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1.            ZN CAUTION     RISK OF PINCHING OR CRUSHING  There are pinch  points between the seat frame and Croozer Kid frame  as  well as between the locking mechanism and frame tube   that may cause painful injuries  Use caution to avoid  these points when folding or unfolding the Trailer     NOTICE    In order to avoid damaging the frame tubes and locking  mechanisms  please use caution and slow movements  when pulling back the seat frame              Tip  Anew Croozer Kid will be slightly more difficult to  unfold because the canvas is still stiff           5  Then check that the locking pins  4  of both locking  mechanisms  3  are fully engaged by pulling gently  inwards on the locking mechanisms  3   attempting to  move them away from the frame tubes without actuat   ing the red slide buttons  6      6  To fold the Croozer  follow the above steps in the  reverse order  Begin by pushing the red slide button   6  on both locking mechanisms  3  towards the rear  of the trailer and pulling the two locking mechanisms  inwards  away from the frame tubes     WARNING        If the locking mechanisms are not properly engaged   the frame of the Croozer Kid could collapse while riding   potentially resulting in serious injuries for the passenger              CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid    Installing the bumper  reflectors  and brake  shoes        WARNING        The Croozer Kid must be properly assembled to professi   onal standa
2.     24    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Stroller    Converting the Croozer Kid to a  Stroller    If the hitch arm or Jogger Kit  wheel and wheel arms  has been  mounted to the Croozer Kid  remove the respective compo   nents and lock the security pins into the appropriate holes     CAUTION     Make sure children are clear of any moving parts if you  adjust the Croozer  Otherwise they may be injured     NOTICE    Never leave the security pins hanging freely from their  Straps  They could get caught on passing objects and be  pulled off  damaging the vehicle        Installing the Stroller wheel    Tip  The first time you install the Stroller wheel  we  recommend tipping the Croozer Kid onto its back  end in order to have a better view of the parts when  familiarizing yourself with the procedure  Make sure  that your working surface is clean and flat to avoid  soiling and or damaging the fabric body  Later  once  you are familiar with the installation and removal  procedures  you can install the Stroller wheel with  the front of the Croozer Kid slightly raised            Lift the front of the Croozer Kid  or tip the frame onto its             back end    2  Open the wire loop of the security pin  1  in the middle  of the front bumper  and remove the security pin    3  Insert the Stroller wheel  2  into the wheel socket  3  in  the middle of the front bumper    4  Push the security pin  1  through the hole in the  Stroller wheel socket  3     5  Snap the wire loop of the securi
3.     Never allow children to step  sit  or lean on the wheel  arms  e g  when climbing in or out of the Croozer Kid   The child could fall off the wheel arm  resulting in injury     Tips   Check the passengers frequently to make sure they are  comfortable  with adequate ventilation  and dress them  appropriately  Keep in mind that  when the rain cover is at   tached  the passenger compartment can become warm more  quickly than otherwise  especially in direct sunlight  However   in colder weather  children sitting inactively in the Jogger will  feel colder than the person pushing the Jogger  Therefore    in colder temperatures  dress children in warm clothing and   if necessary  use a blanket  such as the Cozy Blanket or  Bunting Bags available as accessories  You will find a list of  Croozer Kid accessories in the back of this manual     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Using your Croozer Kid                                41    42    Using your Croozer Kid    Transporting your Croozer Kid  The Croozer Kid can be folded to a compact size for trans   port     1  Before folding  make sure the Croozer Kid is com   pletely empty     2  Remove  as applicable  the hitch arm  safety flag   Stroller wheel  and or Jogger Kit components     3  Remove the handlebar and safety wrist strap  See  page 18     4  Remove the wheels  See page 17     NOTICE      Be extremely cautious  when the Croozer Kid is lying on  the ground with no wheels  the brake shoes are very sus   ceptible to damage
4.    Croozer Kid for 1  Croozer Kid for 2    3 in 1 Stroller  Trailer  Jogger    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       OWNER   S MANUAL  ENGLISH    Item Number  124 002 914    Read this manual before using this product  Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in  this manual can result in serious injury or death  Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference        Www croozer cOm au    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Safety Guidelines    Symbols and warnings    WN DANGER        DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which  if not  avoided  will result in death or serious injury     W WARNING   WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which  if not  avoided  could result in death or serious injury     CAUTION     CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which  if not  avoided  could result in minor or moderate injury     NOTICE    NOTICE indicates a situation which  if not avoided  could  result in damage to the Croozer Kid or the environment     Tip  In this manual     Tip    indicates helpful advice about  the use or maintenance of the Croozer Kid   Warnings       JN WARNING     Read and observe this manual   This manual contains information that is extremely impor   tant for the safe transport of your child  Therefore  it is es   sential that you read the entire manual carefully and follow  the instructions closely  If you should experience difficul   ties understanding any of the information or instructions   please contact your Croozer dealer  Ke
5.   In some countries  the use of helmets is required  by law  Riding without a helmet could result in serious  injury or death in the case of an accident     The use of a Trailer changes the handling of the towing  bicycle  Before each ride  check that the Trailer cannot  interfere with the braking  pedaling  and steering of the  towing bicycle  Failure to do so could result in accidents  with serious injury or death     The reflectors of the Croozer Kid do not qualify as active  lighting equipment  If you ride at night or in conditions of  poor visibility without an appropriate lighting system  other  road users may not be able to see you  which could result  in accidents with serious injury or death     Never use a Trailer without lighting at night  dusk  or dawn      or whenever visibility is in any way reduced  Other road  users may not be able to see you  which could result in  accidents with serious injury or death     The Croozer Kid must be equipped with a red reflector on  the rear  visible from behind  If you use the Croozer Kid  without a rear reflector  other road users may not be able  to see you  which could result in accidents with serious  injury or death     When the Croozer Kid is being used as a Trailer  the  handlebar must remain securely attached at all times  If  the Trailer should ever tip over  the handlebar acts as a roll  bar  helping to prevent injuries  Riding without the handle   bar increases the likelihood that the passenger compart   ment could 
6.  OPEN  is facing outwards  away from the wheel        slots in the dropouts of the wheel arms  The flattened    surfaces  3  on the axle must be lined up with the slots 7 L       in the dropouts  45                Tip  If you have difficulties sliding the Jogger wheel into  the slots in the dropouts  then loosen the tension   adjusting nut of the quick release by turning it a few  turns counterclockwise and try again           tighten the tension adjusting nut  4  by turning it clock   wise until you feel a slight resistance           towards the wheel arm until the lever side marked     CLOSE    is facing outwards  If the tension adjusting  nut has been tightened the proper amount  you will   be able to feel the resistance increase when the lever  is about halfway closed  i e  parallel to the axle  The  adjustment is correct if you can fully close the lever  but with considerable force  In the closed position  the  lever should be parallel to the dropout  5  of the wheel  arm  i e  it should not stick out to the side           by trying to rotate the endcap of the mechanism     where the lever is attached  without opening the lever                If the endcap is loose enough to rotate  then the  clamping force is inadequate  In this case  open the  lever  and tighten the tension adjusting nut  4  half a  turn clockwise  Repeat steps 4 and 5     If it is impossible to push the quick release lever  6   into the closed position  then open the lever  and  unscrew the tension ad
7.  Who is covered              000884 1 50  Installing the bumper  reflectors  and brake shoes    15 What is not covered                   50  Attaching and removing the wheels           17 Whatwewilldo                  2 0  50  Attaching and removing the handlebar with How to getservice               0 4  50  safety wrist strap      Lao 1 11 18   Servicing and Warranty Claims        51  Converting the Croozer Kid to  a Trailer    same aiw wwo zwa   w A 19  Installing and removing the hitch arm          19  Installing the axle hitch to the towing bicycle          20  Installing the safety flag                 23  Converting the Croozer Kid to  a Stroller    ce eee asa beeen es wa 24  Installing the Stroller wheel                            24    Converting the Croozer Kid to    a Jogger          i i LL a aaa 2 1 1 1 25  Attaching the wheel arms                25  Installing the Jogger wheel                            26  Using the safety wrist strap                   1 1 1 1    27  Using your Croozer Kid           28  Engaging and disengaging the parking brake         28  Opening and closing the cover                        29  Loading and unloading children                       29  Fastening and unfastening the safety   harness     ooo a 4 1 30  Adjusting the safety harness              31  Adjusting the head pads                              31  Transporting cargo                 04  32  Hitching the Croozer Kid to the Towing Bicycle       34  Special considerations when rid
8.  accidents with  serious injury or death  Before attaching the trailer  it is  strongly recommended that the bicycle s  to which the  trailer will be attached undergo a safety check by a quali   fied bicycle mechanic in order to assess the suitability  and technical condition        If you are not completely confident about your ability to  install the axle hitch correctly  please consult with  or  have the installation performed by  a professional bicycle  mechanic         A WARNING     It is vitally important that the hitch be properly installed   An improperly installed hitch could come loose while rid   ing and cause accidents with serious injury or death        CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Converting the Croozer Kid to a Trailer       Installing the axle hitch to a bicycle with a quick   release axle   The quick release lever  1  must be positioned on the right  side of the bicycle  relative to the direction of travel   If the  lever is on the left side  the quick release assembly must  be removed and reinserted from the right side  Be sure to  follow the applicable instructions in the owner  s manual of  the bicycle and or consult a professional bicycle mechanic           1  Disengage the quick release lever  1  on the rear  wheel of the towing bicycle or loosen the hex bolt   5 mm   depending on the version  Often  the open  position is indicated on the lever by the word    OPEN      In this case  when the word    OPEN    can be seen  the  lever is in the open po
9.  arm gen   tly into the slots of the hitch arm attachment bracket        5  Then fold the wheel arm upwards into the hitch arm  attachment bracket until the bolts of the wheel arm are  fully engaged in the slots of the attachment bracket     NOTICE    Do not let the strap of the security pin get caught be   tween the wheel arm and attachment bracket as this  could damage the strap              CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    26    6  Insert the security pin  1  through both holes of the    7  Lock the security pin in place by snapping the wire    8  Repeat steps 3 to 7 for the right wheel arm        2  Slide the Jogger wheel  2  as far as possible into the    3  With the quick release lever in the open position     4  Close the quick release by moving the lever  1     5  Check whether the quick release is securely engaged    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Jogger          hitch arm attachment bracket     loop over the end of the pin  see Fig  44   Then pull  gently on the security pin to ensure that the wire loop  is locked securely onto the end of the pin        WARNING     Always check that the wire loops of the security pins are  Snapped securely onto the pin ends  If the security pins  are not securely locked  the wheel arms could fall off  while in use  resulting in accidents with serious injury or  death        Closed          Installing the Jogger wheel   1  Open the quick release of the Jogger wheel by lifting  the quick release lever  6  until the lever side marked  
10.  because the vehicle   s entire weight is  resting on them        5  Fold the Croozer Kid  See also page 14     NOTICE      When folding the Croozer Kid  never let the plastic side  windows get pinched between the frame parts  as this  could damage the windows        6  Place all removed parts inside the Croozer Kid   7  Close the cover  See page 29     8  Thread the end of the transport safety strap through  the buckle  1  to secure the folded Croozer Kid for  transport  The transport safety strap is kept in a spe   cial storage pocket  2  at the top of the cover     9  The Croozer Kid is now ready for transport in a vehi   cle     NOTICE      When the wheels of the Croozer Kid are removed  the  brake shoes extend from the folded frame with no protec   tion and are therefore especially susceptible to damage   Be very cautious during transport and loading     NOTICE    Never transport the Croozer Kid     even when folded      on the roof of a motor vehicle  as this could damage the  fabric cover        10  For air travel etc   we recommend packing the folded  Croozer Kid in its original box  To do so  the brake  shoes and front bumper must be removed                                            CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13                Croozer Kid Inspections and Maintenance       Croozer Kid Inspections and Main     tenance  Before each use  Daily What should be done    To ensure that your Croozer Kid will have a safe  long      aoa    Visual Inspection by User  and problem 
