Owner’s Manual for Bicycle Child Trailer This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and maintenance information. Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. Save this manual for future reference.
Owner’s Manual Index Introduction • The Owner’s Responsibility ................................................................... 3 • Warning and Safety Information ............................................................ 4 • Trailer Compatibility ............................................................................... 4 • Reflectors .............................................................................................. 4 • Trailer Warnings.................................................
The Owner’s Responsibility WARNING: The trailer is designed and constructed to provide a portable, comfortable and sturdy addition to your outdoor ventures. Please read these instructions and all warnings carefully before using and keep the instructions for future reference.
Warning and Safety Information Meanings of Warnings: a This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the Trailer can occur. The word “WARNING” is before personal safety instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, injury to the rider or to others can occur.
Trailer Warnings - continued • To avoid serious injury, children should always wear the seat belts and shoulder straps when riding in trailer. • When used with one occupant, the occupant must be seated in the center seating position and wearing the seat belt and shoulder straps. • Weighted trailer will result in change in handling of the bicycle. Load added to the bicycle will lessen the stability and alter the riding characteristics, particularly with a child near the high end of the weight range.
9 14 24 13 7 21 Components 20 23 10 1 5 22 2 22 6 25 8 14 4 23 12 3 11 15 16 17 19 18 Part Assembly View
Hitch Connector Safety Pin (35mm) Cross Bar Safety Pin (35mm) Hitch Connector Wheel/Tire, Right Wheel/Tire, Left Deck/Seat Fabric 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cross Bar 4 Hitch Arm Left Frame Support 3 Hitch Arm Safety Pin (49mm) Right Frame Support 2 6 Frame Tubes (4) 1 5 Description No.
Introduction to Assembly This Owner’s Manual is made for several different Trailers: • Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product. • Follow instructions completely. • If the Trailer has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “Special Instructions” that are supplied with the Trailer. • Models may have different accessory items such as bags, baskets, reflectors, cup holders, racks, etc. • All features, components and accessories are not included on all models.
Assembling the Frame and Seat Panel Remove trailer and all components from carton and sort all contents. Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Unfold Side Frames (2) so they are upright. Lift up Crossbar (4) and slide Seat Straps (A) over Crossbar. Push Side Frames apart and insert end of Crossbar into Clamp Bracket (B). Insert Safety Pin (8) and snap clip ring over end of Safety Pin as shown. 8 B 4 2 3 A Side panels removed for clarity.
Setting up the Hitch Arm Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the unit on it’s side. Remove the Safety Pin (6) from rear hole as shown. Rotate Hitch Arm (5) so that it points forward. Insert Safety Pin (6) in FORWARD hole and snap clip ring over end of Safety Pin as shown. A 6 5 B 6 5 WARNING: Do not use the trailer without proper installation of the safety pin.
Installing the Wheels 1. Turn the unit on it’s back. 2. Slide each Wheel Shaft (A) into the Trailer Axle (B). 3. Press the Lock Button (C) until the Wheel locks into position and cannot be pulled out. 4. Repeat for opposite side. Note: To remove the Wheels (10, 11), push in the Lock Button (C) and pull the Wheel out of the Axle. B C A 10 11 • • 11 WARNING: For easy towing and safe handling, check tires often for proper inflation and wear.
Attaching the Top Cover Steps: 1. Position Cover (17) over the top of the trailer so that the PVC Window and Bug Mesh Screen (B) is to the front of trailer. 2. Fasten the Velcro (shown in black) in all the locations shown below (both sides). 3. Position the Cover until it is fully covering the Trailer.
Attaching the Trailer to a Bike Steps: (Hitch Connector (9) may be pre-installed from the factory) 1. Insert the Hitch Connector (9) into the Hitch Arm (5). 2. Insert Safety Pin (7) and snap Clip Ring (A) over end of Safety Pin as shown. A 7 21 9 5 3. Remove the left rear Axle Nut (A) from the bike. 4. Fasten the Hitch Connector (9) onto the rear axle using the existing Axle Nut as shown. 5. Ensure wheel is properly aligned and chain properly tightened as described in bicycle owner’s manual. 6.
