Yakima HITCHSKI YAK-8002418 User manual

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®®HitchSki™
IMPORTANT WARNING:
ItIs 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.
Ifyou 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 aprofessIonal Installer such as aqualIfIed garage or auto body shop.
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(cam lever)
PIVOTING RAILS (2X)
LOWER RAILS (2X)
CAP SCREWS (8X) HEX WRENCH
(1X)
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(adjustment wheel)
— FRAME TUBES (2)
KEYS (2X)

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THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT WORK WITH SOME TWO-BIKE CARRIERS.
ALIGN RAILS
TO HOLES IN
FRAMES.
INSERT TWO
CAP SCREWS
INTO EACH RAIL.
ASSEMBLE THE FRAME.
• The pivoting rails should go on first with cam levers facing out.
• Next, the lower rails with adjustment wheels facing out.
TIGHTEN SCREWS
WITH HEX WRENCH.
RAISE ARMS AND REMOVE ZIPSTRIPS.
LOAD
HITCHSKI
WITH LEVERS
TOWARD YOU.
CAM
LEVER
CAM
LEVER
LOWER
RAIL
PIVOTING
RAIL
warning "YAKIMA"
HitchSki use with RidgeBack 5 and BackRoad 4 requires the removal of the set screws under the cradles
closest to the mast, and sliding cradles to match the frame spacing of HitchSki. The outermost cradles
remain screwed in place and will support the load when both sets of ZipStrips are secured. Save these
set screws. You must reinstall the set screws on the cradle closest to the mast before using with a bike.

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Note: on certain Yakima racks the tubes
of the HitchSki do not center directly over
the pad of the cradle. This is acceptable.
SECURE THE HITCHSKI
TO THE BIKE CARRIER.
Reattach ZipStrips.
• Open the upper rails.
• Loosen the adjustment wheels
on bottom rails.
• Slide skis or boards between
bottom rails.
• Tighten the adjustment wheels;
do not overtighten.
LOAD SKIS OR BOARDS.
• Rest bindings above lower rails,
and close pivoting rail.
• Seat the lever's stem securely
into the notch.
• Adjust the lever until it closes
with firm resistance. This may
take a few adjustments.
SECURE SKIS OR BOARDS. IF UPPER RAILS CANNOT CLOSE,
CHANGE WIDTH SETTING:
• Open upper rail to align
with frame.
• Pull arm outward to the
wider setting until it clicks
into place.
• The rail should close
easily, do not use force.
• Insert key and turn in lock.
• Check by pulling red levers.
LOCK YOUR LOAD.
ADJUST CLOSE LASTLY —
• Seat the lever's stem
securely into the notch.
• Adjust the lever until it
closes with firm resistance.
PULL TO CLICK
Some thicker skis may need to be loaded
side by side at the wider setting.
TO UNLOAD, unlock and open the cam levers. It is not
necessary to loosen the adjustment wheels when unloading.
Cradle straps
must be fully
engaged and
secure!

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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]
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Contact your dealer or call
[phone]
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING: Attachment hardware can loosen
over time. Check before each use, and tighten if
necessary. Failure to obey load limits can result in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
DO NOT ALLOW SKIS
OR SNOWBOARDS TO
EXTEND BELOW THE
HITCH RECEIVER!
(Move up if necessary).
• Read all warnings for your hitch-
mounted carrier.
• CRADLE STRAPS MUST BE FULLY
ENGAGED AND SECURE.
• Do not let skis or boards hang
near vehicle’s hot exhaust.
• Off-road driving is not
recommended and could result
in damage to your vehicle or
your load.
CHECK INSTALLATION BEFORE
DRIVING AWAY.
This product will not work with two-bike and three-bike carriers.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (bottom to bottom)
UP TO 3 PAIR SKIS
AND 2 SNOWBOARDS
UP TO 6 PAIR SKIS
UP TO 4
SNOWBOARDS
Remove this rack before entering an
automatic car wash, and when not in use.
MAINTENANCE: Periodically use non-water soluble
lubricant on moving metal parts. Use a soft cloth with
water and mild detergent to clean rubber parts.
HitchSki use with RidgeBack 5 and BackRoad 4 requires the removal of the set screws under the cradles
closest to the mast, and sliding cradles to match the frame spacing of HitchSki. The outermost cradles
remain screwed in place and will support the load when both sets of ZipStrips are secured. Save these
set screws. You must reinstall the set screws on the cradle closest to the mast before using with a bike.
DO NOT MIX BOARDS AND SKIS ON SAME SIDE.
CARRIER WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.
Position bindings
between rails when
possible.

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®®HitchSki™
AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT
Ilest ImpératIf que les porte-bagages et les accessoIres yakIma soIent correctement et solIdement fIxés au véhIcule. unmontage mal
réalIsé pourraIt provoquer un accIdent d’automobIle, quI pourraIt entraîner des blessures graves ou même la mort, àvous ou àd’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.
sIvous 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, comme un mécanIcIen ou
un carrossIer compétent.
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BRAS INFÉRIEURS (2)
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HEXAGONALE (1)
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CLÉS (2X)