Swagman 64705 Race Ready User manual

PRODUCT: 64705 Race Ready
INSTALLATION
1. Install the front wheel tray using the Allen screws and nuts
provided (diagram 1).
2. Remove the 4 wing nuts on the front and 2 on the rear crossbar
mounts and take o the lower crossbar clamp (diagram 2).
3. Position the front clamp onto the front crossbar. Attach the
crossbar clamp and loosely attach the 4 wing nuts (diagram 3).
4. Slide the rear crossbar mount into position over the rear
crossbar. Attach the crossbar mount and loosely attach the 2
wing nuts (diagram 3).
5. Move the rack from side to side on the crossbars to ensure it is
perpendicular with the vehicle.
6. nce it is the correct position tighten the 6 wing nuts.
NOTE 1: ou may encounter a situation where you will want to
move the rear wheel strap in front of the rear crossbar mount.
This may be necessary if you have a very short wheel base bicycle
or the crossbars are quite far apart. ou will need to slide the rear
crossbar mount o the back of the rack, then install the wheel
strap on the extrusion followed by replacing the rear crossbar
mount (diagram 4). ou need to remove the two small Allen bolts
that hold on the end cap so that the parts can slide o.
LARGER CROSS BARS
1. Remove the two Allen bolts holding the front crossbar mount
onto the extrusion.
2. Remove the 4 small bolts from the front crossbar mount. (ou
won’t need these).
3. Take the two bolts from the rear mount, plus the two shorter
bolts in the package and install the front mount.
4. Take the two long bolts in the package and put these into the
rear mount plate.
LOADING BIKES
1. Move the ratchet arm forward. Push the ratchet release and
move the ratchet hook assembly to the end of the ratchet arm
(NOTE 1).
2. Put the bike into the wheel trays with the front wheel in the
upswept wheel tray.
3. hile holding the bike rotate the ratchet arm upward towards
the fork crown.
4. Position the hook assembly tight against the fork crown or
front brake of the bike (diagram 5). NOTE: Failing to have the
hook tight against the crown of the fork can cause the bike to
dislodge.
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5. Pull the hook downward so that the hook is tight against
the tire. After the hook contacts the tire push down hard
until you hear an extra click in the ratchet release. NOTE:
The hooks should be tight against the fork crown and
the tire. Move the bike back and forth to ensure it is fully
seating. Readjust if necessary.
6. Move the rear wheel holder so it is positioned in the
center of the tire (diagram 6).
7. Push the strap through the buckle and pull the strap
tight.
8. Repeat 6 and 7 on the front wheel holder.
NOTE: n smaller wheels you will need to use the space
block.
LOCKING BIKES
1. To lock your bikes rotate the key in the ratchet hook so
the button cannot be depressed (diagram 7).
NOTE: Never leave your bikes unattended for any length
of time. ocks are meant as a deterrent and won’t prevent
bike theft.
2. hen the rack is not in use the ratchet arm can be folded
down and secured with the rear wheel holder strap.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Bicycle fork must have safety tabs.
• Remember that you are carrying a bike on your roof and
your car’s handling characteristics will differ, so
G SER than normal, especially in high winds and
around bends. Keep your speed below 60mph.
• Do not forget that your vehicle will be much higher than
normal, so be care that you have enough room when
entering tunnels, car parks and especially your garage
• Never exceed the vehicle manufacturers or after market
crossbars recommended maximum weight limits.
• Do not transport bicycles with baby carriers, panniers,
disk wheels/wheel cover or bike covers as it can increase
the load on the crossbars and bike rack.
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REAR TIRE
Installation Instructions

1. How to change the rack from a Passenger side to Driver
side loading.
PRODUCT: 64705 Race Ready
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2. Using the supplied tool hold the insert and unscrew.
3. Using an Allen Key remove the two bolts holding the
ratchet arm assembly on.
4. Using an Allen Key remove the limiter bolt. Set ratchet
arm assembly aside.
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5. Remove the two Allen bolts holding on the wheel cage.
Note: Do not lose the nuts on the backside.
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6. Remove the Wheel cage.
7. Remove plastic spacer.
8. Remove the two wheel cage holders.
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9. Unscrew the 4 bolts holding the unit onto the extrusion.
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10. Turn the unit upside down and remove the two bolts
holding the aluminum shaft into the plastic mount.
11. Slide the aluminum shaft so it aligns up with the two
holes on the opposite end of the shaft.
12. Re-install the two bolts previously removed and tighten.
13. Re-install the bracket back onto the aluminum
extrusion.
14. Install the wheel cage holders.
15. Re-install the two screws to hold on the wheel cage.
16. Slide on the plastic shim.
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18. Install and tighten the two Allen bolts. Adjust the
tension using these two Allen bolts.
20. Tighten using the supplied tool.
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17. Install ratchet arm assembly and insert limiter bolt.
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19. Install end caps.
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