11.  can be dangerous  To avoid danger of suffocation   keep plastic bags and packaging away from babies and  children  Babies and children could pull plastic bags or  packaging over their heads and suffocate     Choking hazard  The shipping box contains small parts  that could present a choking hazard to young children   To avoid serious injuries or death  keep small parts away  from young children     All repairs must be carried out to professional standards  using only original Croozer Kid parts  ideally by a professi   onal bicycle mechanic  Incorrect installation or repair work  could result in accidents with serious injury or death     It is vitally important that the brake shoes are correctly  installed  Improperly installed brake shoes can cause the  parking brake to malfunction  The parked Croozer Kid  could roll away  resulting in accidents with serious injury or  death     After the brake shoes and wheels have been installed  be  sure to check that the parking brake functions properly  Al   ways set the parking brake when releasing the handlebar  of a parked stopped Jogger  Stroller  or Trailer  and check  that the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer  Kid a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not  correctly engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     The handlebar must be secured with both security pins at  all times  Otherwise  the handlebar could fall off when you  are pushing it  
12.  challenging  and  if you are ever in doubt about whether the Trailer will  be able to fit through an opening  dismount and push  the bike and Trailer through  Attempting to ride through  spaces that are too narrow for the Trailer could result in  accidents with serious injury or death of the child and   or rider     Reduce your speed when riding on paths or streets  with bumps or uneven surfaces to keep the ride as  smooth and safe as possible for your passengers   Reduce your speed when turning  Otherwise the  centrifugal force could cause the Trailer to tip over  Use  extreme caution and dismount when passing through  narrow spaces  Otherwise  the Trailer could collide  with obstacles  causing accidents with serious injury or  death of the child and or rider     The rider and children in the Trailer must wear aAS   NZS 2063 2008 approved bicycle helmet at all times  In  the case of an accident  a helmet will prevent or reduce  head injuries  In some countries  the use of helmets is  required by law  Riding without a helmet could result in  serious injury or death in the case of an accident     Never use the Croozer Kid Trailer  Stroller or Jogger  near an open fire or exposed flame  It could catch fire   resulting in serious injury or death     Cautions for use as Trailer    AN CAUTION     When riding with the Trailer  always close the mesh  cover     or both covers     to protect passengers from  road debris and flying insects  If the Trailer is used  without at least one
13.  cover fully closed  insects  small  stones  and other road debris could fly into the passen   ger compartment and injure the child     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Using your Croozer Kid    37    38    Using your Croozer Kid    Tips    The Trailer requires a wide turning radius in both direc   tions  Do not turn sharply  When turning left  keep in  mind that the angle between the rear wheel of the tow   ing bicycle and the hitch arm of the Trailer must never  be greater than 90    Turning at sharper angles could  damage the hitch connector  Be extremely cautious  when turning right  as extreme right turns can cause  the wheel to hit the hitch arm  potentially damaging the  hitch arm and or the rear wheel of the towing bicycle     Be cautious  patient and attentive when riding with your  child  The first few trips should be short and easy  to  give your child time to get used to riding in the Trailer     Dress passengers appropriately and check frequently  to make sure they are comfortable in the Trailer  with  adequate ventilation  Under the rain cover  the passen   ger compartment can become warm more quickly than  otherwise  especially in direct sunlight  However  in  colder weather  children sitting inactively in the Trailer  will feel colder and need more insulation than the  person who is pedalling the towing bicycle  In colder  temperatures  be sure to dress them in warm cloth   ing and  if necessary  use a blanket  such as the Cozy  Blanket or Bunting Bags availabl
14.  health  For severe cases of mold  or mildew  the fabric body must be replaced  Contact a  Croozer dealer     Preparing the Croozer Kid for disposal   The Croozer Kid is extremely durable and robust  How   ever  if the vehicle must be disposed of  e g   owing to  severe damage etc   then contact your Croozer dealer   who can help you dispose of the Croozer Kid  or individual  parts  in an environmentally sound manner  Furthermore   be sure to dispose of any spare parts  such as tires  in an  environmentally sound manner  In case of doubt  contact  your Croozer dealer     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Cleaning and Storing the Croozer Kid    47    48    Technical Data    Technical Data    Dimensions of Open Chassis  Without Hitch Arm  L x W x H    Croozer Kid for    1  Croozer Kid for 2    43 x 29 x 33 inch  44 5 x 35 5 x 33 inch    Dimensions of Folded Chassis  Without Wheels  Lx W x H    Croozer Kid for    1  Croozer Kid for 2    Maximum shoulder width    Croozer Kid for 1  Croozer Kid for 2    Headroom  seat to upper frame     Croozer Kid for    1  Croozer Kid for 2    Leg length legroom    Croozer Kid for 1  Croozer Kid for 2    Weight of Empty Chassis with Wheels and Handlebar    Croozer Kid for 1  Croozer Kid for 2    40 5 x 29 x 11 inch  41 x 34x 11 inch    23 5 inch  60 cm   27 5 inch  70 cm     25 6 inch  65 cm   25 6 inch  65 cm     22 8 inch  58 cm   22 8 inch  58 cm     26 67 Ibs  12 1 kg   30 65 Ibs  13 9 kg     Maximum Weight of Loaded Trailer  Trailer   Passeng
15.  that  if not replaced  could result in accidents with serious  injury or death  Quick release axles with re  Check for proper func   taining balls and push button   tion  pins  side wheels     Quick release mechanism for   Check for proper    Inspection intervals Jogger wheel function and whether  Check the overall condition of the Croozer Kid periodi  properly closed   cally to identify any parts in need of repair or replacement    Cargo weight and hitch arm   Ensure that all values  Some parts should be checked before each use  and load  nose weight  are within specified    others only monthly  Generally  a visual inspection is suffi  limits   cient  is everything where it belongs  are there any tears in   Safety flag on Trailer Check that flag is   the fabric of the body  are any of the metal parts cracked or mounted   bent  are the safety harnesses intact  are the tires in good Towing bicycle Check that towing bicy     condition and properly inflated  and  if applicable  are the cle is in perfect working  accessories in perfect working order  order    Monthly What should be done     Check tire pressure  Check for damage or  cracks   Check tread depth    Side wheel axles Clean and lubricate  retaining balls and  push button pins    Service intervals  Have the Croozer Kid serviced by a professional bicycle  mechanic at least once a year  The actual necessary    service intervals will depend on various factors  such as What should be done     weather conditions  road condit
16.  the child  Therefore  never  leave safety harnesses buckled when not fitted to a child     7  When unfastening the harness  it is possible to leave  the crotch strap  1  attached to the padded harness  and only unfasten the two shoulder strap  2  and lap   belt buckles  3      Tip  The two webbing loops  4  are for the attachment of  an Infant Sling or Baby Supporter     For babies between 1 and 10 months of age  use  the Croozer Kid Infant Sling  which is available as an  accessory for Jogger and Stroller                 CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Using your Croozer Kid    Adjusting the safety harness  The Croozer Kid is equipped with 5 point safety harnesses           1  Make sure that the harnesses are unbuckled  then  place the child in the seat     2  Slide the triglide adjusters  1  up or down to adjust the  height of the shoulder straps     3  Adjust the lengths of all straps by tightening or loosen   ing the Ladderloc adjuster buckles  2      4  Adjust the tension of all straps so that the child is held  snugly but comfortable in the harness                          WARNING        The shoulder straps must fit comfortably yet snugly over  the passenger   s shoulders to ensure that the passenger  is held securely in the seat  If the straps are too loose   the safety harness may not be able to hold the child se   curely  and in the event of an accident the child could slip  out  resulting in serious injury or death  Straps that are  too tight can cause discomfor
17.  the vehicle     After removing the wheel arms  lock the security pins back  into the holes in the brackets  Never leave the security pins  hanging freely from their straps  They could get caught on  passing objects and be pulled off  damaging the vehicle     Never use your foot for operating the parking brake lever   Doing so could damage the braking mechanism     After releasing the brake  always check that the brake  shoes are no longer pressing against the tires  Never pull  the Trailer or push the Jogger or Stroller with the parking  brake engaged  as doing so could damage the brake  shoes or tires     Never allow the child to sit  stand  or lean on the hitch arm  or wheel arms  as doing so could damage these parts     When folding the Croozer Kid  never let the plastic side  windows get pinched between the frame parts  as this  could damage the windows     When the wheels of the Croozer Kid are removed  the  brake shoes extend from the folded frame with no protec   tion and are therefore especially susceptible to damage   Be very cautious during transport and loading     Never transport the Croozer Kid     even when folded     on  the roof of a motor vehicle  as this could damage the fabric  cover     Check the tire pressure before each use  The actual   tyre pressure should never be higher or lower than the  maximum and minimum inflation pressures marked on   the tyre sidewall  The inner tubes have Schrader valves   also known as car valves  You will need a pump with t
18.  turning  and riding  downhill  Take adequate time to familiarize yourself  with the Croozer Kid before transporting children  Prior  to your first ride with children  we recommend taking a  practice ride with the Trailer in a calm  traffic free area     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       load the Trailer with cargo of approximately the same  weight as the child or children you will be transporting   for example  by strapping a loaded backpack into the  child seat  This is a great way to acquaint yourself with  the handling of the bicycle and the dimensions of the  Trailer  Riding with a child in the Trailer before you are  adequately familiar with the handling of the towing bicy   cle with the Trailer could result in accidents with serious  injury or death     The safety flag on the long  vertical pole will make you  more visible to other road users  Never ride without  the safety flag properly mounted  If you use the Trailer  without the safety flag  other road users may not be  able to see you  which could result in accidents with  serious injury or death     Cyclists should always use available bike paths or  lanes  even when pulling a Trailer  Be especially care   ful when riding on narrow bike paths or lanes  as well  as on paths and trails with two way traffic  The Trailer  is generally wider than the handlebars of the towing  bicycle  In addition  most Trailers will not be centered  behind the towing bicycle  Reduce your speed in  places where navigation is especially
19.  weather  in salty air near the sea  or in the  winter     How do I store my Croozer Kid    General information   Store your Croozer Kid  if possible  in a dry  warm  and  well ventilated area  The minimum storage temperature is     4 F     20  C   lower temperatures could cause the fabric  and plastic windows to become brittle     If you cannot store your Croozer Kid indoors  then use   a waterproof cover to protect it from the rain  For this  purpose  we recommend the Croozer Kid Storage Cover   which is available as an accessory     Avoid long term exposure to direct sunlight  which will fade  the fabric over time     If possible  avoid using the Croozer Kid in salty air  e g   near the sea  or during winter months on salted roads  as  the salt can corrode metal parts  To protect metal parts  from corrosion  apply a thin coating of paste wax to all  metal surfaces     Long term storage   If you will not be using your Croozer Kid for an extended  period of time  for example over the winter months  then  prepare the vehicle for storage as follows     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       1  Clean the Croozer Kid thoroughly as described above     2  Allow the Croozer Kid to dry completely  and apply  paste wax to protect the metal parts from corrosion     3  Store the Croozer Kid in a dry  dust free  and well ven   tilated room  Cover the Croozer Kid with a sheet  tarp   tarpaulin  or the Croozer Kid Storage Cover  which is  available as an accessory     NOTICE    To prevent mil
