User manual BURLEY CUB

[. . . ] Cub Owner's Instruction & Safety Manual Contents Section Introduction I. Parts List & Drawing Warranty Page 2 3 3 4 6 9 12 13 14 16 21 22 24 Congratulations! You've just purchased a Burley® trailer, the leading choice of discriminating bicycle trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been made to ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven design, ready to provide you with many years and thousands of miles of happy, safe trailering. IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using the Burley Cub merit close attention, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the trailer by reading this manual all the way through before use. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your Burley dealer. Introduction This manual is written sequentially to assist initial assembly. [. . . ] Wedge the hitch cone all the way back into the angle formed by the stays at the wheel. 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 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. 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. When not in use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ventilated area; wipe it dry before storing to help avoid mildew. Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. [. . . ] Bring plenty of water, especially on longer rides; keep a full water bottle in the trailer where your children can easily quench their thirst when they desire. Observe Age and Height Restrictions The trailer seat is intended only for children old enough to wear a helmet and sit upright alone. Your child must have adequate neck strength to hold his or her head up while trailering. Check with your pediatrician if you are unsure about your child's ability to sit upright and hold his or her head up. Never carry a child whose sitting height (with helmet) is above the roll bar, because their chance of injury is significantly higher in the event of tip over. Follow the Rules of the Road Bicycles are vehicles, and are required to observe all rules of the road. [. . . ]