model no. 040-1190-4
ASSEMBL
Y
8
9
M
H
G
N
Secure the stinger
using anti-sway hitch pin (G),
spring washer (M), flat washer (N) and hitch pin
clip (H)
. Tighten the anti-sway hitch pin using
3/4" (19 mm) wrench (not included).
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1
D
7
Insert the stinger (D) into the 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) hitch
receiver (7) of the vehicle.
11
D
6
4
6
6
Disassemble the 2" (5 cm) receiver adaptor (4) of the
stinger (D) by removing the two #3 cross-head
screws (6) using a screwdriver.
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STINGER INSTALLATION FOR 1 1/4" (3.2 CM) HITCH RECEIVER
CAUTION:
•
Position the bicycle pedal in such a way to prevent the vehicle from being
scratched.
•
Do not allow the bicycle tires to hang near the exhaust pipe of vehicle.
The hot exhaust could melt and destroy the tires.
•
Check for tightness of the straps at regular intervals, as the straps may loosen
and bicycles may shift during travel. Inspect more frequently when travelling
on bumpy roads.
•
Remove the bike carrier from the vehicle when not in use to avoid
additional wear on both the vehicle and the carrier.
Place the bicycles (8) in an alternating direction on
the bike carrier in such a way that the wheels of
the bicycle rest on the right wheel tray (B) and left
wheel tray (C), respectively.
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8
B
C
Note:
Load the heaviest bicycle closest to the
vehicle
.
LOADING BICYCLES ON THE BIKE CARRIER
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9
11
Push down the rack arm (9) of the centre mast
onto the top tube (10) of the bicycle until the
rack arm gets locked in its position.
Note:
Press the button (11) provided at the centre
mast, and lift to release the locking of the rack
arm, while unloading the bicycle.
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Note:
To enable easy loading of the bicycle, refer to
pages 10–11, steps 16–20.
OPERA
TION