20. 100 Ibs  45 kg     Of which in rear cargo compart   max  11 Ibs  5 kg   ment    Of which in Handlebar Console max  4 4 lbs  2 kg    accessory    Load Capacity for Cargo Areas    Rear cargo compartment max  11 Ibs  5 kg   Handlebar Console  accessory    max  4 4 lbs  2 kg   Hitch arm Load  Nose Weight    6 6 to 17 6 Ibs  3   8 kg       Weight limits only apply if the hitch arm load is within the speci   fied range of 6 6 to 17 6 lbs  3 8 kg   See page 33           WARNING     NEVER OVERLOAD THE Croozer Kid  Doing so can  severely affect the Croozer Kid   s handling and cause  accidents with serious injury or death     WARNING        Never transport cargo items together with children on  the seat or in the foot area  The cargo could shift during  transport and injure the Croozer Kid passengers     WARNING        Cargo in the rear cargo compartment must always be  well secured to ensure that it cannot shift during trans   port  Loose cargo can change the handling of the Crooz   er Kid  which could cause accidents with serious injury  or death  Furthermore  loose cargo items can fall against  the seatback when braking and injure the passengers     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13             Proper weight distribution and hitch arm load   For safe handling  the weight on the hitch connector should  be between 6 6 and 17 6 Ibs  the hitch arm load  nose  weight  is associated with an even distribution of weight   in the Trailer  If the center of gravity is too far forward  the  hitch c
21. 3 Zwei plus zwei GmbH  All rights reserved  No part of this  manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form for any purpose other  than the purchaser s personal use     Additional manuals and instructions on the use of this vehicle and its acces   sories can be ordered from Zwei plus zwei GmbH or downloaded from the  website www croozer com au  Every effort has been made to ensure the ac   curacy of this manual  However  if you do find an error  we would appreciate  hearing about it so that we can correct it     Planning  text  graphic design  and editing  W  Piontek  Photos  W  Piontek and Zwei plus zwei GmbH    Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13          Servicing and Warranty Claims          51       CONTACT    Oceania Bicycles Pty Ltd   ACN 130 755 752   46 Commercial Drive  Lynbrook  3975  Victoria  Australia    Email  info ocbicycles com au  www croozer com au             WWW CTOOzer com au    
22. If you use the Trailer without the safety flag  other  road users may not be able to see you  which could result  in accidents with serious injury or death     Never leave the Stroller wheel attached when using the  Croozer Kid as a Trailer  The Stroller wheel could get  caught on obstacles as you pass  resulting in accidents  with serious injury or death     When pulling a loaded Trailer  the handling  balance  and  performance of the towing bicycle will be affected  espe   cially when starting  braking  turning  and riding downhill   Take adequate time to familiarize yourself with the Croozer  Kid before transporting children  Prior to your first ride   with children  we recommend taking a practice ride with  the Trailer in a calm  traffic free area  load the Trailer with  cargo of approximately the same weight as the child or  children you will be transporting  for example  by strap   ping a loaded backpack into the child seat  This is a great  way to acquaint yourself with the handling of the bicycle  and the dimensions of the Trailer  Riding with a child in the  Trailer before you are adequately familiar with the handling  of the towing bicycle with the Trailer could result in ac   cidents with serious injury or death     Cyclists should always use available bike paths or lanes   even when pulling a Trailer  Be especially careful when riding  on narrow bike paths or lanes  as well as on paths and trails  with two way traffic  The Trailer is generally wider than the  hand
23. This warranty runs from the date you bought your Croozer   Please keep your receipt as proof     Who is covered   We will provide warranty service to the original owner who  owns the Croozer during the warranty period  This war   ranty is not transferrable     What is not covered   This warranty does not cover abuse  misuse  failure to  follow the instructions and warnings in the owner s manual   involvement in an accident  alteration  improper assembly  or maintenance  inappropriate accessories or replacement  parts    This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear  The  rate at which parts will reach their wear limits depends very  much on the type and intensity of use  the level of care and  maintenance  and the following factors     e mileage   e loading   passengers  cargo   e riding style     harshness of acceleration and braking  high speed turning  e weather and environmental factors   UV radiation  moisture and humidity  soiling dirt dust  temperature  salty air  contact with salt water  road salt    e storage    e maintenance status   service intervals  use of maintenance products  maintenance work and inspections    Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded  under the New Zealand and Australian Consumer Laws   You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major    failure and for compensation for any other reasonably  foreseeable loss or damage  You are also entitled to have  the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of ac   ceptabl
24. When using the Jogger  it is vitally important that you keep  the safety wrist strap around your wrist at all times  Use  the rubber ring to adjust the loop size to fit snugly and  comfortably around your wrist  Using the safety wrist strap  prevents the Jogger from getting away from you     WARNING        When using the Jogger  it is vitally important that you  keep the safety wrist strap fastened securely around  your wrist at all times  Otherwise  you could accidently  lose control of the Jogger  causing accidents with serious  injury or death    Tip  When not in use  the safety wrist strap can hang  down into the rear cargo compartment     Warnings for use as Jogger    WARNING     e Never maneuver the Jogger over stairs or other ob   stacles  The jolting motion could injure your child and   or damage the Croozer Kid  Never use the Jogger on  escalators  When pushing the Jogger over stairs and  obstacles     or using it on escalators     you could lose  control of the Jogger  resulting in accidents with serious  injury or death    e Always use the safety harness and ensure it is cor   rectly adjusted to fit the child snugly and comfortably   A child that riding in the Jogger without the safety  harness properly fastened could fall out  resulting in  serious injury or death    e Never use the Croozer Kid Trailer  Stroller or Jogger  near an open fire or exposed flame  It could catch fire   resulting in serious injury or death        Cautions for use as Jogger    ZN CAUTION 
25. a bicycle with a rear   wheel hub motor  unless this modification  the replacement  of the original axle nut  is approved by the manufacturer of  the bicycle and or motor  Zwei plus zwei GmbH will not be  liable for any damages resulting from non compliance with  these requirements     Orientation and wording   Unless otherwise indicated  the terms right and left in this  manual refer to the passenger   s right or left when seated in  the Croozer Kid  facing forward  i e  relative to the direction  of travel      For simplicity  this manual generally refers to the child or  passenger in singular form  It is understood  however  that  the Croozer Kid for 2 will be carrying up to two children  and the Croozer Kid for 1  one child     For the sake of clarity  the Croozer Kid for 2 is shown   in most of the photos and graphics used in this manual   However  all descriptions and instructions also apply to the  Croozer Kid for 1 and  in this case  refer to a single seat     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Initial Assembly and Unfolding the  Croozer Kid    If you have purchased the Croozer Kid from a shop  the re   tailer should install the front bumper  reflectors  and brake  shoes and sell the vehicle    ready to use     If you ordered  your Croozer Kid from an online or mail order catalogue   we recommend having the initial assembly performed by   a professional bicycle mechanic  Dealers are required to  provide the customer with all important information on the  use of the Cr
26. an improperly loaded handlebar could skid  or tip backwards  resulting in accidents with serious injury  or death  Furthermore  the rear wheel of the towing bicycle  could lose traction  especially when making turns  which  could also result in accidents with serious injury or death     Never use the handlebar for carrying loads  such as chil   dren   s vehicles or bags  other than the Handlebar Console  available as an accessory   Loading the handlebar could  cause the Stroller or Jogger to tip backwards  resulting in  serious injuries for your child     Never carry more than the maximum allowable weight    Overloading the rear cargo compartment or the optional  Handlebar Console could cause the Stroller or Jogger to  tip backwards  resulting in serious injuries for your child     Maintenance and technical condition   It is vitally important that the maintenance work described  in this section be performed at the specified intervals and  by a professional bicycle mechanic or dealer  A layperson  could overlook dangerously damaged or worn parts that    if not replaced  could result in accidents with serious injury  or death     Never use the Croozer Kid if the fabric body is torn or dam   aged  Your child may be able to reach the wheel spokes  through tears or holes in the fabric  which could result in  serious injuries  If you notice tears or holes in the fabric  do  not use the Croozer Kid until all damage has been properly  repaired or the body has been replaced     Inspec
27. and the Jogger or Stroller could roll away  unintentionally  resulting in accidents with serious injury or  death     For safety reasons  no modifications or changes can be  made to the vehicle  Changes and modifications can  compromise the safety of the Croozer Kid and lead to ac   cidents with serious injury or death     After you have attached the wheels  it is vitally important  that you check whether the axles are securely locked into  the axle receivers by firmly pulling on the wheels  It should  not be possible to remove the wheels without pressing on  the dust cap  Wheels that have not been securely attached  can fall off when riding  resulting in accidents with serious  injury or death    Use as Trailer   It is vitally important to confirm that the towing bicycle is  suitable for pulling Trailers  Pulling a Trailer with a bicycle  that has not been approved by its manufacturer for use as a  towing bicycle can result in frame breakage or other material  damage  This could cause accidents with serious injury or    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       death  Before attaching the trailer  it is strongly recommend   ed that the bicycle s  to which the trailer will be attached  undergo a safety check by a qualified bicycle mechanic in  order to assess the suitability and technical condition     The rider and children in the Trailer should wear a AS NZS  2063 2008 approved bicycle helmet at all times  In the  case of an accident  a helmet will prevent or reduce head  injuries
28. ay be able to reach the wheel spokes  through tears or holes in the fabric  which could result in  serious injuries  If you notice tears or holes in the fabric   do not use the Croozer Kid until all damage has been  properly repaired or the body has been replaced        Inspecting and servicing the wheels   The wheels should be checked for alignment  radial and  lateral true  on a regular basis and retrued as necessary   An annual wheel inspection by a professional bicycle me   chanic is usually sufficient     Checking tire pressure and treads    WARNING        Inspect the tires periodically for adequate tread depth  and any signs of damage or excessive wear  Worn out  or damaged tires can affect the handling and even burst   which could result in accidents with serious injury or  death        NOTICE    Check the tire pressure before each use  The actual tyre  pressure should never be higher or lower than the maxi   mum and minimum inflation pressures  1  marked on the  tyre sidewall  Riding with under inflated tyres can damage  the tyres and rims  Over inflation can cause the inner tube  or tyre to explode  The inner tubes have Schrader valves   also known as car valves  You will need a pump with the  appropriate nozzle  Never use compressed air  e g  from a  gas Station  to fill your tires  The quick flow and high pres   sure can overintlate the tires  causing the tube and or Tire  to burst                             CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13          Cleaning and lubri
29. be damaged in the case of an accident  result   ing in serious injury or death of the child passengers     After hitching the Trailer to the towing bicycle  secure the  hitch connector using the safety pins  Always check that   the wire loop of the security pin is snapped securely onto  the pin end  If the security pin is not securely locked  the   hitch arm could fall off while in use  resulting in accidents  with serious injury or death     Never pull the Croozer Kid as a Trailer without the hitch   arm safety strap securely fastened to the towing bicycle   The safety strap ensures that the Trailer would remain  connected to the towing bicycle if the hitch connector were  to fall off the axle hitch  Failure to use the safety strap as  specified above could cause accidents with serious injury  or death     It is vitally important that the axle hitch be properly in   Stalled  An improperly installed axle hitch could come loose  while riding  and the Trailer could detach from the towing  bicycle  causing accidents with serious injury or death     It is vitally important that the rear wheel of the towing bicy   cle be installed correctly after the axle hitch has been at     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Safety Guidelines    tached to the axle  Riding with an incorrectly installed rear  wheel could result in accidents with serious injury or death     When pulling the Croozer Kid as a Trailer  the safety flag  must be properly mounted and attached to the Trailer at all  times  
