Maxxhaul 50025 Instruction Manual

2-Bike Rack
Hitch Mount
Model 50025
Read and understand this entire manual before assembling,
installing, operating, or servicing this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Instruction Manual
&
Parts Catalog
Copyrightc2017 by MAXXHAUL. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained
herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of MAXXHAUL. Due
to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools
required for assembly and maintenance may not be included.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
This is a SAFETY ALERT symbol.
It is used to alert you to
potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates
important information which, if not followed,
may cause damage to equipment.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions. The manual offers impor-
tant information on how to assemble, use
and maintain this product.
Write the product’s model number and
purchase date on the cover page of this
manual.
Keep this manual (and your purchase re-
ceipt) in a safe place.
UNPACKING
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as
soon as it is received. The signed “bill of lad-
ing” is acknowledgement by the carrier of receipt
in good condition or shipment covered by our
invoice. For your own protection, if any of the
goods called for on the bill of lading are shorted
or damaged, do not accept them until the carrier
makes a notation on the freight bill of the shorted
or damaged goods.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
WARNING concerning Risk of Eye
Injury. Wear ANSI approved eye
protection.
WARNING concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing pro-
tection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand all
safety warnings and in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in serious injury
or death. Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
2. Personal and Work Area Safety
A. Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
B. Always wear hearing protec-
tection when working in
noisy environments. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise can cause hearing
loss.
C. Use safety equipment. Safe-
ty shoes, hard hat and work
gloves must be used for applicable condi-
tions.
Model 50025 Page 2
D. Dress appropriately. Never wear loose
Contain long hair, and keep hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
E. Use common sense when working.
Stay alert and concentrate when setting up
and using the Bike Rack. Never work while
medications.
Notify MAXXHAUL immediately if any hidden
loss or damage is discovered after receipt.

Model 50025 Page 3
Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
F. While assembling and using the Bike
Rack keep work area clean and well light-
ed. Keep spectators and children out of
the work area.
3. Use of the Bike Rack
A. The Bike Rack must be attached to
a 2” x 2” or 1-1/4” x 1-1/4”
Class II to Class IV hitch receiver. A
Hitch Adapter is provided, to be used for
the larger 2” x 2” hitch receiver.
The hitch must be properly installed by a
-
and its contents (maximum weight
capacity 100 Lbs.).
B. Do not modify the Bike Rack and do
not use this product for purposes that it
was not designed for.
C. Never exceed the maximum weight
capacity shown in paragraph A above.
D. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the Bike Rack, resulting in a
short term excessive load. Dynamic loading
can result in damage and failure of the Bike
Rack and/or hitch receiver, and personal
injury to the person loading the Bike Rack.
E. Never load people or animals onto the
Bike Rack. Keep children and spectators
well clear when loading, unloading and using
this product.
F. Adhere to all Department of Transpor-
tation (D.O.T.) requirements when using
this product. Always use the Bike Straps to
securely hold the bicycles in place.
G. For the vehicle that will support the Bike
Rack, read all pertinent vehicle instructions
and warnings provided in the owner’s manu-
al. Make sure the vehicle’s engine is OFF,
with parking brake set, before loading or
unloading the Bike Rack.
H. Note the position of the vehicle’s
exhaust pipes before setting up the Bike
Rack. Make sure exhaust pipes are not in
close proximity to the loaded bicycles. Flam-
mable goods loaded on the Bike Rack could
this risk exists on your vehicle, do not use
the Bike Rack.
I. Do not use this Bike Rack on a trailer or
-
ted with large accessories (such as a child
carrying seat). Do not exceed 55 MPH ve-
hicle speed when Bike Rack is attached.
J. Always check slide pins, cotter pins and
Lock Pin for tightness prior to each trip. Re-
wear.
K. Do not exceed the receiver hitch manu-
facturer’s tongue weight rating.
L. Do not operate vehicle unless Bike
Rack is in the upright position. When not
in use, remove Bike Rack from the vehicle
and store indoors.
Keep in mind that the warnings previ-
ously discussed cannot cover all pos-
sible conditions or situations that could
occur. It is important that the person
loading/unloading and using this product
understand that common sense and cau-
tion are factors which cannot be built into
this product, and must be supplied by the
operator.

