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Novara Afterburner Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Assembly Instructions

    OWNER’S MANUAL AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS for Novara Afterburner trailer cycles 1st Edition, 2007 WARNING: This Manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride with your new trailer cycle, and keep it for reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A. The basics FORMAT OF WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL B. Riding safety C. Do not use the Afterburner for off-road riding D. Do not use the Afterburner in inclement weather A SPECIAL NOTE TO THE LEAD CYCLIST E. Do not use the Afterburner for night riding F.

  • Page 4: General Caution About Cycling And The Format Of Warnings In This Manual

    GENERAL CAUTION ABOUT CYCLING AND THE FORMAT OF WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL Like any sport, cycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to use a trailer cycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your trailer cycle reduces risk of injury.

  • Page 5: A Special Note To The Lead Cyclist

    This Manual provides information on the trailer cycle only. You should refer to the user manual and instructions for the lead cycle for information on its correct and safe operation. This Manual should accompany the Afterburner if you ever loan or give your Afterburner to another person to use. The contents of this Manual are also available online, at www.rei.com/novara.
  • Page 6 PASSENGER WEIGHT AND RIDING ABILITY: Do not tow passengers on the Afterburner who are not already able to ride a small bicycle with or without training wheels, as they lack the skills and understanding to be safe riders.

  • Page 7: Assembly & Operation

    Seatpost must be inserted far Install seat: enough that no lines can be seen. Insert seatpost into Afterburner frame. Be sure that seatpost is inserted at least 2.5" into the Afterburner frame, past minimum insertion line marked on the seatpost.
  • Page 8 Look for the letter R or L stamped on the pedal spindle. Thread the pedal marked R into the crank arm on the right (chain side) of the Afterburner. Start turning the pedal spindle in a clockwise direction by hand to avoid stripping the threads. Tighten pedal securely.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Afterburner To The Lead Bike

    B. Attaching the Afterburner to the Lead Bike Attaching and separating the Afterburner is most easily done when both the lead bike and the Afterburner can be leaned against or supported by the same surface. You may also find it helpful to have someone holding one or the other while becoming familiar with the Afterburner’s installation.
  • Page 10 Afterburner will be unsafe to operate. Open the lever and re-adjust the tension as described on the next page.
  • Page 11 10. If the hitch is successfully installed, it will be impossible to rotate it about the seatpost by pushing on the tow bar. 11. Conduct a test ride without a passenger after installation is complete. 12. Adjust the Afterburner seat to the correct height for your passenger. Loosen the seatpost binder bolt or quick-release lever, adjust the seat height and retighten.

  • Page 12: Riding Techniques

    C. Riding Techniques First Time Out: When you put on your helmet to take your first familiarization ride on your new Afterburner, be sure to pick an open, level environment that is free of cars, other cyclists, obstacles and other hazards. Ride to become familiar with the controls, features and performance of your new Afterburner.

  • Page 13: Unfolding And Folding The Afterburner

    Fold down the tow arm. A good place to store the knob is to screw it back into the lower part of the frame. partially folded E. Storage Hanging the Afterburner from its wheel is an effective low-cost storage solution. It is also OK to store it folded. As with most equipment, dry areas, out of direct sunlight, are best for extended storage.

  • Page 14: Safety Checks Before Each Use

    Tire in good shape? Spin the wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace a damaged tire before riding the Afterburner. Wheels true? Spin the wheel and check for side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side, take the Afterburner to your local REI store or a professional bike mechanic to have the wheel trued.

  • Page 15: General Safety Guidelines

    Always do the Safety Checks (Section 2) on pg.11 before you tow the trailer cycle. Do not tow children on the Afterburner who are not already able to ride a small bicycle with or without training wheels. Do not carry children who—because they are too young, too small or have a disability—are unable to balance themselves on the seat.

  • Page 16: Riding Safety

    Never hitch a ride by holding on to a vehicle. 10. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps with the Afterburner attached to a bicycle. 11. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road.

  • Page 17: Do Not Use The Afterburner For Off-Road Riding

    C. Do Not Use the Afterburner for Off-Road Riding Use the Afterburner only on level, well-maintained paved surfaces, and do not ride on rough terrain or uneven roads or surfaces with a trailer cycle. The bumping and jostling could knock the passenger off the trailer cycle and damage the hitch attachment.

  • Page 18: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    4. TECH It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your Afterburner. We urge you to ask your local REI staff or a professional bike mechanic how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself and that you have your local REI staff or professional bike mechanic check your work before you use the trailer cycle.

  • Page 19: Tires And Tubes

    The Afterburner tire is your passenger’s primary suspension system. For your passenger’s comfort and confidence, make sure the Afterburner tire is inflated to 30–35 psi. The Afterburner’s tire is made specifically for the Afterburner, for use on smooth surfaces. The size is marked on the sidewall of the tire.

  • Page 20: Service

    Check (Section 2) will help you identify some things that may need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine to you, we suggest that you bring the Afterburner in for a 30-day checkup, or after about 10 to 15 hours of on-road use. But if you think something is wrong with the trailer cycle, take it to your local REI store or a professional bike mechanic before using it again.

  • Page 21: If Your Trailer Cycle Sustains An Impact

    Keeping your Afterburner clean facilitates visual inspection. Rinse it with clean water and store it in a dry area to prevent corrosion. Every 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your Afterburner to your local REI store or a professional bike mechanic for a complete checkup.
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual for Afterburner trailer cycles, 1st Edition This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Please read this manual before you take your first ride on your new bicycle. Keep the manual handy for future reference. NOVARA IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.

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