30. c   cidents with serious injury or death     If the towing bicycle is not securely braced in an upright  position  e g  with an appropriate kickstand   it could fall  over while passengers are climbing in or out of the Trailer   which can result in serious injury of the children and or  rider     Croozer Kid as Trailer  Jogger  or Stroller   Never use the Croozer Kid if it is not in perfect working  order  The Croozer Kid must be periodically inspected for  damage and or wear to the wheels  hitch arm  frame  fabric  body  security pins  quick release mechanisms  and safety  harnesses  If any of these parts are found to be damaged   the Croozer Kid may not be used until the damage has  been properly repaired  ideally by a professional bicycle  mechanic     Never leave a child in the Trailer  Jogger or Stroller unat   tended  not even briefly  In your absence  hazardous   unforeseen situations could arise  including accidents with  serious injury or death     When riding in the Croozer Kid  your child must be  strapped securely into the safety harness at all times   Always use the lap belt and shoulder straps in combination  with the crotch strap  Otherwise  in dangerous situations   the child could slip out from under the safety harness   resulting in serious injury or death     Failure to adjust the straps of the safety harness properly  or to fasten the buckles correctly could result in accidents  with serious injury or death     The shoulder straps must fit comfortably yet 
31. cating the wheel axles   The wheels of the Croozer Kid are equipped with a special  mechanism for easy attachment and removal  The retain    ing balls  1  and push button pins  2  of the axles must be  cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis        WARNING     The retaining balls  1  and push button pins  2  of the  axles must be cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis   Otherwise  the wheel could fall off while riding  resulting  in accidents with serious injury or death     1  Wipe off the axle with a clean cloth to remove dirt and  grime     2  If any dirt or grime remains around the push button pin   2  or retaining balls  1   then clean them with a small  brush     3  Lubricate these parts  and press the push button  3   several times to distribute the lubricant evenly  The  push button pin and retaining balls must be able to  move freely     4  Use a clean cloth to wipe off any excess lubricant     Tip  The axle can be lubricated using a bicycle chain  lubricant     Inspecting the Croozer Kid after an accident  If the Croozer Kid has been involved in an accident  it must  be inspected by a professional bicycle mechanic before it  can be used again  even if there is no visible damage  Ac   cidents can leave behind tiny  and often invisible  hairline  cracks in critical components whose failure would adverse   ly affect the safety of the vehicle     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Croozer Kid Inspections and Maintenance                   45    46    Cleaning and St
32. curely locked  the hitch arm could fall off the towing  bicycle while riding  resulting in accidents with serious  injury or death                       5  Wrap the hitch arm safety strap  5  around the chain   stay  and clip it to the D ring  6  on the hitch arm  Make  sure there is no danger of the hitch arm safety strap   5  getting caught in the spokes or disc brakes of the  towing bicycle                    WARNING     Closed                Never pull the Croozer Kid as a Trailer without the hitch   arm Safety strap securely fastened to the towing bicycle   The safety strap ensures that the Trailer would remain  connected to the towing bicycle if the hitch connector  were to fall off the axle hitch  Failure to use the safety  Strap as specified above could cause accidents with seri   ous injury or death                          WARNING        Never leave the Stroller wheel attached when using the  Croozer Kid as a Trailer  The Stroller wheel could get  caught on obstacles as you pass  resulting in accidents  with serious injury or death                    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Special considerations when riding with the  Trailer    Speed   When pulling the Croozer Kid  never ride faster than the  Trailers maximum allowable speed of 15 mph  Always re   duce your speed to a walking pace when turning  Keep in  mind that riding speed is often underestimated  especially  on bikes with electric assist  which require less muscle  power     WARNING        Never exce
33. d swinging the right locking mechanism away  from the frame tube  If the seat frame is pulled back too  quickly or with excessive force  the locking pin of the right  locking mechanism could damage the frame tube              Be careful when tipping the Trailer without wheels  as the  entire weight of the chassis is resting on the brake shoes   making them especially susceptible to damage     Be extremely cautious  when the Croozer Kid is lying on  the ground with no wheels  the brake shoes are very sus   ceptible to damage because the vehicle s entire weight is  resting on them     Never leave the security pins hanging freely from their  straps  They could get caught on passing objects and be  pulled off  damaging the vehicle     Do not let the strap of the security pin get caught between  the hitch arm and attachment bracket as this could dam   age the strap     Do not let the strap of the security pin get caught between  the wheel arm and attachment bracket as this could dam   age the strap     After removing the hitch arm  always lock the security pin  back into the holes in the bracket  Never leave the security  pins hanging freely from their straps  They could get  caught on passing objects and be pulled off  damaging the  vehicle     After removing the Stroller wheel  be sure to lock the  security pin back into the holes in the wheel socket  Never  leave the security pin hanging freely from its strap  It could  get caught on passing objects and be pulled off  damaging 
34. dew and mold growth  the Croozer Kid  must be completely dry and clean before being put into  storage     Tip  To save space  the Croozer Kid can be stored in its  folded state     4  Inner tubes will slowly lose pressure over time  Storing  the Croozer Kid on flat tires for an extended period  of time could damage the tires  Therefore  if you plan  to store the Croozer Kid several weeks or months   it should be either hung from the wall or ceiling or  propped up with its wheels off the ground  Otherwise   check the tire pressure periodically  and keep the tires  inflated     5  Before using your Croozer Kid after a long period of  storage     for example  if you have stored it over the  winter     check that it is perfect working order  and  have it serviced by a professional bicycle mechanic     Tip  The fabric of the Croozer Kid body is not  in itself  an  ideal medium for the growth of mould and mildew   Moulds feed off organic matter in the fabric  e g   food residues  dirt etc   and grow best in warm   damp and humid conditions  Therefore  it is very  important that you follow these storage guidelines to  prevent mould growth    However  if you do happen to find mold or mildew  on your Croozer Kid  it can be cleaned in mild  cases  using a mild alcohol based cleaning agent   5  household vinegar  or a 5  sodium bicarbonate  solution     NOTICE    NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL FUNGICIDES  These  chemicals are often highly toxic and could be very dan   gerous to your child   s
35. e  the Stroller may not be  used for skating or jogging     WARNING        Never push the Stroller faster than a walking pace  If the  Stroller is pushed too fast  it could skid or even tip over   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death           IN WARNING   The Stroller is not approved for jogging or skating  Jog     ging or skating with the Stroller could result in an accident  and serious injury or death        The Stroller has the same load capacity as the Trailer Tip    maximum allowable weight for passengers and cargo    See page 32 for the applicable weight limits     WARNING   Never carry more than the maximum allowable weight   Overloading the rear cargo compartment or the optional    Handlebar Console could cause the Stroller to tip back   wards  resulting in serious injuries for your child            JN WARNING     Never use the handlebar for carrying loads  such as  children   s vehicles or bags  other than the Handlebar  Console available as an accessory   Overloading the  handlebar could cause the Stroller to tip backwards   resulting in serious injuries for your child        Adult supervision       WARNING     Never leave a child in the Stroller unattended  not even  briefly  In your absence  hazardous  unforeseen situa   tions could arise  including accidents with serious injuries  or death     Using and Parking the Stroller  Only park the Stroller on flat surfaces  and always secure it  with the parking brake        WARNING     Always set the par
36. e as accessories  You  will find a list of Croozer Kid accessories in the back of  this manual     Keep your passengers    needs and well being in mind   always take along small toys so that your child does  not get bored  And when planning longer trips  keep in  mind that your child will require frequent breaks  Be at   tentive to your child at all times  especially when riding  over bumpy surfaces  In these situations  ride slowly  and cautiously     The Baby Supporter available as an accessory from  Croozer dealers gives your child additional support in  the passenger seat     If you are planning a cycling trip with the Trailer in an   other country  be sure to familiarize yourself in advance  with the legal requirements that apply in the country   or countries you intend to visit  Some countries do not  permit the transport of children in Trailers  and others  impose certain age restrictions for the child passenger     The equipment legally required for Trailers varies from  country to country  and sometimes even from state to  state  Be sure to observe and comply with the laws  that apply in the country or state you will be using the  Croozer Kid                                    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13          Special considerations when using the  Stroller    Speed and load capacity    Using your Croozer Kid       The Croozer Kid with the Stroller Kit is intended for use  as a pushchair  Pushing the Stroller faster than a walking  pace is not permitted  Therefor
37. e for even more comfortable Croozing  Accessories can be purchased from any  Croozer dealer           Rain Cover  For one seater or two seater    Sun Cover   A practical sunshade for your  child  Available in Croozer Kid  colors  one seater and two   seater  peppermint green                       Handlebar Console  For one seater or two seater Storage Cover   peppermint green  Gray  waterproof             Baby Supporter   For small children aged ap   prox  10 to 24 months  height  adjustable  2 part                   Foot Mat  For the Croozer Kid  one  size fits all                   Hitch   For additional bicycle  Infant Sling   For babies aged 1 to 10  months     Not for use with trailer                 88             Baby Winter Bunting Bag  For babies  dark gray outer  shell  light grey cotton fleece  liner  ideal for Infant Sling                   Toddler Winter Bunting Bag  For small children  black  outer shell  light gray cotton   fleece liner             84             Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    49    50    Limited Manufacturer Warranty    Limited Manufacturer Warranty  What is Covered    This warranty covers any defects in materials or workman   ship  or malfunctions in your new Croozer     How Long Coverage Lasts   This Limited Warranty will last for a period of ten  10  years  for the frame and one  1  year for the other parts except  the following  Tyres  tubes  the plastic sleeve of the stroller  wheel attachment  and the inner plastic parts of the hitch   
38. e quality and the failure does not amount to a major  failure     What we will do   We will either repair or replace any Croozer that is defec   tive in materials or workmanship  or malfunctioning  at no  charge     How to get service   Email us and describe the problem you have with your  Croozer in detail  We will tell you whether to send the  Croozer in at our cost for repair  or offer a replacement at  our cost     This warranty is provided by     Oceania Bicycles Pty Ltd   ACN 130 755 752   46 Commercial Drive  Lynbrook  3975  Victoria  Australia   Telephone   03  9799 4144   Email  info ocbicycles com au  www croozer com au    Oceania Bicycles Limited   NZ Company 3678352   PO Box 13226  Onehunga  Auckland  New Zealand   Email  contact ocbicycles co nz    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Servicing and Warranty Claims    If any part of the Croozer Kid is not working properly  if the  vehicle requires servicing or to make a warranty claim   contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Croozer  Kid  The dealer will either help you directly or forward your  claim to us  In order to process your claim  we     and or  your dealer     will need the original sales receipt and the  serial number of your Croozer Kid     The serial number can be found on the sticker that is af   fixed to the bottom of the black frame on the left side of the  cargo compartment     IMPRINT    Published by  Zwei plus zwei GmbH  Oskar Jager Str  125   D 50825 Cologne   Germany    Copyright    201
39. e resist   ance increase when the lever is about halfway closed   i e  parallel to the axle  The adjustment is correct if you  can fully close the lever but with considerable force  In  the closed position  the lever should be parallel to the  frame  i e  it should not stick out to the side                          6  Check whether the quick release is securely engaged  by trying to rotate the endcap of the mechanism s   where the lever is attached  without opening the lever     If the endcap is loose enough to rotate  then the  clamping force is inadequate  In this case  open the  lever  and tighten the tension adjusting nut half a turn  clockwise  Repeat steps 5 and 6                    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    22    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Trailer    If it is impossible to push the quick release lever into  the closed position  then open the lever  and unscrew  the tension adjusting nut half a turn counterclockwise   Repeat steps 5 and 6  Keep in mind that the tension   adjusting nut must engage the threads of the quick   release skewer for at least five full turns        WARNING     It is vitally important that the rear wheel with the axle  hitch QR be installed correctly  Riding with an incorrectly  installed rear wheel could result in accidents with serious  injury or death  Follow the instructions and warnings  given in the owner   s manual of the towing bicycle  When  in doubt  consult a professional bicycle mechanic     Installing the hitch to a bicycl
