Using Your Rack
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10.
.Load.each.bicycle.so.the.top.tube.rests.on.the.cradles..
11.
.Wrap.each.strap.over.frame.tubes,.thread.through.cradle.loop,.pull.
snug.and.press.hook-and-loop.straps.together..Wiggle.each.bike.to.
ensure.the.straps.are.secure..The.cradle.strap.is.designed.to.fit.many..
sizes.of.bicycle.tubing.and.hold.firmly.regardless.of.temperature.or.
weather..
Figure L and M.
12.
.Use.a.
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.cable.lock.(included.with.some.models),.a.shock.cord,..
or.rope.to.secure.the.frames.and.wheels.of.the.bicycles.to.ensure..
safe.transport.
USING THE QUICK ACCESS TILT FEATURE
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..Remove.all.the.bicycles.from.the.support.arms..
14.
.Hold.the.vertical.mast.firmly.with.one.hand..Unfasten.the.quick.
release.retainer.clip.and.remove.the.pin..
Figure G.
15.
.Tilt.the.rack.away.from.the.vehicle.until.it.reaches.it’s.stop..Avoid.
impacting.the.ground.with.the.reflective.endcaps..
Figure H.
16.
.After.returning.the.hitch.rack.to.its.upright.position,.be.sure.that.the.
pin.is.fully.inserted.into.the.tilt.channel.and.that.the.retainer.clip.is.firmly.
clipped.on.the.pin.
USING THE LOCKING KEY CABLE
17.
.Wrap.the.cables.through.your.bike.frames.and.wheels,.routing.through.
the.lock.loop.at.the.base.of.the.rack.mast..Your.cable.is.configured.to.
either.lock.back.to.itself.when.looped.through.the.lock.loop.on.the.mast.
with.the.sliding.bayonet.or.to.the.hitch.bolt.as.shown..
Figure N and O.
IMPORTANT
Before each use, check to ensure that ALL straps and bolts are tightened
securely, and if you are using a locking cable that it is tightly wrapped and
locked completely.
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