Thule 9027 - User Manual

QUICK START GUIDE for: APEX SWING AWAY 9027
DO
DO NO
T
• Attach swing arm and upright
assembly as shown (STEP 1).
• Pull back on Auto Pin to engage in
receiver hole. Use knob to tighten.
Lock (STEP 3).
• Load heaviest bike first - front to
the right (STEP 7).
• Alternate bike direction.
• Secure bic
ycle to rack with rubber
straps and black safety strap
through the frames and around
the mast of the rack (STEP 9).
• Check tightness of all bolts
and knobs periodically
(ever
y 6 months).
• Check rubber straps for wear
and replace if worn.
• Install on a trailer or other towed
vehicle.
• Put more than 2 bikes on a c
lass
1 hitch.
• Do not
“overstretch” the straps.
• Use the rack while traveling on dirt
roads.
• Use the rack to carr
y tandems or
recumbents.
• Put more than the intended number
of bikes on the rack.

Thule 9027 Specifications

General

Product Type	Bike Rack
Model	Thule 9027
Mounting Type	Hitch Mount
Capacity	2 bikes
Foldable	Yes
Tilt Function	Yes
Hitch Receiver Size	1.25"/2"
Security	Integrated cable lock and locking hitch pin

Summary

PARTS INCLUDED

WARNINGS; LIMITATIONS

CARRIER ASSEMBLY

TRANSPORTING CARRIER

STINGER INSTALLATION

BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION

ATTACHING HOLD FAST ANTI-SWAY CAGES

REAR COMPARTMENT ACCESS

OPENING CARRIER

CLOSING CARRIER

SECURITY

INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE

Install lock cylinder into locking end cap using the change key.

USING LOCKING CABLE

Secure bicycles to the carrier using the provided cable lock.