Trailer Main Te Nance And Care - Burley FLATBED Owner's Instruction Manual

Secure a Container First
When carrying smaller items, it is suggested that you fasten a sturdy
container to the trailer fi rst and then carefully load the items you wish to
carry. Use of a container simplifi es securing cargo, and reduces wear on your
trailer due to rubbing of edges of small items.
Center the load
It is important to center the load you are carrying. A load balanced front and
back will detract the least from bicycle handling. As weight is placed further
forward on the trailer, the rear bicycle wheel carries more load. If the load is
placed behind the trailer wheels, weight is removed from the bicycle wheel,
making the bicycle less stable. The weight center of your cargo is ideally
located over the center of the trailer's fabric fl oor.
Cargo must be secured and fi t within the fabric fl oor space
of the trailer, avoiding any contact with trailer wheels or the
wheels of the bicycle pulling it. Shifting cargo can interfere
with wheels causing an accident that can result in serious
injury or death. Weight limit: 100 lbs. Speed Limit: 15 m.p.h.
VII. Trailer Main te nance and Care
Hitch and Tongue Maintenance
Your trailer is designed for low maintenance and easy care. Clean and grease
the eyebolt threads on the hitch pe ri od i cal ly to ensure that the eyebolt knob
can be properly tightened.
Because of ultraviolet deg ra da tion, we recommend that the hitch be
replaced every fi ve years under normal use. In sunny or smoggy locations or
for trailers that are stored outdoors, the hitch should be replaced every two
to three years for safety. Replace your hitch or tongue if there are any signs of
damage—i.e., cracks, dents, scratches.
IMPORTANT: For any eyebolt service other than lubrication, con tact
your Burley Dealer.
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Burley Flatbed Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual