curt CM 18031 User manual

Check straps for wear, and replace if worn.
This product is not intended for off-road use,
tandems or recumbents.
Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.
Check tightness of all bolts periodically.
WARNINGS
PARTS LIST
TOWABLE
HITCH-MOUNTED BIKE RACK
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Item# Qty Description
1 1 Arm post
2 1 Connecting post
3 2 Arm extension
4 1 Shank, 2"
512 Arm straps, rubber
6 1 Bolt kit, hex head (bolt, two washers, nut)
7 2 Bolt kit, (bolt, one washer, nut)
8 2 Bolt kit, carriage (bolt, one washer, nut)
9 1 Anti-rattle bolt and clip
10 1Wrench, 19mm
11 1Allen wrench, 8mm
12 1Wrench, 13mm
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
12
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Figure 1-A
Figure 1-C
Figure 1-E Figure 1-F
Figure 1-G
Figure 1-B
Figure 1-D
Figure 1
Step 1
Bolt the arm extensions (#3) to the arm post (#1) using the
carriage bolt kit (#8). See figure 1-A. Raise the arms to
the outright position and secure with the attached lynch pin.
See figure 1-B.
Step 2
Connect the arm post (#1) and the connecting
post (#2) using bolt kit (#7). See figure 1-C.
Step 3
Turn the knob on the bottom of the towable shank
counter clockwise to allow the connecting
post (#1) into the shank (#4). See figure 1-D.
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Step 4
Using the hex head bolt kit (#6), attach the bottom
of the connecting post (#2) to the shank (#4). Make sure
to install the bolt in the bottom hole. See figure 1-E. Insert the
bolt that is connected to the post through the top hole of the
shank and secure with the provided clip. See figure 1-F.
Step 5
Turn the knob on the bottom of the towable shank
clockwise to lock the connecting post (#1) into the
shank (#4). See figure 1-G.
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INSTALLATION FOLDING FEATURES
Step 2
Install the bikes on the rack and secure with the provided
rubber bike arm straps (#5). Be sure to secure the cross
post and seat post to the rack. Note: When towing more
than one bike, be sure to alternate the directions the bikes
are facing on the rack. First bike faces right, 2nd bike faces
left and so on. See the figure below.
Step 1
Insert the bike rack shank into the vehicle receiver tube.
Secure with anti-rattle bolt and clip (#9).
At the base, remove the clip from the upper bolt holding the
bike rack in the vertical position. Remove the bolt and tilt the
rack away from the vehicle. The rear cargo area is now accessible.
Note: The towable shank (#2) allows the addition
of a trailer ball for convenient towing while using
the hitch-mounted bike rack.
At the top, pull the lynch pin that secures the arms in the
outward position. Fold the bike rack arms down to the
transport position, and replace the lynch pin.
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