40. e when loading unloading children or helping a child into  or out of the Jogger  Stroller  or Trailer    e to keep the Croozer Kid from rolling away from you  when folding the frame    The parking brake is operated by a lever behind the right  wheel of the Croozer Kid  When the parking brake is enga   ged  both wheels are locked     1  To engage the parking brake  push the lever  1   forward until both brake shoes  2  are pressing firmly  against the tires     2  Give the Croozer Kid a gentle push and pull to check  that the brake is correctly engaged     3  To release the parking brake  pull the lever  1  back as  far as it will go  When the brake is correctly disen   gaged  neither of the brake shoes  2  will be in contact  with the tires  and the Croozer Kid wheels will be able  to move freely        WARNING     Always set the parking brake when releasing the han   dlebar of a parked stopped Jogger or Stroller  and check  that the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer  Kid a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not  correctly engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     WARNING     Always set the parking brake when loading unloading                children or helping a child into or out of the Croozer Kid   and check that the wheels are securely locked by giving  the Croozer Kid a gentle push and pull  If the park    ing brake is not securely engaged in this situation  the  vehicle could rol
41. e with a solid axle    1  Remove the nut  1  on the left side of the solid axle by  turning it counterclockwise     WARNING     It is vitally important that you leave the existing washer on  the axle  This washer prevents the axle from rotating in  the dropouts  Riding without the axle washer can result in  accidents with serious injury or death          2  Without removing the retaining washer  2   place the  axle hitch  3  onto the axle by feeding the end of the  axle through the hole in the hitch     3  Screw the nut  1  back onto the axle  tightening lightly  at first        WARNING     To ensure adequate clamping force  the axle nut must  be tightened onto the threads of the axle by at least 5 full  turns  If it is not possible to tighten the nut at least 5 full  turns  then the axle is too short  which could allow the  rear wheel or hitch to come loose  resulting in accidents  with serious injury or death  When in doubt  consult a  professional bicycle mechanic     4  Check that the rear wheel is properly centered  adjust   ing the position if necessary  then tighten the nut  1   using the tightening torque specified in the owner   s  manual of the bicycle     5  Finally  hold the rear wheel with both hands and try to  rock it back and forth to check that the wheel is held  securely in the dropouts     WARNING     The rear wheel must be properly attached after the  axle hitch has been installed  Riding with an improperly  installed rear wheel can result in accidents wit
42. ed the maximum allowable Trailer speed of  15 mph  Riding too fast could cause the Trailer to skid or  even tip over  resulting in accidents with serious injury or  death     Load capacity   Never transport more than the specified load capacity   passengers   cargo   And never ride with less than 6 6  lbs or more than 17 6 lbs of weight on the hitch connec   tor  nose weight   See section    Transporting cargo    on  page 32        WARNING     Never overload the Croozer Kid  Excessive weight will  have a significant effect on the Croozer Kid   s handling   which could result in accidents with serious injury or  death     Riding in conditions of poor visibility   If you plan to use the Croozer Kid as a Trailer at night   dusk  or dawn     or when visibility is in any way reduced       the Trailer must be equipped with a lighting system   Battery powered LED lights  for example  are suitable light   ing options     There are two taillight mounting loops sewn onto the rear  cover  near the top  for the attachment of taillights  For  both one seaters and two seaters  a taillight is attached  to the mounting loop on the left side in countries with  right hand traffic  and on the right side in countries with  left hand traffic      For two seaters  a white headlight is mounted on the left  side of the front bumper in countries with right hand traffic   and on the right side in countries with left hand traffic   in  addition to the taillight     WARNING        Never use a Trailer wi
43. el  then tighten all bolts   using a 5 32    Allen key and a 7 16    open end wrench     Installing the brake shoes    WARNING         It is vitally important that the brake shoes are correctly  installed  Improperly installed brake shoes can cause the  parking brake to malfunction  The parked Croozer Kid could  roll away  resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     1  Lay the Trailer on its left side     Tip  The left brake shoe is marked with an    L     and the  right brake shoe  with an    R        2  Remove the brake shoes and Allen bolts with lock   nuts  8  from the package  and place a locknut in the  recess  4  in the right brake shoe     3  Hold the right brake shoe  2  against the mounting  plate  3  of the parking brake mechanism     4  Insert the Allen bolt  8  into the lock nut  and tighten it  using a 5 32     4mm  Allen key     5  Lay the Trailer on its right side  and repeat steps 2 4 to  install the left brake shoe         WARNING     After the brake shoes and wheels have been installed  be  sure to check that the parking brake functions properly  Al   ways set the parking brake when releasing the handlebar of  a parked stopped Jogger  Stroller  or Trailer  and check that  the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer Kid   a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not correctly  engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way  resulting in  accidents with serious injury or death     NOTICE    Be careful when tipping the Trailer wi
44. ep this manual  handy at all times for future reference  If you loan or sell  your Croozer Kid  pass on this manual to the new user    It is also vitally important that you read and observe the  instructions provided in the manual of the towing bicycle   Failure to read and follow the instructions in this Owner   s  Manual may result in injury or death to you  your child  or  others     Who can ride in the Croozer Kid    When you are pulling the Croozer Kid as a Trailer  child  passengers must be no less than 6 months of age and no  more than 6 years of age  with a maximum height of 46  inches  All children must be able to sit upright unassisted   Children who are not able to sit upright without support do  not have fully developed muscles and could therefore suf   fer injuries when riding in the Croozer Kid Trailer  Pulling  the Trailer with children who are younger than 6 months  of age or who are not able to sit upright unassisted could  result in serious injuries     Attempting to pull the Trailer with child passengers who  are more than 6 years of age or taller than 46 inches could  drastically affect the handling of the Croozer Kid  resulting  in accidents with serious injury or death     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Safety Guidelines    Children between 1 and 10 months of age can be trans   ported in an Infant Sling  available as accessory  in the  Stroller or Jogger  but not in the Trailer  Transporting chil   dren under 6 months of age in a bicycle trailer could r
45. er  could be injured by stones and other debris thrown up from  the road     Motorized vehicles     including e bikes with a maximum  speed of more than 15 mph     may not be used for pulling  child Trailers  When riding at speeds of more than 15 mph   the rider may lose control of the Trailer  which could result  in accidents with serious injury or death     Always obey the traffic rules and road signs  Be sure to  familiarize yourself with the legal requirements that apply  to towing bicycles in the country or state where you will be  using the Croozer Kid     The towing bicycle must have a 26    or 28     559 or 622mm   rear wheel  This information can be found on the tire side   walls  The numbers 42 622  for example  indicate that the  tire has a width of 42 mm and a bead seat diameter of 622  mm  28 inches   The use of a towing bicycle with a rear  wheel that is too large or too small changes the handling  of the Trailer  which could lead to accidents with serious  injury or death     Safety Guidelines    The towing bicycle must be equipped with strong  properly  functioning brakes  Riding with inadequate or improperly  functioning brakes could result in accidents with serious  injury or death  For installing the rear wheel of the tow    ing bicycle  follow the instructions and warnings given in  the owner   s manual of the towing bicycle  When in doubt   consult a professional bicycle mechanic  A rear wheel that  has been incorrectly installed could lock up and cause a
46. ers   Cargo     Croozer Kid for    1  Croozer Kid for 2    Maximum Load  Passengers   Cargo    Croozer Kid for 1   Croozer Kid for 2   Of which in rear cargo compartment   Of which in Handlebar Console  accessory   Max  Weight of Passengers    Croozer Kid for    1  Croozer Kid for 2    Maximum Height of Passengers    Minimum Age of Passengers   Without Infant Sling   With Infant Sling    accessory  for Stroller and Jogger only  Maximum Age of Passengers   Without Infant Sling   With Infant Sling    accessory  for Stroller and Jogger only  Wheel Tire Size  Chassis    Recommended Tire Pressure  Wheel Tire Size  Jogger Wheel  Valves    Wheel Size  Stroller Wheel    110 Ibs  50 kg    max  1 child  132 Ibs  60 kg   max  2 children    77 Ibs  35 kg   100 Ibs  45 kg   max  11 lbs    max  4 4 Ibs    33 Ibs  2 x 33 Ibs    46 inch    6 months  if the child can sit upright unassisted     1 month    6 years  10 months  20   47  406  20 x 1 75 inch     Minimum and maximum values marked on tyre sidewall  16   47  305  16 x 1 75 inch   Schrader  car valve     8       Weight limits only apply if the hitch arm load is within the specified range of 6 6 to 17 6 Ibs  See page 33     Z N CAUTION             Not for use with children under 6 months old or chil   dren who cannot sit upright unassisted  Transporting  children under 6 months of age in a bicycle trailer could  result in serious injury     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Accessories       Accessories    Several accessories are availabl
47. esult  in serious injury  Consult your pediatrician before using the  Infant Sling for jogging or any activities other than casual  walks     Never install a car seat or other seating device not author   ized for use with the Croozer Kid  The use of unauthor   ized seating devices could compromise the safety of the  Croozer Kid  resulting in accidents with serious injury or  death     The Croozer Kid for 2 can carry one or two children  and  the Croozer Kid for 1  only one child  Transporting more  than the maximum allowable number of children specified  here could drastically affect the handling of the Croozer  Kid  resulting in accidents with serious injury or death   Never carry more than the maximum number of children  specified for your Croozer Kid     Never transport children who exceed the maximum weight  limitations  33 lbs per child   Transporting children whose  weight exceeds this limit could affect the handling and  safety of the Croozer Kid  resulting in accidents with seri   ous injury or death     The towing bicycle   When transporting children in the Trailer  the rider of the  towing bicycle must be an adult and fully aware of the  responsibilities associated with pulling a child Trailer with  young passengers     In case of doubt  be sure to acquaint yourself with the ap   plicable laws in the state or country where you plan to use  the Croozer Kid     The rear wheel of the towing bicycle must be equipped  with an effective splashguard  Otherwise  the passeng
48. eyes  and prevent small stones and other road debris from  flying into the passenger compartment and injuring pas   sengers     The plastic windows and fabric cover of the Croozer Kid  offer only minimal protection against UV rays  Exposure  to strong sunlight may cause sunburns  Take the same  precautions as you would outdoors to protect your child   s  skin from the harmful rays of the sun     Never allow children to step  sit  or lean on the wheel  arms  e g  when climbing in or out of the Croozer Kid  The  child could fall off the wheel arm  resulting in injury     Never use solvents  such as mineral spirits  or other  aggressive chemicals  as these can damage the fabric   seat  and plastic windows  Never use pressure washers   The strong water pressure could damage the fabric and  plastic windows  Through damaged sections of the fabric  body  cover  or windows  children may be able to reach the  wheel spokes of the Croozer Kid or towing bicycle  which  could result in serious injury when the Croozer Kid is in  motion     NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICAL FUNGICIDES  These  chemicals are often highly toxic and could be very dan   gerous to your child   s health  For severe cases of mold  or mildew  the fabric body must be replaced  Contact a  Croozer dealer     Make sure children are clear of any moving parts if you  adjust the Croozer  Otherwise they may be injured     Table of Contents    Notices       NOTICE    Use caution and slow movements when pulling back the  seat frame an
49. fit snugly  around your wrist     The safety wrist strap is usually mounted with the han   dlebar  Before using the Stroller or Jogger version of the  Croozer Kid  check that the safety wrist strap has been  mounted  If the handlebar has been installed without the  safety strap  remove the handlebar and reinstall it with the  safety wrist strap attached  following the instructions given  in the section    Attaching and removing the handlebar with  safety wrist strap    on page 18        WARNING     When using the Jogger  it is vitally important that you  keep the safety wrist strap fastened securely around your  wrist at all times  Otherwise  the handlebar could slip out  of your grip and roll away  resulting in accidents with seri   ous injury or death        CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Jogger    Tip  Ifyou notice that the Jogger is pulling to the right or    left during use  check whether the Jogger wheel is  straight and the axle is properly seated in the drop   outs  If not  realign the wheel              49          27    28            Using your Croozer Kid    Using your Croozer Kid    Engaging and disengaging the parking brake  The parking brake locks the wheels of a parked or stopped  Croozer Kid to prevent it from rolling away  Never use the  parking brake to slow down the Jogger or Stroller  Always  engage the parking brake in the following situations     e when releasing the handlebar of a parked stopped Jog   ger or Stroller    
