B.O.B COZ Owner's Manual

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Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
Page 2 Fig. 1 Anatomy of the COZ and YAK trailers. Fender Flag B.O.B QR Fork Pivot Action Pivot Tube Packer™ Fender Bolt Reflector Fender Bracket Tire Boom Wheel Axle Pin Hook Fork Tube Dropout Pivot Pivot Upper Cargo Flag Tube Plate...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
B.O.B Quick Release Installation ........
Page 4 HECK Check and tighten allen screws on the ends of the QR before installation. Check and tighten pivot allen screws on the COZ or YAK before initial use. These screws must be tightened against each other at the same time.
Page 5: General Introduction / Tips For Use
B.O.B COZ and YAK Bicycle Trailers. Many of the instructions For the B.O.B quick release to safely work with your bicy- are the same for both models. In such cases the COZ and cle, the overall dimension from outside to outside of your YAK are referred to collectively as the “trailers”.
Page 6 B.O.B Quick Release EXTREME ROTATION Installation Section, item 2a., of the manual. If you are In cases of extreme rotation of the trailer around the quick uncertain of how to correctly measure the rear dropout out-...
Page 7 When the trailer is rotated in an extreme clockwise direc- ATTACHMENT tion it is possible for the retaining pin on the derailleur side to Please refer to the Trailer Attachment section of the come in contact with the derailleur mount as shown in Fig. 4. Owner’s Manual for the correct installation of the quick This contact can cause damage to the derailleur mount, quick release and trailer.
Page 8 Be especially careful to check your speed during descents. Account for the additional braking distance COZ Note: The load height should never exceed the height required to stop, and always use caution to maintain these of the Action Packer box.
Page 9 VISIBILITY NIGHT RIDING Car drivers don’t expect bicycles to be pulling trailers. The COZ comes with a fender reflector. The YAK comes Exercise additional caution to make sure you are seen. with wheel and fender reflectors. The reflectors must be Assume the trailer cannot be seen by motorists and other correctly installed and properly maintained for night riding.
Page 10 With the bike approximately FIG. 5a B.O.B QR installed from drive side/right side of bike. 10 - 12 inches from the structure gradually lean the bicycle over until it comes in contact with the structure.
Page 11 YAK OFF ROAD RIDING SAFETY Off Road Riding - The YAK is VERY off-road capable! The COZ is not designed for off road use. When pulling the YAK off-road it is important to observe the above points as all these precautions also apply to safe dirt riding. Off road riding, with its uneven terrain, loose surfaces, and unpre- dictability will tend to magnify these concerns.
Page 12: Assembly Instructions
COZ FRAME ASSEMBLY The COZ has a two piece frame which needs to be assem- bled prior to attaching the Action Packer™ box. Start by removing all items from the Action Packer™ and removing packing materials.
Page 13: Fender Assembly
Fig. 9. Insert the screws from the outside of the fender through the holes. Place the threaded backing plate on the inside FIG. 7 COZ frame properly assembled with bolts pointing upward. of the fender and tighten the screws using a screw driver.
Page 14: Wheel Installation
4mm Allen wrench. FIG. 10 Attachment of fender to trailer frame. COZ Wheel Installation - Fig. 12 shows the anatomy of a nutted axle wheel. Study this diagram carefully so you FIG. 11 Attachment of the fender to the dropout eyelet.
Page 15 become familiar with the names of the various parts. This YAK Wheel Installation - Fig. 14 shows the anatomy of a will help you better understand the following instructions: wheel quick release. Study this diagram carefully so you 1) Remove the wheel from the box. Remove the plastic axle become familiar with the names of the various parts.
Page 16 nut three turns. Final adjustment will be made after the b. Turn the quick release lever towards the rear of the wheel is installed in the trailer. trailer to the closed position, Fig. 16. The word CLOSE 3) The trailer’s rear drop-out, Fig. 13, is slotted to receive the should be clearly visible and the quick release lever should axle of the wheel.
Page 17 Place reflector in position COZ Reflector Installation - The COZ comes with wheel and between wheel spokes and centered on a spoke approxi- rear fender reflectors. The wheel reflector is pre-installed. The mately 90 degrees from valve stem.
Page 18 Front Fork Tightening tions together making sure they insert into one another COZ - The front fork of the COZ pivots to the left and right. completely. After attaching the two flag sections install into The fork pivots around the “boom” tube. The fork is fas- the flag mounting bracket located on the left wheel stay as tened to the “boom”...
Page 19: B.o.b Quick Release Installation
This will assist you in understanding the following instructions. The B.O.B quick release must FIG. 21 Tighten COZ front fork pivot screw in the upper and lower pivot. first be fitted to your bicycle before the trailer can be at- tached.
