INSTRUCTION SHEET
PRODUCT:
63460 Jackknife 4 Bike 2” Receiver • Page 2 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 19/06/13
3. Lift the bike up and position the front wheel of the bike into the wheel trays. The wheel will
have a slight tilt towards the vehicle. Position the rear wheel into the lower wheel holder.
NOTE: When loading road bikes take special care to insure that the bottom tube on the bike
does not contact the wheel holder cage or top support arm on the rack. Alternate loading
the bikes on each side of the support arm. When loading one bike keep it in the position
closest to the vehicle (diagram 7).
4. Attach the top and bottom wheel straps by threading through the buckle and pulling tight.
Some bikes will require the Wheel block. If the wheel block is not required slide if off the end
of the strap (diagram 6).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• If the seat post is set quite high you may want to consider removing it so that it does not
protrude out past the side of the vehicle.
• This bicycle rack (depending on the model) has been designed to carry 1, 2, 3 or 4 bikes, as
long as the maximum weight on the rack does not exceed 45 lbs. per bike.
• This rack is designed for typical use and applications (on paved or smooth gravel roads). Do
not use this rack on a vehicle that will be driven on rough roads or where the rack (and bikes)
will be subjected to significant or constant jarring and/or shock, or any vehicle with very stiff
springs that will transfer the load shocks directly to the rack and the bikes.
• Proper fitting and installation of this carrier to your specific vehicle is critical, and is the
owner’s sole responsibility.
• Improper use of this product may result in damage to your rack, your vehicle, your bicycles,
or even other vehicles driving behind you (as a result of colliding with or trying to avoid fallen
bicycles and/or the rack).
• The purchaser should be aware that the load created by a rack and bicycles can exceed the
maximum rating on the hitch or bumper.
• Swagman racks are powder coated to help prevent rust. As with any metal equipment it is
recommended that you keep the rack clean and remove road salt and debris.
• When leaving them outside for extended periods of time the finish will loose its luster. It is
recommended that when not in use the rack is stored indoors.
• Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the
vehicle. Damage can and will happen (to your bikes and/or to the vehicle) if care is not taken
during the loading and transporting of your bikes, and padding used where necessary.
• Bicycle tires should be kept at least 6” away from the exhaust pipes of the vehicle. The high
temperature exhaust exiting from the exhaust pipes is hot enough to melt or damage tires.
Keep all bike tires totally away from the direct exhaust flow.
• Bikes fitted with large accessories (such as child carrying seat) will greatly increase the wind
resistance and therefore the pressure on the rack and all vehicle-mounting points. Reducing
vehicle speed will reduce the chance of any problems occurring because of this situation.
• After reading this manual, should you have any additional questions regarding the
compatibility, fitting and/or use of this rack, please call your nearest Swagman authorized
retail dealer or Swagman Customer Service.
Mounting the Jackknife on a Trailer or 5th Wheel:
1. Purchaser is advised that the load created by rack and bicycles will exceed the strength
of trailer or 5th wheel bumper, mounting location or the bike rack. The rack is not under
warranty if mounted in this location.
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