1033327B – 3/8
Top Strap Hooks:
Place where directed
by the Fit Sheet Notes.
Position “Joe”.
CAUTION, BEFORE EACH USE
✔
Check strap tension OFTEN, and tighten with each new load.
✔
Keep bicycle tires and straps away from vehicle’s exhaust.
✔
Never drive off-road with bicycles loaded.
Lower Strap Hooks:
Place where directed
by the Fit Sheet Notes.
Tighten straps
again.
The weight of
the bikes may
cause the straps
to slack.
••
IMPORTANT:
Read CAUTIONS on front cover and GUIDELINES on back cover.
••
Never place straps
near vehicle’s hot
exhaust .
Do not install top hooks
to plastic or glass.
Refer to the notes for
your vehicle to see if you
should use the
Glass
Hatch Hook
in place of the
top or bottom hooks.
Glass Hatch Hook
is purchased separately.
Adjust top straps by
pulling on the ends, or
loosen by pressing the
metal buckles.
The load arms should be
tilted up slightly.
Side Strap Hooks:
Position remaining hooks at
side mounting points from
the Fit Sheet Notes.
TIGHTEN SIDE
STRAPS.
Pull the straps tighter with
two hands.
Use the bike
wheel strap to
stabilize bike wheel
closet to car.
Support Frame: Positioning is
critical to the load!
Read and follow the notes for your
vehicle. Place ONLY on surfaces
which can support the load.
TIGHTEN UPPER
STRAPS.
Bundle the extra strap ends
into the black band.
Pull the straps tighter with
two hands.
Do not over tighten!
MAKE SURE THE
STRAP IS FULLY
ENGAGED.
LOAD FIRST BIKE.
• Match the seat tube to
the stabilizing cradle.
• Pull the rubber straps
securely over the tubes.
