Yakima KingCobra User Manual

1032932K-1/15
CROSSBAR SPREAD
Part #1032932 Rev.K
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.
*CROSSBAR SPREAD
Your crossbar spread is
the distance between
the crossbars.
Round Bar &
Square Bar
Load
Min. and
Max.
Crossbar
Spread*
16" - 48"
41cm - 122cm
18" - 48”
46cm - 122cm
Limits
16" (41cm) spread =
30 lbs. (13.6k) / bike
40 lbs. (18.1k) / bike
1 or 2
bikes
3 or more
bikes
16" - 48"
41cm - 122cm
30 lbs. (13.6k) / bike
Bar
Factory
2 bikes
max.
Type of
Rack
DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!
Hex bolts
for Optional
MightyMount
attachments
END CAP (1X)
WHEELTRAY (1X)
LONG BOLT (1X)
SNAPAROUND (1X)
SHORT BOLT (2X)
WASHERT (2X)
WING NUT (2X)
LOCK WASHER (2X)
OBLONG
KNOB (2X)
MIGHTYMOUNT (2X)
HEX KEY (1X)
HEX BOLT (2X)
WHEELSTRAP (1X)

Yakima KingCobra Specifications

General

Brand	Yakima
Model	KingCobra
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English

Summary

General Safety and Warnings

Critical Safety Instructions

Essential warnings about secure attachment, proper use, and understanding instructions to prevent accidents.

Installation Guide

Front Wheel Assembly and Tray Mounting

Steps for assembling the front wheel mechanism and mounting the tray onto vehicle crossbars.

Crossbar Attachment and MightyMounts

Details on attaching the rack to different crossbar types and using MightyMounts.

Continued Installation and Wheel Setting

Securing the Mount and Wheel Grip Adjustment

Instructions for securing the mount and adjusting the wheel grip for different wheel sizes.

Operation and Locking

Loading and Unloading Bicycle

Step-by-step procedures for correctly loading and unloading a bicycle from the rack.

Rack Locking Mechanism

Instructions on how to lock the King Cobra rack when not in use for security.

Pre-Drive Checks and Specifications

Final Checks Before Driving

Essential checks for wheel security, frame attachment, and tire pressure before operation.

Weight Limits and Transport Restrictions

Information on maximum load capacities and items that should not be transported with the rack.