Yakima forklift User manual

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IMPORTANT WARNING
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR
TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS
PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU
DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
Part #1033503 Rev.E
FORKLIFT (1X)
LOCKING SKEWER (1X)
END CAP (1X)
VINYL CAP (1X)
CROSSBAR SPREAD
*CROSSBAR SPREAD
Your crossbar
spread is
the distance
between the
crossbars.
Round
Bar
Load
Min. and
Max.
Crossbar
Spread*
16" - 42"
41cm - 107cm
18" - 42"
46cm - 107cm
Limits
16" spread =
30 lbs. / bike
1 or 2
bikes
3 or more
bikes
Factory
Bar
Type of
Rack
DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!
Square
Bar 18" spread =
40 lbs. / bike
41cm spread =
13.6kg / bike
46cm spread =
18.1kg / bike
Forks with
Safety Tabs
DESIGNED FOR FORKS
WITH SAFETY TABS.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING IS
NOT RECOMMENDED.

90°
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Open jaws.
Attach ForkLift jaws to front crossbar.
Close jaws around crossbar.
Pass the t-bolt through the opening in lower
jaw. Rotate t-bolt to rest in slot.
Tighten the knob, but don’t tighten all the
way. Final tightening will occur after rear
clamp has been installed.
Open slider.
Use caution to avoid hardware damaging
roof’s finish. A towel placed on the roof prior
to installation can help avoid scratches.
Loosen knob.
Open locking slider, loosen knob, open jaw.
For low clearance crossbars:
Hold ForkLift at an angle
while positioning jaw around
crossbar to avoid any contact
with your vehicle’s roof.
For factory bars choose the best
position for most secure grip.
Adjust jaw if necessary.
(Upper notch for round
and square bars.)
If you don’t get a secure grip with
your factory bars adjust jaw.
A
B
C

90°
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The rear clamp is configured for typical installations. In some situations
adjustment may be necessary if the wheel makes contact with the rear
knob, or if the wheeltray cannot reach the wheel.
Upper notch for round
and square bars.
For factory bars
choose the best
position for most
secure grip.
Close rear clamp
around crossbar.
Pass the t-bolt through the opening in bail.
Rotate t-bolt to rest in slot in bail.
Secure rear clamp.
Adjust clamp if necessary. If you don’t get a secure grip with
your factory bars adjust your clamp.
Wheel ahead of rear crossbar.
Wheel behind rear crossbar.
See next page for how-to.
OPTION A OPTION B

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Fully tighten
the rear knob.
Fully tighten the front knob. Close locking
slider.
TIGHTEN DOWN KNOBS, close locking slider.
Remove wheeltray and rear clamp.
Flip orientation of rear clamp 180˚.
Install endcap.
Continued from previous page...
NOTE: You can flip the wheeltray or rear clamp
independently as needed. For instance if you
needed the buckle on the opposite side you
could flip the wheeltray as shown.
Slide wheeltray and rear
clamp back onto forks.
Install vinyl
cap.

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Gently push and wiggle
skewer through ForkLift head.
Engage skewer by rotating
red knob.
Tighten red knob, but leave
enough space for bike fork.
Attach skewer and quick release lever.
Remove front wheel and load your bike.
Set bicycle forks vertically onto skewer.
BE SURE FORKS ARE FULLY SEATED!
Prevent damage
to your forks!
• Ifnot,tightenred
knob and close
lever again.
• Iftoomuch
resistance, loosen
red knob and try
closing lever again.
LEVER SHOULD CLOSE WITH FIRM RESISTANCE.
Separate skewer from quick release lever.
Loosen red knob to
remove skewer.
Lift lever.
Adjust red knob. Close lever.
“CLICK”
Tuck wheelstrap into the
slot to make way for the tire.

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Insert strap end into buckle.
Install lock core.
Secure rear wheel.
If forks move out of the skewer, or bike isn’t stable:
• Opencover,loosenredknobuntilforkssliponto
skewer. Tighten red knob, close lever.
• Levershouldclosewith
firm resistance against forks.
Tug on bike fork.
Check to make sure bike is secure.
If you have purchased a lock, follow
lock core instructions to install.
Pull strap through
wheel spokes.
Do not let strap push
against valve stem.
Move the
ratchet tab up
and down to
tighten strap.
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
• CHECK REAR WHEEL.
Tighten the strap if needed.
• CHECK THAT BIKE
FORK IS SECURE.
• PERIODICALLY CHECK THAT KNOBS
ARE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
NOTE: Always check your base system to ensure crossbar stability!

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REAR HATCH
ALWAYS USE CAUTION
WHEN OPENING YOUR
HATCH.
•Donottransportbicycles
with attached baby seats,
panniers, wheel covers, full
bike covers or motors.
•Donotcarrytandemor
recumbent bicycles.
•Off-roaddrivingisnot
recommended and could
result in damage to your
vehicle or your bike.
IF YOU REMOVE
CARRIER, FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS TO
REINSTALL.
Not more than 165
lbs. (75 kg) unless
otherwise noted.
Follow the YAKIMA Fit List or check
online at Yakima.com for your rack’s
weight limit. Do not exceed the weight
limit of your vehicle’s rack.
*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))
RACK THIS PRODUCT
(7 lbs. / 3.2 kg)
LOAD
(35 lb / 16kg maximum)
WEIGHT LIMITS
WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant
on screws. Use a soft cloth with water and
mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
REMOVE ACCESSORY BEFORE ENTERING AN
AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer, or visit
www.yakima.com, or call
[phone]
Monday through Friday,
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This product is covered by YAKIMA’s
“Love It Till You Leave It”
Limited Lifetime Warranty
To obtain a copy of this warranty, go online
to www.yakima.com or email us at
[email protected]
or call [phone]
THE DRIVE:
Follow safety
checks after
every installation.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
If you need to purchase
any replacement parts
for this product go to
www.yakima.com
for a list of available
replacement parts.