Novara Afterburner Owner's Manual - page 10
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GA 5639.2 Novara Afterburner Owner’s Manual ‘07 5.5" x 8.5" CM/JH/CE OTD
4. Look down from above to make sure that the distances between the front cap and post receiver are roughly equal on both sides (Fig. 1).
This allows the Afterburner hitch to function optimally.
a. The front cap should NEVER contact the post receiver on either side when properly installed (Fig. 2). If it can only be adjusted this way,
the seatpost is not compatible with the hitch and should not be used.
b. The hitch should always be installed and operated in line with the center of the lead bike (Fig. 3). Riding with the hitch off-center will force
the passenger to ride with a “tilt” and can be dangerous if more than a couple degrees off.
5. Adjust the hitch by threading the quick-release lever and the two 5mm bolts as necessary to get the hitch in solid contact with the post with the
front cap evenly spaced off of the post receiver.
6. Open the quick-release lever so that the word “OPEN” is visible. Using a 5mm wrench, give each of the bolts ½ turn in a clockwise direction.
7. Close the quick-release lever so that the word “CLOSED” is visible. It should require moderate effort to close. A person of average hand strength
should need to wrap their fingers around part of the hitch or post for leverage. The lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand.
8. If the quick-release lever cannot be pushed all of the way to a position where the lever contacts either the seatpost or front cap, the hitch has not
been installed correctly. You will need to re-open the lever and rotate the lever counter-clockwise until it can be closed into contact with either
the front cap or post.
WARNING: Securely clamping the hitch takes considerable force. If you can fully close the quick-release without wrapping your fingers
around the hitch or post for leverage, and the quick-release lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient,
and the Afterburner will be unsafe to operate. Open the lever and re-adjust the tension as described on the next page.
Fig. 1 correct
Fig. 2 incorrect
Fig. 3 correct alignment
Lead Bike
Afterburner