line! The XL brand has a new
automotive grade sealed hub! It never needs greased, it’s
completely sealed, and it requires almost no maintenance
to keep running
thousands of miles.
NEW AUTOMOTIVE
HUB & BEARINGS
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SPEED LUBE ®
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SD vs XD Size Comparison
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WARNING:
SNAP BUTTON MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED &
MUST EXTEND BEYOND AXLE!
DEPRESS SNAP BUTTON WITH FINGER,
DO NOT USE ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS!
The “XL” in the ITD1733 XL Aluminum Telescoping Axle stands for eXtended Length. The XL Aluminum Telescoping Axle extends up to 85”.
POSITIVE CAMBER
CAP PROFILE
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FIVE SNAP BUTTON
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There are drastic differences between the ITD1400 Standard Aluminum Telescoping Axles, ITD1401 Positive Camber
Aluminum Telescoping Axles and ITD1733 XL Aluminum Telescoping Axles. To tell the differences between them you must inspect some of the key
features on the axle. Inspection of the cap profile view of ITD1733 XL Aluminum Telescoping Axles and ITD1401 Positive Camber Aluminum Tele-
scoping Axles have a 3 degree angle different from the ITD1400 Standard Aluminum Telescoping Axle.
ITD1400
Standard Telescoping Aluminum Axle (ITD1400) STANDARD AXLE CAP PROFILE
DISCONTINUED
Four position holes, extends to 81.5”
STRAIGHT
NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH POSITIVE CAMBER AXLES.
IF YOU NEED A REPLACEMENT, YOU MUST ORDER TWO
ITD1733 XL TELESCOPING ALUMINUM AXLES. Surfaces Parallel
ANGLED
3° Angle
ANGLED
Fifth Hole
3° Angle
WARNING
DO NOT USE ONE STANDARD AXLE WITH ONE POSITIVE CAMBER AXLE:
SERIOUS DAMAGE OR INJURY MAY OCCUR! ONLY USE A POSITIVE CAM-
BER AXLE WITH ANOTHER POSITIVE CAMBER AXLE.
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This manual is supplied with the ITD unit to better familiarize the owner/operator with proper operation and
maintenance procedures. The information contained in this manual must be thoroughly understood by all
Please note that the X-Series™ Dollies are NOT prime movers. They are designed to transport the disabled vehicle to the nearest safe haven for
placement on a vehicle carrier.
Before operating, perform a thorough visual inspection of the unit and accessories. Specific visual inspection recommendations are listed below under
X-Series™ Dollies Operations.
Before operating X-Series™ Dollies, refer to the capacity labels on the main tube near the Dolly Handle.
Do not use the X-Series™ Dollies for the movement or transportation of humans or livestock animals.
LOAD RATINGS
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DOLLY MAINTENANCE
WARNING
MAINTENANCE
Visual Inspection
Before each use, perform a thorough visual inspection of the unit and all accessories. (Dolly, Straps, Breakover Bar, and Axles)
Inspect for:
• Evidence of physical damage such as cracking
• Bending
• Deformation of plates and welds
• Cracking or Flaking of powder coat or paint
• Fraying or deterioration of tie-downs or their mechanical members
• Loose rivets or missing end caps from the Dolly Axles
• Confirm that the cam locks engage fully
• Confirm that the axle snap button has been fully engaged (See page 22)
• Check the tire pressure to assure it is at the recommended pressure listed on the tire side wall.
• Inspect Tie-Downs for frays, kinks, and defects. Replace immediately if any damage exists.
• Inspect the Break-over Bar for deformation. Replace if necessary with a Break-over Bar from ITD.
Maintenance (3 Months)
• Check Lug Nuts on Dolly Wheels. Tighten to recommended 95 ft-lbs torque.
• Inspect wheel bearings.
• Under normal use inspect and repack the wheel bearings once every three months (SLX Dollies only).
• Under severe use, repack monthly (SLX Dollies only).
