Masterbuilt HITCH-HAUL HEDB2 User manual

MASTERBUILT
HITCH-HAUL® Town & Country Bike Carrier
Owner’s Manual
Assembly and Operating Instructions
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Model # HEDB2
TOOLS REQUIRED
7/16", 9/16" and 1/2” Wrench or Socket
•Never exceed receiver hitch manufacturer’s tongue weight rating.
•The HITCH-HAUL® Town & Country Bike Carrier is not intended for
transporting humans.
•Do not carry flammable items on the HITCH-HAUL® Town & Country
Bike Carrier.
•All bikes MUST be tied down with straps.
•Check all hardware connections (nuts & bolts) before each use.
•For added security, use a locking bike chain.
WARNINGS
Rev. 12/01 Cat #:HEDB2
For more product information or to place orders, Call 1-800-489-1581, EXT 101; or
Write to: Masterbuilt • ATTN: Mail Order Department • 450 Brown Avenue • Columbus, GA 31906
MASTERBUILT Mfg., Inc. warrants all parts of this HITCH-HAUL®
Town & Country Bike Carrier product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase. Within this period,
MASTERBUILT Mfg., Inc. shall correct any defect by repairing or replacing
defective parts of the equipment,or making available the parts thereof.
MASTERBUILT Mfg., Inc. shall not be obligated to repair or replace equipment
which has been repaired by others, abused, altered, or misused. We further
state that we shall not be held liable for any losses due to neglectful use on the
part of the operator. Upon the expiration of such warranty, all liability shall
terminate. No other warranties are expressed or implied.
NOTE: Paint finish will scratch and chip under normal use, and therefore
carries no warranty.
To validate your warranty, please complete Warranty Information and return to Masterbuilt
Mfg. Inc. within 30 days of the date of purchase.
MASTERBUILT MFG. Inc.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Visit Our Web Site @ www.masterbuilt.com
10. Place bike on carrier and adjust the tire support brackets by sliding them firmly against
the front and back tires and secure with small bolts. Tightly wrap the tie strap around
the square tubing and loop it through the tire. Wrap the tie strap from the stabilizing bar
and tighten it around the bike frame.
Step
10
Instructions continued...
1. Name
2. Adress
City State Zip Code
3. Dealer’s Name/Location
4. Date of Purchase
5. Model #
450 Brown Avenue Columbus, GA 31906
[phone] Fax [phone] [phone]

PARTS LIST - HEDB2 5. Align all four 1” x 1” x 23” square tubes underneath the four ends of the cross bar and
secure with medium bolts, nuts and washers using a 9/16 wrench or socket.
6. Place each stabilizing arm on each of the short arms of the cross bar. Secure with
medium bolts. Exact position will be determined by the size of the bike.
Step
5
Step
6
1” x 1” x 23”
Square Tubing
Stabilizing
Arms
1- Cross Bar
6 - Tie Straps
Tire
Support
Brackets
4 - Square
1” x 1” x 23” Tubing
Bars
6
Small Size
1 1/2”
Carriage Bolts,
Nuts, Washers
2
Large Size
3 1/2”
Carriage Bolts,
Nuts, Washers
8
Medium Size
2 1/2” Carriage
Bolts, Nuts,
Washers
14 -
1” Square
Plastic
End Caps
1 - Square
2” x 2” x 23” Tubing Bar
Assembly Instructions for Town & Country Bike Carrier
(Read Instructions and Follow Diagram)
1. To begin assembly, place the 14 plastic end caps into the open ends of the square
tubing.
2. Slide the 2” x 2” x 23” square tubing into the receiver hitch of your vehicle with the
smaller holes on the top and bottom.
3. Place the cross bar on top of the 2” x 2” x 23” square tubing with the square bolt holes
facing up and round holes facing down.
4. Align the 2 parts using the center holes of the cross bar and secure with large bolt, nut
and washer, using a 1/2” wrench or socket. Receiver
Hitch
Cross Bar
Steps
2-4
2” x 2” x 23”
Square Tubing
7. Place each of the tire support brackets onto each of the 1” x 1” x 23” square tubing bars.
8. Secure each tire support bracket by inserting a small bolts, nuts and washers.
9. Attach two of the straps through the loops of the stabilizing arms. Attach the other four
straps to the tube where your bike’s back and front tires will be placed.
Steps
7-9
Tire Support
Brackets Tie Straps
2 - Stabilizing Bars
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