Pro Series 63125 BIKE CARRIERS - Manual

ITEM:
DESCRIPTION:
63125
4 PLACE TOWING BIKE CARRIER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Position the “Bike Cradles” onto the top plate of carrier as shown in Diagram 1.
Attach “Bike Cradles” to top plate with the ¼” x ½” Lg. Screws using the Allen
Wrench supplied.
2. Assemble both tubular sections together as shown in Diagram 1 and fasten
together with two 5/16” x 2-1/2” Lg. Carriage Bolts and Lock Nuts. Tighten
5/16-18 Gr5 bolts to 17 ft-lb.
3. Insert the hitch ball through bike carrier and ballmount and install the lock
washer and hex nut onto the hitch ball.
NOTE:
A ball with ¾” diameter X 3-1/8” long shank is required for towing
– sold separately.
4. Tighten hitch ball to 160 ft-lb.
5. Place the bike rack receiver into your receiver hitch. Secure rack with hitch
pin and clip. (See Diagram 2)
LOADING BIKES ONTO CARRIER:
1.
Load one bike onto the first “Bike Cradle” (closest to vehicle) so the horizontal
seat tube of the bike rests on the rubber lined “Cradle”. Adjust position of
bike to find its center or gravity. Secure bike to “Cradle” using both Hook-N-
Loop Straps on the “Cradle” as shown in Diagram 3. Velcro straps must be
fully engaged and wrapped tight against bike tube.
2. Position the next bikes onto “Cradle” so the handle bars face in opposite
direction and secure using both Hook-N-Loop Straps (See Diagram 3)
The series of slots in the Top Plate have been provided to allow use of a
cable and padlock to protect bikes from theft. (sold separately)
5/16 x 2-1/2” Lg.
Carriage Bolt
Locknut
(2) Places
¼” x ½” Lg. Screw
(8) Places
Bike Cradle
ITEM:
DESCRIPTION:
Hitch Ball
Cequent Performance Products
47774 Anchor Court
Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: (888) 521-0510
63125N Rev C 4-29-13
Printed in Taiwan
Diagram 1
Diagram 3
Pin & Clip
Hook-N-Loop Strap
Hitch Ball
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLDING THE RACK:
Remove the “Bail Lock Pin” from the bike carrier.
WARNING: Removal of this pin will allow the bike carrier to pivot rearward or forward.
Be certain to hold the bike carrier securely when removing the locking pin to prevent the bike
carrier from falling suddenly, Causing personal injury or vehicle damage. To remove the
“Bail Lock Pin” simply deflect the bail wire away from the small end of the pin and pull the pin
free of the carrier.
NOTE: Do not drop or let the support tube fall freely. Make sure that your hands and fingers
are clear of the hinging area during this operation. DO NOT attempt to move the vehicle
unless the Bike Carrier is in the upright position and securely locked.
Diagram 2
Diagram 4