Young Electric FELLOW Hitch Bike Rack Manual

Parts List

Required Tools (Not included)

Assembly Instructions

STEP 1

Align the Bottom Fixing Bracket (2) with the hole of the Rotating Group (1). Insert the M16*85 Outer Hexagon Bolt (4) into the hole at the bottom, and then screw on the M16 Lock Nut (5). Insert the Φ16 Bent Pin (3) and the Φ3.8 Pin (6) at the same time, and use the M10 Short Outer Hexagon Bolt (7) to screw into the bottom as shown in the figure to eliminate the gap between the Bottom Fixing Bracket (2) and the Rotating Group (1).

Note: Do not overtighten the bolts to prevent the Bottom Fixing Bracket (2) and the Rotating Group (1) components from rotating easily.

STEP 2

Insert the Left and Right Wheel Holder (9, 10) into the Beam Assembly (8) respectively, then center them appropriately to fit the distance between bike tires.

Note: Two hand wheels are on the same side.

STEP 3

Insert the component from STEP 2 into the component from STEP 1, and fasten them with the Reinforcement Plate (11). Put the 8 Flat Pad (13) under the plate, then align the holes. Insert the M8 Carriage Bolt (12) and screw it into the M8 Lock Nut (14) tightly for fixing, as shown in the figure.

STEP 4

Place the Semicircle Plates (23) on both sides of the Support Rod (15). Insert the Semicircle Plates (23) and Support Rod (15) together into the base of the Bottom Fixing Bracket (2), align the holes, and then fix them with the M10 Low Square Neck Bolt (16) and the M10 Lock Nuts (17). A torque of 50Nm is recommended for these bolts.

STEP 5

Install the adjustable Connecting Block (18) to the Support Rod (15), then tighten the knob from the Connecting Block (18).

STEP 6

Align the holes of the folding tube with the holes on the vehicle's 2" hitch receiver, then connect the two parts as shown below. Place an M16 Shockproof Bolt (19), through the Φ16 Spring Washer (20), Φ16 Flat Washer (21) and align the holes. Screw the bolt in place using a Monkey Wrench (Not included) and secure it with the Φ3.8 pin (6), making sure to place the pin through the holes on the bolt.

Note: The diameter of the lock beam should be less than 7mm. The lock is not included.

Folding Steps

• Lower the Support Rod (15).
• Use Velcro (22) to secure the Support Rod (15) and Beam Assembly (8) together.
• Pull out the Φ3.8 Pin (6) and Φ16 Bent Pin (3) in sequence, then lift the rack upwards.
• Insert the Φ16 Bent Pin (3) and the Φ3.8 Pin (6).

Bike Installation Instructions

Snap the front tire of the e-bike into the front wheel holder, place the rear tire in the beam, and then use the ratchet wheel straps to fix the front wheel, rear wheel, and seat tube of the bicycle as shown in the figure below.

Please place one bike on the side which is close to the vehicle first, and install the Connecting Block (18) after the bike is fixed. It's generally recommended that using the ratchet wheel strap to fix the crossbar (if applicable) or the middle tube (or seat post). Considering that some electric bikes have thicker downtubes, please do not strap the downtube.

Note: Use the ratchet wheel strap to fix and tighten the seat tube, middle tube.

Note: Use the ratchet wheel strap to fix and tighten the front wheel of the bicycle.

Note: Use the ratchet wheel strap to fix and tighten the rear wheel of the bicycle.

Note: Please ensure the distance between the edge of the steel frame on the connecting block and the bike frame is over 15mm.

Bike Installation Instructions (tire width < 2.5")

If your tire width is less than 2.5”, please use velcros to fasten the front and rear tires.

Only 4pcs of Velcro (22) are required to fix the tires; the rest are for spare. Please keep the fixing method of velcro the same for the bike on the other side.

Note: The velcro fixes the front tire as illustrated.

Note: The velcro fixes the rear tire as illustrated.

Dimension

Maximum Load: Bicycle under 200LBS

Maximum bicycle wheelbase: 50"

Applicable Types of Hitched Bike: Electric Bike/Regular Bike

Note: Not intended for use with mopeds, motorcycles or 3 wheels bikes.

Note: Applicable for tires width within 5”, extra velcros (included) need to be applied for tires within 2.5".

Technical Specifications

WARNINGS

• Do not overload beyond the bike rack's weight capacity of 200lbs.
• Do not carry more than 2 bikes on the carrier.
• The bike rack is not intended for transporting humans or animals.
• If you are planning to load only one bike, it is recommended to place it in the position closest to the vehicle.
• All bikes must be secured properly before operating the vehicle.
• Make sure the front of the bike(s), when mounted, are at or above the bottom of the bumper to avoid damage to the bike(s).
• Do not carry flammable items on the bike rack.
• If using the bike rack to transport electric bicycles, please remove the batteries from the bicycles prior to transporting them. This will help reduce the weight supported by the carrier.
• During long trips, frequently check the straps and bike position, especially if traveling on rough terrain.
• Please do not make alterations to the product, as it can pose potential hazards to your safety.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
• To prevent serious injury or death, inspect the bike rack for any signs of wear, corrosion and fatigue before each use. Do not use the bicycle rack if parts are bent, broken, deformed or missing. If parts are bent, broken, damaged or missing, remove the rack from your vehicle before operating the vehicle.

Young Electric Warranty Policy

Young Electric is committed to providing customers with a quality shopping experience. For the products sold, a 1-year warranty is provided from the date of purchase, which includes non-artificial product defects. This warranty does not cover issues caused by normal wear and tear, including (but not limited to) weather, scratches, dents, rust, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, misuse, abuse, neglect, theft, unauthorized modifications, or unauthorized repair.

Please strictly follow the instructions on how to use it; no warranty and responsibility are provided for defects caused by improper fit, improper vehicle installation, installation on an "unsuitable" vehicle, incorrect installation of the bike on the rack, or overloading of the weight limit of the rack. This warranty terminates if the purchaser transfers the product to any other person.

If a product is believed to be defective, the purchaser should directly contact the Young Electric Team at 888-933-8899 or through support@youngelectricbikes.com.

Disclaimer of Liability

Repair or replacement of a defective product or the issuance of a refund or credit (as determined by Young Electric) is a purchaser's exclusive remedy under this warranty. Young Electric shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or any other damages in connection with the purchase, use or handling of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, and the above limitation may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

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