50. free service life  inspections and mainte       nance must be performed at regular intervals  The Croozer   Overall condition Check for damaged  Kid   s wheels  hitch arm  frame  fabric body  security pins  parts  quick release mechanisms  and safety harnesses must be   Fabric body Check for tears etc     checked periodically for damage  If any of these parts are Safety harnesses Check for damage and  found to be damaged  the Croozer Kid may not be used proper function    until the damage has been properly repaired     Locking mechanisms and Check for proper  security pins function and whether  IN WARNING  securely locked  Never use the Croozer Kid if it is not in perfect working  order  Damaged parts could cause accidents with serious   Wheel arms  Stroller wheel proper installation  injury or death  Therefore  it is vitally important that you Attachment of side wheels Check that the axles are  have your Croozer Kid serviced regularly     at least once locked securely in the    a year     by a professional bicycle mechanic  axle receivers    Hitch arm security pin and Check for correct at   7N WARNING  safety strap tachment    Lighting system  optional  Check for proper func   tion    Tires Check tire pressure  Check for damage or  cracks       It is vitally important that the maintenance work described  in this section be performed at the specified intervals and  by a professional bicycle mechanic or dealer  A layper   son could overlook dangerously damaged or worn parts   
51. h could  result in accidents with serious injury or death                       1  Hold the reflector  5  against the mounting plate on the  front bumper  positioning it so that the pin  9  on the  back of the reflector fits through the lower hole of the  mounting plate     2  Insert the bolt  4  through the upper hole of the mount   ing plate  and fasten the reflector  5  by tightening the  bolt with a Phillips screwdriver  8      3  Repeat steps 1 and 2 to fasten the second front reflec   tor to the other mounting plate on the bumper                          Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    16       Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid    Mounting the bumper  1  Insert the two long Allen bolts  3  from inside through  the holes in the front frame tube of the Croozer Kid     2  Slide the rubber washers over the ends of the Allen  bolts protruding through the front of the frame tube     3  Place the bumper  1  onto the mounting plates on the  sides of the frame  lining up the holes     4  Screw the two long Allen bolts  3  into the threaded  holes of the bumper  1   tightening lightly at first     5  Insert one of the short Allen bolts  2  through the  aligned holes of the bumper  1  and the mounting plate     6  Place a washer and locknut from below onto the end  of the bolt  and tighten the nut lightly at first     7  Repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach the other side of the  bumper     8  Adjust the position of the bumper as necessary to  ensure that it is even and lev
52. h serious  injury or death  Follow the instructions and warnings  given in the owner   s manual of the towing bicycle  When  in doubt  consult a professional bicycle mechanic                                              CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Installing the safety flag   The safety flag makes it easier for other road users to see  the Croozer Kid  increasing your child  s safety  as well as  your own     The safety flag slides into a canvas sleeve that is attached  to the right rear frame tube with two Velcro straps     1  Assemble the flag pole  1  by connecting the two sec   tions of the pole     2  Slide the flag pole through the opening where the  handlebar  2  passes through the fabric cover     3  Guide the pole of the safety flag into the canvas  sleeve  3  attached to the rear frame tube     WARNING        When pulling the Croozer Kid as a Trailer  the safety flag  must be properly mounted and attached to the Trailer   at all times  If you use the Trailer without the safety flag   other road users may not be able to see you  which could  result in accidents with serious injury or death     Tip  When you are using the Croozer Kid in countries  with right hand traffic  the safety flag must be  mounted to the left side of the Croozer  To move  the flag  the canvas sleeve can be easily removed  and reattached to the right rear frame tube using the  Velcro straps     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Trailer                      23
53. he  appropriate nozzle  Never use compressed air  e g  from a  gas petrol station  to fill your tires  The quick flow and high  pressure can overinflate the tires  causing the tube and or  tire to burst     To prevent mildew and mold growth  the Croozer Kid must  be completely dry and clean before being put into storage     Never use or store the Croozer Kid at temperatures below       4  F     20  C   Extremely low temperatures can cause the  plastic windows to become brittle     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Table of Contents       Description                                1 1     10 Cleaning and Storing the Croozer Kid   46  Whatswhat     ooa a aa 1 1 10 How do I clean and maintain my Croozer Kid        46  3 in 1 System      2    2 2    ee ee 11 How do I store my Croozer Kid             46  Quick releases and Security Pins                     11 Preparing the Croozer Kid for disposal                47  What is the Croozer Kid                 12  How should the Croozer Kid be used           12 Technical Data                48  How shouldn t the Croozer Kid be used         12  Orientation and wording               1   1  1   1    12 Accessories                                     49  Initial Assembly and Unfolding Limited Manufacturer Warranty          50  the CroozerKid                   13  Whatis Covered    oaaao 50  Checking package contents                           13 How Long Coverage Lasts                            50  Unfolding the Croozer Kid                14
54. ing with the Trailer   35  Special considerations when using the Stroller       39  Special considerations when using the   Jogger      Loona ao a 1 40  Transporting your Croozer Kid             42  Croozer Kid Inspections and   Maintenance                  43  Inspection intervals                   43  Service intervals                 2 08  43  Inspecting the hitch arm  hitch connector  Jogger Kit com   ponents  and Stroller wheel               44  Inspect the fabric body                  44  Inspecting and servicing the wheels           44  Checking tire pressure and treads            44  Cleaning and lubricating the wheel axles        45  Inspecting the Croozer Kid after an accident          45    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Description    Description          What s what         Safety flag    Handlebar  Low position             5 point safety harness       Two in one cover    va Front bumper    Hitch arm attachment bracket and  Front reflector attachment bracket for Jogger wheel arm  Attachment socket   Attachment bracket for for Stroller wheel  Quick release wheel Jogger wheel arm         Handlebar    A High position  a Attachment site for handlebar       Safety wrist  strap    Mounting loops for battery powered taillight   taillight not included     Cargo compartment cover    Cargo compartment        f Push button for  Reflectors   quick release wheels  Lever for parking brake    Brake shoe    10 CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       3 in 1 System                Croo
55. ions  loading  etc  If the Thorough maintenance check   Croozer Kid must be  Croozer Kid is not being used very often  then an annual serviced by a profes     service by a professional bicycle mechanic is sufficient  If sional bicycle mechanic  the Croozer Kid is used on a daily basis  even in the winter       then we recommend having it professionally serviced more Gee Ong On Yee one S nee   often  as the parts can wear significantly faster  Pulling the   Trailer with an e bike  with electric assist  will also subject    the Croozer Kid s parts to much greater wear  meaning  that shorter service intervals will be necessary        CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13 43    44    Croozer Kid Inspections and Maintenance    Inspecting the hitch arm  hitch connector   Jogger Kit components  and Stroller wheel    Inspect the hitch arm  hitch connector  Jogger Kit com   ponents  Stroller wheel  and their respective attachment  brackets regularly for damage  If a part is cracked  dented   bent  or damaged in any way  the Croozer Kid may not be  used with the respective part until it has been replaced or  repaired  Have all damaged parts repaired or replaced im   mediately by a professional bicycle mechanic  Check that  the axle hitch is securely attached     Inspect the fabric body   Check the fabric body and the two in one cover regularly  for damage  Small tears or holes can be repaired  In the  case of irreparable damage  the fabric body must be  replaced         WARNING     Your child m
56. ith serious injury  or death    Furthermore  the rear wheel of the towing bicycle could  lose traction  especially when making turns  which could  also result in accidents with serious injury or death     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Using your Croozer Kid       6 6 to 17 6 Ibs    z  gt  x                          33    Using your Croozer Kid    Hitching the Croozer Kid to the Towing Bicycle       WARNING        It is vitally important that you check whether the towing  bicycle has been approved by its manufacturer for pulling  a Trailer  Towing a Trailer with an unsuitable bicycle can  result in frame breakage and accidents with serious injury  or death        Never hitch the Trailer with passengers inside     1  Lift the hitch arm of the Croozer Kid  and push the  hitch connector  1  as far as it will go onto the axle  hitch  2  that has been installed on the towing bicycle        2  Insert the security pin  3  attached to the end of the  hitch arm through the hitch connector           3  Snap the wire loop  4  of the security pin over the pin  end protruding from the other side of the hitch connec   tor to lock it in place  see Fig  65   Then pull gently on  the security pin to ensure that the wire loop is locked  securely onto the end of the pin     4  Check whether the hitch connector is securely fasten   ed to the towing bicycle     WARNING        Always check that the wire loop of the security pin is  snapped securely onto the pin end  If the security pin is  not se
57. justing nut half a turn counter   clockwise  Repeat steps 4 and 5                    CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       6  Hold the Jogger wheel with both hands  and try to  rock it back and forth to check that the quick release  mechanism is securely fastened  If there is any play in  the wheel  repeat steps 4 and 5         WARNING        It is vitally important that the Jogger wheel and wheel  arms be installed properly  Operating the Croozer Kid  with improperly installed Jogger Kit components could  result in accidents with serious injury or death  When in  doubt  consult a professional bicycle mechanic         IN WARNING     The Croozer Kid with the Jogger Kit installed is consid   ered a Jogger and is not approved for skating  Skating  with the Jogger could result in accidents with serious  injury or death           7  To remove the Jogger wheel and wheel arms  follow  these steps in the reverse order     NOTICE    After removing the wheel arms  lock the security pins  back into the holes in the brackets  Never leave the secu   rity pins hanging freely from their straps  They could get  caught on passing objects and be pulled off  damaging  the vehicle     Using the safety wrist strap   To prevent the Croozer Kid from accidently slipping out of  your hands and rolling away  for example when pushing  the Stroller or Jogger downhill  it is vitally important that  you keep the safety strap  1  around your wrist at all times   Use the rubber ring to adjust the loop size to 
58. king brake when releasing the handle   bar of the parked stopped Jogger or Stroller  and check  that the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer  Kid a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not  correctly engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death        WARNING     Never maneuver the Stroller over stairs or other ob   stacles  The jolting motion could injure your child and   or damage the Croozer Kid  Never use the Stroller on  escalators     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13             If you are not sure whether your Croozer Kid is  overloaded  you can perform this simple test WITH   OUT PASSENGERS  Depress the handlebar of the  loaded Stroller by about 4 to 6 inches to raise the  Stroller wheel  Then carefully release the handlebar   If the Croozer Kid immediately returns to its origi   nal standing position  then the Stroller is correctly  loaded  If not  e g  if the Croozer Kid tips backwards   then the Stroller is overloaded and cannot be used     39    40    Using your Croozer Kid        WARNING     Always use the safety harness and ensure it is correctly  adjusted to fit the child snugly and comfortably        Guidelines and tips for using the Stroller   Check the passengers frequently to make sure they are  comfortable  with adequate ventilation  and dress them  appropriately  Keep in mind that  when the rain cover is  attached  the passenger compartment can become warm  more quickly than othe
