Thule Transport T2 - Manual (Page 4)

9490-A T2 Instruction Manual
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Transport T2
Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack
Assembly & Use
Loading your Bicycle:
A) Rotate the support arm forward. You
should feel some resistance at first and then
the arm should rotate freely. While grabbing
the grip assembly on the support arm,
depress the green trigger and slide the hook
to the end of the support arm.
A) Place bike in first tray nearest the vehicle with front
wheel in the wheel cradle and rear wheel in the rear
wheel lock down.
B) While holding on to the bike with one hand rotate
the support arm up until it sits within 1” of the brake or
fork.
Fig H .
A) Move the rear wheel lock down under the
rear axle of your bicycle . Fig J .
B) Thread the anchor end of the ratcheting strap
through the spokes and secure the anchor in the lock
down. Use the lower position for road tires and the
upper for deeper rims or mountain bike tires
. Fig L .
C) Ratchet the arm tightly against the wheel. You
should hear a minimum of 2 clicks . Fig I .
NOTE: If you notice any bike interference with the
vehicle, please see page 5 for fit tips and
accessories.
D) Tighten the ratcheting strap against the rim by
pulling up on the silver buckle . Fig K .
Figure J.
Figure K.
E) To Release the rear wheel strap, lift the green
button and pull the strap until it is loose enough to
remove the anchor
.
Fig K .
Note: Larger Rim Straps are available for
very deep rims. Please see accessories on
page 8 for more information.
NOTE: The slack can quickly be taken out of
the strap by pushing or pulling the strap
through the buckle.
B) Upper position
B) Lower position
Figure L .
Grip Assembly
Green Trigger Latch
Figure G.
Figure H.
Figure I.
D)
E)