2.2 Fixing the Hitch Arm on the Base (all types of hitch arms)
To insert the hitch arm depress the smaller knob and push the hitch arm in, until the big button engages (Nos. 1 to 4).
Insert the securing pin into the rear hole of the hitch arm attachment bracket and push against the pressure of the spring- loaded ball as far as it will go.
Safety note!
The securing pin must be attached as well as the ‘click system’ of the bicycle hitch arm! A hitch arm that has not been secu- red properly can come loose during travel. This is extremely dangerous and can result in serious or fatal injury.
2.3. Fixing the Hitch Arm on the Bicycle
2.3.1 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot Universal hitch on the bicycle
Note:
The Chariot Universal hitch is only suitable for bicycles with a round or oval chain stay with a tube diameter between 14 mm and 26 mm.
Guide the open hitch under the left hand side chain stay. (If a kick stand is attached to the rear of the bicycle, this stand needs to be removed.) Both rub- ber inserts of the hitch must be tight against the chain stay.
Guide the quick release (Q.R.) lever over the chain stay and press it into the groo- ve of the hitch. Close the lever down- wards. The securing pin of the Q.R. lever (see illustration below) must noticeably engage.
If the hitch can still be moved, then open the Q.R. lever
(depressing the securing pin) and rotate the lever clockwise.
Keep repeating this step, until you can clearly feel resistance when tightening the Q.R. lever and the hitch cannot be moved anymore or be twisted out of position.
Please note:
Never turn the Q.R. lever when in the groove, only when open!
Safety Recommendation:
Always attach the safety strap to the chain stay!
Put the safety strap around the bicycle chain stay and attach the safety clip to the
Detaching the coupling see next page
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