User manual TRAIL-GATOR 10270

[. . . ] For Trail-Gator Flip Up Training Wheels, see item # 10310 Do not use the tow bar with child bikes having training wheels in the down position as - Child rider must wear a properly fitted and approved bicycle helmet. they prevent the child bike from leaning when cornering, and can cause serious injury Tools Required for Assembly to riders. 2 Adjustable Wrenches Installation 1 Flat Head Screwdriver Remove adult bike seat post. 1 Torque Wrench and 13mm Socket 1 2 Determine seat post diameter and shim (s) if needed. [. . . ] Do not face U-bolts with curved portion facing inward toward each other. U-bolt must be tightened 15 foot-pounds (20. 4 Nm) to prevent risk of injury to riders. 1E 7 Attach tow bar to child bike by lifting coupler L end of tow bar in one hand and lifting front of child bike with the other hand to position 7. 1. Slide coupler down, over receiver engaging them at curved ears 7. 2. Lower both tow bar and child bike, keeping upward force on child bike, until fully engaged 7. 3. Properly engaged, child bike front wheel is held above ground and coupler and receiver holes aligned for Quick Release installation. Child bike front wheel must be 3"-5" (8 cm-13 cm) above ground M to prevent risk of injury to riders. See wheel height adjustment 10 if needed. 8 Insert Quick Release N, install adjusting nut O and lock. 9 6mm and 8mm Quick Release Operation To properly lock, place lever in open position P and hold, then Hand Tighten adjusting nut until it stops. If resistance is not firm, open lever and Hand Tighten adjusting nut clockwise. Pivot lever all the way to closed position Q and lock. 10 If needed, determine distance to raise or lower child bike front wheel. Raise Wheel Height about 2" (5cm) moving receiver from upper mount 5. 1 to lower mount 5. 2 or about 3/4" (1. 9cm) for each shim added between receiver and upper mounted U clamp, 10. 1. Lower Wheel Height about 2" (5cm) moving receiver from lower mount 5. 2 to upper mount 5. 1 or about 3/4" (1. 9cm) for each shim added between receiver and lower mounted U clamp, 10. 2. 11 To install receiver shim (s) R loosen all nuts, Do Not Remove, insert shim (s) where needed, between receiver J and U clamp K, align and tighten to 12 With child bike attached to tow bar, remove front wheel. - Adult rider must steady and securely hold adult bike upright before allowing child to mount child bike. Child must be alert and capable of staying seated, keeping hands on handlebars and feet on pedals at all times. - Adult and child rider must wear shoes that are securely fastened onto feet and that provide an adequate grip to pedals. Only ride at night with approved lighted system and correctly positioned reflectors on both bikes. Service and Maintenance All parts of tow bar and bicycles are subject to stress and wear and may require replacement after extended use to prevent failure. Failure to correct a problem can cause serious personal injury to riders and death. - Perform mechanical safety check before every ride. - Look for scratches, cracks, bending and changes in color of metal or plastic which indicate fatigue or stress and replace worn parts. - Break in period: All bolts, nuts, pins, and other components may stretch and require readjusting after first ten hours of use. Dirt and water can cause unit to wear prematurely and can cause corrosion which can reduce strength and life of the product. Riding With Tow Bar Locate a safe, flat, and level riding area with no traffic to become safely familiar with operation and feel of towing the child bike. First, attach tow bar and ride without towing a child on the child bike. Note how both bikes turn, lean and feel while riding, stopping and starting. Note how child bike tracks closer when turning than adult bike and requires a wider turn, when close to objects, in order to clear objects. [. . . ] Distances required will be much different than when you are riding alone. You must allow for extra weight and length when stopping and starting. Learn and understand these differences before attempting to use tow bar in general riding situations. It is important to teach the child to use brakes only when instructed before attempting general riding situations. [. . . ]