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1.8 Parking Brake Instructions (Cougar models only)
The parking brake is located at the center of
the rear axle under the rear storage bag.
Disengage the parking brake by lifting the
plunger upwards.
Engage the parking brake by pressing the
plunger down on the brake housing.
1.7 Adjusting the Rear Cargo Bag
There are two positions available for the
rear cargo bag. The bag can be folded up if
not used, or dropped down to easily fill the
bag with contents.
There are 2 stops built into the mechanism.
Either pull the bag down until level with the
ground, or push the bag up until the bag will
not fold any more. Tighten the quick release
skewer, only in either of these positions, by
closing it towards the rear of the carrier.
To lower or raise the bag, release the quick
release skewer on the side of the carrier
located just above the top of the wheel.
1.9 CX Drum Brakes (CX models only)
The brakes on all CX carriers act as an active brake to help regulate your speed when moving and also as a parking brake. It is very impor-
tant to keep the brakes adjusted so that the brakes function properly in both circumstances.
Basic Operation
When uprighting and folding your carrier,
the brake cable ends can shift out from its
guides. When this occurs, it will be difficult
to place your wheel onto the carrier as the
brake is partially applied.To fix this problem,
simply apply the brakes by squeezing the
hand lever when the carrier is in its upright
position.
The brake system provided on the CX carri-
er is a drum brake system. The brakes
located on the end of the carrier’s rear axle
expand, contacting the inside of the rear
wheel’s hubs, causing the carrier to slow
down. Periodic adjustments are required to
ensure proper contact between these sur-
faces.
Braking conditions will vary based on out-
door conditions. For example when the
brakes get wet, more force will need to be
applied to the hand lever to get the same
braking results as in dry conditions. Keep
this in mind when using your carrier and
before making adjustments to the brakes.
Note the location of the cable guide adjust-
ments. Please see your local dealer with
any concerns regarding adjusting these
brakes.
