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 #1033615 Rev.B
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* Limits
Factory
Bar
Type of
Rack
DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!
Square
Bar
Forks with
Safety Tabs
DESIGNED FOR FORKS
WITH SAFETY TABS.
16" - 42"
41cm - 107cm
1 or more
bikes
16” spread =
35 lbs. / bike
41cm spread
15.9Kg / bike
18" - 42"
46cm - 107cm
3 or more
bikes
18” spread =
40 lbs. / bike
46cm spread
15.9Kg / bike

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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.
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B
C

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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.
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.
Wheel ahead of rear crossbar.
Wheel behind rear crossbar.
See next page for how-to.
OPTION A OPTION B
If changing the orientation of the rear
clamp still results in the rear wheel
contacting the knob, please contact our
customer service team (888-925-4621)
for a free, corrective adapter.

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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.
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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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Remove front wheel and load your bike.
Set bicycle forks vertically onto skewer.
BE SURE FORKS ARE FULLY SEATED!
Prevent damage
to your forks!
Tuck wheelstrap into the
slot to make way for the tire.
SEPARATE THE SKEWER’S SHAFT FROM ITS HANDLE.
Open handle. Hold the adjustment knob.
Turn handle clockwise to
remove the shaft.
INSTALL SKEWER. Hold the shaft at the far
end. Join the handle with
the shaft, turn the shaft
counter-clockwise.
NOTE: Adjustment knob will turn with shaft.
Skewer direction is your choice:
Consider lock access.
Gently push and
wiggle skewer
through ForkLift head.
With lever open, tighten
adjustment knob clockwise
until the lever closes with
FIRM resistance.
NOTE: Shaft will turn with adjustment knob.
CLOSE THE LEVER. It should close with
FIRM RESISTANCE against the forks.
Your bike’s forks
are secure ONLY
after the lever
closes with SOLID
RESISTANCE.

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Insert strap end into buckle.
Install lock core.
Secure rear wheel.
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!
TEST YOUR
INSTALLATION! If forks
can move in the mount,
open the lever and
tighten the adjustment
knob more.

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BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER
TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
Use non-water soluble lubricant on screws. Use a soft cloth
with water and mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
LOAD LIMIT
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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
(40 lbs./ 18.1Kg maximum)

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READ THESE WARNINGS:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
REPLACEMENT PARTS
REINSTALLATION
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
If you remove carrier, follow instructions to reinstall.
FOLLOW SAFETY CHECKS AFTER EVERY INSTALLATION.
• This bike carrier is designed for bikes that use standard 100mm x 9mm quick release front hubs. Do
not carry bikes with other hub standards (qr15, all thru-axles, maverick, lefty, etc.) Without approved
adapters.
• Bicycle fork must be equipped with safety tabs. Removal or alteration of safety tabs will void warranty
when used with this carrier.
• Failure to properly install, adjust, use, and maintain the quick release mechanism on this carrier may
result in damage to the vehicle and bike as well as serious personal injury.
• Any modification to bike dropouts can cause insufficient fork mount clamping pressure and may result
in damage or loss of bike.
• Do not carry bikes with disk wheels, wheels covers, baby seats, panniers, bike covers or motors.
• Do not carry tandem or recumbent bicycles.
• Off-road driving is not recommended.
• Not all forks are compatible with Yakima mounts. If your fork has a unique feature or design that
prevents the mount from being used in accordance with these instructions, do not use it.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
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]

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PORTE-VÉLO FORKLIFT (X 1)
AXE À SERRAGE RAPIDE
VERROUILLABLE (X 1)
GARNITURE
D’EXTRÉMITÉ (X 1) CAPUCHON DE
VINYLE (X 1)
AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT:
IL EST IMPÉRATIF QUE LES PORTE-BAGAGES ET LES ACCESSOIRES YAKIMA SOIENT CORRECTEMENT ET SOLIDEMENT FIXÉS AU
VÉHICULE. UN MONTAGE MAL RÉALISÉ POURRAIT PROVOQUER UN ACCIDENT D’AUTOMOBILE, QUI POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DES
BLESSURES GRAVES OU MÊME LA MORT, À VOUS OU À D’AUTRES PERSONNES. VOUS ÊTES RESPONSABLE DE L’INSTALLATION DU
PORTE-BAGAGES ET DES ACCESSOIRES SUR VOTRE VÉHICULE, D’EN VÉRIFIER LA SOLIDITÉ AVANT DE PRENDRE LA ROUTE ET DE LES INSPECTER
RÉGULIÈREMENT POUR EN CONTRÔLER L’ÉTAT, L’AJUSTEMENT ET L’USURE. VOUS DEVEZ DONC LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS
ET TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS ACCOMPAGNANT VOTRE PRODUIT YAKIMA AVANT DE L’INSTALLER ET DE L’UTILISER. SI VOUS NE COMPRENEZ PAS
TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS ET TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS, OU SI VOUS N’AVEZ PAS DE COMPÉTENCES EN MÉCANIQUE ET NE COMPRENEZ PAS
PARFAITEMENT LA MÉTHODE DE MONTAGE, VOUS DEVRIEZ FAIRE INSTALLER LE PRODUIT PAR UN PROFESSIONNEL.
CROSSBAR SPREAD
*DISTANCE ENTRE LES
BARRES TRANSVERSALES
La distance
entre les barres
transversales
c’est… la distance
entre les barres
transversales !
NE PAS DÉPASSER LA LIMITE DE CHARGE DU PORTE-BAGAGE !
Charge
Distance
mini – maxi
entre barres
transversales*
16" - 42"
41cm - 107cm
18" - 42"
46cm - 107cm
Limites
1 ou 2
vélos
3 vélos
ou plus
Type de
porte-
bagage
distance de 41 cm =
35 lb/vélo
15,9 kg/vélo
distance de 46 cm =
40 lb/vélo
18,1 kg/vélo
Barres rondes, Barres
carrées, Barres d’origine
Fourche
avec ergots
de sécurité
CONÇU POUR LES
FOURCHES MUNIES
D’ERGOTS DE SÉCURITÉ.

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Ouvrir la mâchoire.
Accrocher la mâchoire à la barre avant.
Fermer la mâchoire sur la barre.
Enfiler le boulon en T dans l’ouverture de la
mâchoire. Le tourner pour le caler dans la fente.
Serrer le bouton, mais pas complètement
: on terminera le serrage une fois que la
pince arrière sera installée.
Éloigner la fourchette
de verrouillage.
Faire attention de ne pas abîmer le fini du
toit. Placer une serviette sur le toit pour
éviter les égratignures.
Desserrer le bouton.
Éloigner la fourchette de verrouillage, desserrer le bouton et ouvrir la mâchoire.
Si la barre est près du
toit :Relever le profilé du
porte-vélo pendant que l’on
accroche la mâchoire à la
barre avant pour éviter le
contact avec le toit.
Pour les barres d’origine, régler la
mâchoire dans l’encoche qui offre
la meilleure prise.
Régler la position de la mâchoire si nécessaire.
(Encoche du haut pour les
barres rondes et carrées.)
Si la mâchoire n’accroche pas bien sur
la barre d’origine, régler la mâchoire.
A
B
C