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model no. 040-1196-2
STINGER INSTALLATION FOR 1 1/4" (3.2 CM) HITCH RECEIVER
Disassemble the 2" (5 cm) receiver adaptor (7) of the
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stinger base (B) by removing the two 3/16" hex drive
screws (9) using a screwdriver.
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Insert the stinger base (B) into the 1 1/4" (3.2 cm)
hitch receiver of the vehicle.
Insert the anti-sway hitch pin (H) into the aligned
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holes of the stinger and hitch receiver using a
spring washer (P) and flat washer (R).
Tighten the anti-sway hitch pin (H) using a
3/4"
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(19 mm) socket wrench and secure it using the
hitch pin lock (I).
Note: Use key (J) to remove the lock.
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B
R
H
P
J
I
H
LOADING BICYCLES ON THE BIKE CARRIER
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Place the bicycles in an alternating direction on
the bike carrier in such a way that the wheels of
the bicycle rest on the wheel trays (F) and (G).
Note: Load the heaviest bicycle closest to the
vehicle.
Push down the rack arm (4) of the centre mast
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onto the top tube of the bicycle until the rack
arm is firmly locked in position.
Note: Press the button provided at the centre
mast, and lift to release the locking of the rack
arm, while unloading the bicycle.
CAUTION:
Position the bicycle pedal in such a way to prevent the vehicle from being
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scratched.
Do not allow the bicycle tires to hang near the exhaust pipe of vehicle.
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The hot exhaust could melt and destroy the tires.
Check for tightness of the straps at regular intervals, as the straps may loosen
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and bicycles may shift during travel. Inspect more frequently when travelling
on bumpy roads.
Remove the bike carrier from the vehicle when not in use to avoid
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additional wear on both the vehicle and the carrier.
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F
G
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