Hollywood Racks HR135 Tow N Go (3 bike version) - Manual (Page 3)

For ease of installation, we suggest you put the
larger bikes on the inside (closest to vehicle),
smaller frames or kids bikes on the outside. The
first bike loaded should have the handlebars facing
towards the driver’s side of the vehicle. Place the
top tube (or closest appropriate frame tube) onto the
bike cradles, pull the straps over the bike tube and
attach to the tab on the opposite side of the cradle.
Use a strap notch-hole that provide a snug fit, but
take care not to pull the strap over-tight. This can
put undue stress on the bike’s paint, and may over-
stretch the strap, making it more susceptible to
breakage. Be sure to use the anti-sway blocks
(below the support arms) to strap the bikes seat tube
(or other frame tube as appropriate) to prevent the
bikes from swaying on the rack. The anti-sway pivot
block can be removed with either Phillips screwdriver
or 5mm hex wrench (depending on fastener used by
factory).
If you can’t mount the bikes top tube onto
the cradles, use the down tube or seat tube.
Secure the bike with the cradle straps. Please
note that the cradles can be rotated on the
support arm to place them in a more easily
useable position, and to accommodate unique
bicycle frame designs.
VERY IMPORTANT! Attach the long (86”) strap by
placing it through the front and rear wheels of all
bikes mounted (this keeps the wheel from spinning
while in transit). Wrap the Safety strap around the
main beam of the rack after passing it through the
wheels of the bikes.
Fold arms down when not in use.
Special Fitting Note: In some situations,
particularly with very small bikes, or bikes with
creative frame designs (for example, “Y” and
“V” frame bikes) it may be necessary to
remove the lower anti-sway blacks. To do
this, simply use a 5mm Allen wrench to
remove the bolt that attaches the lower anti-
sway block to the main (upper) bike cradle.
The nut is captured by the anti-sway block, so
you will not need to hold the nut.
Secure the strap by placing the end through the
center slot in the buckle, then around the bend
and out through the outer slot. Pull on the end of
the strap until snug. Don’t Forget!