Attaching Safety Strap to Bike Steps: 1. Route Safety Strap (20) around Bike’s Frame (A) as shown. 2. Securely fasten Strap Clamp (B) to Bracket (C) as shown. 3. Ensure wheel functions properly with no interference. A B C 20 WARNING: If the Safety Strap interferes with your bike or other bike attachments, or if it does not tighten securely, do not use the Trailer. Contact your a local bicycle shop for proper installation. Note: To remove the Trailer from the bike, reverse these installations steps.
Installing Flag The Flag (19) slides into the Slot (A) in the side of the Left Cover. Steps: 1. Connect both sections of the Flag (19) as shown. 2. Locate the Slot (A) on the rear corner of the Cover and slide Flag shaft all the way in so that it is secure. A 19 WARNING: Do not use Trailer without Flag installed.
Placing Children in the Trailer When you place the children in the seat or remove the children from the seat, always check if the trailer is stably connected with the bike and the bike is properly parked. • • • Open the front of top cover and place the children in the proper position. Secure children in both Lap Belts and Shoulder Straps. Close Top Cover window screen. The Harness System is designed to keep passengers secure during transport.
Placing Children in the Trailer Single Passenger: 1. When carrying a single child, place child in the middle of the trailer seat and connect the two Shoulder Strap Clips (A) to the two Lock Clips (B) as shown. 2. Connect the two Waist Straps (C) on each side of the child to the Harness Lock Clips (D). 3. Connect the crotch strap Buckle (E). 4. Adjust all Straps to be snug and secure. A D B C D E E WARNING: Passengers can become hot inside fully closed trailer during very hot weather or when parked.
Electronic Foot Pedal (Not included with all models) Remove Pull Tab (A) for battery operation D A $$$ /5 9 $$$ /5 9 B C E ON OFF fig 04 View from underneath Foot Pedal Battery Replacement: Batteries: DC 1.5V, AAA. The unit requires 2 batteries (B). 1. Loosen the battery compartment Cover Screw to remove the Cover (C). 2. Insert batteries in the orientation shown inside the compartment. 3. Re-install the compartment Cover on the Sound Unit (D) and tighten the screw.
Electronic Foot Pedal - continued Foot Pedal (A) Placement: • • Make sure Sound Unit (B) faces forward. Make sure Foot Pedal (A) is sitting flat on the bottom of the foot compartment as shown. C C A B fig 05 Operation: • Turn unit ON (E) (fig 04). • Push the Foot Pads (C) with your feet to activate the sounds. • Lift foot off Pads and down again to cycle through the various sounds. • Turn unit OFF (E) after use to extend battery life (fig 04).
Trailer WARNING: Inspect the Trailer frequently. Failure to inspect the Trailer and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”. • Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts. • Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.
Tires Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire inflation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the Trailer off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to inflate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over inflate tires and cause them to burst. • Replace worn tires. Inspection of the Bearings Maintenance Frequently check the Trailer Wheel bearings.
Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty • Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice. • This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for your Huffy Corporation (“Huffy”) product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties. • This Limited Warranty extends only to the original consumer and is not transferable to anyone else. • Warranty registration is not required. • The only uses for this product are described in this manual.
Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty What will Huffy do? Huffy will replace, without charge to you, the component found to be defective by Huffy. The original owner must pay all labor and transportation charges connected with the repair or warranty work. How do you get service? Contact Huffy Consumer Service. See included list for Customer Contact information. What rights do you have? This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET WHEN RIDING THIS PRODUCT! CORRECT INCORRECT • • • • • Helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead Adjust the strap sliders below the ear on both sides. Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug. No more than two fingers should fit between the strap and your chin. A proper fitting helmet should be comfortable and not rock forward/backward or side to side.
