Place bikes on carrier arms, alternating direction of handle-bars (Fig. 9).Rest bike's top tube in hold-down saddles.
Note: to aid in positioning of bicycles, hold-downs can be slid along arm tube.
Cover inner pedal of first bike to avoid scratching vehicle finish (Fig. 9). The purchase of Saris Protect-O-Pads(#2060) is
recommended to protect contact areas. Make sure foam pads are free of debris as it could scratch vehicle's finish.
Shown below are the different possible positions for mounting mens, womens, and non-traditional style frames.
Check Clearance. Bike must rest high enough to allow bike tires 12 minimum of ground clearance. It's recommended
to load smallest and lightest bikes last.
To use tilt and release features, remove cotter and clevis pins and tilt carrier
away from vehicle. Note: Do not tilt carrier with bikes mounted.
Arms may be folded down when not in use. Loosen knob enough to allow arm
to pivit to a downward position and then retighten knob.
MOUNT ARMS TO CARRIER:
LOAD AND SECURE BIKES:
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CHECK CARRIER STRAPS & STABILITY
Slide washer onto threads of knob , insert into arm,
and thread knob into base tube as shown below.
Other arm assembled in the same way.