Installing The Ezhitch Tm On A Solid Axle; Installing The Hitch Arm - Thule Coaster Instructions

4.8.3 InstallIng the ezhItch
on a solId axle
A. Verify that the ezHitch™ is compatible with your bicycle.
B. Remove the nut and washer(s) from the left end of the
axle, the end opposite of the sprockets.
C. Put the ezHitch™ on the left side of the axle.
D. Reinstall the nut and washer(s) onto the axle.
E. Tighten the nut to the bicycle manufacturer's
recommended torque.
WARNING
The nut on the rear axle must be tightened by
at least 5 full turns to ensure adequate clamping
force. You may discard the original washer on
some axles to make room for the ezHitch
Check with your bicycle retailer to be certain.
Depending on the hub type, the existing torque
support washer for the hub must stay on the
frame. Please follow the assembly instructions
for the hub and the manufacturer's torque
specifications when fastening the axle nut.
NOTICE
For internal hubs, please reference instruction
manuals supplied with the Thule Internal Hub
Hitch Adapter kit for installation details.
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4.8.4 InstallIng the hItch aRM

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A. Inspect the hitch arm for any signs of damage or wear
that could compromise the safe use of the hitch arm.
B. Position the hitch arm in front of the Thule child carrier
with the hitch ball pointing forwards and to the right.
C. Insert the hitch arm into the wing on the left corner of
the carrier (See image 1)
D. Insert the safety pin through the back of the wing and
through the hitch arm and close the D-clip.
(See image 2)
E. Verify that the hitch arm is securely attached to the
Thule child carrier by giving it a sharp pull away from
the Thule child carrier.
F. To remove the hitch arm, remove the backup pin and
pull it out.
WARNING
The safety pin must always be in use. A hitch
arm that has not been secured properly may
come loose during travel.
Make sure that the hitch arm is correctly attached
and secured to the Thule child carrier. Any kind
of incorrect assembly may lead to the Thule child
carrier becoming separated from the bicycle.
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