Yakima POWDERHOUND User manual

1033546B-1/18
FreshSesh,
PowderHound & Big PowderHound
Part #1033546 Rev.B
CARRIER (2x)
Hex Key with
Bolt (2x)
SkiLift (2x)
Button Head
Screw (2x)
SKILIFT (2x)
Base Screw (4x)
(MOUNTING BRACKET PARTS:)
Slider Top (4x)
Bail Screw (8x)
installed
Upper Bail (4x)
Pad (4x)
Square Nut (4x)
Lower Bail (4x)
Hex Wrench (1x)
Long Bail Screw (8x)
for some
larger factory bars
Vinyl Pad Sheets (2x)
for factory bars
universal mounting
bracket (4x)
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 SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE OR AUTO BODY SHOP.
Control Key (1x)
(flat edge)
Lock Core (2x)
Locking Keys (2x)

1033546B-2/18
CROSSBAR
SPREAD
SKIS AND BOARDS
UNDER 170 cm:
Crossbar spread must be
between 12” (30cm) and 24” (61cm)
SKIS AND BOARDS
OVER 170 cm:
Crossbar spread must be
between 12” (30cm) and 36” (91cm)
YAKIMA Q TOWERS: DO NOT REPOSITION YOUR TOWERS!
WORK ON A FLAT SURFACE
Open carrier (they open two ways):
LIFT BOTTOM OF BUTTON… PUSH TOP OF BUTTON… OPEN
-OR-
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Some factory bars may
require the long bail
screws.
t Screws must extend
below bail.
OK
IF SCREWS ARE TOO SHORT,
USE THE LONGER SCREWS
INCLUDED
In some cases, the bails
may not be parallel.
FACTORY BARS:
CHECK FOR PROPER SCREW LENGTH
REMOVE ONE BAIL SCREWREMOVE BASE SCREW
Use hex wrench.
t Use hex wrench.
t Loosen the
remaining screw,
but leave it in place.

1033546B-3/18
CLOSE CARRIER WITH FIRM
PRESSURE
ATTACH UPPER BAIL
TO SLIDER TOP MOVE SLIDING
BAIL TO EXPOSE
SCREW HOLES.
INSERT SECOND BAIL
SCREW THROUGH
UPPER BAIL ONLY.
SLIDE CARRIER ASSEMBLY ONTO CROSSBAR
ROUND BARS SQUARE BARS
FACTORY BARS
REPEAT ASSEMBLY
FOR REMAINING
HARDWARE
If desired, attach vinyl pads to underside
of factory bars to protect finish.
ASSEMBLE
t *OTFSUCBTF
screw
through hole
in pad.
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top onto screw.
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with square nut (inside
upper bail.)
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engage the screw
and nut.
t %POPUUJHIUFO
yet.

1033546B-4/18
SECURE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
TIGHTEN CARRIERS TO UNIVERSAL MOUNTS
SKILIFT INSTALLATION: OPEN CARRIERS
Make sure carriers
are vertically
aligned.
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unsecured bail screw.
t 6TFIFYXSFODIUP
tighten screws.
OPEN CARRIER
VERIFY BINDING CLEARANCE
If you have sufficient
clearance,
PROCEED TO STEP 23
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factory bars are arched and cannot align
with carriers,
CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP FOR
SKILIFT ATTACHMENT.
Remove base screw at
hinged-end of carriers.
Loosen front base
screw, but do not
remove the screw.
LIFT HINGED SIDE
OF CARRIER
Reinstall
base screw
into mounting
hardware.
-OR-
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universal mount will
sit at an angle.
LOAD SKIS OR
SNOWBOARDS
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1033546B-5/18
ATTACH SKILIFT TO
UNIVERSAL MOUNT
CLOSE CARRIERS WITH
FIRM PRESSURE VERIFY THE CLOSURE!
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t 5JHIUFOXJUIIFYXSFODI
t "UUBDIIFYCPMUBOEIFYLFZUIFOUJHIUFO
t -PPTFOBOZCBJMTDSFXTUPSFQPTJUJPO
mounting brackets for better fit.
ATTACH SKILIFT
TO CARRIER TIGHTEN FRONT
BASE SCREWS
Tighten any loose bail screws
to secure the brackets to the
crossbars.
t 1VMMVQXBSEPOVQQFSTFDUJPOPG
carrier to see if the carrier can open.
t *GJUPQFOTBQQMZNPSFQSFTTVSFXIFO
closing the carrier.
On some housings, you
must rotate the moving
parts behind the housing.
You may need to rotate the small hole inside the lock
housing so that the point on the lock core will align.
Use the inserted key
to install the locks into
the lock housings.
IMPORTANT
Push the core all the way into the housing.
Hold the core with the tip of your thumb as
you pull out the non-numbered Control Key.
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Use a key to
dislodge the
black plastic
plug from the
lock housing.
INSTALL SKS LOCKS
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Control Key into the lock core.

1033546B-6/18
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VERIFY THE CLOSURE AFTER
EVERY INSTALLATION AND
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY.
If you remove carriers, follow
instructions to reinstall.
ALWAYS USE CAUTION
WHEN OPENING YOUR HATCH.
WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED
ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE
EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
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Use a soft cloth with water and mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
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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!
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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carrier and clean at the end of the season
Use the locking keys to LOCK UP.
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must be in the unlocked position, and you must
use the non-numbered Control Key*OTFSUUIF
Control Key completely to pull the core out.
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(located on the set of locking keys)
*SKS refers to the Yakima Same Key System. Refer to your Yakima rack or accessory instructions for Yakima’s Lifetime Warranty.
Register online at www.yakima.com
for Key Club Membership (to order
additional matching cores or keys).
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REAR HATCH
WEIGHT LIMITS
Not more than 165
lbs. (75 kg) unless
otherwise noted.
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Yakima.com for your rack’s weight limit. Do not
exceed the weight limit of your vehicle’s racks.
*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))
RACK Powderhound/Fresh Sesh - 9.7 lbs. / 4.4 kg
Big PowderHound- 12.4 lbs. / 5.6 kg
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