Tilt-a-Rack® Carrier Systems - Warranty for Motorcycle and Mobility Scooter Carriers

***WARRANTY*** Mesa Verde Manufacturing, Inc., warrants all parts of this Tilt-A-Rack® Cycle product to be free from defects in material and workmanship within one (1) year from the date purchased. Within this period, Mesa Verde Manufacturing, Inc., shall correct any defect by repairing or replacing defective parts of the equipment. Mesa Verde Manufacturing, Inc., shall not be obligated to refund, repair, or replace equipment that has been repaired by others, abused, altered, or misused. We further state that we shall not be held liable for any losses due to neglectful operation or misuse on the part of the purchaser, nor are we responsible for damage caused by inadequate hitch receivers or host vehicles. No other warranties are expressed or implied. Upon the expiration of such warranty, all liability shall terminate. NOTE: Paint finish will scratch and chip under normal use and therefore carries no warranty. Lights and wiring carry no warranty.

Tilt-a-Rack® Mobility Scooter Carrier Warranty

The Scooter Rack attaches to your host vehicle by removing the 5/8" hitch pin, then inserting the hitch bar into the receiver hitch of your vehicle until the pinholes in both units are aligned. Reinsert the hitch pin and its safety securing hair pin. Tighten the bolt on the side of the hitch bar to reduce any movement in the hitch.

You are now ready to load the scooter!

1. The deck extender slides out from under the Scooter Rack 18 inches. This feature allows the Scooter Rack to reach the curb when parking parallel and also reduces the angle of incline. The deck extender has a safety securing pin on the left side. Pull up on this spring-loaded pin and slide the extender out to its fully extended position.

2. The slam latch safely holds the Scooter Rack from tilting. Under the left side of the Scooter Rack, release the slam latch while holding onto the Scooter Rack so it does not tilt too quickly. Slowly allow the deck to tilt until the end of the deck extender touches the ground. Be sure the slam latch is in its ready-to-lock position.

3. The end rails are located at both sides of the Scooter Rack. The end rail on the right side is a removable rail that is taken off and set aside. The end rail on the left side is an extension rail. This rail may be extended out 8 inches. Remove the securing pins, extend the rail, and reinsert the pins. This allows the scooter to roll forward enough to pass the balance point and safely stop while the Scooter Rack levels itself and locks into position. After the rack has locked level, the scooter should be repositioned, allowing both end rails to be returned to their original position. Slide the deck extender in until the spring-loaded pin locks it into place. Tie down the scooter and you are ready to go.

4. A hinging device just behind the receiver hitch has a three-position 5/8" pin. When the pin is in its primary position, the rack is locked in place horizontally. The 2nd position allows the rack to float or lift upward when the vehicle encounters uneven road surfaces that might cause the rear of the rack to drag. The 3rd position allows the Scooter Rack to fold up vertically when transporting empty.

5. The leveling bolt is a very simple device to use. With a slight adjustment of the bolt height, a rack can be leveled. An unlevel rack occurs when a receiver hitch is not exactly parallel with the ground.

NEW OPTIONAL FEATURE:
Height adjuster hitch bar is available for either the model 500RV or 350RV. This new option will allow the rack to be either raised or lowered 4 inches for more versatility. This height adjuster hitch bar is also a reasonably priced after-market feature for a previously purchased Scooter Rack. The standard hitch bar and the height adjuster hitch bar can be ordered for class II or class III receivers.

***** EXTREME CAUTION !!! *****
Tilt-a-Rack® Scooter Carrier

Do not place flammable or nonflammable objects such as luggage, cloth, plastic tarps, wood, gas cans, etc., in front of, behind, or near exhaust of vehicle. The heat from the exhaust could ignite items in its path!

***** CAUTION  *****

• Never exceed hitch manufacturer's tongue-weight rating

• Never exceed automobile load-limit rating

• Distribute weight evenly on platform

• Do not exceed 350 lbs. on model #350RV or 500 lbs. on model #500RV Scooter Racks

• Not for transporting humans or animals; exhaust fumes may be fatal

• Do not allow exhaust fumes to blow directly on items; may cause fire or damage load

• Tie down load securely