Hitching the Trailer on the Bicycle
NOTE: The universal hitch is only suitable for bicycle with full axle or/and with quick release
axle.
1. Bicycles with Full Axle
Remove the left hand axle nut from the
bicycle. Any spacers or washers can generally
be retained. Put the hitch on the axle and re-attach
the nut.
WARNING: The axle nut must be tightened on the axle
thread by at least 5 full turns, so that adequate clamping
force is ensured. A thread which is too short can result in
accidental loosening of the rear wheel and
therefore cause serious injury or death. If in
doubt, contact your specialist dealer.
2. Bicycles with Quick Release Axle
Remove the quick release from the bike and
guide it through the hitch along with the quick release
axle. Push the quick release through the wheel
hollow axle again, screw the nut and clamp
the quick release with the correct pressure.
In order to ensure that the hub is clamped sufficiently in
the hollow axle, the quick release lever
must begin gripping as it moves from the
open to the middle
position, and approaching the closed position you should clearly feel resistance as you tighten.
If it is too easy or too difficult to move the quick release lever, tighten or
loosen the quick release nut on the other side of the hub.
WARNING: The thread of the quick release nut must be tightened on the quick release axle by
at least 5 full turns, so that adequate clamping force is ensured. A quick release axle with is too
short can result in accidental loosening of the rear wheel and therefore cause serous injury or
death. If in doubt, contact your specialist dealer.
Insert the safety pin through holes in both hitch and hitch connectors. Rotate and lock up the
pin.
Wrap the safety strap around the chain stay and fasten it to the tow bar D-ring with the snap
hook.
WARNING! Hitch and safety strap must be properly installed. Inspect the hitch and tow bar
frequently for any damage or loose fasteners. Damaged or improperly installed can result
in serious injury or death.
Loading and Unloading pets
Load and unload pet only through the rear door, with the front door closed
and the trailer attached to the bicycle. With the pet inside the trailer, snap
one end of the safety leash (included) to the pet’s collar and the other end to the D-
ring located inside the trailer. Adjust the length of the leash so that the pet cannot exit through
the front window when it is open. Always close the rear door while riding.
