Chariot Carriers CX 2, CX 1 manual Adjusting the brake system

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Squeeze the brake lever hard in the direction of the handlebar grip until the locking pushbutton can be pushed in without encountering any appreciable resistance. Push it in until it locks.

Brake lever in the parked position

DANGER

Please ensure that the locking pushbutton is fully pushed in. If this is not done, the brake lever could be released and the parked carrier could roll away.

To release the brake lever, squeeze the brake hard in the direction of the handlebar grip: a spring mechanism will make the locking pushbutton pop out and the brake lever will spring back into its released position.

DANGER

When parking the carrier, make sure it cannot tip over. Al- ways check that the carrier cannot run away. If the carrier is given a push, it must immediately come to a stop once it has been released. When parking on an incline, always be ready to hold the carrier in position if need be. Wear a wrist strap if possible.

Adjusting the brake system

Your Authorized Chariot Carriers will hand the carrier over to you with a fully adjusted brake system.

Inevitable wear on the brake pads eventually leads to the brake lever having to be pulled closer and closer to the hand grip so as to obtain the braking force required. At the same time the braking force that can be obtained via the parking brake is reduced.

Once there has been a noticable increase in the amount of play when operating the brake lever, the brake system has to be re-adjusted.

Unequal wear of the brake pads, or other factors, can also lead to the brakes not operating with equal force making the carrier pull to one side on braking. Here too it would be a good idea to re-adjust the brake system.

We recommend that, where possible, brake adjustment be left to your Authorized Chariot Retailer.

However the description that follows will allow you to adjust the brake system yourself if no Authorized Chariot Retailer can be reached. When adjusting, proceed with care, as safe braking depends on correct brake adjustment.

TIP

We recommend that you always take the Owner’s Manual with you on your ﬁ rst journeys in case brake adjustments need to be made.

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Contents Cheetah 1, Cheetah 2, Cougar 1, Cougar 2, CX 1, CX Table of Contents Congratulations on buying this child transporter General ItemsIntended Use Explanation of symbols and instructions Overview of Components SafetySafety information for all travelling situations General safety instructionsSupplied as standard Safety instructions for carrying infantsSafety instructions for maintenance and repairs Description of the Ready ChassisAssembling the Ready Chassis Assembly and folding upFolding up the Ready Chassis Wheel assemblyCougar and Cheetah Installing the handlebarTo fasten the child into the carrier, proceed as follows Safety wrist strapSeat and Seatbelts Handlebar bag CXAdjusting the padded shoulder harness TIP Sunscreen Climate controlTwo-in-one weather cover Opening the two-in-one weather coverFront side air vent on the Cougar Side window on the CXStorage bags Larly to the upper mesh bag Adjusting the suspension Cougar and CXOperating the parking brake Cheetah and Cougar Use as a wheel brake Safety InstructionsUse as a parking brake Adjusting the brake system Case 1 Too much increase in brake lever play WrongrightCarrier pulls to when the brake is applied Case 2 Brakes pull unequally Basic adjustmentStart by adjusting one of the wheels Fine adjustingWheel ﬁtting Wheel removalScrew connections Care and maintenanceCleaning Brake cablesWeber Cycling Kit Safety instructions for use as a Bicycle TrailerCycling Kit Chariot Cycling KitLegal requirements Performance characteristics when used as a Bicycle TrailerSpoked wheels on the Cougar and the CX AssemblyAssembling the reﬂectors and safety ﬂag For the plastic wheels used on theCheetahAttaching the hitcharm to CTS Ready Chassis Page Bicycle with solid axle Attaching the Axle-Mount ezHitchAttaching the carrier Fixing the Weber hitch to the bicycle Special features of the VersaWingFor this the carrier must not be folded Suitability of the bicycle used for towing UseTravelling Use as a pull wagon Jogging Kit Safety instructions for use as a Jogging StrollerJogging Kit Performance characteristics when used as a Jogging Stroller Page Storing the wheels arms and 16 wheel Strolling Kit Weight distributionSafety instructions for use as a Stroller Strolling KitPerformance characteristics Travelling Hiking Kit Safety instructions for use as a Hiking CarrierTIP XC Skiing Kit Safety instructions for use as an XC Skiing CarrierCheetah und Cougar Assembly Attaching the skis to the carrierIdentical for all models Fitting the ski arms to the carrierPutting on the waist belt Length adjustment of the ski armsWalking Kit Safety instructions for use as WalkerFitting the drawbars to the carrier Length adjustment of the drawbars Service, Care and Storage AccessoriesType of ride Warranty and GuaranteeSpeciﬁcations Mileage in km