Congratulations!
You’ve just purchased a Burley® trailer, the leading choice of discriminating pet 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 miles of happy, safe trailer use with your animal companion.
IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using your Burley merit close attention, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with the trailer by reading this entire manual before use. If you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Burley Dealer or check our website at www.burley.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction | Pg. | 3 |
Safety Guidelines | Pg. | 3 |
Hardware Bag Contents and Tool Lists | Pg. | 6 |
Mounting the Reflectors | Pg. | 6 |
Attaching the Wheels | Pg. | 6 |
Installing the Frame | Pg. | 7 |
Snapping the Fabric Sides and Ends Around Frame | Pg. | 7 |
Installing the Cover | Pg. | 7 |
Attaching the Tongue | Pg. | 8 |
Installing the Safety Flag | Pg. | 9 |
Hitching Your Tail Wagon™ to Your Bicycle | Pg. | 9 |
Safety Checklists | Pg. 10 | |
Maintenance and Storage | Pg. 11 | |
Parts List and Diagram | Pg. 12 | |
Warranty | Pg. 14 | |
Introduction
Your Burley is shipped partially assembled from the factory. Initial assembly should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Before using your trailer, be sure you have a thorough understanding of how the trailer hitch operates. Make sure the trailer wheels and hitch are securely attached. Once you’ve read the safety guidelines, you’re ready to go!
NOTE: Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of travel, as if you were sitting on the bike seat looking forward.
Safety Guidelines
Bicycling with a trailer is different from bicycling without one, in ways which aren’t always obvious. It is essential that you read and understand all of the following safety
WARNING
Bicycling with a trailer, and bicycling in general, can be hazardous. Failure to observe any of the safety guidelines in this manual could result in accident and serious injury or death.
Use a Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer
Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A frequent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your trailer before each ride and monthly, as outlined in the ”Safety Checklists” of this manual. Have your Authorized Burley Dealer maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not qualified to do so.
Starting and Stopping
Because of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailer will be slower to start and stop, and because of its length, requires more time to cross streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive. Think ahead and anticipate stops, turns, and starts. Experiment with your pet in the trailer in an uncongested area to become familiar with how your heavier, longer vehicle responds.
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