• Use wheel bearing grease - ITD recommends Valvoline Optimum Choice wheel bearing grease
• Check spindle pivot pin, 1/2” SS Thin Nylock Nut. ITD recommends it be tightened to 30ft-lbs torque
• Check XL Dolly Hubs for loose fitting parts, wear, and audible squeaks. If any wear ITD recommends taking the dolly to professional
mechanic for evaluation of the XL hub and bearing assembly
Tire Inspection
When performing maintenance, check X-Series™ Dolly tires for irregular tread wear on tire tread and sidewalls, cracking, scrapes, bulges, cuts,
foreign objects and debris. Remove any foreign objects or debris embedded in the tread to prevent damage. Tires with excessive damage on the
tread or sidewall(s) should be removed from service and replaced. Minimum trend depth so be no less then 2/32”. Check for proper tire pressure by
referencing the PSI located on the tire sidewall. 4.80 X 8 = 90 PSI cold, 5.70 X 8 = 100 PSI cold
If any of these conditions exist, contact ITD and remove the equipment from service immediately. Repair or
replace the necessary components with ITD certified parts. Only use In The Ditch approved replacement parts.
Failure to do so could result in damage, injury or death!
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Grease Points
Grease Cam Locks in the Dis-Engaged position with 1 to 2 pumps from a grease gun.
MAINTENANCE
Speed® Lube Through Spindle Lubrication System
The SLX™ SD Dolly and SLX™ XD® Dolly have been designed with low maintenance in mind. The Speed® Lube Through Spindle Lubrication System
allows bearing grease to enter the center of the spindle with a grease gun. It forces new bearing grease into the spindle, pushing the old bearing
grease forward, then exiting the spindle. This completely repacks the bearing with new, clean bearing grease. Removal of the hub is not needed to
perform maintenance. First remove the rubber plug from the spindle dust cap. With a standard grease gun, inject fresh bearing grease into the zerk
until old bearing grease is pushed out the exit hole. Rotate the tire to throughly lubricate the spindle. Wipe clean to remove old bearing grease.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE WHEEL BEARING GREASE TO LUBRICATE THE SPEED®
LUBE THROUGH SPINDLE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
New Grease
Pumped In
Grease Exit
New Grease Hole
Pumped In
In The Ditch recommends using Valvoline Optimum Choice when lubricating X-Series™ SLX Dolly grease points.
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Replacement Bolt On Spindle Assemblies Include: (1) Spindle Assembly, (1) Notched Spindle Pin, (2) Iglide® M250 Flanged Bushings, (1) 1/2” SS
Washer, (1) 1/2” Thin Nylock Nut. Please refer to pages 6-13 to verify your exact model and part numbers of replacement parts.
1/2” SS Washer
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MAINTENANCE
See Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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DOLLY OPERATIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
There is no substitution for hands on training. ITD recommends taking a training course from AAA, C.T.T.A., WreckMaster or CAA.
Go to INTHEDITCH.com and You Tube to watch all the most up to date instructional videos
VIDEO ONLINE
Loading: www.intheditch.com
1 Adjust Dolly Axles
Extend axles to the minimum length required to span the width of the vehicle, assuring the thumb button re-engages at the extended setting.
Depress
Extend
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past the side wall of the vehicle tire.
✓ ✓
WARNING
OVER EXTENDING YOUR AXLE RESULTS IN INCREASED STRESS ON AXLE
AND DOLLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY!
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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More than 4” More than 4”
Top View
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WARNING:
SNAP BUTTON MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED
BEFORE USE OR TRANSPORT
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Note: Assure both dollies use identical cradle positions, such that
dolly axles are parallel to each other and perpendicular to side
frames.
VIDEO ONLINE
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Break-over Bar
inside reciever tube.
Camlock
Ready to Engage.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Grasp the far end of the Break-over Bar with both hands and swing the bar in an arc to raise the dolly assembly.
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NOTE: If you have pre-engaged the Cam-lock, you should hear an audible “click“ when the Cam-lock locks into the spindle, keeping the wheel in place.
