Baby Trend 9134 - Manual (Page 7)

Stroller pulls to one side:
The jogging stroller is unusual in that it has no swiveling front wheels. Therefore, the stroller may at times feel
like it is pulling to one side. This problem can have two different causes, either individually or in combination.
Please perform the following steps in their numbered order.
1. The stroller is sensitive to the air pressure in the tires. If the rear tires do not have equal pressure, the stroller
will feel like it is pulling to the side with the tire with the lower tire pressure. Check that the rear tires have the
same pressure. Add air pressure to a maximum of 25 pounds using a bicycle style hand air pump.
2. The alignment of the front wheel of the stroller can also cause the stroller to pull to one side. The stroller is
designed so that the front wheel can be adjusted to correct for any alignment problem. Page 3 of the instruc-
tions shows an expanded view of the front fork assembly. To align the front wheel, first loosen the wheel via
the quick release handle as in step 2 of the instructions. Grab the front wheel directly in front of the stroller and
push the wheel in the opposite direction of the pulling problem. You will notice that the axle will move within
the slot on the fork. Move the wheel to the side a small amount. Retighten the quick release handle. Give the
empty stroller a push across an empty smooth surface (let go of the handle) and note if the stroller now runs
straight. Re-adjust the axle a small amount at a time until the stroller runs straight. Please note that a very min-
ute movement of the axle will affect the tracking of the stroller. Once you have aligned the front wheel, you
can mark the holding plate position with a marking pen if you detach the front wheel on a regular basis. Please
note that the hole in the fork is designed to allow the stroller to be adjusted to pull to the right, go straight, or
pull to the left. If you continue to have difficulty with tracking, please call our customer service department at
(800) 328-7363 for assistance.
Caliper Brake does not slow the stroller down: Reverse steps if brakes are too tight
The jogging stroller is equipped with a bicycle style caliper brake to assist you in slowing the stroller. It is de-
signed with a quick release lever for ease in detaching the front wheel of the stroller. If you are experiencing
inadequate slowing when applying the hand brake, please review the drawing below in the instruction manual to
ensure that the quick release lever is in the down position (i.e. facing the front of the stroller). If the quick release
lever is in the closed position and you are still experiencing a braking problem, the brake cable tension needs
to be adjusted. This is accomplished in two different ways. If the brake is slowing the stroller slightly, the cable
tension can be fine tuned via the tension nut located on the end of the brake cable just above the caliper. Turn the
tension nut counter clockwise to increase tension. If at the maximum adjustment of the tension nut you still do not
have adequate braking, you will need to adjust the length of the brake cable. To adjust the length of the cable, first
return the tension nut to its factory setting by turning it clockwise until it stops. Loosen the cable clamp nut that
holds the brake cable to the brake caliper. Squeeze the caliper together so that the brake pads are just touching the
rim of the front wheel. Pull the cable through the cable clamp nut until the slack is removed. Retighten the cable
clamp nut. Retest the braking and fine tune the tension via the tension nut until adequate slowing is achieved.
Please keep in mind that the brakes are designed to be adjustable in order to compensate for the wearing of the
brake pads over time. If you experience difficulty, please call our customer service department at (800) 328-7363
for assistance. Also, most bicycle shops can quickly perform this adjustment for you.
Trouble Shooting
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