Page 20 Remove the skewer by pulling it through the hub in the follows: direction of the lever. b. The design of the B.O.B quick release allows for an 11 2) For the B.O.B quick release to safely work with your mm variation between minimum and maximum rod lengths.
Page 21 the variation is greater than 11 mm, you will need two d. Cut rod to correct length: With a ruler, measure from the quick releases. tip of the QR rod and mark the dimension with a visible c. With the quick release lever in the closed position, Fig. indelible marker;...
Page 22 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION CONCERNING THE COR- b. Install the other conical shaped spring on the quick RECT SIZING OR INSTALLATION OF THE B.O.B QUICK release shaft through the hole in the small end of the RELEASE, HAVE THESE OPERATIONS PERFORMED BY A spring.
Page 23: Trailer Attachment
Trailer Attachment and adjustment. The word CLOSE should be clearly visible Now that the B.O.B quick release is correctly installed, and the quick release lever should be parallel to the frame. attach the trailer to the quick release. To do this correctly,...
Page 24 left side of the bike facing towards the trailer. Allow the d. With the BOBBINS reversed, reinstall the retaining bike seat to rest against hip. Bend at the hips and lift trail- screws and lock washers. Tighten the retaining screws er with both hands, Fig.
Page 25 On the non-derailleur side, insert the straight length of the pin into the hook hole. As the pin is inserted into the hook the loops of the pin will need to expand as they pass over the front edge of the hook. It is important the pin is inserted all the way so that the top edge of the second loop rests in the slot of the hook.
Page 26 IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE PINS ARE CRITICAL IN KEEP- ING THE TRAILER ATTACHED TO THE QUICK RELEASE. THE PINS SHOULD BE INSPECTED EVERY TIME YOU RIDE. IF THE GAP BETWEEN THE LOOPS AND THE SHAFT OF THE PINS EXCEEDS 1.5mm, [SEE FIG. 38], IT SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED AND SHOULD BE DIS- CARDED.
Page 27: Maintenance
Study Fig.1, this illustrates the anatomy of chased it, for an initial check up. After this, follow the peri- both a COZ and YAK, to familiarize yourself with the name odic maintenance and service table below. and location of parts. We recommend that after 30 days...
Page 28 Inspect parts for wear, tightness, and COZ Hub Bearings - Once every six months, or more fre- possible damage from passing objects. Refer to mainte- quently if you ride daily or in wet conditions, the hub nance schedule for specifics.
Page 29 If you must add air to the tire we recommend using a COZ Trailer Fork - The pivot screw for the front fork of hand pump with built in gauge. Compressed air should not your trailer should be checked weekly for tightness. The be used.
Page 30 Tighten the fork by replacing the “boom” tube cap, lock washer and tightening the pivot screw with a 5mm COZ Wheel - Monthly, or more often if you ride daily or on Allen wrench. The pivot screw should be tightened to 43 rough roads, inspect your trailer’s wheel.
Page 31: Warranty
Normal wear, neglect, abuse, accidents, improper assembly or maintenance, or the installation of parts or COZ Axle Nuts - It is important that your wheel’s axle nuts accessories not compatible with the original intended remain tight. Please refer to the COZ Wheel Installation...
Page 32: Additional B.o.b Products
WHEELS: ..Steel hub and rim/plated spokes/ patented B.O.B Quick Release Trailer Attachment System. sealed cartridge bearings The BOOMERs hook up to a bicycle just like the COZ and YAK while providing safety and stability for you and your BOOMER D’LUX SPECIFICATIONS: child.
Page 33 Its simple! Just swap the quick release from the rear wheel 2 and below). of your bike for the B.O.B QR. It takes seconds! Here at B.O.B we leave B.O.B QRs in all our bikes so they Model Axle Dia. Thread Pitch...
Page 34: Specifications
B.O.B Patented Quick Release B.O.B Patented Quick Release Centerline Attachment System Centerline Attachment System ACCESSORIES B.O.B QR, Two-piece safety flag, B.O.B QR, Two-piece safety flag, fender, reflectors, duckness fender, reflectors, duckness The Rubbermaid ® Action Packer box (forest Fork rotates 180 degrees for easy compact stor-...
Page 35 Trailer life is a hoot. Get with it. Maybe you'll shame me out of my corruption. John Schubert BOB rules Need no tools run it thru the wringer Gleemy toy shaved leg boy wants to be like Klinger Yellow flag Grocery Bag Watch that puppy roll Down the road...
Page 36 QUESTION INTERNAL COMBUSTION B.O.B. Trailers 805-541-2554 FAX: 805-543-8464 http://www.callamer.com/bobinc E-mail: bobinc@callamerica.com – produced by B.O.B. Graphics Division, floor 69...

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