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Summary of Contents for LOLO RACKS SWING OUT 2023
- Page 1 2023 SWING OUT ASSEMBLY GUIDE Thank you for choosing an American made product! REV JAN 2023 Rev-...
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Page 2: Warning And Disclaimer
Warning and disclaimer: Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in INJURY OR DEATH �� VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE. Failure to follow warnings and instructions WILL Void the warranty. Hauling heavy loads at highway speed is a serious task. Please take it seriously. - Page 3 Use with a class C or larger RV, motor-home is prohibited. Use on any trailer is strictly prohibited. Be aware of low clearance sections or roads to avoid contact with ground. Use caution when crossing ditches and gullies swing out may hit. Be careful of your hands and kids around pinch points in the swing.
- Page 4 Do not operate the swing without either a lock or hairpin clip on the end of the hitch bolt for safety. Do not exceed 250lbs total, keep in mind the 4 bike Lolo rack is about 55 and the 6 bike Lolo is about 68 pounds by themselves.
- Page 5 Pay attention to changing terrain! Be careful when navigating up and down steep inclines and driveways and deep ditches. Damage can occur to vehicle, bike rack or bikes.
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Page 6: Tools Required
Okay, LETS DO THIS! The Lolo and Swing are designed to be bolted directly together for a more compact and robust system. You must build the rack to the swing as shown below. If you are building the rack and swing for the first time skip ahead to installing the square nut. Tools required: ●... - Page 7 First step for those with an existing Lolo Rack Remove The top cross bar. This is just to make the rack lighter and easier to maneuver later.
- Page 8 Next, Remove the red pin and lay the rack down on the ground. Remove the side plates. Clean all parts with WD-40 or similar.
- Page 9 Remove the hitch bolt from the hitch and car. Remove the square nut from inside of the normal Lolo receiver tube. Clean all parts as you go.
- Page 10 Install Hitch Tightener per it’s packaging. Note the bend in the plate and it’s orientation. Place U-bolt over the Lolo tube and push up against the vehicle hitch.
- Page 11 Reinstall the square nut by compressing the spring with your fingers and inserting it into the SWING OUT such that the square is on the passenger side of the tube. Reference https://youtu.be/osE9Ooncfoc at 0:30. This is the same installation method for the swing. Line up the threads and spring with the first hole from the end.
- Page 12 Install the hitch bolt per 1:39 of the video. https://youtu.be/osE9Ooncfoc (it’s the same operation) Protip: get a buddy or put your knee under the swing to level it to install the bolt sleeve. Next, Install the lock. Level the swing and tighten hitch bolt to 30 ft/lbs (pretty tight with a normal 6-7 in long wrench)
- Page 13 Most solid bolting setup: Use your existing (3) 4.25” long ½ in bolts along with the additional one that came with your swing out. Make sure there are washers on both sides of the pivot plates on both sides. (16) washers will be used for this set up. Use a ¾” wrench and socket to tighten all the nuts and bolts to 30-40ft/lbs (pretty tight).
- Page 14 OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENT IF ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE MAST IS DESIRED. THIS WOULD GIVE MORE GROUND CLEARANCE WITH THE MAST LEANING TOWARD THE VEHICLE OR GIVE MORE DOOR OPENING CLEARANCE WHEN MORE STRAIGHT UP. NOTE RED PIN NOW GOES THROUGH THE MAST. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WASHERS EVERYWHERE AROUND THE PLATES.
- Page 15 Rebuild the rack: If you are building the rack portion for the first time refer to the video and rack assembly guide. If you are rebuilding the rack back from adding the swing. You can reinstall the top crossbar assembly.
- Page 16 To maintain the rock solid performance of the swing you may need to occasionally adjust the CAM clamp. The swing will come pre-adjusted but as parts settle in or wear you will need to adjust them. Note the “feel” of the cam handle action. If this feel weakens the rack may wiggle more and cause premature wear.
- Page 18 Operation To open: Fully disengage the cam clamp via lifting and rotating the grip. Pull the round handle nearest the hitch and hold open while swinging open. To have the swing lock open at 90 degrees: Remove the silver pin from the ear of the swing and replace in location highlighted in BLUE below.
- Page 19 To close: Remove silver pin and rotate swing. Replace pin in its home. Pull inside handle and push till the pin starts over the tube. Let go of the handle and push until the pin drops in. Close the handle on the cam. Maintenance: If driving in salty conditions wash salt off after use and spray all over and inside with WD-40 or similar.