Thule 945 - Manual
A user manual for Thule’s 944/945 four-bike hitch-mounted trailer carrier covers its design, installation, and operational use. The guide highlights key topics like proper assembly of the bike arms, loading procedures (including weight distribution), safety warnings, and securing methods–such as locking mechanisms and strap adjustments–to ensure safe transport of bicycles. It also addresses maintenance considerations for hardware integrity and usage limits to prevent damage.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Hitching Post Parts, Tools, and Installation Safety
- Page 2 – Bike Loading and Carrier Assembly Instructions
- Page 3 – Carrier Securing Procedures
- Page 4 – Warranty, Safety Guidelines, and Liability Information
Upright Assembly/
Assemblage vertical
Bike Arm Assembly/
Support de vélos
M8 Washer/
Rondelle
M8 Lock Nut/
Écrou auto-freiné
M12x40 Receiver Bolt/
Écrou auto-freiné de 19 mm (3/4 po)
M8x70 Attachment Bolt/
Boulon de fixation M8 x 70
M12 Washer/
Rondelle de 19 mm (3/4 po)
M12 Lock Washer/
Rondelle de blocage de 19 mm (3/4 po)
Cradle/
Étrier
Nut Cover/
Couvre-écrou
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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1
1
4
4
1
4
1
1
8
4
part
pièce
753-2796
753-2743
951-0816-11
938-0800-11
908-1240-11
915-0870-13
951-1224-11
956-1221-11
753-2757
853-1010
description
description
part number
numéro de pièce
qty.
qté
944
(91944)
/945
(91945)
HITCHING POST (FOUR BIKE)
PARTS INCLUDED
PIÈCES COMPRISES
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
®
1
■
Socket wrench with 13 mm (
1
/
2
”) and 19mm (
3
/
4
”) sockets or
13 mm (
1
/
2
”) and 19mm (
3
/
4
”) wrench
■
Clé à douilles de 13 mm (
1
/
2
po) et de 19 mm (
3
/
4
po) ou
Clé 13 mm (
1
/
2
po) et de 19 mm (
3
/
4
po)
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No more than four bicycles should be carried on the Hitching Post.
■
Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically.
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Not intended for off - road use.
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Check straps for wear and replace if worn.
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Not intended for tandems & recumbents.
■
Your vehicle must be equipped with a 2
”
or 1
1
/
4
”
receiver hitch.
■
Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.
■
Ne transportez pas plus de quatre bicyclettes à la fois au moyen du
poteau d’attache.
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Vérifiez régulièrement le serrage de tous les boulons et écrous.
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Le poteau d’attache n’est pas fait pour une utilisation tout-terrain.
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Vérifiez si les sangles portent des marques d’usure et remplacez-les au
besoin.
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Le poteau d’attache n’est pas destiné au transport de tandems ni de
vélos à position allongée.
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Votre véhicule doit être muni d’un attelage de remorque à logement de
5cm (2 po) ou de 3,2 cm (1
1
/
4
po).
■
N'installez pas ce dispositif sur une caravane ou tout autre véhicule tracté.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Outils Requis
WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS
Avertissements / Restrictions
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About this manual
- Brand
- Thule
- Model
- 945
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English, French
- Pages
- 4
- File size
- 289.2 KB
- Format
Summary
Listing of included parts, part numbers, required tools, and safety warnings for the installation and use of the four-bike hitching post.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the hitch post, assembling the bike arm, loading bikes sequentially, adjusting cradles for geometry, and securing bikes with straps.
Instructions for accessing the rear compartment, lowering the carrier, locking the carrier using a Snug Tite lock, and securing bikes via a cable lock through a built-in eye.
