User Manual MotoTote 2004-2008 Instructions
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1. otorcycle carriers Instructions 2004 Models Intended Use and Limitations MOTO TOTE motorcycle carriers are designed to attach to a class III or greater trailer hitch receiver Class Ill receivers are 2 inches square i STOP READ THIS FIRST eeeees vy MOTO TOTE carriers come in various models 1 The MOTO TOTE M is for motorcycles weighing up to 450 Ibs and weighs 75 Ibs with ramp 2 The MOTO TOTE Sport is for motorcycles weighing up to 600 Ibs and weighs 90 Ibs with ramp DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE WEIGHTS In addition your vehicle must be capable of carrying the weight of the motorcycle PLUS the weight of the motorcycle carrier BOTH of the following limitations must be observed for safe use of this product 1 The weight of the motorcycle the carrier is not to exceed the tongue weight rating of the hitch receiver Note The tongue weight rating is normally about 10 of the vehicle total towing capacity and is normally la beled on the receiver or stated in the vehicle user s manual For example If your vehicle can tow a trailer weighing 5000 Ibs it must be able to support 10 of that weight on the receiver hitch 500 Ibs in this exam ple Example Carrier 90 Ibs Bike 370 Ibs Required tongue weight rating minimum 460 Ibs AND 2 The weight of the motorcycle is not to exceed the capacity of the carrier The capacity of the MOTO TOTE y is 450 Ibs The capacity of the MOTO TOTE S077 is 600 I2. can be assembled with track pointing either direction for loading from left or right a e Assembly of the m3 is similar to the Sport but with simpler tubing frame u e Do not use a washer on the head of the vertical socket head bolt The bolt head should go thru the hole in the short outer tube section and rest against the main tube b Zero Wobble tm Attachment to Hitch All carrier models e Slide main tube of the carrier into the hitch receiver Receiver tube tube e Secure main tube to receiver with the Zero Wobble hitch attachment bolt washer and nut as shown here Do not put a washer at the bolt head The bolt head should be recessed into the receiver hole and Main Tube of carrier resting against the main tube of the carrier as shown C Stowing the Ramp All carrier models Stow the ramp next to the carrier track as shown so that e the ramp keeper tab protrudes thru the slot in the ramp AND e the ramp attach stud protrudes thru the round hole e Clip the linch pin on the stud to hold the ramp in place e Attach the linch pin to the load ing ramp with the lanyard and key ring so it won t get lost Revised 4 2 2004 Wheel stop Ramp attachment stud sy 25 Tie down arm The head of the 1 Zero Wobble hitch attachment bolt should be recessed into receiver hole TOP VIEW Page 3 of 4 4 Loading and Securing the Bike a Loading b Secure the bike with four tie do
3. bs Additional items you will need not included in box Four tie down straps One 11 16 wrench or socket yO MOTO TOTE is a registered trademark of D amp D Design Ine 4 D amp D Design Inc Pa tent yaar ne more M call 888 333 4621 or visit MOTOTOTE com Revised 4 2 2004 Page 1 of 4 3 Assembly Hardware should include Linch pin and lanyard the items shown here r ae P COTE Socket head bolts with nuts and washers End caps Most are in the hardware package but some may be already installed on the carrier for shipping prea Short carriage bolts with nuts and washers Long carriage Hex key wrench bolts with nuts Ramp keeper tab MOTO TOTE Spor Loading ramp Linch pin and lanyard Attach to side of ramp with key rin Wheel stop Vertical socket head bolt a Zero Wobble hitch attachment bolt Tubing frame Tie down arm a MOTO TOTE Sort Assembly Assemble carrier as shown Carrier can be assembled with track pointing either direction for loading from left or right e Do not use a washer on the head of the vertical socket head bolt The bolt head should go thru the hole in the short outer tube section and rest against the main tube Revised 4 2 2004 Page 2 of 4 Linch pin and lanyard MOTO TOTE M3 Loading ramp Zero Wobble hitch attachment bolt Main tube MOTO TOTE m Assembly e Assemble carrier as shown e Carrier
4. ur vehicle e Modify or change the MOTO TOTE 6 One Year Limited Warranty For one year from the date of retail purchase D amp D Design Inc will at its option repair or replace any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This covers products which have been operated in accordance with these instructions and which have not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance or alterations Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through D amp D Design Inc by contacting D amp D Design Inc at 888 333 4621 support mototote com MOTO TOTE is a registered trad k of D amp D Design Inc r a Soait ered tracemark o esign INC by D amp D Design Inc For more information call 888 333 4621 or visit MOTOTOTE com Revised 4 2 2004 Page 4 of 4
5. wns e Use the ramp to load the bike Be sure the two hooks on the Wsetwo te dowiste s curetha end of the ramp are inserted into the slots in the carrier track handlebars to the two loops pro e Roll the bike up the ramp and onto the carrier e vided compressing the suspension eo sufficiently so that the bike is se cured tightly e Secure the rear tire using the holes provided on each side of the rail If desired a wheel tie type tie down may be used e e Run a tie down from one foot peg under the track to the other foot peg woe then cinch down as tight as possible The MOTO TOTE carriers are designed so that if desired an additional tie down arm can be attached at the rear of the bike After loading e The bike should be about vertical to the ground not tilted to either side e Secure the loose ends of the tie downs Do not let them hang free 5 Do s and Don t s Do Inspect the MOTO TOTE before each use for any damage or defects Do not use if any damage or defects are present Always use quality tie downs made for motorcycles Inspect tie downs for fray or wear If present do not use them Make sure to tie the foot pegs down to the MOTO TOTE as well as the back tire Always secure the ends of the tie downs Don t e Use the MOTO TOTE for other than intended use as described in these Instructions e Haul more weight bike and carrier combined than the tongue weight rating of yo
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