B.O.B COZ, Руководство пользователя

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VISIBILITY
Car drivers don’t expect bicycles to be pulling trailers.
Exercise additional caution to make sure you are seen.
Assume the trailer cannot be seen by motorists and other
traffic and adjust your riding style accordingly. When cross-
ing intersections, remember that your overall length has
increased. Allow additional time to safely cross. REMEM-
BER: the trailer is lower than you and your bike, and may
be obscured from motorist’s vision. The trailers come with a
visual safety flag which should always be used. CAUTION:
The use of the flag does not guarantee that others will see
you; ride with caution and awareness of what is behind
you. You may want to attach additional lights to the trailer,
such as a blinking red taillight.
NIGHT RIDING
The COZ comes with a fender reflector. The YAK comes
with wheel and fender reflectors. The reflectors must be
correctly installed and properly maintained for night riding.
Wheel reflector attachment is covered in the Reflector
Installation section and fender reflector attachment is cov-
ered under Fender Assembly.
Make certain the reflectors on your bicycle are properly
installed and in good working order. If you have any ques-
tions concerning this refer to your bike’s Owner’s Manual or
consult your dealer.
When riding at night, never ride without lights or
reflectors on both the bike and trailer. Contact your appro-
priate state government office to learn the legal lighting
requirements for your state.
STEERING
The trailers will effect the steering of your bicycle. Take the
following points into consideration and remember a bike
with a trailer attached will behave differently:
Tire pressure - It is CRITICAL that the rear tire of your
bicycle is inflated to the normal operating pressure
embossed on the circumference of the tire. Under-inflated
bike tires cause washout of the rear wheel and an unstable
riding condition for the bike and trailer. Tire pressure on
the trailers on the other hand, controls the amount of sus-
pension your cargo will enjoy. Always maintain tire pres-
sure for bicycle and trailer within the ranges suggested by
the tire manufacturer.
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FIG. 5 Correct way to park bike and trailer. Note: correct direction to turn the
handlebars is towards the trailer. Trailer and handlebars are 90 degrees to bike.