Thule BIG MOUTH 599XTR User manual

BIG MOUTH™UPRIGHT CARRIER 599XTR
wheel tray
upright carrier
road bike adapter
wheel strap
end cap
lever
lock plug
t-bolt
l-clamp
barrel nut
hex key
carriage bolt
3 wing knob
washer plate
square nut
bolt M6 x 8
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PARTS INCLUDED

FOR DRIVER’S SIDE MOUNTING
Carrier has been assembled for passenger side mounting. If you wish to mount carrier on the opposite side of vehicle follow
step 1.
a. Loosen down tube holder assembly on bottom of tray
with hex key and slide down to the opposite end
of tray.
b. Position front edge of down tube holder plate 12"
(30.5cm) from the end of the tray and re-tighten.
1
12"
(30.5cm)
2
• Drop carriage bolts
into washer plate.
CAUTION: Tray may have sharp edges.
• Slide bolts/plate into channel under wheel tray.
• Slide strap into
tray channel.
• Buckle on same side as lock.
• Flex tab up.
• Slide end cap on.
CARRIER INSTALLATION

NOTE: There should be firm pressure on handle
when closing. Adjust as necessary.
• Install barrel nut into
cam handle.
• Install l-clamp into mounting
plate.
PREASSEMBLY
3
• Fasten carrier to bar with t-bolt as shown.
a. Open handle.
b. Rotate handle to tighten.
c. Close handle.
FRONT HARDWARE
4
• Attach tray with washer plate and knobs. Tighten firmly.
REAR HARDWARE
5

• Center downtube in middle of jaws. a. Release handle from open position
(jaws will clamp downtube).
b. Push down on slider.
c. Engage handle with slider and close fully.
CAUTION: Make sure handle is fully closed and jaws are
secure on bike downtube.
CAUTION: Fits bike frames up to 3 3/8" in diameter.
BIKE INSTALLATION
6
• Invert or remove for
mountain bikes.
• Slide on adapter.
Mountain bike
7
• Remove lock plug and install lock cylinder.
LOCK CARRIER
8
SECURE REAR TIRE
Road bike