6
Install receiver hardware spacing distance between U-bolts
I
as far as possible, with curved portion of U-bolt facing outward away from each other
(5.3)
or with curved portion of U-bolt facing the same direction as each other
(5.1
and
5.2)
. Curved ears of receiver
J
face down.
Do not face U-bolts with curved portion facing inward toward each other. Align to front of child bike and tighten.
U-bolt must be tightened 15 foot-pounds (20.4 Nm) to prevent risk of injury to riders
.
7
Attach tow bar to child bike by lifting coupler
L
end of tow bar in one hand and lifting front of child bike with the other hand to position
(7.1)
Slide
coupler down, over receiver engaging them at curved ears
(7.2)
Lower both tow bar and child bike, keeping upward force on child bike, until fully
engaged
(7.3)
Properly engaged, child bike front wheel is held above ground and coupler and receiver holes aligned for Quick Release
installation.
Child bike front wheel must be 3”-5” (8 cm-13 cm) above ground (M) to prevent risk of injury to riders. See wheel height
adjustment if needed (see 10)
8
Insert Quick Release
(N)
, install adjusting nut
(O)
and lock.
9
6 mm and 8 mm Quick Release Operation
To properly lock, place lever in open position
P
and hold, then Hand Tighten adjusting nut until it stops. Pivot lever to closed position. Halfway
closed, there must be firm resistance for proper locking. If resistance is not firm, open lever and Hand Tighten adjusting nut clockwise. Pivot lever
all the way to closed position
Q
and lock.
10
If needed, determine distance to raise or lower child bike front wheel.
Raise Wheel Height about 2” (5cm) moving receiver from upper mount
(5.1)
to lower mount
(5.2)
or about 3/4” (1.9cm) for each shim added
between receiver and upper mounted U clamp,
(10.1)
Lower Wheel Height about 2” (5cm) moving receiver from lower mount
(5.2)
to upper mount
(5.1)
or about 3/4” (1.9cm) for each shim added
between receiver and lower mounted U clamp
(10.2
)
11
To install receiver shim(s)
R
loosen all nuts, do not remove, insert shim(s) where needed, between receiver
(J)
and U clamp
(K)
, align and tighten
to specifications.
Failure to adjust receiver angle properly can result in child bike being too high above the ground or too low to ground and
can cause serious inj ry to ride
u
rs.
12
With child bike attached to tow bar, remove front wheel. Determine fork size and assembly needed.
7/8” Shim Set (
S+T)
, 1” Shim Set
(T)
, Oval Shim
(U)
, Small Fork Clamp
(V)
, Large Fork Clamp
(W)
13
Slide fork clamp up fork left side (right side optional) near top, facing bolt hole in fork clamp to rear, insert shim(s) if needed. Install ball socket
bolt
(X)
, washer (
Y)
and binder nut
(Z)
, Hand Tighten Only. Reinstall front wheel and align steering straight. Align tube clamp
(AA)
and fork clamp
so stabilizer rod
(BB)
will pivot down and snap to bolt
(X)
and tighten both clamps.
Bolt CC must be tight
foot-pounds (10.8 Nm) and bolt X must be tightened 10 foot-pounds (13.5 Nm) to prevent
ened 8
risk of injury to riders.
14
Disconnect tow bar from child bike, slide to stored position, hole
(DD)
. Insert pin, and latch. Insert Quick Release into tow bar coupler for storage.
Warning, Excessive Quick Release clamping force may damage coupler
(L)
end by collapsing it. Loosen left rear axle nut (right side optional).
Place storage bracket
(EE)
between bike frame and axle nut
(FF)
, facing rear, hand tighten only. Fold tow bar down to side, align storage bracket
to receive tow bar, tighten rear axle nut and storage bracket assembly.
15
Please note that sharp edges that were caused through mounting must be smoothed or removed before using.
Any modifications at the Trailgator are prohibited!
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