V4.0
3-Bike Rear Mount Rack
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b. Hatchback: The outer straps clips onto the side of the hatchback door
(Fig. 7).
7. Each inner strap hooks to a location under the vehicle bumper. Clip the
hooks to a solid part of the vehicle chassis. (Fig. 8). The lower straps can
also be attached to bumper’s edge if it’s not plastic.
8. Shut the trunk or hatchback door.
9. Tighten all straps until the carrier frame does not move when you attempt to
shift it. Tie the standing end of the straps down to keep then out of the way.
OPERATION
MOUNTING THE BIKE(S) ON THE RACK
NOTICE! Place the bike so the pedals do not touch the vehicle and the tires
are not exposed to the vehicle’s exhaust pipe. This will prevent damage to
the vehicle and bike.
IMPORTANT! Check the adjustment knobs and bolts for tightness and check
the straps for wear, nicks or damage before each use to prevent a mechanical
failure that could damage the bicycle or vehicle.
The bike rack supports the bicycle by the crossbar. Some mountain bikes and
women’s bikes have a low crossbar and may not sit correctly on the arms. A
cross-bar adapter (not included) may be required to carry these bikes.
1. Always load the bike onto the arm cradles closest to the vehicle first.
2. Unclip the cradle straps by pulling each one down to free them from the
anchor tab (Fig. 9).
3. Position the bike to evenly distribute the weight across the two cradles.
The bike will rest against the bottom of the bike rack.
Fig. 8
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