Model 50025 Page 4
Assembling and Setting Up
the Bike Rack
1. Refer to the Assembly Diagram at end
5. Slide the Hitch End of the Tilt Frame (1)
into the vehicle’s hitch receiver. Note that
the Aluminum Adapter (16) is only to used
if hitch receiver is 2” x 2”. Remove the Hitch
Adapter if hitch receiver is 1-1/4” x 1-1/4”.
Align the hole openings and secure the Bike
Rack to the vehicle with Bolt (18) and
Washers (19,20) through center hole of
Aluminum Adapter (16). Secure Split Pin
(21) in place. When using Aluminum Adapter
(16), tighten Screw (17) to secure Aluminum
Adapter in place.
of this manual.
2. Attach Main Frame (2) to the Tilt Frame
(1) using Bolt (10), two Washers (11), and
Lock Nut (12) in the bottom hole opening.
Note: One Washer fits on each side of the
Tilt Frame Bracket.
Connect upper end of Tilt Fame to the Main
Frame using Latch Pin (13).
3. Attach each Rack Arm (3, 4) to the upper
end of Main Frame (2) using two Bolts (10),
four Washers (11), and two Lock Nuts (12).
4. With assembly complete, check for tight-
ness of all Bolts and Lock Nuts before attach-
ing to vehicle’s hitch receiver.
Using the Bike Rack
bike, then secure the straps to the buckles.
Pull down tight on strap for a tight
connection.
Note: If you plan to carry only one bike,
place it in the position closest the vehicle.
2. Add the second bike facing in the
opposite direction and secure it as done in
Step 1.
Caution: Make sure bicycle frames
and wheels are positioned so that they will
not rub against each other, or the vehicle,
and cause paint damage during transit. If
needed, secure bicycle wheels with straps
or rop to prevent movement.
3. Make sure bicycles are securely
strapped down before operating the vehicle.
During long trips, check straps and bike
positioning, especially if traveling on rough
terrain.
4. The empty Bike Rack can be lowered to
a flat position, if the vehicle’s tailgate needs
to be temporilly accessed. Loose the Knob
Type Bolt (15), Remove the Latch Pin (13)
and swing the rack downward.
5. When the Bike Rack is not needed, it
should be removed from the vehicle and
stored indoors.
Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
1. Make sure that the Bike Holders (5) are
facing upwards. Open the straps and
place the bicycle’s upper frame onto the
Bike Holders. Close the straps over the
Maintaining the Bike Rack
1. Frequently check the condition of the
Bike Rack and the vehicle’s hitch receiver.
Make sure all components are in good
condition. If the Bike Rack or hitch receiver
become damaged through accident, or if any
weld damage is noted, the product should be
replaced.
2. Check to make sure that all hardware is
tightly secured in place.

Model 50025 Page 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight
Capacity 100 Lbs.
For Use With 2” x 2” or 1-1/4” x 1-1/4”
Class II to IV Hitch
Receivers;
Application Holds two bicycles
Assembly Drawing
Parts List
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12 11 11 10
14
13
15
12 11 21 16
17
18,19,20
1011
Part# Description Qty
1 Tilt Frame 1
2 Main Frame 1
3 Rack Arm - Left 1
4 Rack Arm - Right 1
5 Bike Holder 4
6 Bushing 2
7 Protective Cap 2
8 Set Screw 2
9 Top Cap 1
10 Bolt 3
11 Flat Washer 6
12 Lock Nut 3
13 Latch Pin w/ Cable 1
14 Padding 1
15 Knob Type Bolt 1
16 Aluminum Adapter 2
17 Screw 1
18 Bolt 1
19 Spring Washer 1
20 Big Washer 1
21 Split Pin 1
Limited Warranty
MAXXHAUL warrants to the original retail
purchaser that the product is free of defects
in material and workmanship at the time of
shipment. This product is warranteed
for 90 days from the date of purchase. This
warranty is expressly in lieu of all other war-
ranties, express or implied.
Proof of purchase is required for warranty
transactions; a copy of the original invoice
or sales receipt is required.
Manufactured for and distributed by:
Maxx Group, LLC
300 S Lewis Rd., Ste H, Camarillo, CA 93012
www.maxxhaul.com