. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Before, during, and after every use Take careof your jogging stroller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Child safetyand restraint system .......................................10 BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE ONE Make sure your jogging stroller fits properly. The maximum capacity of a Chariot jogging stroller is 30 kg (65 lbs) including child and Guide for luggage or other supplies. The child’s head, including any helmet, should not project above Safe Use the sunshade assembly (Fig. 2). The child’s feet should not reach the front wheel. Using the jogging stroller with a child who does not properly fit may cause damage to the jogging stroller, or possibly injure the child. The maximum capacity of the rear mesh storage pocket is 1 kg (2.2 lbs). Do not overload the rear storage pocket. Do not attach additional carrying bags or other items to the back or handlebars of the jogging stroller. Any additional weight on the back of the jogging stroller could make it unstable. Additional cargo may be stored in the lower cargo pocket to a maximum of 3 kg (6.6 lbs). You can also adjust the jogging stroller handlebars to fit the person pushing the jogging stroller. Read page 12 of this manual before attempting to make these adjustments. Make sure you are familiar with your jogging stroller. Familiarize yourself with the use of the mechanisms on this jogging stroller. Practice adjusting and walking the jogging stroller without a child in it before attempting to walk with a loaded jogging stroller. STROLLER FOLDING locking tension bar Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Your jogging stroller can be folded for easier transportation or more compact storage. Before storage, always make sure the jogging stroller is completely dry. Storing the jogging stroller when wet or moist will cause rust to form on the metal parts, and mildew will form on the fabric parts. Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the jogging stroller to prevent finger entrapment. Folding the jogging stroller. 1. Open the brake quick release lever. Remove the front wheel by moving the quick release lever to the OPEN position as shown in the Wheels section. Unscrew the quick release adjusting nut and slip the wheel from the dropouts. Remove the rear wheels by gently pulling each clip spring open enough that the axle can be removed from the axle tube (do not force the clip spring past this point, or you may bend it so that it does not secure the wheel properly). 2. Unsnap the seat anchor from the center back of the axle. 3. Pull the locking tension bar (Fig. 1) into its upper, unlocked position. 4. Gently fold the handlebar forward, being careful not to catch or pinch any of the jogging stroller’s fabric parts. (Fig. 2) 5. Fold the wheel struts (Fig. 3) forward. 6. Attach (snap) the parking brake strap to the snap on the center back axle. Unfolding the jogging stroller. 1. Fold the wheel struts back. 2. Gently fold the jogging stroller handlebar up and back. 3. Pull the locking tension bar into its lower, locked position. Making sure it snaps into place, and roots against the wheels struts. 4. Reattach the seat anchor strap to the center of the back axle, it must strap over the locking tension bar and down under the axle. 5. Install the wheels as shown in the Wheels section. Close the brake quick release. WARNING Failure to secure the locking tension bar into its lower locked position, and connect the seat anchor strap over the locking tension bar and attach to the centre back axle, could cause the jogging stroller to collapse causing serious injury. 4 BEFORE EVERY USE – CHECKLIST Fig. 4 This is not a comprehensive maintenance program. Check the entire jogging stroller carefully. If you spot a problem, do not use the jogging stroller until it has been corrected. If you are not certain if your jogging stroller has a problem, take your jogging stroller to your Chariot dealer. Make sure your jogging stroller is in proper working condition. Spend a few moments before each walk to check your jogging stroller’s systems against the following checklist: . Check that your wheels are straight. Spin each wheel to check that the rim doesn’t wobble up and down or from side to side, and that the wheels are centered in the jogging stroller frame and fork. To do this, watch the rim as it passes through the brake pads, or by the frame. If any wheel fails this test, take your jogging stroller to your Chariot dealer for service. . Check your tire inflation. Inflate your tires to the air pressure recommended on the tire sidewalls. Use a hand-operated pump with an appropriate gauge. Gas station hoses inflate the jogging stroller tires too rapidly and the pressure they indicate is often inaccurate. . Check your brake. Press the brake lever to make sure that the brake moves freely and stops the jogging stroller. The brake pads should ...