Yakima SpareTime User manual

1033525H-1/18
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 #1033525 Rev.H
SPARETIME (1X)
SHORT TONGUE & BOLT
(PRE-INSTALLED) (1X)
LONG TONGUE (1X)
ADAPTER PLATE
(PRE-INSTALLED) (1X)
WRENCH (1X)
KEYS (2X)
MOUNTING
PLATE (1X)
LOCKING
LOOP (1X)
LOCKING
KNOB (1X)
MEDIUM TONGUE (1X)
LOCKING CABLE (1X)
WASHER (1X)
TubeTop
Required for bikes with step-
through/Ladies frames or bikes
with slanted top tubes.
Part #8002531

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Using a lug wrench remove your spare
tire. Set aside the lug nuts and spare tire.
REMOVE SPARE TIRE
INSTALL MOUNTING PLATE
Different vehicles will require different mounting plate
orientations. The two acceptable positions are shown below.
Mounting plate rotation
Five or Six threaded studs
Use the numbers on the mounting plate to guide you.
5 = five hole wheel 6 = six hole wheel
Place the mounting plate
onto your spare tire holder.
Some wheel offsets may require you to use a different length
tongue than described above. If you cannot tighten the SpareTime
adequately then use a shorter tongue. If you can see the tick mark
on the tongue use a longer tongue (See Step 5).
Using different tongues
Adapter plate removal
In order to fit the range of tire and wheel widths we have included three different
tongue lengths. In order to select which length to try first please see below.
Tire Width (Look on the tire sidewall for tire size.)
P195 - P235: Use short Tongue (Pre-Installed)
P235 - P275: Use Medium Tongue
P285 - 12.5”: Use Long Tongue
If there is a tire support bracket on
your spare tire mount you will need
to remove the adapter plate.
Pull the bottom of the adapter plate
away and down to remove it from
the mounting plate.
Tire
Support
Bracket

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INSTALL SPARETIME
Place your
SpareTime onto the
protruding mounting
bracket tongue.
Thread the locking knob
through hole in SpareTime
mast, and into the
mounting bracket.
Tighten locking
knob completely.
Use the key to lock the knob. This helps
protects your SpareTime from theft.
NOTE: When knob is locked the
knob will turn, however, it is
disengaged and cannot tighten, or
loosen the SpareTime. Therefore to
tighten or loosen the knob it must
be in the unlocked position.
Optional Lock Loop installation.
If you would like to
use the Lock Loop
to lock your bikes
to, install it now. It
can be installed as
shown, or rotated
180° so the loop
points downward.
INSTALL SPARE TIRE
It is very important that you follow your
vehicle’s owner’s manual carefully to
properly replace the spare tire.
OPTIONAL OFFSET FEATURE
Remove screws and washers
with provided wrench. Adjust offset, and secure
with bolts and washers.
You may need to adjust
SpareTime offset to keep
bikes safely centered
behind vehicle.
LOCK LOOP
WASHER

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RAISE SUPPORT ARMS
Loosen the
upper knob. Raise the
arms into the
up position.
Completely
tighten knob.
Edge of SpareTime
Tick mark on tongue
Now that your SpareTime is tightened check the fit. The edge of the SpareTime must overlap
the tick mark on the tongue, or be at least even with it. If it does not reach the tick mark use
a longer tongue (See Using different tongues in step 2 to change tongue). The mast of the
SpareTime should compress into the spare tire when tightening. The mast should always
have full contact with the spare tire.
IF THE TICK MARK IS VISIBLE YOU
MUST USE A LONGER TONGUE!
TICK MARK VISIBLE!
BE SURE TEETH ARE
FULLY ENGAGED!
Look between the support
arm and the body of the
SpareTime and verify that
the teeth are engaged.
If teeth are not engaged
loosen knob, readjust, and
tighten knob completely.

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Make sure the chain
straps are fully engaged!
tubetop
A Yakima TubeTop
(see cover page)
may be required
to carry your bike
safely.
Failure to load
bikes properly can
result in property
damage, personal
injury, or death.
Load your heaviest bike first.
Match the seat
tube to the
stabilizing cradle.
Pull the rubber
straps securely
over the tubes
at all 3 points.
LOCK YOUR BIKES (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Use the lock loop (optionally installed) on your SpareTime to
thread your bike lock cable through. Then secure your bike.
Thread the cable
through your bike
frame, and insert silver
post into lock housing.
Turn the key
counter-clockwise
to lock.
Never open the gate with bikes loaded! Doing
so will likely cause damage to your vehicle.