Auxtail EasyRide2 User manual

AUXTAIL
EasyRide2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Required Tools
Socket Set 13 / 15 / 17
Spanner 13/ 15 /17
Flat Head Screwdriver
Philips-head Screwdriver
Torx 20 Screwdriver
Jig Saw / Hack Saw / Coping Saw
Tape Measure
Marker Pen

AUXTAIL FITTING GUIDE
In The Box
1. Shims x 2
2. Auxtail Receiver
3. M10 Bolts x 5
4. M10 Nylock Nuts x 5
5. M10 Washer x 8
6. TEK Kit Bracket
7. Receiver Straps x 2
8. M8 NyLock Nuts x4
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Step 1. Remove Rear Bumper
Please see video tutorial online on how to remove
the bumper of your vehicle: www.auxtail.com
Step 2. Upper Bolt Removal
Locate the two upper bolts on the end cans either side of
the rear bumper beam and remove them completely to
allow the mounting of two shims supplied.
EXTRA CARE
Ensure the removed nuts are
replaced with the supplied
Nylock nuts
CHECK
Ensure the xings are
tightened following the
addition of the shims
Step 3a. Mount Shims
Mount the supplied shims to the upper xings of the end cans
and replace old nuts with the supplied M8 Nylocks (4).
Check: Ensure the lower 2 bolts on either side are tighten
correctly.
Socket Set
Socket Set
Flat Blade
Screwdriver
Torx
Screwdriver
13mm
Socket Set
T20
13mm

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Step 4. Loosely Fix Auxtail Fitting
Assemble the Auxtail tting onto the rear beam and
loosely tighten the four bolts to allowing the tting to
still be positioned.
Step 3b. Remove Foam Insert
Remove the foam insert which sits on top of the
beam and either store or discard as it is not
required once Auxtail is tted.
Socket Set Spanner
17mm 17mm

Centre
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Step 5. Align Fixing and Secure
Align the xing to the centre of the beam using
the highlighted hole as an aid. Once centred
secure the xing by tightening all four bolts.
Step 6. TEK Kit Installation
Please see the instructions included with the provided
TEK Kit and install as per the directions given.
Step 7. Assemble TEK Kit Bracket
Following the installation of the TEK Kit to the vehicle,
install the TEK Kit bracket provided onto the Auxtail
tting.
Socket SetTape Measure Spanner
17mm 17mm
Socket Set Spanner
17mm 17mm

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EXTRA CARE
Ensure cable is directed
to tting to make
bumper re-t easier.
Step 9. Bumper Cut
Using the stencil provided and the step by step
guide to cut the vehicle bumper.
a) Orientate the bumper so as not to rest it on its
painted surfaces.
b) Place the stencil on the internal of the bumper.
It should be aligned with the bottom edge of the
bumper and a small hole found around 200mm
o centre.
c) It is recommended to drill holes in the marked
positions to allow turning of the saw blade when
cutting.
d) With holes drilled cut the bumper along the
cut lines outlined.
Step 10. Re-Fit Bumper
Re-t the bumper to the rear of the vehicle, ensure the
TEK kit cable is positioned correctly alongside the
tting and the tting is aligned with the bumper cut.
Check: Take extra care to ensure all tting are retted.
correctly and all clips replaced.
Step 8. Fix 13 Pin Connector
Mount the 13 Pin connector to the TEK Kits Bracket.
Ensure the orientation of the 13 pin connector matches
the illustration below with the cable directed towards
the tting.
CUTTING TIPS
We recommend rst drilling holes in
the marked positions to allow turning
of the saw blade in the corners.
Drill Saw Tape Measure
Spanner
Cross-Head
Screwdriver
10mm

Alignment Hole
Drill Holes
Centre Line
Cut Line
Bumper Edge
200mm
70mm
90mm
85mm
IF DOWNLOADED
ONLINE PLEASE
CHECK SCALE
BEFORE USE
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FLANGE FITTING GUIDE
Socket Set Spanner
24mm24mm
WARNING
Check the
required torque for
bolts in tow-bar
instruction manual.
!
Remove the tow-bar and re-assemble with the ange
tting in the order shown below. It is important to check
torque requirements in the original tow-bar manual.
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CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Step 1. Assemble Lights
Assemble the lights to light brackets.
Step 2. Assemble Lights to Rail
Align light brackets to rail ends and tighten
nuts to secure in place.
Step 3a. Fit Cable Tidy to Rail
Align
Push Fit
CAUTION
Check rail orientation
before securing lights.
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Step 3b. Fit Cable Tidy to Steel Frame
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Step 4. Fix Rails to Steel Frame
Lay both rails face down with bolts
protruding upwards. Locate the
four holes of steel frame to the
four protruding bolts. It is best to
lightly tighten the bolts and then
centre the rails before securing
completely.
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Step 6. License Plate
First align the license plate in a central
position and then secure using the 4
provided r-tree clips.
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Step 5. Tidy Light Cable
Use cable tidies to secure the wiring from lights to the rear
of the carrier. Ensure there is no loose hanging cable.
Push
Push

LOADING CARRIER VEHICLE
Step 1. Plunger Opened
Pull the plunger pin to its open position
and twist to lock into the out position.
Step 2. Fold Carrier
If not already in folded position ensure
wheel arms and loops are folded down to
make loading easier.
Step 3. Load Carrier
Using the front lip of the Auxtail
tting to help guide the carrier
load it into the tting ensuring it
is pushed in fully.
Step 4. Secure Plunger Pin
Rotate the plunger pin to release it. On releasing the plunger pin
ensure it has aligned with the carrier hole securing it to the tting.
Step 5. Connect Lights
Secure 13 pin connector for lights and ensure it
is rotated to its locked position. 11

LOADING BIKES TO CARRIER
Step 1. Unfold Front Wheel Arm
Unfold the front wheel arm to the end of its stop
position. Ensure the wheel hook is in its upper most
position to make loading bike easier.
Step 2. Unfold Front Wheel Support
Unfold the front support ensuring it is folded to
its stop position.
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Step 4. Clamp Front Wheel
Keeping the front arm in it’s
stop position push the wheel
hook down to clamp wheel
in-place.
NOTE
Heaviest
bike to be
placed closest
to the vehicle.
!
MAX
25Kg
Per Bike
Step 3. Load Bicycle onto Carrier
Load the bicycle onto the carrier ensure that the front
wheel is rmly pushed into its support and aligned
straight with the rail.
KG
KG
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Step 5. Strap Rear Wheel
Ensure rear wheel strap is secured tightly around rear
wheel, take extra care with low pressure tires.
Step 6. Secure with Cable Lock
Using cable lock and xing points provided secure
both bikes and carrier. The carrier should be secured
to the vehicle tting using provided hole.
Rail Lock Point
Fitting Lock Point
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WARNINGS
- Please follow all instructions carefully both for assembly of the carrier and loading of bikes.
- Ensure all bolts are fully tightened.
- Makes sure both receiver and carrier are in good working condition before each use.
- This product is not suitable for o roading.
- Ensure the front wheel arm is always in pulled to stop position before clamping the front
wheel of your bicycle.
- Ensure bike tyres are fully inated and free of leaks or punctures before loading to the cycle
carrier.
- Do not take this product through an automatic car wash.
- Do not sit or stand on the carrier.
- It is recommended to always secure both bikes and carrier back to tting with cable lock
provided.
WARNINGS
Auxtail EasyRide2
MAX BIKES
2
MAX WEIGHT
25Kg / Bike
MAX WHEEL BASE
120cm
MAX TIRE
3” (8cm)
Rail Lock Point
Fitting Lock Point
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