INSTRUCTION SHEET
PRODUCT:
64685 Semi 2.0 Bike Rack • Page 1 of 2
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
REV 28/01/13
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Assembly Instructions:
1. Remove main assembly (A) from box.
2. Insert cross bars into main assembly (A) (diagram 1). The crossbar
is made up of one male section and one female section. The
crossbars are labeled #1 and #2. Assemble the bars so that the #1
match and the #2 match. Make sure both square hole are positioned
upward. The male section has the upright pivot arm attached to it.
Position the arms so they are orientated as shown in diagram 2.
3. Place the assembled cross bars onto the main assembly so that the
square bolt-holes are position upward. Insert the carriage bolts into
the holes and secure with the washer and nut. Note the orientation
of the bars on the main assembly. The assembled #1 crossbar is
positioned closest to the vehicle.
4. Repeat the same procedure with the second set of cross bars.
Loading Bikes
1. Move the ratchet arm forward. Push the ratchet release and move the
ratchet hook assembly to the end of the ratchet arm (NOTE 1)
2. Put the bike into the wheel trays with the front wheel in the upswept
wheel tray.
3. While holding the bike rotate the ratchet arm upward towards the
fork crown.
4. Position the hook assembly tight against the fork crown or front
brake of the bike (diagram 3).
5. Pull the hook downward so that the hook is tight against the tire.
After the hook contacts the tire push down hard until you hear an
extra click in the ratchet release. NOTE: The hooks should be tight
against the fork crown and the tire. Move the bike back and forth to
ensure it is fully seating. Readjust is necessary
6. Move the strap in the rear wheel tray so it is positioned in the center
of the tire (diagram 4).
7. Push the strap through the buckle and pull the strap tight.
NOTE: On smaller wheels you will need to use the space block.
8. If carrying one bike use the inside position, nearest to
the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
You have to ensure that all of the wheel straps are
attached and secure.
9. When the rack is not in use the main ratchet arm can be folded down
and the complete rack can be folded up against the vehicle. Ensure
that the cam lever is completely engaged before driving.
10. The rack can be tilted away from the vehicle by pulling the cam
lever and lowering the rack and bikes. NOTE: Ensure you return the
rack to the level position before driving.
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3
#1
#2
A
#1
#2
male
male
NOTE 1
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