Softride Elite 4 bike rack - Manual (Page 4)

ELITE RACK INSTRUCTIONS pg.4
Use of Rack
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Place bicycles onto the rack starting at the
point closest to the vehicle. Alternate the
direction the bikes are facing when mounted
on the rack.
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Position the seat post tube in the anti-
sway cradle. Attach the bikes to the
block and anti-sway mechanism using
the straps provided. The bike may be off
center on the rack. It is important that
the anti-sway cradle is flush with the
bicycle seat tube.
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To utilize the cable lock, pull it out of the
upright, over the bicycle top tubes and attach
it to the yellow bail on the end of one of the
arms using a padlock.
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To raise the rack, push the arms of the rack up
and toward the vehicle until you hear the pull
pin click back into place.
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To remove the arms, press the release lever on
the auto lock feature on the back of the top
plate and pull the arm out.
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When not carrying bikes, remove the arms
and store.
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To lower the rack, grasp the release lever and
while pushing the rack toward the vehicle pull
the pull pin. Supporting the arms of the rack,
lower the unit.
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