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Assembly instructions
for tAilwind trAiler And
switchbAck trAiler ybrid h
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Swi Tchback Trailer/ h ybrid
Taiwlind Trailer
Read these instructions carefully
before use and keep them
for future reference.
Your children’s safety
may be affected if you
do not follow these instructions.
These products comply with ASTM F1975-02
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sAfety Guidelines • WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or • W ARNING: Do not use with children who sliding out. Always use safety harness(es). exceed the weight limitations. • WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents; • Always use the crotch strap(s) in combination clean only with mild soap and water with the waist belt(s). • WARNING: Securely attach hitch and safety • CAUTION: Allow extra clearance when making strap prior to use. Failure to do so can cause an turns, wide turnin
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frAme 2 before unfolding trailer frame, you will need to unsnap storage straps on both sides. these are located near the trailer handle. 1 s et wheels aside for now. 3 flip trailer frame so handle 4 pull handle up until frame locks into place. is laying on top. Warning : EnsurE that all locking dEvicEs arE EngagEd bEforE usE. failurE to do so could causE thE trailEr to collapsE. 1
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reAr wheels • t o install rear wheel, gently slide the wheel’s rear axle into the trailer’s axle end until you hear it click into place. • to remove rear wheels, simply push the red release button on the trailer’s rear axle while pulling the wheel out. IMPORTANT: to ensure the wheel is properly secured to the frame, test by trying to pull the wheel out after installing. 2
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tow bAr Tow Bar 1 locate tow bar under front end of 2 pull tow bar up and to the side. trailer frame. 3 i nsert tow bar into frame bracket by pushing down on the tow bar’s quick release skewer. once the quick release skewer has popped into place, secure tow bar by pressing quick release lever until it is locked into position. (To ensure tow bar is properly secured, test by pushing inward.) Warning : failurE to lock tow bar’s Quick rElEasE skEwEr propErly to thE framE could causE an
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securinG hitch to bicycle if your rear wheel bicycle has a quick release skewer please skip to page 5. rear Wheel With Lock nut 1 remove lock nut (turning counterclockwise) 2 mount hitch to bicycle’s rear wheel from bicycle’s rear wheel hub. bolt with lock nut and tighten (turning The adaptor piece isn’t needed on this clockwise) using a wrench while holding style hub, you may want to store it for the hitch in place to prevent it from future need. moving. iMPOr TanT: w e strongly re
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s securin ecurinG G hitch hitch to to bicycle icycle b if your rear wheel bicycle has a lock nut, please follow instructions on page 4. 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 i nsert skewer through 3 1 remove the quick 2 secure hitch and adapter adaptor and mounting release skewer piece using the quick hole in the hitch. from bicycle’s rea
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securinG itch h to bicycle now you will need to prepare the tow bar so that it can connect to the hitch already 3 on the bicycle. release the trailer’s quick release pin from tow bar. insert tow bar into hitch and secure with trailer quick release pin. 4
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release safety strap from tow bar by unclipping from storage peg and metal d-ring. 5 w rap 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 nu
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storinG tow bAr 1 l ay 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 t o 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)
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Applies to switchbAck front wheel tA r iler hybrid model only when in stroller mode Front Wheel Fork Legs 1 t ip trailer back on its handle 2 slide front wheel fork legs into the closed position until they lock to reveal the front fork. 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 Forktips on the opposite side. t ighten until you
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Accordion Cable Guide Cable Protector Tube Cantilever Latch 4 pull on cable guide with your right hand while pushing the cantilever latch with your thumb. w ith 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 a. cable guide tube (turn pipe) B. accordion cable pro
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Applies to switchbAck hAnd brAke tA r iler ybrid h model only when in stroller mode AdjustinG hAnd rA b ke • i f 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, the hand brake will only loosen the brake’s function when front wheel cylinder ring to is attached to trailer. adjust the small ring, and then move the small ring away from the handle • t o use the parking button
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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 1 locate flag and canopy fabric Flag connect both Pocket and plastic parts of flag pole bracket as together. shown. 3 to store and protect safety flag when not in use, remove safety flag and disconnect the two poles. standing behind trailer un-v elcro canopy’s back flap and flip over top of trailer to locate flag pouch. roll flap up a
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cAnopy cover 3 during warm weather 4 for more ventilation, 1 Zip mesh flap all the 2 during cooler weather you can roll rain flap unzip one or both of way around to keep use the rain flap up. secure rain flap the side window vents child(ren) safe from to keep child(ren) by using the elastic and secure them open flying debris. warmer. loops on both sides. with the elastic loops. Warning : failurE to usE thE mEsh covEr could ExposE your child(rEn) to flying rocks and othEr dEb
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Warning: whEn usEd with sAfety hArness only onE child, thE child should bE sEatEd in thE cEntEr sEating position. Plastic Guide 2 1 3 1. t o make the necessary adjustments to 5. v elcro seat padding to back of trailer. the safety harness, detach the trailer . t o adjust waist straps, feed webbing seat padding from the back of the through buckles to lengthen or shorten. trailer to reveal the webbing straps. . t o adjust crotch strap, feed webbing 2. t o adjust shoulder straps, hol
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BJC Warning Label 12/22/06 7:16 PM Page 1 W A R N I N G S • NOT FOR USE AT HIGH SPEED, DO NOT EXCEED 10 MPH • WARNING: SECURELY ATTACH HITCH AND SAFETY STRAP AND 6 MPH AROUND CORNERS. PRIOR TO USE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. • REFER TO THE NUMBER ON THE TIRE WALL FOR THE OPTIMUM PRESSURE FOR YOUR TIRES. • REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS. • CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE EACH USE. • MAKE SURE YOUR BIKE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY. BRAKING DIS
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foldinG 1 stand in front of trailer to locate the fold handle straps on each side. pull on fold handles with a snap and lift up to fold. 2 to keep trailer in the closed position when folded, secure storage strap to its partner strap located on the opposite side of the trailer frame when folded. you will need to remove the rear wheels to secure storage straps. replace rear wheels once the storage straps have been secured. 1
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mAintenAnce And storAGe Hitch Maintenance Before Each Ride: Check the hitch and back up safety straps are properly secured to trailer before every ride. Wheels tightly attached Periodically check the hitch for damage or cracks; if any damage is found do not use trailer! Tire pressure Any damage/deterioration on any parts of your trailer, should be replaced immediately to Hitch properly secured with safety strap reduce the risk of personal injury. Contact our Customer Service Department
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Thank You! We wish you many happy journeys with your new trailer! Your trailer is a great product, and we are proud to manufacture it. If you have any questions or comments, please give us a call at. 1.800.241.1848 baby jogger is a division of dynamic brands 8575 magellan parkway, suite 1000 • r ichmond, va 23227 t: 800.241.1848 • f: 804.262.6277 www.babyjogger.com bjc trailer 3.1.07
