51100937 - C
3
instaLLinG the thULe ezhitch
tM
With
a QUick-reLease
A.
Verify that the quick release skewer is compatible
with your bicycle.
B.
Completely unscrew and remove the quick-release
knob from the quick release skewer.
C.
Remove one of the springs from the quick-release skewer.
D.
Insert the quick-release skewer through the Thule
ezHitch
TM
.
E.
Insert the quick-release skewer into the bicycle
axle from the left side (if standing beside bicycle)
pointing right.
F.
Replace the spring back onto the quick-release
skewer, narrow end pointing inwards, towards
the bicycle.
G.
Close the quick-release lever.
H.
Replace and tighten the quick release knob until
thumb tight.
I.
Open the quick-release lever.
J.
Tighten the quick-release knob another full turn.
K.
Close the quick-release lever.
L.
Verify that the bicycle wheel is securely attached to
the bicycle by giving it a sharp pull.
k
WARNING
The quick-release knob must be tightened on
the quick-release skewer completely with at
least two screw threads showing past the end
of the quick-release knob to ensure the rear
wheel of the bicycle does not loosen off.
Always make sure that the quick-release is
correctly attached. An incorrectly tensioned
quick-release may lead to accidental loosening
of the rear wheel.
D
instaLLinG the thULe ezhitch
tM
on a
soLiD axLe
A.
Verify that the ezHitch™ is compatible with your bicycle.
B.
Remove the nut and washer(s) from the left end of the
axle, the end opposite of the sprockets.
C.
Put the ezHitch™ on the left side of the axle.
D.
Reinstall the nut and washer(s) onto the axle.
E.
Tighten the nut to the bicycle manufacturer's
recommended torque.
WARNING
The nut on the rear axle must be tightened by
at least 5 full turns to ensure adequate clamping
force. You may discard the original washer
on some axles to make room for the ezHitch.
Check with your bicycle retailer to be certain.
Depending on the hub type, the existing torque
support washer for the hub must stay on the
frame. Please follow the assembly instructions
for the hub and the manufacturer’s torque
specifications when fastening the axle nut.
NOTICE
If you have an Internally Geared Hub, you will
require an Thule Internal Hub Hitch Adapter.
