Yakima HitchSki User Manual

1033331B-1/12
HitchSki
IMPORTANT WARNING:
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT
COULD
RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO OTHERS. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE
FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY
INSPECTING
THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS
AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL
OF
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE OR
AUTO
BODY SHOP.
Part #1033331B
/
(cam lever)
PIVOTING RAILS (2X)
LOWER RAILS (2X)
CAP SCREWS (8X) HEX WRENCH
(1X)
/
(adjustment wheel)
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT WORK WITH SOME TWO-BIKE CARRIERS.
— FRAME TUBES (2)
KEYS (2X)

Yakima HitchSki Specifications

General

Capacity	Up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
Mounting	Hitch Mount
Material	Steel
Locking	Yes
Installation	Tool-free
Type	Ski and Snowboard Rack
Hitch Receiver Size	2 inches
Locking Mechanism	SKS (Same Key System) lock cores included

Summary

Important Safety Warning

HitchSki Installation

Assemble Frame and Rails

Connect pivoting and lower rails to frame tubes, aligning and inserting cap screws.

Tighten Frame and Load HitchSki

Securely tighten frame screws and mount the HitchSki onto the bike carrier.

Secure HitchSki and Load Gear

Attach HitchSki to carrier, load skis/boards, and secure them with levers.

Lock Your Load and Adjust Setting

Lock the secured gear and adjust rail width if necessary for proper closure.

Final Installation Check

Perform a thorough check of the entire installation before driving to ensure safety.

Product Specifications and Support

Maximum Capacity

Details the maximum number of skis and snowboards the HitchSki can carry.

Maintenance and Care

Guidelines for lubricating moving parts and cleaning rubber components for optimal performance.

Technical Assistance

Information on obtaining help or replacement parts for the HitchSki product.