YAKIMA EXO Swing Base Swing Away Hitch Extender Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- YAKIMA
Table of Contents
EXO Swing Base™
For use with class Ill and IV hitch receivers only.
Do not install on trailers, campers, or RVs.
CONTENTS
LOAD CAPACITY
Weight limits for the EXO system are defined by the accessories installed.
Please refer to each accessory’s instructions for weight limits. Only EXO-
specific accessories should be used on the EXO system
INSTALLATION
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INSERT THE TONGUE INTO THE VEHICLE’S HICTH.
Insert the tongue into your vehicle’s hitch and align the holes. -
INSTALL THE HITCH BOLT.
Use a 24 mm wrench to install the hitch bolt and washer as shown. Fully tighten the bolt to 100 **Nm. NOTE:** If there is interference you can install the hitch bolt from the opposite side if you reverse the nut plate. Unscrew the retaining screw, reverse the nut plate, and reinstall the retaining screw. Tighten to 2 Nm.
- ATTACH THE SWING BASE TO THE TONGUE.
Align the holes of the swing base with those of the tongue and use the wrenches to install the 2 bolts and 2 nuts as shown. Tighten completely to 100 Nm.
- ATTACH THE SWING BASE TO THE TONGUE.
OPERATION
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EXTEND THE ARMS.
A. To extend the arms, first extend the driver-side arm by pulling the pin and swinging it outward until the arm locks into place.
B. Then pull the pin for the passenger-side arm and extend it until it locks into place.
CAUTION: Keep your fingers away from ALL moving parts!
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SWING OPEN THE EXO SWINGBASE™.
Loosen the large knob, then pull the pin and swing the unit open until the pin engages and locks the gate into the open position.
NOTE: EXO Swing Base has a 1° upward tilt to prevent sagging
while under load. -
CLOSE THE EXO SWINGBASE™.
A. Pull the pin at the pivot point.
B. Swing the gate by the handle toward the vehicle.
C. Use the handle to guide the EXO Swing Base up the ramp, and into the closed position.
D. Tighten the large knob to 25 Nm.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the
pin is engaged, and fully tighten the large knob before operating your
vehicle. -
COLLAPSE THE ARMS.
To close the arms first close the passenger-side arm by pulling the knob and swinging it closed until it locks into place. Then pull the knob for the driver-side arm and swing it closed until it locks into place.
REMOVAL
- REMOVE THE ASSEMBLED EXO SWINGBASE™.
With help from a friend, pull up on the right side so that the EXO Swing Base is level. Use a 24 mm wrench to loosen the bolt, then remove the bolt the rest of the way by hand being careful to not damage the threads of the bolt.
REINSTALLATION
- REINSTRALL THE FULLY ASSEMBLED EXO SWINGBASE™.
With help from a friend, pull up on the right side so that the EXO Swing Base is level. Install the washer and hitch bolt by hand being careful to not damage the threads of the bolt. Then use a 24 mm wrench to tighten the bolt completely to 100 Nm.
READ THESE WARNINGS!
- Attachment hardware can loosen over time. Check and tighten if necessary, before each use.
- Be sure all hardware is secured according to instructions. Failure to perform safety checks before driving away can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
YAKIMA products should be cared for and maintained.
- To clean, use only mild detergents. Harsh detergents could damage this product.
- Remove this product before entering an automatic car wash.
- Hardware such as locks should be lubricated with graphite or other dry-lubricants.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to read all the warnings and warranty information contained in the
insert accompanying these instructions!
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Visit Yakima.com or your preferred dealer to purchase or research these accessories.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Rack Installation
Inadequately secured loads and incorrectly mounted roof racks and accessory
racks can come loose during travel and cause serious accidents! Therefore,
installation, handling and use must be carried out in accordance with product
and vehicle instructions.
In addition to these instructions, review the mounting instructions for the
roof rack and the operating instructions of the vehicle.
These instructions should be kept together with the vehicle’s operating
instructions and carried in the vehicle when in use and en route.
For your own safety, you should only use roof racks that are authorized for
use with your vehicle.
For roof racks that do not specify the distance between the front and rear
crossbars, the distance shall be at least 700 mm or as large as possible.
Please note that changes (e.g. additional drill holes) to the accessory racks
attachment system are not permissible.
Check attachment hardware and load for tight fit and function:
- Before the start of any journey.
- After driving a short distance following rack or load install.
- At regular intervals on longer journeys.
- More frequently on rough terrain.
- After interruption of a journey during which the vehicle was left unsupervised (check for damage due to outside intervention).
Rack Loading
Do not exceed the maximum load specified for the roof rack, accessory rack or
the maximum load recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Max Roof Load = weight of roof rack + weight of accessory racks + weight of
load.
Load shall be uniformly distributed with the lowest possible center of
gravity.
Load should not substantially extend beyond the loading surface of the roof
rack.
Vehicle Driving and Regulations
The speed driven must be suited to the load transported and to official speed
limits. In the absence of any speed limits, we recommend a maximum speed of 80
mph (130 km/h).
When transporting any load, the speed of the vehicle must take into account
all conditions such as the state of the road, the surface of the road, traffic
conditions, wind, etc. Vehicle handling, cornering, braking and sensitivity to
side winds will change with the addition of roof top loads.
If this product is off-road certified, it is designed and intended to be used
on forest service roads, access roads or other non-technical terrains at
moderate speeds. It is not to be used while rock- crawling, jumping, bogging,
or other technical off-road terrains.
When using off-road certified products with non-off-road certified products,
always follow the warnings and restrictions stated in the non-off-road
certified product instructions.
Maintenance
The accessory rack should be carefully cleaned and maintained, particularly
during the winter months. Use only a solution of water and standard car wash
liquid without any alcohol, bleach or ammonium additives.
For reasons of fuel economy and the safety of other road users, the accessory
rack and roof rack should be removed when not in use. Periodically inspect
accessory rack for damage. Replace lost, damaged or worn parts. Use only
original spare parts obtained from
a stocking specialist, dealer or manufacturer.
Any changes made to the roof racks and accessory racks as well as the use of
spare parts or accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer will
lead to the lapsing of the manufacturer’s warranty and liability for any
material damage or accidents. You
should observe these instructions to the letter and only use the original
parts supplied.
In order to replace any lost or defective keys, note the lock and key numbers
below and register them at www.yakima.com.
Record Your Key Number:
(Ioccted on the set of locking keys)
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