Burley Tail Wagon - Manual (Page 3)

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Prevent Trailer Tip Over
Like automobile and motorcycle trailers, bicycle trailers can tip over. Do not
pull your trailer over curbs or hit holes or other road obstructions. Do not
make high-speed turns or descents when pulling the trailer. Always corner
with caution at 5 mph or less, as the trailer cannot lean into a turn the way
a bicycle can. Do not travel faster than 15 mph—all road irregularities and
your slower reaction time are greatly magnified. Ensure that your pet remains
calm and within the confines of the trailer at all times. If your pet jumps or
lunges while in the trailer, it may cause the trailer to tip over.
Trailers can tip over, causing damage to the trailer and serious
injury to the cyclist or pet. AVOID causes of tip over, especially:
WARNING
• Pet jumping or lunging
• Hitting potholes, curbs, other
road obstructions
• Taking turns too fast • Sudden swerving
• Off-banked turns
• Improper wheel installation
• Improper tire inflation
Carry Pet Passengers Only
The Tail Wagon is designed for pets. Never use it for transporting people!
No Motorized Vehicles
Never pull your Burley trailer with a motorized vehicle, as the increased ac-
celeration and speed could damage the trailer or cause it to tip over.
Always Use Your Cover
To protect your pet from jumping from the moving trailer, always use your
cover. Never leave your pet unattended. Periodically check to make sure your
pet is comfortable.
Wear a Helmet
Numerous studies have shown that head injury is the leading cause of bi-
cycling fatalities. Helmets prevent or reduce bicyclists’ head injuries; it is
essential that you use an approved bicycling helmet at all times.
Proper Wheels and Tires are Essential
Use only the factory-supplied wheels, and keep them properly maintained.
Inflate your tires to 30–35 P.S.I. and check the pressure before each use.
Know Your Trailer Hitch
Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for a tight attach-
ment each time you use the trailer. Refer to “Hitching Your Burley to Your
Bicycle” and “Maintenance and Storage” sections of this manual for the
proper installation, use and maintenance of your hitch.
Use Your Safety Flag
Always use the safety flag—it will help make you more visible to motorists
and other cyclists.
Observe Height/Weight Restrictions
This trailer is designed only for one pet up to 50 lbs. (22 kg. in Europe).
Your pet may need to remaining lying down in the trailer to make sure that
its shoulder height does not exceed the recommended height for the cor-
responding weight. Never carry a larger pet, as the extra weight and higher
center of gravity may cause the trailer to tip over.
Loading Your Trailer
A cat or other small pet can be placed in a pet carrier inside the trailer. Train
your animal companion to sit or lie when the trailer is in motion. Never tow
an excitable pet, as it may lunge or jump, causing the trailer to tip over.
Using Your Trailer
In the beginning, take short trips to allow your pet to become accustomed
to the trailer. Never leave your pet unattended. Always use your trailer cover,
and keep the zipper zipped when your pet is inside the trailer. Do not trailer
in environments where your pet may become excitable. Never use the trailer
if it is damaged in any way. Do not make modifications to the Tail Wagon, as
alterations may result in a structurally unsound and unstable trailer.