WARNING
ALWAYS KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE BREAK OVER BAR WHILE RAISING THE
DOLLY! ALWAYS STAY ON OPERATOR SIDE OF BREAKOVER BAR!
EXTRA CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IF LOADING OR UNLOADING ON UN-
EVEN PAVEMENT, LOOSE GRAVEL, SNOW, WATER OR ICE!
THE SAME OPERATOR MUST LOAD AND UNLOAD THE DOLLY. CHANGES IN
OPERATORS WILL RESULT IN UNFAMILIAR LOADS WHICH MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY!
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With the assembly fully raised, the Cam-Lock mechanism will visually re-engage by snapping into the closed position.
✓
Engaged Dis-engaged
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Note: An engaged Cam-Lock can be distinguished by the roll pin lying flat against the body in a position parallel to the dolly tube. If not visually
engaged, lower the dolly into the starting position before inspecting the Cam-Lock.
Verify that the Ratchet strap has two full wraps on the
ratchet drum before you tighten them down.
WARNING
Failure to install rachet strap may result
in injury or damage.
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WARNING
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all Local and State Laws concerning proper towing: We recom-
mend you consult www.wreckmaster.com or your state association for
additional training.
Transporting
WARNING
WHILE TOWING A VEHICLE ON DOLLIES, DO NOT EXCEED 50 MPH!
• ITD dollies are designed for on-road use only, and are not approved for freeway driving
• Potholes should be approached at a low rate of speed
• ITD recommends while towing with dollies to place the casualty in neutral to allow tire to move with the dolly
Unloading
WARNING
THE SAME OPERATOR MUST LOAD AND UNLOAD THE DOLLY.
CHANGES IN OPERATORS WILL RESULT IN UNFAMILIAR LOADS WHICH
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY!
2 Disengage Cam-lock
Rotate the handle of the cam-lock to
disengage.
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Keeping both hands on the break-over bar, insert into the receiver tube on the dolly. Stay on operator side while lowering .
RATOR SIDE
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WARNING
USE EXTREME CAUTION AND STAY ON THE OPERATOR SIDE OF THE BREAK OVER BAR!
ALWAYS KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE BREAK OVER BAR WHILE LOWERING THE DOLLY!
Lower the Remaining Dolly Sides.
5 Repeat steps two(2) through four(4) to fully lower both dollies.
6 Remove and Collapse Dolly Axles.
Confirm that Axle Snap button has been fully engaged in the axle collapsed position.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Crunch Zone
A simple little tip when you find yourself in the crunch zone. The crunch zone is anytime you are up against
an obstacle such that you cannot fully raise the dolly using the break-over bar.
The following are the steps to get out of the “Crunch Zone” using ITD Dollies
1. Fully load the dolly tire that has full access for the break-over bar.
2. Insert the break-over bar into the BACK SIDE of the receiver tube.
3. Re-engage the Cam-lock and pull the bar towards the frame to lock it into the stowed position. This will raise
the vehicle tire up just enough such that you can pull away from the wall.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 on other side of dolly.
5. Once away from the obstacle, re-install the break-over bar in the stowed wheel receiver.
6. Apply a small amount of pressure forward to allow disengage of cam-lock.
7. Load dolly as normal and attached tie downs.
Steps 1 -3 Steps 5
Load Dolly Tire you have access to Move vehicle away from obstacle
Lock in Lock in
WALL
WALL
Lock in
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Quick Extend:
With a little practice extending axles to the correct hole can be quick and easy.
WARNING
Before inspecting, operating, or performing maintenance on this
product, read the manual thoroughly and fully understand the contents.
Keep this operations manual in a safe, designated place for future reference.
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In the event you were not the original purchaser of the product, we still need you to register your In The Ditch Products.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE PRODUCT WARRANTY FORM. TM TM
GO TO: REGISTRATION.INTHEDITCH.COM
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL IN THE DITCH: 1-208-587-7960