Owner manual

63120
ITEM:
DESCRIPTION:
TWO PLACE BIKE CARRIER,
FOLDING, 1-1/4” MOUNT
WARNING:
DO NOT USE THIS BIKE CARRIER ON A TRAILER OR 5
th
WHEEL R.V.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Position the “Bike Cradles” onto the top plate of carrier as shown in
Diagram 1.
Attach “Bike Cradles” to top plate with the ¼” x ½” Lg. Screws using
the Allen Wrench supplied.
2. Assemble both tubular sections together as shown in Diagram 1 and
fasten together with two 5/16” x 2-1/2” Lg. Carriage Bolts and Lock
Nuts. Tighten 5/16-18 Gr5 bolts to 17 ft-lb.
3. With the bike carrier in the upright position as shown, install the “Bail
Lock Pin” through hole in side plates and upright tube. Secure pin by
hooking the bail wire over the end of the pin.
4. Place the bike rack receiver into your receiver hitch. Secure rack with
1/2” hitch pin and clip. (See Diagram 1)
LOADING BIKES ONTO CARRIER:
1. Load one bike onto the first “Bike Cradle” (closest to vehicle) so the
horizontal seat tube of the bike rests on the rubber lined “Cradle”.
Adjust position of bike to find its center or gravity. Secure bike to
“Cradle” using both Hook-N-Loop Straps on the “Cradle” as shown in
Diagram 2. Velcro straps must be fully engaged and wrapped tight
against bike tube.
2. Position the next bike onto “Cradle” so the handle bars face in
opposite direction and secure using both Hook-N-Loop Straps (See
Diagram 2)
1/2” Pin & Clip
Receiver Hitch
Bail Lock Pin
¼” x ½” Lg. Screw
(4) Places
Hook-N-Loop
Strap
(4) Places
Bike Cradle
Top Plate
5/16 x 2-1/2” Lg.
Carriage Bolt
Locknut
(2) Places
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLDING THE RACK:
Remove the “Bail Lock Pin” from the bike carrier.
WARNING: Removal of this pin will allow the bike carrier to pivot
rearward or forward. Be certain to hold the bike carrier securely when
removing the locking pin to prevent the bike carrier from falling suddenly,
Causing personal injury or vehicle damage.
To remove the “Bail Lock Pin” simply deflect the bail wire away from the
small end of the pin and pull the pin free of the carrier.
NOTE: Do not drop or let the support tube fall freely. Make sure that your
hands and fingers are clear of the hinging area during this operation.
DO NOT attempt to move the vehicle unless the Bike Carrier is in the
upright position and securely locked.
The series of slots in the Top Plate have been provided to allow use of a
cable and padlock to protect bikes from theft. (sold separately)
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Hook-N-Loop Strap
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63120N 11-23-05 Rev B