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Rascal Plus
PET TRAILER
OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual contains safety, assembly, use and
maintenance instructions. Read these instructions
carefully before use and keep them for future
reference. Your pet'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.
Do not return to store. Call toll free 1-800-242-6110 for assistance
and replacement parts. Keep instructions for future reference.
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Summary of Contents for Schwinn Rascal Plus
- Page 1 Your pet’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.
- Page 2 Thank You For purchasing the Schwinn Pet Trailer. Enjoy hours of pleasurable exercise and pet-time fun. If you have any questions or comments our customer service hours are: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST. You may also reach us through the following: Web: www.pacific-cycle.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 SAFETY ..........1 4 TRAILER ATTACHMENT . -
Page 4: Safety
• Inspect and maintain the bicycle trailer regularly, before each • using the product. to riding • Never allow children to assemble, fold, or disassemble • Make sure the tow bar safety strap is properly secured for the trailer. Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 5: Trailer Use Warnings
• Zippered bug screens and weather screen can be rolled up (fastened with elastic bands) or rolled down, depending on riding conditions. Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 6: Parts And Features
Zippered bug screen Pet safety strap Interior storage pocket Bug screen side windows (2) Bicycle coupler Washable liner Zippered pet door Axle Hardware Safety strap Tow bar Loading Wheels (2) Tow bar Brake locking pin Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 7: Assembly
Figure 3.2 ❶ Cut the ziptie holding the axle to the frame. Keep the axle close-by as you will need it for the frame assembly. Figure 3.1 Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 8: Unfold The Frame
UNFOLD THE FRAME ❷ Lift the right side wall up into a vertical position. Figure 3.4 ❶ Lift the left side wall up into a vertical position. Figure 3.3 Figure 3.3 Figure 3.4 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 9: Attach The Crossbar Latch
❷ Insert the bolt through the frame and into the latch. Tighten the bolt using a 4 mm hex wrench. TIP! There will be a cutout in the fabric wall where the bolt will be inserted. Crossbar latch Figure 3.5 Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 10: Attach The Corner Flaps
❶ Remove the loop from the end of the locking pin, then remove weather shield rolled up into the elastic bands. Figure 3.7 the locking pin from the tow bracket. Figure 3.8 Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 11: Attach The Axle
❶ Align the holes in the rear axle with the holes in the bottom of by inserting the end of the loop onto the end of the locking the trailer frame. Figure 3.10 pin. Figure 3.9 Tow position Figure 3.9 Figure 3.10 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... - Page 12 ❺ Insert the nuts over each bolt and tighten the bolts using an adjustable wrench. Place the liner back into the trailer. ❸ Insert the bolts down through the trailer frame and out Figure 3.12 through the axle Figure 3.11 Figure 3.11 Figure 3.12 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
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Page 13: Attach The Wheels
❶ Remove the loops from the ends of each locking pin, then remove the locking pins from each side of the axle. Figure 3.13 Figure 3.13 Figure 3.14 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 14: Insert The Safety Flag
Always have the safety flag on the trailer when in use. ❶ Insert the top half of the pole into the opening of the bottom half of the pole. ❷ Insert the flag pole into the flag pole sleeve. Figure 3.16 Figure 3.15 Figure 3.16 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 15: Trailer Attachment
❸ Place the tab washer on the axle. Fit the tab into the slot on the bicycle frame dropout. Note: If your bicycle frame doesn’t have a slot in the drop out, rotate the tab to fit into the axle slot. Figure 4.3 Slot washer Figure 4.3 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... - Page 16 ❺ Remove the locking pin from the coupler and slide the coupler ❼ Place the hub nut and washer back onto the axle and tighten. off the end of the tow bar. Figure 4.5 Incorrect coupler placement Coupler Washer Hub nut Figure 4.4 Figure 4.5 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
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Page 17: Attachment With Quick Release
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 release lever spring Quick release lever and spring Figure 4.6 Figure 4.7 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... - Page 18 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 4.9 Figure 4.8 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
- Page 19 This reduces stress on the tow bar. Figure 4.10 from the wheel to prevent possible friction against the wheel and spokes of the bicycle. ❽ Insert the locking pin into the hole on the top of the coupler. Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
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Page 20: Attach The Safety Strap
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 Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 21: Using The Pet Trailer
Be sure the loading brake is disengaged before riding. Figure 5.1 ❷ Pull the pet safety strap back through the pet door and clip it to the pet’s harness. Figure 5.2 Figure 5.2 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... - Page 22 Roll back and secure screens with the elastic straps. Figure 5.4 Head opening Bug screen Pet door completely Important! The loading closed brake must be up before starting to ride. Figure 5.3 Figure 5.4 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
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Page 23: Disassembly And Storage
• Always fold or unfold the trailer slowly and with caution. • Keep children clear when folding or unfolding the trailer. Crossbar latch ❶ Remove the flag pole and separate the flag pole sections. Figure 6.1 Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... - Page 24 ❸ Fold the left and right walls down. Figure 6.3 ❹ Remove the locking pins from the wheels. Pull the wheels out of the trailer frame. Re-insert the locking pin back into the axle and lock them. Figure 6.4 Figure 6.3 Figure 6.4 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
- Page 25 ❻ Rotate the tow bar back into the frame. Insert the locking pin through the tow bar and frame. Secure the safety loop over the end of the locking pin. Figure 6.6 Figure 6.6 Figure 6.5 Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer...
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Page 26: Maintenance And Parts
Only use a foot or hand pump to inflate. • Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform routine safety checks on your bicycle before using with the trailer. • Routine bicycle maintenance is recommended to be performed every year. Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... -
Page 27: Warranty
To make a claim under warranty, notification of such defect must be given to Pacific Cycle, Inc. at 1-800-242-6110. You will be instructed on how the product or part needing replacement should be shipped, postpaid, to Pacific Cycle, Inc. Schwinn Rascal Plus Pet Trailer... - Page 28 Manufactured for Pacific Cycle, Inc (A Division of Dorel Industries) Pacific Cycle, Inc. 4902 Hammersley Road Madison, WI 53711 ©2017 Pacific Cycle, Inc. Schwinn® is a registered trademark of Pacific Cycle, Inc. Made in China · Printed 2017...
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