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BowDown
MiniMuM Crossbar spread 24” (61CM)
HEAVY DUTY STRAP (2X)
SHORT BLACK
T-BOLT (2X)
BOWDOWN (2X)
BOW STERN TIE DOWN
Buckle
Strap (2X)
Plastic Tube (2X)
Plain Strap (2X)
Steel Hook (2X)
IMPORTANT WARNING
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO
OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR
TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE
AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
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prepare For installation
Loosen the knob 6
to 8 turns. Do not
remove knob.
ADJUST BAIL POSITION (IF NECESSARY)
Raise BowDown up,
then tighten the knob
with firm pressure.
Middle notch
for round bars.
ROUND BAR
Upper notch for
square bars.
SQUARE BAR
INSTALL BOWDOWN
POSITION BOWDOWN ON VEHICLE
Position BowDown
on the crossbar.
FACTORY
BAR
ONLY
Choose best
position for most
secure grip.
NOTE: Some smaller
factory bars may require
the short, black T-bolts
included with this product.
Position the tip of BowDown so that it
protrudes slightly further than the crossbars.
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SET BOWDOWN TO BE VERTICAL
BowDown
should be as
close to vertical
as possible. If
necessary adjust
mounts.
SECURE BOWDOWN TO CROSSBAR
If necessary
adjust the waffle
blocks.
90°
Blocks will self
tighten when
BowDown is
tightened.
Close bail around crossbar,
passing t-bolt through bail.
NOW COMPLETELY
TIGHTEN THE
BOWDOWN USING
FIRM PRESSURE.
Rotate t-bolt.
90°
Push t-bolt to rest in slot.
INSTALL SECOND BOWDOWN
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to
install second BowDown.
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LOAd The bOAT— TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs
Pass strap through loop
at top of BowDown.
• Raise BowDown to
upright position.
• Tighten the red knob.
LOOP STRAP AROUND
BOWDOWN POST.
Cross lines and set
aside.
• Slide the strap to the top of the
padded arm as shown.
• Slide buckle up so that it hangs
at top edge of boat.
LOAD BOAT.
• Bring straps up and over boat.
• Hang to the side.
• Bring strap under the CROSSBAR,
and INSIDE of tower.
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CONTINue TO TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs
ConneCt
and tiGhten
• Insert end of strap
into buckle as
shown.
ALWAYS THREAD STRAP
THROUGH UPPERMOST
OPENING IN BOWDOWN.
TIGHTEN STRAPS:
• To tighten straps,
hold and pull.
• Secure extra strap.
NEVER LOOP STRAP
UNDER BOWDOWN!
Strap must be looped
under crossbar.
NOTE: Straps are to be inside of towers. If straps
must be outside of tower due to tower/bar position,
use STRAP CAPS (Yakima part number 8005015)
to prevent straps from sliding off the end of the
crossbars.
install sks loCks
aCCordinG to loCk
instruCtions
(Purchased separately).
Strap outside of tower.
Use Strap Cap.
Yakima part number 8005015
(sold separately).
Lines on adjustment knob and BowDown
base must be aligned to lock the BowDown.
Align
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boW stern tie doWn attaChMent
Attach buckle strap to boat.
Attach strap to grab handle or
rescue bar and pull tight.
Slide plastic tube to protect vehicle
at contact point.
NOTE: Twisting the strap will
help reduce wind vibration.
Attach hook to plain
strap loop.
Hook the strap to a metal
surface on the bumper, tow
loop, or frame hole using
hook.
Adjust strap tension by
pulling plain end.
• Apply even
pressure to front
and rear straps.
• Bind up and tie off
any excess strap.
Insert end of plain strap
into buckle.
Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle
can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Check straps periodically during travel and tighten if necessary. Replace any
straps that are worn or frayed before using (see your Yakima dealer).
Now that you’ve installed your
BowDown take a moment to
enjoy your beverage of choice.
Use the built in bottle
opener to crack open
a cold one.
(press tab)
• Do not drink
alcohol and drive.
• Do not drink
alcohol and boat.
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