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part
A
upright/bike arm assembly
B
stinger
C
M10 washer
D
3/8" lock nut
E
3/8" hex screw
F
M12 lock washer
G
M12 x 40 receiver bolt
H
M12 washer
I
M8 hex bolt
J
M8 washer
K
M8 lock nut
L
cradle
M
cradle strap
N
(4 bike) strap
O
(2 bike) strap
• S ocket wrench with 13mm (1/2"), 14mm (9/16"),
19mm (3/4") sockets and an adjustable wrench (6" or
larger) or 13mm (1/2"), 14mm (9/16"), 19mm (3/4")
wrench and an adjustable wrench (6" or larger)
• N o more than 4 bicycles should be carried on the
4 bike model Parkway.
• N o more than 2 bicycles should be carried on the 2
bike model Parkway.
• C heck tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically.
• N ot intended for off-road use.
• C heck straps for wear and replace if worn.
• N ot intended for tandems or recumbents.
• Y our vehicle must be equipped with a 2" or 1 1/4"
receiver hitch.
• D o not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.
501550902_02
PARKWAY (4 BIKE / 2 BIKE)
PARTS INCLUDED
L
description
TOOLS REQUIRED
A
F
J
956/957/958
B
C
D
G
H
M
K
part number
–
–
951-1122-54
853-5779
853-5778
956-1221-59
908-1240-54
951-1224-54
908-0870-54
951-0816-54
938-0800-54
853-7887
852-3006-001
753-2030-07
753-2030-08
E
I
N
O
956 qty.
957 / 958 qty.
1
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1
–
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
8
4
8
4
1
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1
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- Page 1 PARKWAY (4 BIKE / 2 BIKE) 956/957/958 PARTS INCLUDED part description part number 956 qty. 957 / 958 qty. upright/bike arm assembly – – stinger – – M10 washer 951-1122-54 3/8" lock nut 853-5779 3/8" hex screw 853-5778 M12 lock washer 956-1221-59 M12 x 40 receiver bolt 908-1240-54 M12 washer 951-1224-54 M8 hex bolt 908-0870-54 M8 washer 951-0816-54 M8 lock nut 938-0800-54 cradle 853-7887 cradle strap 852-3006-001 (4 bike) strap 753-2030-07 – (2 bike) strap 753-2030-08 –...
- Page 2 • Position stinger into cradle of upper assembly as shown. • Assemble M8 hex bolt (I), M8 washers (J) and M8 locking nut (K) as illustrated. • Tighten firmly with 13mm wrench and adjustable wrench. • Insert safety pin through holes of hitch and upper assembly as illustrated. 501550902_02...
- Page 3 • S lide hitch into hitch receiver until hole in horizontal tube aligns with receiver hole. Secure in position with M12 x 40 receiver bolt (G), M12 lock washer (F), and M12 washer (H) as illustrated. Tighten firmly with 19mm or (3/4") socket wrench. NOTE: Illustrations show 956 / 957 (2" receiver) application. Follow the same instructions for 958 (1 1/4" receiver). • Position bike arm assembly in upright position as illustrated. • Assemble 3/8" hex screw (E), M10 washers (C), and 3/8" lock (D) nut as illustrated. • T ighten firmly.
- Page 4 • Install straps on hooks of cradles as shown. • Load heaviest bike first onto the inner most cradles. • Use accessory Frame Adapter (# 982 XT sold separately) for bikes without traditional top tubes. • Cradles can be either rotated or shifted on bars to accommodate different bike geometries. • Alternate direction of bikes when loading. • Ensure straps are tightened securely around bike frame. • Using load strap provided, secure all bikes to main post. 501550902_02...
- Page 5 REAR COMPARTMENT ACCESS • B ikes must be removed to lower carrier! Firmly hold the upright assembly with one hand. Release the safety hook by pulling outward on the untethered end. Slide pin out while supporting upright assembly. • Gently lower carrier to the built-in stop position. SECURITY • Using Snug Tight Lock (# STL2 sold separately) carrier can be locked to vehicle hitch. • Using Thule’s cable lock (# 538 XT sold separately) or your own cable lock, bikes can be locked to the carrier using the built-in Locking Eye. 501550902_02...
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