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Read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instructions. The Schwinn Bicycle Trailer must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the instructions in this manual. Keep the packaging away from children and dispose all packaging before use.
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Thank You For purchasing the Schwinn Bicycle Trailer. You will be sure to enjoy hours of pleasurable exercise and family time. If you have any questions or comments our customer service hours are: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST.
40 lbs. • Dispose of all plastic bags and wrapping material • Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always immediately use the 5-Point Safety Harness Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
These hazards will have a greater of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other impact on the less active passenger reproductive harm • Check the trailer for damage. Do not use if damaged Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
• Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate lighting. Obey all local legal requirements for lighting • Always engage parking brake when stopping, releasing the handle, or loading and unloading children Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
• Routine bicycle maintenance is recommended to be performed every year • Do not leave trailer outside after use. Inclement weather and harsh elements may stress the fabric on the trailer Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
(rolls up and fastens in elastic bands) Bug screen 5 point safety harness system with strap protectors Front panel Bicycle coupler Parking brake Safety strap Rear wheels (2) Front stroller Tow bar wheel assembly Clear plastic windows Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
• Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use Note: The trailer comes with the frame collapsed and the side walls folded down. ❶ Lift the right side wall up into a vertical position. Figure 3.1 Figure 3.1 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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❷ Lift the left side wall up into a vertical position. Figure 3.2 ❹ Insert the crossbar into the latch until it locks into place. ❸ Rotate the crossbar into the crossbar latch. Figure 3.3 Release button Crossbar latch Crossbar Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Insert the brake bracket up into the square tube. The button on the square tube will snap into one of the bottom holes of the parking brake bracket. Figure 3.5 Figure 3.4 Figure 3.5 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❹ Fasten the small hex nut to the end of the long screw. Tighten the screw using a phillips head screwdriver. ❺ Repeat steps one through four on the opposite parking brake bracket. Figure 3.6 Figure 3.6 Figure 3.7 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❸ Attach the hook and loop fasteners to the canopy to the strips on the front and back of the frame walls. ❹ Roll the weather shield up into the bands at the top of the canopy if you are not using Figure 3.8 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❹ Insert the locking pin through both the bracket and tow bar. Figure 3.9 ❺ Slide the metal safety loop on the end of the locking pin. Check that it is securely in place. Figure 3.10 Figure 3.9 Figure 3.10 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Interlock the gear on the wheel with the gear on the rear brake. Figure 3.11 ❷ Push the wheel into the bracket until you hear the axle click into place. Note: shown from underside of the frame. Figure 3.11 Figure 3.12 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❶ Assemble the flag pole sections by sliding the top half of the pole into the opening of the bottom half of the pole. ❷ Insert the flag pole into the sleeve located at the rear corner of the trailer. Figure 3.13 Figure 3.13 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❷ Align the hole on the front wheel bracket with the hole on the tow bar. ❸ Insert the bolt through the front wheel bracket and tow bar. ❹ Insert the washer and the knob on the end of the bolt and tighten the knob. Figure 3.14 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❹ Check the handlebar by pulling back and forth to ensure it securely in place before use of the trailer as a stroller. is securely attached to the frame. ❶ Loosen the knobs on each side of the handlebar Figure 3.15. Figure 3.15 Figure 3.16 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❸ Place the tab washer on the axle. Fit the tab into the slot on the bicycle frame dropout. Note: If your bicycle frame Slot doesn’t have a slot in the drop out, rotate the tab to fit into the axle slot. Figure 4.3 washer Figure 4.3 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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❹ Remove the locking pin from the coupler and slide the coupler off the end of the tow bar. ❻ Place the hub nut and washer back onto the axle and tighten. Figure 4.5 Incorrect coupler placement Coupler Washer Hub nut Figure 4.4 Figure 4.5 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Important! Ensure the loop of the safety pin is facing away from the wheel to prevent possible friction against the wheel and spokes of the bicycle. Figure 4.6 Inner Skewer Spring Outer Quick spring release lever Quick release lever and spring Figure 4.7 Figure 4.6 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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❻ Rotate the quick release lever up and tighten. When properly tightened, the quick release lever should leave an imprint in your hand. The pressure should be firm but not excessive. Quick release lever and spring Slot washer Figure 4.8 Figure 4.9 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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This reduces stress on the tow bar. Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11 Important! Ensure the loop of the safety pin is facing away from the wheel to prevent possible friction against the wheel and spokes of the bicycle. Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❶ Wrap the tow bar safety strap around the bicycle frame. Figure 4.12 Tow bar ring Bicycle frame Safety strap Safety strap Figure 4.12 Figure 4.13 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Shoulder Strap Height for more detail. Important! Adjust the straps so the lap buckle meets at the child’s stomach. ❺ Clip the shoulder straps into the lap belt buckle, and adjust the shoulder straps. Figure 5.1 Figure 5.1 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❹ Pull the strap and anchor all the way through to the back. Make sure the strap is properly anchored on the seat back. Repeat these steps for the opposite strap. Figure 5.2 Front of seat Back of seat Figure 5.2 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Place the buckle flap over and fasten with the protector face hook and loop fasteners. down Figure 5.3 Figure 5.4 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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❺ Untwist the strap and re-insert the safety strap anchor through the slit to the back of the seat. Repeat steps 3-5 for the opposite side. Figure 5.5 Center Safety Harness Figure 5.5 Figure 5.6 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Tighten as needed. Figure 5.7 To remove the child from the trailer: Unfasten the clips from the lap buckle. Pull the straps away from the body and remove the child from the trailer. Figure 5.7 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Note: Only use the parking brake while in the stroller mode. ❶ To set the parking brake, using your foot or hand, push down on the brake bar located at the back of the trailer. Figure 5.8 Parking brake Parking brake Figure 5.8 Figure 5.9 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
❷ Unfasten the clip on the safety strap from the tow bar ring, and unwrap it from the bicycle frame. Clip the strap back onto the D-ring of the tow bar. Figure 6.1 Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
Pulling the wheel release lever out and hold. ❶ Remove the flag pole and separate the flag pole sections. b. Remove the wheel. Figure 6.3 c. Release the lever. Note: shown from underside of the frame. Figure 6.3 Figure 6.4 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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Remove the canopy from the frame. Figure 6.6 ❺ Place the locking pin back through the tow bar and bracket. Note: Coupler plate will remain assembled to bike 99% of the time Figure 6.5 Figure 6.6 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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❿ Store in a dry place. Important! If the storage area is hot Crossbar release button then release the some air from the tires. This will help prevent excessive expansion or popping. Crossbar latch Crossbar Figure 6.7 Figure 6.8 Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
To make a claim under warranty, notification of such defect must be given to Pacific Cycle, Inc. the address stated on the previous page. You will be instructed on how the product or part needing replacement should be shipped postpaid to Pacific Cycle, Inc. Schwinn Trailblazer Double Seat...
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