Yakima BackSwing User manual

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BackSwing
safety latch assembly (1X)
BackSwing (1X)
hitch bolt (1X)
lock washer (1X)
spring pin (1X)
hitch lock (1X)
key (2X) stablizer bolt (1X)
stablizer nut (1X)
latch pin (1X)
e-clip (2X)
TOOLS REQUIRED:8FJHIUMJNJUT For use with class III
and IV hitch receivers only.
250 lbs. / 113kg
All hardware must be tightened completely. Torque values are given for reference.

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ALIGN
1t Insert BackSwing
into hitch receiver.
t The BackSwing
hole must align to
the hole in the hitch
receiver.
3Install HitchLock.
Lock with key.
Tip: Use a permanent
marker to draw a line on
the tongue, so that you
know how far to insert
the tongue next time you
install your carrier.
4t Cut the zip tie.
t Install spring pin with a wrench.
50 ft-lbs
t Install hitch bolt
and lock washer.
t Fully tighten with
a wrench.
2
100 ft-lbs
A. Orient the latch as shown, and
align the latch and BackSwing.
B. Insert the latch pin.
C. Secure with the e-clip clip. Note:
the second clip is a spare.
5
AC
ALIGN
B

7
no gap
6Loosely install
stabilizer nut
and bolt.
B
A
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1Install your hitch product into the BackSwing by following the
instructions that came with that product. Then tighten the
stabilizer bolt and nut on the BackSwing until snug.
Use caution when closing the latch to avoid
hooking the bottom of the latch bracket.
Always close the latch. There should be no gap at the
point indicated below when the latch is closed. If a gap
exists, see page 6 for instructions to tighten safety latch.

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BC
“click”
“clic”
D
A. Lift lever to release.
B. Open the latch.
C. Pull Spring Pin.
D. Swing open BackSwing
until it locks open. Listen
for a click.
A. Stand on the outside of the
BackSwing to stay clear of
your gear and the BackSwing.
B. Lift the release lever.
C. Swing the BackSwing until
it closes, and the spring pin
locks into place.
D. Close the latch.
1
2
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Note: Release lever will be more
difficult to operate when the
product is heavily loaded.
A
“click”
“clic”
C
D
A
Latch must always be closed for safe transport.
Note: BackSwing
will operate more
smoothly when parked
on a level surface.

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1.
2. Ensure safety latch is closed. Loosen the stabilizer bolt, and uninstall any hitch product you may have
installed in your BackSwing (refer to that product’s instruction manual).
3. Unlock and remove hitch lock.
4. Remove hitch bolt and lock washer.
5. Remove BackSwing from your hitch.
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top nuts
bottom nuts
no gap
If necessary adjust saftey latch. First loosen the bottom nuts, then adjust the top nuts equally until
there’s no gap at the point indicated at right when the latch is closed, then re-tighten the bottom nuts.
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