Load basket, hitch

Installing the load basket

• Install the load basket in the base unit's square pipe.
• Tighten in the load basket using the two screws, the spring washers and the flat washers.

Tilting the load basket

• Press catch (A) down to tilt the load basket.
• Lower the load basket (B) until the stop catch engages.

Примечание: If the load is not secured firmly then it may fall out during tilting.

Untilting the load basket

• Lift up the stop catch (A) and fold back the load basket (B).

• Fold back the load basket until two clear clicks can be heard and the catch rises.

Safety checks before a journey

Осторожно: Make sure that all screws, nuts and tensioning straps are firmly tightened before setting off. Check them at regular intervals.

Damaged tensioning straps must be replaced with new ones.

The base unit/load basket must not be used as an attachment point for towing.

The base unit/load basket must not be used when driving over terrain.

Примечание: If the car's number plate is obscured by a loaded base unit there is an extra number plate holder with lighting that is available as an accessory. This should then be used.

Осторожно: Do not allow the load to shift outside of the load basket.

Do not load more onto the base unit than what is specified on the original towbar's type plate (MAX TONGUE WEIGHT).

Remember that the car's centre of gravity, and accordingly its driving characteristics, can be changed by the load.

The base unit and associated loading systems must not be used for carrying animals or people.