Assembly:
Step 1: Attaching the wheels:
Insert the male portion of the wheel axle into the female portion of the axle. The wheels are locked in place when you feel them click into the spring lock on the axle tube. The wheels can be removed simply by pushing the button on the spring lock mechanism and pulling them out of the axle tube.
Step 2: Deploying tow bar:
The trailer is shipped with the tow bar locked in the "storage" position underneath the trailer. Unlock it by removing the cotter pin from the swivel joint. Put the tow bar into "towing" position by swiveling it 180° and snapping it into place in the saddle of the swivel joint. Now lock the tow bar into place by re-inserting the cotter pin.
Step 3: Erecting the cabin:
With the wheels resting on the ground, rotate each cabin side panel into a vertical position. Unzip the rear door and find the rear support rod, which is permanently attached to the top of one side panel. Swing the support rod into a horizontal position and snap it into place in the plastic saddle connector on the opposite side panel. Insert the cotter pin through the saddle and cross bar to secure the cross bar in place.
Step 4: Connecting to bicycle:
The tow bar connects to the bicycle via the included quick-connect hitch. Attach the hitch to the left side of the rear wheel by removing the axle nut, positioning the hitch on the axle, and re-tightening the axle nut. If your bicycle has a quick release wheel, remove the quick release pin from the axle, insert it through the hitch, then re-assemble through the axle. The hitch should be installed with the male connector piece facing back and angling away from the bicycle.
Position the trailer behind the bicycle so that the female connector on the tow bar can slide over the male connector on the hitch. Lock these connectors in place with the cotter pin. Loop the black safety strap around the bike frame and attach the snap swivel to the D-ring on the tow bar.
WARNING: Never tow the trailer without the hitch and hitch safety strap correctly connected! Always make sure the rear door is closed fully before towing the trailer.
Step 5: Loading and unloading pets:
Load and unload pets only through the rear door, with the front door closed and the trailer attached to the bicycle. Have someone hold the bicycle firmly in an upright position, or lay the bicycle on its side. With the pet inside the trailer, snap one end of the (included) safety leash to the pet's collar and the other end to the D-ring located inside the trailer. Adjust the length of this leash so the pet cannot exit through the front window when it is open. Always close the rear door before riding.
Additional Features:
While loading your dog or accessing the interior of the cabin, the rear exit can be kept in the open position by connecting the two hook-tape strips on the inside of the door to the two loop-tape strips located at the top of the cabin, near the back. Always keep this door closed while riding.
The trailer entrance has a vinyl windscreen layer and a breathable mesh layer. The trailer can be used with one, both or none of these layers open. To ride with the vinyl layer open and the mesh layer closed, roll up the vinyl layer into a tube shape so the loop-tape on the inside connects to the hook-tape on the top of the cabin. To ride with both windows open, roll them up together into a tube shape and connect the hook-and-loop-tapes. Make sure the safety leash is adjusted so the pet cannot exit through the door opening.
Cleaning - The cloth cabin and windscreen can be cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge. The interior cushion has a removable, machine washable fabric shell.
Safety
- The trailer is equipped with reflectors at the front and rear of the cabin and on each wheel. There is also a reflective strip across the top rear of the cabin. When riding at dusk or after, use a battery powered light on the trailer.
- The trailer is intended to carry pets only. No human passengers!
- Always ride with the rear door closed. When riding, your dog should always be secured with the safety leash adjusted to the correct length.
- Do not exceed the recommended weight capacity. Check tire inflation before every ride.
- Carefully check the connection of the trailer to the bike before riding.
- Be aware that riding with the trailer increases your braking distance and may affect your ability to control the bicycle. Thoroughly practice in a safe area before riding with the trailer in high-traffic areas.
- Always wear a helmet when riding.
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