User manual BABY JOGGER TAILWIND TRAILER

[. . . ] · WARNING: Before each ride, ensure the attached trailer does not interfere with braking, pedaling, or steering of the bicycle. · WARNING: Never ride bicycle at night without adequate lighting. Obey all local legal requirements for lightning. Failure to comply with the manufacturer's instructions can lead to serious injury or death of the passenger/rider. [. . . ] rear Wheel With Quick release Skewer (Use only a standard Chromoly steel skewer. Trailer mounting bracket is not designed for use with lightweight or speciality skewers. ) Adaptor Hitch 1 remove the quick release skewer from bicycle's rear wheel hub. 2 insert skewer through adaptor and mounting hole in the hitch. You will find the adaptor secured to the hitch. 3 iMPOrTanT: we strongly recommend that the bicycle on which the trailer will be attached, undergo a safety check by a qualified bicycle mechanic before attaching the trailer. secure hitch and adapter piece using the quick release skewer to bicycle's rear wheel and tighten skewer by securing the nut on the opposite side until finger tight. you will need to hold the hitch in place to prevent it from moving. Continue on page 6 Warning: failurE to propErly tightEn bicyclE's Quick rElEasE skEwEr could causE hitch failurE and whEEl loss rEsulting in a sErious injury or dEath. 5 securinG hitch to bicycle 3 now you will need to prepare the tow bar so that it can connect to the hitch already on the bicycle. release the trailer's quick release pin from tow bar. 4 insert tow bar into hitch and secure with trailer quick release pin. 5 release safety strap from tow bar by unclipping from storage peg and metal d-ring. wrap safety strap around bicycle frame and clip it back to the metal d-ring on the tow bar. (The quick release lever should face to the rear of the bike to prevent it from getting accidentally caught on something and opening. ) Warning: do not usE thE hitch if you cannot propErly install thE back-up safEty strap to your bicyclE. failurE to propErly install and tightEn Quick rElEasE skEwEr or axlE nut could causE hitch failurE and whEEl loss rEsulting in a sErious injury or dEath. failurE to usE high visibility flag could rEsult in an othErwisE avoidablE accidEnt. storinG tow bAr 1 lay trailer back so it is resting on handle with front end in the air. secure tow bar under trailer making sure to push down at center of tow bar until it clicks into place and the lock lip is over the tow bar. 2 to store the trailer quick release pin, insert pin into front of trailer as shown. (To secure safety strap clip safety strap back onto the metal D-ring and secure back to storage peg. Refer to SECURING HITCH TO BICYCLE, step 5) front wheel Front Wheel Fork Legs Applies to switchbAck trAiler hybrid model only when in stroller mode 1 tip trailer back on its handle to reveal the front fork. 2 slide front wheel fork legs into the closed position until they lock into place. Axle Flats 3 insert front wheel into forktips by aligning the axle flats with the forktip flats. secure front wheel to frame by turning the front wheel lever while holding the lock nut on the opposite side. tighten until you feel tension on lever and then flip wheel lever over so that the word "closed" is visible. the wheel lever should face the rear of the trailer to prevent it from getting accidentally caught on something and opening up during use. Forktips Continue on page 10 Accordion Cable Protector Cable Guide Tube Cantilever Latch 4 pull on cable guide with your right hand while pushing the cantilever latch with your thumb. with your left hand push the other caliper arm toward your right hand and secure cable guide tube into cantilever latch. you will have to pull the accordion cable protector back in order to see better when securing the cable guide tube into the cantilever latch. V-Brake Components E D F C B a a. cantilever latch Storing Front Wheel Fork (Switchback Model) Lock Tab Button 10 lay trailer back so it's resting on handle with front end in the air. release front wheel forks by pushing the lock tab button and sliding forks under trailer. hAnd brAke Applies to switchbAck trAiler hybrid model only when in stroller mode AdjustinG hAnd brAke the hand brake will only function when front wheel is attached to trailer. · to use the parking button feature, simply squeeze the brake handle and push the park brake button. · if you do not have Parking good braking Button action, simply squeeze the brake handle five or Cylinder six times. if the Small Ring Ring problem persists, loosen the brake's cylinder ring to adjust the small ring, and then move the small ring away from the handle to tighten the cable. (Please do not over tighten!) to lock the rings, tighten the cylinder ring against the handle while holding the small ring in place. reAr wheel pArkinG brAke · push brake pedal down to engage rear parking brake. · to release rear parking brake, simply lift up on brake pedal. Warning: EngagE rEar whEEl parking brakE bEforE loading and unloading passEngEr(s). 11 sAfety flAG 2 insert flag pole into flag pocket located on the left side when standing behind trailer making sure to go in between the canopy fabric and plastic bracket as shown. 1 locate flag and connect both parts of flag pole together. Flag Pocket 3 to store and protect safety flag when not in use, remove safety flag and disconnect the two poles. standing behind trailer un-velcro canopy's back flap and flip over top of trailer to locate flag pouch. roll flap up and insert into flag pouch and velcro pouch closed. Warning: do not ridE without flag in placE. [. . . ] Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage or loose parts Inspect tires for wear and cracks Inspect wheels for trueness, cracks and bearings for wear Inspect fabric parts, child seat, safety harness for any damage Please contact an authorized Baby Jogger dealer or distributor for replacement parts if you find any damage or worn out parts. Wheels and Axles Check wheels for loose spokes and axles before every use. Moisture ­ especially from the beach ­ can rust the wheels, footbrake and parts of frame. Spraying regularly with a silicone lubricant will keep your trailer looking healthy. Storage Store your trailer in a dry, well ventilated area. To avoid mildew, make sure carrier is dry before storing. [. . . ]