Curt Manufacturing CM18153 User manual

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FOLDING, hItch-mOuNteD, BASKet-StYLe cARGO cARRIeR
Warning: never exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended toWing capacity
INStALLAtION INStRuctIONS
PARtS LISt
WARNINGS
Do not exceed maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs.
when using 2" receiver tube. Distribute the weight
evenly on platform when hauling a load. NOTE: This
carrier is not intended for transporting people.
Do not carry loads wider or deeper than carrier. Do not
carry flammable items on carrier. Do not allow exhaust
fumes to blow directly on items. This is a fire hazard.
CURT Manufacturing, LLC is not responsible
for any damage if warnings are not heeded.
SuGGeSteD tOOLS
Open wrench, 17mm, 19mm and 24mm
Adjustable wrench, 0 to 30mm
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Item# Qty Description
1 2 Frame half
2 1 Shank, 2"
3 2 Connecting plate
4 1 Folding shank assembly
5 1 Clip
6 1 Pin, 5/8"
7 1 Locknut, M16
8 1 Hex head bolt, M16*80
9 2 Locknut, M12
10 2 Flat washer, M12
11 2Carriage bolt, M12*75
12 8Locknut, M10
13 8 Flat washer, M10
14 8 Carriage bolt, M10*20

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Figure 2
ASSemBLY
Step 1
Align the two platform halves (#1) on either side of the
2" shank (#2). Insert the two M12*75 carriage bolts (#11)
through the frame (#1), shank (#2) and other frame half (#1).
Install M12 flat washers (#10) and M12 locknuts (#9) on the
bolts (#11). Tighten to 80% only.
Step 2
Place the two connecting plates (#3) onto the front and back
of the frames (#1). Install M10 bolts (#14) through the outside
of the frames (#1). Add the M10 flat washers (#13) and tighten
with M10 locknuts (#12) to the inside of the frames (#1).
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Step 3
Fully tighten all of the bolts and locknuts.
Step 4
Connect the folding shank assembly (#4) to shank (#2) with
M16*80 hex bolt (#8), pin (#6) and clip (#5).
Step 5
To adjust the cargo carrier to the upright, folded position,
remove the pin and clip (#5, #6). Turn the frame body up until
it is vertical. Insert the pin (#6) through the shank (#2) and
the lower hole of the folding shank assembly (#4). Insert clip
(#5) into pin #(6).