Thule Parkway 956 User manual

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PARKWAY (4 BIKE / 2 BIKE) 956/957/958
PARTS INCLUDED
part description part number 956 qty. 957 / 958 qty.
Aupright/bike arm assembly – 1 –
B stinger – 1 –
CM10 washer 951-1122-54 2 2
D3/8" lock nut 853-5779 1 1
E 3/8" hex screw 853-5778 1 1
F M12 lock washer 956-1221-59 1 1
G M12 x 40 receiver bolt 908-1240-54 1 1
HM12 washer 951-1224-54 1 1
IM8 hex bolt 908-0870-54 1 1
J M8 washer 951-0816-54 2 2
K M8 lock nut 938-0800-54 1 1
L cradle 853-7887 8 4
Mcradle strap 852-3006-001 8 4
N(4 bike) strap 753-2030-07 1 –
O (2 bike) strap 753-2030-08 – 1
• Socket wrench with 13mm (1/2"), 14mm (9/16"),
19mm (3/4") sockets and an adjustable wrench (6" or
larger) or 13mm (1/2"), 14mm (9/16"), 19mm (3/4")
wrench and an adjustable wrench (6" or larger)
TOOLS REQUIRED
MN
O
H
K
GF
J
I
E
DC
BA
L
• No more than 4 bicycles should be carried on the
4 bike model Parkway.
• No more than 2 bicycles should be carried on the 2
bike model Parkway.
• Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically.
• Not intended for off-road use.
• Check straps for wear and replace if worn.
• Not intended for tandems or recumbents.
• Your vehicle must be equipped with a 2" or 1 1/4"
receiver hitch.
• Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.

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• Position stinger into cradle of upper assembly as shown.
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• Insert safety pin through holes of hitch and upper assembly as illustrated.
• Assemble M8 hex bolt (I), M8 washers (J) and M8 locking nut (K) as illustrated.
• Tighten firmly with 13mm wrench and adjustable wrench.
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B

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• Slide hitch into hitch receiver until hole in horizontal tube aligns with receiver hole.
Secure in position with M12 x 40 receiver bolt (G), M12 lock washer (F), and
M12 washer (H) as illustrated. Tighten firmly with 19mm or (3/4") socket wrench.
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NOTE: Illustrations show 956 / 957 (2" receiver) application. Follow the same instructions for 958 (1 1/4" receiver).
• Position bike arm assembly in upright position as illustrated.
• Assemble 3/8" hex screw (E), M10 washers (C), and 3/8" lock (D) nut as illustrated.
• Tighten firmly.
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B

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• Install straps on hooks of cradles as shown.
• Load heaviest bike first onto the inner most cradles.
• Use accessory Frame Adapter (# 982 XT sold separately) for bikes without traditional
top tubes.
• Cradles can be either rotated or shifted on bars to accommodate different bike
geometries.
• Alternate direction of bikes when loading.
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• Ensure straps are tightened securely around bike frame.
• Using load strap provided, secure all bikes to main post.
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• Bikes must be removed to lower carrier! Firmly hold the upright assembly with
one hand. Release the safety hook by pulling outward on the untethered end.
Slide pin out while supporting upright assembly.
REAR COMPARTMENT ACCESS
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• Gently lower carrier to the built-in stop position.
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• Using Thule’s cable lock (# 538 XT sold separately) or your own cable lock, bikes
can be locked to the carrier using the built-in Locking Eye.
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• Using Snug Tight Lock (# STL2 sold separately) carrier can be locked to vehicle hitch.
SECURITY
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