Introduction - Burley ENCORE Owner's Instruction Manual

Congratulations!
You've just pur chased the Burley Encore child trailer, the leading choice
of dis crim i nat ing bicycle trailer owners world wide. Every ef fort 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 trailering.
IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines for using
the Burley Encore merit close attention, it is very important that you
fa mil iar ize yourself with the trailer by reading this manual all the way
through before use. If you have any questions we encourage you to
contact your Burley dealer.

Introduction

Your Burley Encore is shipped almost completely assembled from the fac-
tory. This manual is written sequentially to assist initial setup. You need only
to install the quick-release levers, mount the re fl ec tors, attach the wheels,
un fold the trailer, install the safety fl ag and snap on the cover. Once you've
read the safe ty guidelines, you're ready to go.
Before trailering, be sure you have a thorough understanding of the safe ty
harness and of trailer hitch operation. Practice folding and un fold ing
your trailer; it can eas i ly be done in less than a minute after practice, no
tools required. Check to see that the trailer wheels and hitch are securely
attached. We again request that you read this manual from start to fi nish
before use, and then refer to it as nec es sary in the future.
NOTE: Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of travel,
as if you were sitting in the child seat looking forward.
When Loaning or Selling Your Trailer
If you loan or sell your Burley-Encore, supply the new user with this manual.
They must familiarize them selves with all sec tions—especially sections
"X. Safety Guidelines" and "XI. Safety Check lists" prior to use. It is es sen tial
that they understand the differences between riding a bicycle with a trailer
and without one. It is also essential that they understand correct wheel
at tach ment, folding, and use of the har ness, safety fl ag, cover, and hitch.
Always ensure that both adult and child are wear ing helmets. Never loan
your trailer if it is in need of maintenance or repair.
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Burley Encore Owner's Instruction and Safety Manual