59. king surface is clean and flat to avoid  soiling and or damaging the fabric body  Later  once  you are familiar with the installation and removal  procedures  you can install the hitch arm with the  front of the Croozer Kid slightly raised     1  Lift the front of the Croozer Kid  or tip the frame onto its  back end     2  Open the wire loop of the security pin  1  in the hitch   arm attachment bracket  and pull the security pin out  of the hole     3  Hold the hitch arm  2  with the hole  4  facing upwards  and the hitch arm at an approx  45   angle to the at   tachment bracket  3      4  Guide the retaining bolts  5  at the end of the hitch arm  gently into the slots of the hitch arm attachment bracket     5  Then fold the hitch arm upwards into the hitch arm at   tachment bracket until the bolts  5  of the hitch arm are  fully engaged in the slots of the attachment bracket     NOTICE    Do not let the strap of the security pin get caught be   tween the hitch arm and attachment bracket as this could  damage the strap     6  Insert the security pin  1  through both holes of the  hitch arm attachment bracket     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Trailer                      et  28                               Closed       30             19    20    Converting the Croozer Kid to a Trailer    7  Lock the security pin in place by snapping the wire  loop over the pin end  see Fig  30   Then pull gently on  the security pin to ensure that the wire lo
60. l arms   The Jogger Kit  which converts the Croozer Kid to a Jog   ger  consists of two wheel arms  one wheel  and a safety  wrist strap  The wheel arms are attached in the same way  as the hitch arm  One wheel arm is mounted to the hitch   arm attachment bracket on the left side of the frame  and  the other  to the wheel arm attachment bracket on the right  side of the frame  relative to the direction of travel      Tip  The first time you install the Jogger Kit  we recom   mend tipping the Croozer Kid onto its back end  in order to have a better view of the parts when  tamiliarizing yourself with the procedure  Make sure  that your working surface is clean and flat to avoid  soiling and or damaging the fabric body  Later  once  you are familiar with the installation and removal  procedures  you can install the wheel arms and Jog   ger wheel with the tront of the Croozer Kid slightly  raised        1  Lift the front of the Croozer Kid  or tip the frame onto  its back end     2  Open the wire loop of the security pin  1  in the hitch   arm attachment bracket  and remove the security pin   Follow the same steps for removing the security pin in  the wheel arm attachment bracket on the other side of  the frame           Tip  Position each arm so that it curves inward and the  hole  4  in the left arm is facing upwards     3  Hold the left wheel arm  2   with hole  at an approx   45   angle to the hitch arm attachment bracket     4  Guide the retaining bolts  3  of the left wheel
61. l away  resulting in serious injuries to the  passengers     NOTICE    Never use your foot for operating the parking brake lever   Doing so could damage the braking mechanism     After releasing the brake  always check that the brake  shoes are no longer pressing against the tires  Never pull  the Trailer or push the Jogger or Stroller with the parking  brake engaged  as doing so could damage the brake  shoes or tires     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Opening and closing the cover   The two in one cover consists of a transparent plastic win   dow  1   which protects the passenger from wind and light  rain  and a mesh cover  2  beneath it  The plastic window  can be rolled up by itself or together with the mesh cover  and is secured at the top with elastic loops  3      When unrolled  the mesh cover or both covers together are  secured by Velcro tabs  4  on the lower frame     ZN CAUTION     When riding with the Trailer  always close the mesh cover      or both covers     to protect passengers  If the Trailer   is used without at least one cover fully closed  insects   small stones  and other road debris could fly into the pas   senger compartment and injure the child     Tip  For stronger rain  we recommend using the addition   al Rain Cover  which is available as an accessory     ZN CAUTION     The plastic windows and fabric cover of the Croozer Kid  offer only minimal protection against UV rays  Exposure  to strong sunlight may cause sunburns  Take the same  precaution
62. lebars of the towing bicycle  In addition  most Trailers  will not be centered behind the towing bicycle  Reduce your  speed in places where navigation is especially challenging   and if you are ever in doubt about whether the Trailer will be  able to fit through an opening  dismount and push the bike  and Trailer through  Failure to do so may result in accidents  with serious injury or death of the child or rider     Reduce your speed when riding on paths or streets with  bumps or uneven surfaces to keep the ride as smooth and  Safe as possible for your passengers  Reduce your speed  when turning  Otherwise the centrifugal force could cause  the Trailer to tip over  Use extreme caution and dismount  when passing through narrow spaces  Otherwise  the  Trailer could collide with obstacles  causing accidents with  serious injury or death of the child and or rider     Avoid hitting obstacles  hitting an obstacle with a wheel  may cause the Trailer to tip over at any speed  which could  result in serious injury or death of the child and or rider     Use extreme caution when riding in wet  slippery  or  otherwise hazardous conditions  Under such conditions   you could lose control of the towing bicycle with the Trailer   which can result in accidents with serious injury or death     Safety Guidelines    Use as Jogger or Stroller   It is vitally important that the Jogger wheel and wheel arms  be installed properly  Improperly installed Jogger Kit  components could come loose while 
63. mes  If  the Trailer should ever tip over  the handlebar acts as a  roll bar  helping to prevent injuries     Tip  When not in use  the safety wrist strap can hang  inside the rear compartment area     8  To remove the handlebar  e g  for storage or transport   follow these instructions in the reverse order        RO  i                                        Closed                                                 CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13             Converting the Croozer Kid to a  Trailer    WARNING        Not for use with children under 6 months old  Transport   ing children under 6 months of age in a bicycle trailer  could result in serious injury     lf the Stroller wheel or Jogger wheel and wheel arms are  mounted to the Croozer Kid  remove the respective compo   nents and lock the security pins into the appropriate holes     A CAUTION     Make sure children are clear of any moving parts if you  adjust the Croozer  Otherwise they may be injured     NOTICE    Never leave the security pins hanging freely from their  straps  They could get caught on passing objects and be  pulled off  damaging the vehicle     Installing and removing the hitch arm  The hitch arm is installed on the left side of the Croozer  Kid  relative to the direction of travel      Tip  The first time you install the hitch arm  we recom   mend tipping the Croozer Kid onto its back end  in order to have a better view of the parts when  familiarizing yourself with the procedure  Make sure  that your wor
64. mpartment or the optional loaded Jogger by about 4 to 6 inches to raise the  Handlebar Console could cause the Jogger to tip back  Jogger wheel  Then carefully release the handlebar   wards  resulting in serious injuries for your child  If the Croozer Kid immediately returns to its origi     nal standing position  then the Jogger is correctly  loaded  If not  e g  if the Croozer Kid tips backwards   then the Jogger is overloaded and cannot be used         WARNING     Never use the handlebar for carrying loads  such as  children   s vehicles or bags  other than the Handlebar  Console available as an accessory   Loading the handle   bar could cause the Jogger to tip backwards  resulting in  serious injuries for your child        Adult supervision        A WARNING     Never leave a child in the Jogger unattended  not even  briefly  In your absence  hazardous  unforeseen situa   tions could arise  including accidents with serious injuries  or death        CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Parking the Jogger  Only park the Jogger on flat surfaces  and always secure it  with the parking brake        WARNING     Always set the parking brake when releasing the handle   bar of the parked stopped Jogger or Stroller  and check  that the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer  Kid a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not  correctly engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     Use the safety wrist strap  
65. nd are within the specified age range should ride in the  Croozer Kid  If a child is unable to sit upright unassisted   the Croozer Infant Sling must be used  Be sure to secure  all cargo and take along items in the designated pockets  and compartments and observe the weight limits specified  in the table below  It is vitally important that all cargo be  secured to prevent it from shifting while the Croozer Kid   is in use  It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the  transported cargo does not compromise the safety of the  passengers     100 Ibs  45 kg   max  1 child  132 Ibs  60 kg   max  2 children  33 Ibs  15 kg   max  1 child    Croozer Kid for 2 2 x 33 lbs  2 x 15 kg   max   2 children    Maximum Load  Passengers   Cargo     Croozer Kid for 1 77 lbs  35 kg   Croozer Kid for 2 100 Ibs  45 kg   Of which in rear cargo compartment  max  11 Ibs  5 kg     Of which in Handlebar Console max  4 4 Ibs  2 kg    accessory     Load Capacity for Cargo Areas     Rear cargo compartment max  11 Ibs  5 kg   Handlebar Console  accessory    max  4 4 lbs  2 kg   Minimum Age of Passengers    Trailer    Stroller and Jogger    upright unassisted   Stroller and Jogger 1 month   with Infant Sling  accesso i  Maximum Age of Passengers    Hitch arm Load  Nose Weight       Weight limits only apply if the hitch arm load is within the speci   fied range of 6 6 to 17 6 lbs  3 8 kg   See page 33     7N CAUTION          Not for use with children under 6 months old or chil   dren who cannot sit up
66. o compartment or the optional  Handlebar Console could cause the Jogger to tip back   wards  resulting in serious injuries for your child     Never use the handlebar for carrying loads  such as chil   dren   s vehicles or bags  other than the Handlebar Console  available as an accessory   Loading the handlebar could  cause the Jogger to tip backwards  resulting in serious  injuries for your child     Always set the parking brake when releasing the handle   bar of the parked stopped Jogger or Stroller  and check  that the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer  Kid a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not  correctly engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death When  using the Jogger  it is vitally important that you keep the  safety wrist strap fastened securely around your wrist at all  times  Otherwise  you could accidently lose control of the  Jogger  causing accidents with serious injury or death     Never maneuver the Jogger over stairs or other obstacles   The jolting motion could injure your child and or damage  the Croozer Kid  Never use the Jogger on escalators   When pushing the Jogger over stairs and obstacles     or  using it on escalators     you could lose control of the Jog   ger  resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     Always use the safety harness and ensure it is correctly  adjusted to fit the child snugly and comfortably  A child that  is riding in the Jogger with
67. onnector will be overloaded  If the center of gravity  is too far behind the wheels  the rear wheel of the towing  bicycle could lose traction  especially when making turns   If the center of gravity is too far right or left  the Trailer has  a stronger tendency to tip over when making turns  Check  the weight on the hitch connector before using the Croozer  Kid as a Trailer     Follow these steps  using your bathroom scales  to deter   mine the weight on the hitch connector     1  Place your bathroom scales beside the hitch arm of  the loaded and unhitched Trailer     2  Step onto the scales and make a note of your weight     3  Now lift the hitch connector of the hitch arm about  1 foot off the ground     4  The weight shown on the scales should be 6 6 to 17 6  lbs more than your own weight     WARNING        Never overload the Trailer and never ride with a hitch arm  load that is outside the specified range of 6 6 to 17 6 Ibs   Always distribute the load evenly  Failure to do so could  compromise the handling properties and cause accidents  with serious injury or death     WARNING        Never use the handlebar for carrying loads  such as  children   s vehicles or bags  other than the Handlebar  Console available as an accessory   Loading the handle   bar compromises the stability and handling of the vehicle   which could result in accidents with serious injury or  death    A Trailer with an improperly loaded handlebar could skid  or tip backwards  resulting in accidents w
68. oozer Kid  If the initial assembly has been  performed  you can skip the first few steps of this section     If your Croozer Kid was not assembled prior to sale  then  have the initial assembly performed by a professional bicy   cle mechanic or follow the assembly instructions below  If   for any reason  you do not feel completely confident about  your ability to properly install these components  then have  this work performed by a professional bicycle mechanic   Various tools are required for the assembly  An Allen key is  included with the Croozer Kid parts and hardware     WARNING        The Croozer Kid must be properly assembled to professi   onal standards  Improper assembly can result in acci   dents with serious injury or death     Checking package contents   The Croozer Kid is packaged in a box for shipment  In  order to minimize package size  the Croozer Kid is shipped  in its folded state  All of the removable parts are removed  for shipment  The front bumper  brake shoes  and front  reflectors are also shipped unattached     1  Remove all packaging materials from the Croozer Kid  and individual parts  Recycle all packaging material if  possible  Keep the box for storage or transport     WARNING        Do not use plastic bags or packaging in cribs  beds   carriages  or playpens  Plastic bags and packaging ma   terials can be dangerous  To avoid danger of suffocation   keep plastic bags and packaging away from babies and  children  Babies and children could pull pla
