Curt Manufacturing 18009 User manual

USER MANUAL
Please READ and FOLLOW all instructions carefully.
Model #18009
Cautions:
1) Read and follow instructions carefully. Save owner’s manual for future reference or parts information.
2) Be certain any future user of this carrier is aware of correct attachment and use.
3) Vehicle should be in good condition in the area at which the hitch is located.Refer to table on cover page for load capacities and limitations.
4) Make sure bike tires are not directly behind exhaust pipe.
5) Do not exceed maximum load capacity of the carrier.
6) This hitch mounted carrier is not recommended for off road use.
7) Do not mount on any type of trailer.
8) Do not take carrier through car wash.
9) Replace straps at the first sign of wear.
10) It’s the consumers responsibility to ensure that the use of this rack complies with local regulations, regarding issues such as distance
behind vehicle & partial covering of license plate and tail lights.
Warning and Disclaimer:
This carrier has been designed to carry bicycles on specific vehicles. Before installation, user must read and follow enclosed instructions.
User must attach carrier correctly to the vehicle, check its attachment before each use, and inspect carrier parts for wear. Carrier's attach-
ment to the vehicle is critical and beyond the control of the manufacturer. Manufacturer and seller expressly disclaim any and all liability for
personal injury, property damage or loss, whether direct, indirect, or incidental, resulting from the incorrect attachment, improper use, inade-
quate maintenance, or neglect of this carrier.
Warranty:
We warrant this product to the first consumer to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of pur-
chase. (Please retain your sales slip for your records.) Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be replaced
without charge provided that: (1) the product was not misused; (2) no alterations or modifications were made; (3) its failure resulted from a
defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear expected in the use of the product; (4) the product or part is delivered, freight
prepaid, to Graber Products. Please call us at 800-783-7257 to get return autherization prior to return. Manufacturers only obligation shall be
to replace such products or parts proved to be defective.
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DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE! If you have any questions about your new bike rack, please contact us at 1-800-738-7213. We can help you more quickly if you have your Model Number and assembly
instructions ready when calling.
Patents:
Made in USA
Tongue Weight Limitations
Hitch Type Tongue Weight Maximum Load
1-1/4” 200 lbs. 3 bikes/105 lbs.
1-1/4” 300 lbs. 4 bikes/140 lbs.
2” 300 lbs. 4 bikes/140 lbs.
Parts List
Item # Description Part #
1End Cap 6210-30
2Security Screw 910-69
3Hold Down 10036
4Knob 5/16 - 18 x 2.25” 13103
5Washer, SAE 5/16” Stl, Zc, Blk 1008-81B
6Base Tube 11857
74-Bike Arm 11885
8Tilt Bracket 1-1/4” 11872
9Receiver Tube 1-1/4” 11875
10 Clevis Pin, 3/8 x 3/25” 12014
11 Cotter Pin 11965
12 Carriage Bolt 3/8 - 16 x 2.5” 11216
13 Carriage Bolt 3/8 - 16 x 3.5” 12045
14 Washer, Flat 3/8” 8001-82
15 Nut, Nylock, 3/8” 10797
16 Adapter Block 13849
17 Hitch Tite 1-1/4” 10541

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• 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 12-15” of ground clearance. It’s recommended to
load smallest 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.
Check Carrier Straps & Stability
Mount Arms to Carrier
Receiver Tube
Tilt Bracket
Base Tube
Figure 3
• Slide washer onto threads of knob , insert into arm, and thread knob into base tube as shown below.
• Right arm assembled in the same way.
Load and Secure Bikes
Note: Be sure all four tabs on the
holdown are poking through and
are secure.
Additional Notes
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Mount Carrier to Vehicle
Figure 1
• Attach receiver tube,tilt bracket, and base tube as shown in fig. 1
• Assemble Hitch-Tite as illustrated in Fig. 2. Iinsert receiver
tube into vehicle hitch and secure as shown in Fig. 2. See fig.
3 for nut and bolt placement. DO NOT tighten hardware until
all three components are assembled.
2” ONLY
4B • Cover inner pedal of first bike to avoid scratching vehicle finish. We
recommend 2060 Protect-O-Pads (sold separately) see back page. It
is the consumers responsibility to ensure adequate protection
exists between the bikes and vehicle and between bikes being carried.
• Place bikes on carrier arms in bike hold downs,
alternating direction of handlebars (fig. 4b).
• Once bikes are in hold downs, pull hold down
strap over frame and secure to tabs on the hold
down.
Correct Block
Placement
Incorrect Block
Placement
Figure 4
Receiver Tube
NOTE: Your rack includes an adapter block to allow your rack
to fit into a 2” receiver hitch. You only need to follow Fig. 4 if
you have a 2” receiver hitch.
• Slide adapter block
over the receiver tube as
shown. Note correct block
placement. Bolt threads
will not engage if used
incorrectly.
AttachmentBlo
ck
1 1/4” receiver
NUT
Attachment Block
Bolt
Hitch Tite
Washer
• Assemble Hitch-Tite as illustrated in Fig. 3, securing receiver to hitch.
RECEIVER
VEHICLE HITCH
Figure 2