User manual BURLEY CUB

[. . . ] Cub Owner's Instruction & Safety Manual Contents Section Introduction I. Hardware Bag Contents & Tool List II. Installing the Tongue & Safety Flag IV. Unfolding & Folding your Burley Cub V. [. . . ] Wrap the safety strap around the inside of the chain stay, over the hitch body, and back to the D-ring at the end of the tongue. B A Make sure that the cone is wedged securely into the stays. The knob should be finger-tight; do not overtighten. The hitch should not move, but should allow the bicycle complete movement, including lying it down on the ground. It should clear 13 Burley Cub Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual any racks, bags, or fittings you have on your bicycle. If there is any interference, contact your Burley dealer. IMPORTANT: Remove trailer from your bicycle when it's not in use to prevent deforming the plastic hitch. Do not operate trailer without hitch safety strap properly installed. A dangling safety strap can contact spokes and damage rear wheel or cause an accident resulting in serious injury. Hitch must seat properly into stays and not interfere with racks, bags, or fittings. Inspect hitch and tongue frequently for damage or loose fasteners. Interfering parts or damaged hitch can cause an accident resulting in serious injury. Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32° Fahrenheit as hitch rubber flex connector can become brittle and possibly break, causing an accident resulting in serious injury. VIII. Trailer Maintenance and Care Storing Your Burley Cub We build trailers to last, and often see fifteen-year-old trailers in use, but even a Burley trailer will not last forever. When not in use, the trailer shold be stored out of the sunlight, as extended exposure will cause deterioration of the polyethylene shell, hitch and fabric. Your polyethylene shell will need to be replaced if it becomes damaged or cracked. Periodically inspect all parts of your Burley Cub using section "X. Safety Checklists. " Hitch and Tongue Maintenance Your trailer is designed for low maintenance and easy care. Clean and grease the eyebolt threads on the hitch periodically to ensure that the eyebolt knob can be properly tightened. 14 Burley Cub Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual Because of ultraviolet degradation, we recommend that the hitch be replaced every five years under normal use. In sunny or smoggy locations or for trailers that are stored outdoors, the hitch should be replaced every two to three years for safety. Replace your hitch or tongue if there are any signs of damage--i. e. , cracks, dents, scratches. When ordering a replacement hitch, you must specify that your Burley trailer is equipped with a square tongue. Trailers with round tongues require a different hitch. Fabric Care Your Burley Cub is manufactured from a tough, durable polyester. The fabric is coated for waterproofness and is highly resistant to fading. It can be easily cleaned with any mild soap or detergent and warm water. For more persistent soil, use a nylon bristle brush. [. . . ] Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place Locked safety pins for tongue and roll bar Maximum load 100 lbs. Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires Helmets for children & rider Safety flag in place Both seat buckles in rear of seat are securely fastened Inspect tongue and hitch for damage, scratches, or loose fasteners Inspect tongue pivot for smooth operation: tongue should fold and unfold freely; lubricate brass bushing if necessary Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or loose parts Inspect tires; worn out or cracked tires can lead to blowout Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks Inspect wheel bearings for wear Inspect fabric canopy, child seat, and harness for rips, abrasion, or missing or damaged hardware Contact authorized Burley dealer for repairs/replacement of any damaged or worn out parts Monthly Checklist IMPORTANT: Refer to section "VIII. Trailer Maintenance and Care" of this manual for additional periodic maintenance. Unless you are a qualified bicycle mechanic, contact your Burley dealer for repairs and maintenance. Burley Cub Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual 21 XI. [. . . ]