Safety Checklist
Note:
Adult lead cyclist must weigh at least twice as much as
trailing child
Before Each Ride:
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Maximum child weight 85 lbs./31.73 kg.
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Hitch tightly attached
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Moose Rack securely attached to bicycle
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Handlebars, seat and wheel secured
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Trailercycle tire inflated to recommended pressure
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Helmets for both riders
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Powerful brakes on bicycle
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Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires
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Safety flag and reflectors in place
Trailercycle Maintenance
and Care
Hitch Maintenance
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Inspect headset, hitch-spindle, safety pins, and hitch knob
assemblies before each ride to ensure that all are tightly
assembled, and that safety pin lever and safety pins can slide
freely.
FIGURE B
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Maintain hitch-spindle assembly like a bicycle hub.
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Tighten hitch-spindle nuts.
Every-Other-Month Maintenance
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Inspect hitch for damage and loose fasteners. Safety pin lever
and safety pins must slide freely.
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Clean and lubricate hitch bolt and threads on rack; keep oil clear
of bike’s brake and rim surfaces.
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Clean and lubricate chain.
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Inspect hitch-spindle and headset for smooth operation;
tighten all nuts.
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Check and tighten all mounting screws and hardware on both
trailercycle and Moose Rack, especially handlebar stem bolts.
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Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or
loose parts.
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Inspect tire for cracks or worn spots.
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Repair or replace any damaged or worn-out parts.
Annual Maintenance
Note:
If you are riding in rain, perform this maintenance every
six months.
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Clean and lubricate pivot points on derailleur; wipe excess oil to
prevent dirt buildup.
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Inspect derailleur cable for fraying and replace as necessary.
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Adjust gears as necessary.
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Verify that seat is properly positioned and tightened securely.
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Tighten all nuts and screws on trailercycle and Moose Rack.
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Check wheel for trueness; inspect for cracks at spoke hole or
sidewall. Retrue or replace if necessary.
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Verify that bottom bracket spins smoothly and doesn’t exhibit
any play; tighten fixing bolts for crank arms.
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Disassemble and repack bearings in headset, hitch-spindle, hub,
and pedals.
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Inspect chain, chainring, and rear cogs; replace if worn.
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Repair or replace any damaged or worn-out parts.
Hitch Knob
Release lever to engage safety pins
Headset Lock Nut
Hitch-Spindle Nut
Safety Pin Hole
Tongue
Hitch Plate
Lever with safety
pins retracted
beneath top tubing of rack
FIGURE B
IMPORTANT
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN YOUR BURLEY TRAILERCYCLE PROPERLY
CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY.
B U R L E Y P I C C O L O A N D K A Z O O O W N E R ’ S I N S T R U C T I O N A N D S A F E T Y M A N U A L
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