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General Guidelines

• It is the user’s responsibility to read and follow all instructions.

• Keep these instructions with the product at all times and review before each use.

• It is the responsibility of this product’s owner to furnish the instructions to any person that borrows

or purchases the product.

• Inspect the product before use to ensure it is assembled properly and all parts are in safe working

order and free of defects.

• Never modify this product in any way.

• All circumstances cannot be addressed in these instructions. Please use common sense and

practice general safety measures when using this product.

• Parts and/or instructions are subject to change without notice.

Safety

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

• Do not occupy the mobility aid while loading the carrier.

• Do not stand on the carrier.

• Once the mobility aid is loaded, always make sure the deck is locked in the level position and the

safety gates are locked in place.

• Always carefully secure the load on the carrier. Tie-down straps are sold separately.

• It is recommended to use an assistant to help install the carrier into the vehicle hitch.

• Never exceed vehicle tongue weight rating.

• Do not exceed the 350 lb weight capacity.

• Hitch adapters may a󰀨ect the weight capacity of the carrier. If using a hitch adapter, always check

its limitations before use.

• Always store the carrier in a safe place.

• Improper use, storage, or installation of the carrier could result in death or serious injury.

• Do not put the product on any kind of trailer.

• NOT recommended for tow-behind trailers including 5th wheel trailers and camping trailers.

• Periodically check nuts and bolts for tightness.

Tilt-a-Rack Mobility Carrier

Instructions for Part # TWSC-350

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Tilt-a-Rack Mobility Carrier Instructions for Part # TWSC-350 General Guidelines • It is the user’s responsibility to read and follow all instructions. • Keep these instructions with the product at all times and review before each use. • It is the responsibility of this product’s owner to furnish the instructions to any person that borrows or purchases the product. • Inspect the product before use to ensure it is assembled properly and all parts are in safe working order and free of defects.
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Parts J Part A B C D E F G H I J K K A B E F L M N Description Quantity Carrier Deck 1 Safety Gate 2 Front Cover Plate 1 Hitch Tube/Riser 1 Carrier Hitch Tube Assembly 1 Folding Handle 1 Spring Handle 4 Hitch Pin and Clip 1 Anti-Tilt 1 Tilting Handle 1 M20x62 Leveler Bolt w/Jam Nut 1 C G O Part L M N O P Q R S T U P D H Q R I S T U Description Quantity M8x60 Allen Head Bolt w/Jam Nut 2 Frame Pin 4 Roller Frame Pin 4 M12x80 Bolt 2 M12 Washer 4 M12 Nut 2 M8x30 Socket Screw 1 Spring 1
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Assembly Step 1. Place the carrier deck (A) upside-down on a flat, level surface. Attach the carrier hitch tube assembly (E) to the carrier deck (A) using the four roller frame pins (N) and four set screws (U). Tighten securely with a 4mm Allen wrench. (See fig. 1-2 below.) (1) Step 2. Attach the safety gates (B) to the carrier deck (A) using the four frame pins (M) and four set screws (U). Tighten securely with a 4mm Allen wrench. (2a) (2c) (2b) (1-2) M,U B M,U Rev.
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Step 3. Flip the carrier assembly rightside-up. It may be helpful to set it on blocks for easier assembly. Remove the washer and nut from the front of the carrier hitch tube assembly (E). (If needed, use a 13mm wrench.) Fit the tilting handle (J) onto the extended bolts, then replace the washer and nut and tighten with a 13mm wrench. (3-5) R,S,T J Step 4. Add the washer (T), spring (S), and socket screw (R) into the center hole of the tilting handle (J). Secure with a 6mm Allen wrench. Step 5.
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Step 7. Attach the folding handle (F) by threading it into the lower hole of the front cover plate. The jam nut that was loosened in Step 5 may now be adjusted if needed so that the handle is secure yet easy to grip. The jam nut can be accessed from underneath the assembled front handle box using a 13mm wrench. NOTE: The handle must be installed parallel to the carrier deck. (7a) (7b) jam nut Step 8. Attach the spring handles (G) to the safety gates (B).
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Step 10. Insert the leveler bolt and jam nut (K) into the hole at the bottom of the carrier hitch tube assembly towards the hitch receiver end. This can be adjusted when the carrier is on the vehicle. (10a) (10b) Use/Installation Anti-Tilt: Slide the anti-tilt bracket (I) over the carrier hitch tube with the 3-bolt side facing the vehicle. With an assistant, insert the carrier into the trailer hitch. Install the hitch pin (H), then tighten the four anti-tilt bolts evenly with a 17mm wrench.
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Extending the Deck: Release the safety gate on the side that you want to extend the deck. Pull up on the spring handles to release the gate, then rotate it down underneath the deck. Move the front tilt handle in the direction you want to extend the deck. Carefully pull out the deck extension, then tilt the carrier down for loading or unloading. Release the safety gate Extend the deck Stowing the Deck Extension: Tilt the deck into a level position, then slide the extension back into the deck.
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Product Warranty and Liability GENERAL PRODUCT WARRANTY: Products purchased from the Authorized Dealer (original place of purchase) or Merchant (“Dealer”) will be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of receipt, and will meet the specifications stated at the place of purchase transaction or online at the Dealer’s website, under normal use and service when correctly installed, operated and maintained.