Please read all instructions carefully before assembly, installation and/or use of this product.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
The shank for your (3) place bike carrier is pre-assembled to be used with a 2" hitch.
For use with a 2" hitch:
1.
Tighten both hex bolts to 75 ft-lb to secure the shank to the Collar Bracket. (See Diagram 1)
For use with a 1-1/4" hitch:
1.
Remove the two hex bolts holding shank to collar bracket.
2.
Remove the two spacer plates. The spacer plates are not required for the 1-1/4" hitch application.
3.
Insert the 2" square end of shank into collar bracket. Line up the two ½" diameter holes in shank with the two holes
in collar bracket. Re-Install the two ½" bolts and tighten bolts to 75 ft-lb.
(See Diagram 2)
To attach Main Support tube to collar bracket:
1.
Use key to unlock lock on Collar Bracket.
2.
Pull spring loaded release pin on side of Main Support tube,
remove handle mechanism, and rotate bike Support Arms
into the UP position. Re-insert the handle mechanism. Pull
out the spring loaded release pin and push handle all the
way down. Let the spring loaded pin go so that it fully
engages the handle mechanism.
3.
Attach Main Support tube to Collar Bracket in orientation
shown (see Diagram 3). Line up the hole near end of main
support tube with the slotted hole in collar bracket and install
one (1) ½" x 3-1/4" lg. hex bolt, two (2) nylon flat washers,
and locknut as shown. Tighten locknut until it is snug
against the flat washers.
4.
Lock Collar Bracket to Main Support tube so bike carrier is
in the upright position.
Collar Bracket
Lock
2" Shank
5/8" Hole
½" x 3" Hex Bolt
Locknut
(2) Places
Tighten Bolts
Diagram 1
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Do not use first hole to secure bike
Rack to hitch.
1-1/4" Shank
Hitch pin
hole
½" Holes
½" x 3" Hex Bolt
Locknut
(2) Places
Tighten Bolts
Diagram 2
3 Place Bike Carrier - Folding
Product Code:
59403
"Slotted"
Hole
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Handle Mechanism
Drop of Oil
Release
Pin
Main Support
Tube
Collar
Bracket
½" x 3-1/4" Hex Bolt
(2) Nylon Flat Washer
Locknut
Diagram 3
59403N Rev B
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