B U R L E Y P E T T R A I L E R O W N E R ’ S I N S T R U C T I O N A N D S A F E T Y M A N U A L
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Congratulations!
You've just purchased a Burley
®
pet trailer. Every effort has
been made to ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven
design, ready to provide you with many years and miles of happy,
safe use with your animal companion. Please go to
www.burley.com or contact us at (541) 687-1644 or
burley@burley.com to register your warranty information.
Introduction
Before using your trailer, be sure you have a thorough under-
standing of how the trailer hitch operates. Make sure the trailer
wheels and hitch are securely attached. Once you perform a
safety check, you're ready to go!
Parts Bag Contents:
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
(1) 3/8” screw (for attaching light to bracket)
(1) Bracket for light
(1) Red light with batteries
(1) Hitch
(1) Wheel guard tube:
(2) screws
(1) 5mm hex key wrench
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver
5 mm hex wrench
25 mm (1") wrench
Trailering Safety Guidelines
Trailering Safety Guidelines
Warning! BICYCLING WITH A TRAILER, AND BICYCLING IN GENERAL, CAN BE
HAZARDOUS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE SAFETY GUIDELINES
IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
1. Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly. See
“Safety Checklists”.
2. This trailer is designed for one pet up to 75 lbs./27.9 kg.
Never carry a larger pet, as the extra weight and higher
center of gravity may cause the trailer to tip over.
3. Because of the trailer's additional weight, a bicycle pulling a
trailer is heavier and less responsive. Avoid sudden swerving,
rocks, and curbs. Experiment with your pet in the trailer by
taking short trips in an uncongested area until you both are
accustomed to the trailer. Train your animal companion to
sit or lie when the trailer is in motion. Never tow an excitable
pet, as they may lunge or jump, causing the trailer to tip over.
To protect your pet from jumping from the moving trailer
always use your cover and never leave your pet unattended.
4. Observe recommended speeds: a maximum of 15
mph/24km/h on smooth, straight roads, and 5 mph/8km/h
or less when turning or on uneven roads.
5. Never use your pet trailer for transporting people.
6. Never pull your Burley trailer with a motorized vehicle.
7. Use only the factory-supplies wheels, with the tires inflated
to pressure recommended on tire sidewall. Check the tires
before each use.
8. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for
a tight attachment before each ride.
