User manual BURLEY PICCOLO

[. . . ] Owner's Instruction & Safety Manual Contents Section Page Introduction 2 I. Hitching the Piccolo to Your Bicycle 7 V. Trailercycle Maintenance and Care 15 IX. Transferring or Installing Additional Moose Racks 17 Warranty 20 Congratulations! You've just purchased a Burley® PiccoloTM trailercycle. [. . . ] If the seat post must be raised beyond this height for the child to ride comfortably, your child is too tall for the Piccolo and should not attempt to ride it. Don't use a seat post longer than the one supplied with your Piccolo, as it could result in a high, unstable center of gravity. Trailercycle Weight Limits Do not overload the trailercycle. Maximum weight of a child riding your trailercycle is 85 lbs. In addition, the lead rider must weigh at least twice as much as the trailing child, in order to safely control the Piccolo. For example: · If the lead rider weighs 110 lbs. , the trailercycle weight limit is reduced to 55 lbs. · If the child riding your trailercycle weighs 70 lbs. , the lead rider must weigh at least 140 lbs. Burley Piccolo Owner's Instruction & Safety Manual 11 No Trailers or Other Cargo The Piccolo hitch is rated for a maximum of 85 lbs. Do not attach a trailer to the Piccolo, as it will overload the hitch and create a long, unwieldy vehicle. Likewise, do not exceed above weight limits by attaching a rack, panniers, or other cargo to the Piccolo. Trailercycling with Your Child Introduce your child to trailercycling with caution--it is most likely a new experience for both of you. Communicate when you are going to start, turn, shift, or stop. Hold the lead bike very stable at all stops. Be smooth and predictable as you cycle to gain the confidence of your child. If there's an unavoidable bump, announce it ahead so your child isn't caught off guard. Always allow extra room when turning or passing parked cars or other obstacles so your child doesn't feel hemmed in. Never push your child's endurance; a younger child may lose interest and become drowsy. Avoid this hazardous condition by going on shorter rides, stopping frequently, and checking with your child periodically as you ride. Instruct your child to keep feet on pedals and hands on handlebars at all times. Be aware that children get thirsty when riding on a trailercycle. Bring plenty of water, especially on longer rides; keep a full water bottle handy so your child can easily quench her/his thirst when s/he desires. No Headphones or Other Distractions Do not bicycle with headphones, radios, or other distractions. You and your child must be able to hear surrounding traffic, communicate with each other, and concentrate on safe bicycling at all times. No Motorized Vehicles Your Burley Piccolo is only intended for use with pedal-powered cycles; never pull it with a motorized vehicle, as the increased acceleration and speed could cause a hazardous loss of control. Avoid Riding in Traffic We recommend against riding in traffic. If you must ride in traffic, do not pull your trailercycle on highways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bicycling with children. Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even if it is legally yours. Your child is a precious load; his or her safety should not be entrusted to a car driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is unknown. [. . . ] Check wheel for trueness; inspect for cracks at the spoke hole or sidewall. Verify that the bottom bracket spins smoothly and doesn't exhibit any play; tighten fixing bolts for crank arms to 18­20 ft. -lb. Disassemble and repack the bearings in your headset, hitch spindle, hub, and pedals. Inspect chain, chainring, and rear cogs; replace if worn. [. . . ]