Yakima BowDown Quick Start Manual Download

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Pass strap through loop

at top of BowDown.

LOAd The bOAT— TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs

LOOP STRAP AROUND

BOWDOWN POST.

Cross lines and set

aside.

LOAD BOAT.

• Bring straps up and over boat.
• Hang to the side.

• Slide the strap to the top of the

padded arm as shown.

• Slide buckle up so that it hangs

at top edge of boat.

• Bring strap under the CROSSBAR,

and INSIDE of tower.

• Raise BowDown to

upright position.

• Tighten the red knob.

Summary of Contents for BowDown

Page 1: ...E PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT WEAR AND DAMAGE THEREFORE YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE IF YOU DO NOT UNDER...

Page 2: ...the tip of BowDown so that it protrudes slightly further than the crossbars FACTORY BAR ONLY ADJUST BAIL POSITION IF NECESSARY POSITION BOWDOWN ON VEHICLE Choose best position for most secure grip Pos...

Page 3: ...olt Push t bolt to rest in slot BowDown should be as close to vertical as possible If necessary adjust mounts If necessary adjust the waffle blocks INSTALL SECOND BOWDOWN Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to i...

Page 4: ...wn post Cross lines and set aside Load boat Bring straps up and over boat Hang to the side Slide the strap to the top of the padded arm as shown Slide buckle up so that it hangs at top edge of boat Br...

Page 5: ...tower Use Strap Cap Lines on adjustment knob and BowDown base must be aligned to lock the BowDown Align INSTALL SKS LOCKS ACCORDING TO LOCK INSTRUCTIONS Purchased separately Never loop strap under Bo...

Page 6: ...ess strap Check straps periodically during travel and tighten if necessary Replace any straps that are worn or frayed before using see your Yakima dealer Hook the strap to a metal surface on the bumpe...