69. op is locked  securely onto the end of the pin     WARNING        Always check that the wire loop of the security pin is  snapped securely onto the pin end  If the security pin is  not securely locked  the hitch arm could fall off while in  use  resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     8  To remove the hitch arm  follow these steps in the  reverse order     NOTICE    After removing the hitch arm  always lock the security  pin back into the holes in the bracket  Never leave the  security pins hanging freely from their straps  They could  get caught on passing objects and be pulled off  damag   ing the vehicle     Installing the axle hitch to the towing bicycle  The hitch assembly is mounted to the left side of the bicy   cle  relative to the direction of travel  and consists of two  parts  a hitch connector on the hitch arm of the Croozer  Kid and a axle hitch  which is mounted to the rear axle of  the towing bicycle     However  before using a bicycle for pulling the Croozer  Kid  you must first check whether it is suitable for use as  a towing bicycle  This information can be obtained from  the bicycle manufacturer  a bicycle shop  or the owner   s  manual of the bicycle     WARNING     It is vitally important to confirm that the towing bicycle is  suitable for pulling trailers  Pulling a trailer with a bicy   cle that has not been approved by its manufacturer for  use as a towing bicycle can result in frame breakage or  other material damage  This could cause
70. or choosing the right kickstand         7N WARNING     If the towing bicycle is not securely braced in an upright  position  e g  with an appropriate kickstand   it could fall  over while passengers are climbing in or out of the Trailer   which can result in serious injury of the passenger     The towing bicycle should have a long rear fender with a  mudflap in order to protect the passenger from stones and  other road debris that could be thrown up by the rear tire  and to avoid soiling the body or interior of the Trailer     uN CAUTION     When riding with the Trailer  always close the mesh cover      or both covers     to protect passengers  If the Trailer   is used without at least one cover fully closed  insects   small stones  and other road debris could fly into the pas   senger compartment and injure the child     We recommend using a towing bicycle with multiple gears   The more speeds the bicycle has  the easier it will be   to find the appropriate gear  for example  when starting   climbing hills  and riding with a headwind     We recommend riding with a rear view mirror on the tow   ing bicycle  A rear view mirror makes it easier to check on  passengers in the Trailer and keep an eye on the vehicles  behind you so that you can react appropriately  Always ride  defensively     Warnings for use as Trailer    WARNING     e When pulling a loaded Trailer  the handling  balance   and performance of the towing bicycle will be affected   especially when starting  braking 
71. oring the Croozer Kid    Cleaning and Storing the Croozer Kid    How do I clean and maintain my Croozer Kid   Fabric body   Clean the fabric body and seat with water  a soap solution   or a mild household detergent  Use biodegradable clean   ing agents whenever possible to minimize environmental  impact  A soft brush can be used to clean areas of heavy  soiling     AN CAUTION   Never use solvents  such as mineral spirits  or other  aggressive chemicals  as these can damage the fabric   seat  and plastic windows  Never use pressure wash   ers  The strong water pressure could damage the tabric  and plastic windows  Children may be able to reach the  wheel spokes through damaged sections of the tabric or  windows  which could result in serious injury when the  Croozer Kid is in motion     Frame and other metal parts   Clean all metal parts with water  a soap solution  or a mild  household detergent  Use biodegradable cleaning agents  whenever possible to minimize environmental impact  A  soft brush can be used to clean areas of heavy soiling     Never use solvents  such as mineral spirits  or other ag   gressive chemicals  as these can corrode the metal parts   Never use pressure washers  The strong water pressure  can force water into the wheel bearings  shortening their  service life     To protect metal parts from corrosion  a thin coat of paste  wax can be applied  Preserving metal parts with paste  wax is especially important if you plan to use the Croozer  Kid often in wet
72. out pressing on the  dust cap     6  Repeat steps 2 5 to attach the second wheel     WARNING        Wheels that have not been securely attached can fall  off when riding  resulting in accidents with serious injury  or death  After you have attached the wheels  it is vitally  important that you check whether the axles are securely  locked into the axle receivers by firmly pulling on the  wheels  It should not be possible to remove the wheels  without pressing on the dust cap     7  Check the function of the parking brake by pushing the  lever  3  forward  Both brake shoes should press firmly  against the tires  When the parking brake is engaged   it should not be possible to move the wheels     8  To remove the wheels  follow these instructions in the  reverse order     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid                                                    17    18    Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid    Attaching and removing the handlebar with  safety wrist strap    The handlebar has two functions  Firstly  it is used for  pushing the Croozer Kid as a swivel wheel Stroller or  fixed wheel Jogger  For this purpose  the handlebar can  be mounted in either a high or a low position  depending  on the height and preferences of the user  Secondly  the  handlebar functions as a roll bar  protecting the passen   gers should the Croozer Kid tip over in the rare event of an  accident     1  If you are installing the handlebar for 
73. out the safety harness properly  fastened could fall out  resulting in serious injury or death     Load   The maximum load  passengers   cargo  is 77 Ibs  35  kg  for the Croozer Kid for 1 and 100 Ibs  45kg  for the  Croozer Kid for 2  NEVER OVERLOAD THE Croozer Kid   Doing so can severely affect the Croozer Kid   s handling  and cause accidents with serious injury or death     Never overload the Trailer and never ride with a hitch arm  load that is outside the specified range of 6 6 to 17 6 Ibs   Always distribute the load evenly  Failure to do so could  compromise the handling properties and cause accidents  with serious injury or death     Never transport cargo items together with children on the    seat or in the foot area  The cargo could shift during trans   port and injure the Croozer Kid passengers     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Cargo in the rear cargo compartment must always be well  secured to ensure that it cannot shift during transport   Loose cargo can change the handling of the Croozer Kid   which could cause accidents with serious injury or death   Furthermore  loose cargo items can fall against the seat   back when braking and injure the passengers     Never use the handlebar for carrying loads  such as  children   s vehicles or bags  other than the Handlebar  Console available as an accessory   Loading the handle   bar compromises the stability and handling of the vehicle   which could result in accidents with serious injury or death   A Trailer with 
74. r leave a child in the Stroller or Jogger unattended   not even briefly  In your absence  hazardous  unforeseen  situations could arise including accidents with serious  injury or death     Always set the parking brake when releasing the handle   bar of the parked stopped Jogger or Stroller  and check  that the wheels are securely locked by giving the Croozer  Kid a gentle push and pull  If the parking brake is not  correctly engaged  the vehicle could roll into harm   s way   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     Never maneuver the Jogger over stairs or other obstacles   The jolting motion could injure your child and or damage  the Croozer Kid  Never use the Jogger on escalators   When pushing the Jogger over stairs and obstacles     or  using it on escalators     you could lose control of the Jog   ger  resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     Always use the safety harness and ensure it is correctly  adjusted to fit the child snugly and comfortably  A child that  is riding in the Jogger without the safety harness properly  fastened could fall out  resulting in serious injury or death     The Jogger is not approved for skating  Skating with the  Jogger could result in an accidents with serious injury or  death     The Stroller is not approved for jogging and skating   Jogging and skating with the Jogger could result in an  accidents with serious injury or death     Never carry more than the maximum allowable weight   Overloading the rear carg
75. rds  Improper assembly can result in acci   dents with serious injury or death     Because packaging size is limited  the bumper  brake  shoes  and front reflectors of the Croozer Kid are shipped  unattached  These parts are included in the scope of deliv   ery and must be properly installed        Box contents   The box with your Croozer Kid should contain the following af   items        e bumper  1        e package containing two short      Allen bolts with wash    k  A     ers and locknuts  2   two long 4 Allen bolts with rubber a         lt         washers  3   two front reflectors  5  with bolts  4  and  two axle hitches  7   which will be mounted to the tow   ing bicycles           e two brake shoes  6   one left and one right  and two  short 4    Allen bolts with locknuts  8      For the installation of the reflectors  bumper  and brake  shoes  the following tools are required  a 7 16     11mm   open end wrench  a Phillips screwdriver and a 5 32      4mm  Allen key        Mounting the front reflectors    7N WARNING     When riding at night  dusk  or dawn     or when visibility   is in any way reduced     both the Croozer Kid and the  towing bicycle must be equipped with active lighting  systems  i e  equipment that makes its own light   The  front reflectors of the Croozer Kid do not qualify as active  lighting equipment  If you ride at night or in conditions   of poor visibility without an appropriate lighting system   other road users may not be able to see you  whic
76. right unassisted  Transporting  children under 6 months of age in a bicycle trailer could  result in serious injury           When in use as a Trailer in poor visibility conditions or at  night  dusk  or dawn  the Croozer Kid must be equipped  with a lighting system that complies with the applicable  laws and regulations in the country of use  Any spare parts  used for the Croozer Kid must be approved by Zwei plus  zwei GmbH and properly installed  ideally by a profession   al bicycle mechanic  Use only accessories that are suited  for the Croozer Kid and or have been approved by Zwei  plus zwei GmbH     How shouldn   t the Croozer Kid be used    The Croozer Kid may not be used in any manner other  than as specified above  Never transport animals together  with children in the Croozer Kid  Never use the Croozer  Kid as a cargo Trailer  Never use the Jogger or Stroller for  skating  Never use the Stroller for jogging  Commercial  use  overloading  excessive speeds  improper repairs  and  use on unsurfaced roads or paths are not permitted  Never  install a car seat or other seating device not approved by  Zwei plus zwei GmbH  Never use the handlebar for carry   ing loads  such as children   s vehicles or bags  other than  the Handlebar Console available as an accessory      Never pull the Croozer Kid with a motorized vehicle  such  as a moped or scooter  This also applies to motorized  bicycles with a maximum speed of more than 15 mph  25  km h   Do not mount the axle hitch to 
77. rwise  especially in direct sunlight   However  in colder weather  children sitting inactively in the  Stroller will feel colder than the person pushing the Stroller   Therefore  in colder temperatures  dress children in warm  clothing and  if necessary  use a blanket  such as the Cozy  Blanket or Bunting Bags available as accessories  You will  find a list of Croozer Kid accessories in the back of this  manual     Special considerations when using the  Jogger    Speed and load capacity   The Croozer Kid with the Jogger Kit is intended for use   as a fixed wheel Jogger  Pushing the Jogger faster than a  jogging pace is not permitted  Do not use your Jogger with  roller skates or in line skates  The difference between the  Stroller and the Jogger is that the Jogger is easier to push  and control over longer distances because of its fixed   wheel design  Therefore  it is ideal for jogging  touring on  foot  and walking              WARNING     The Jogger is not approved for skating  Skating with the  Jogger could result in accidents with serious injury or death        The Jogger has the same load capacity as the Trailer   maximum allowable weight for passengers and cargo    See page 32 for the applicable weight limits              Tip  If you are not sure whether your Croozer Kid is       ami WARNING  overloaded  you can perform this simple test WITH   Never carry more than the maximum allowable weight  OUT PASSENGERS  Depress the handlebar of the  Overloading the rear cargo co
78. s as you would outdoors to protect your child   s  skin from the harmful rays of the sun     Loading and unloading children   When loading or unloading children or  in the case of  older children  when the passengers are getting in or out  of the seat  the parking brake of the Croozer Kid must be  engaged to prevent unintentional rolling  In addition  when  you are using the Croozer Kid as a Trailer  the towing  bicycle must be safely and securely supported to prevent it  from falling     1  Open the cover  roll it up  and secure it at the top  us   ing the elastic loops  3      2  If you are near traffic  have the child get in from the  side that is away from the traffic if possible  When  using the Croozer Kid as a Trailer  passengers should  climb in from the right side  with respect to direction of  travel   so that they do not have to step over the hitch  arm  Always assist children as they enter and exit the  passenger compartment     NOTICE    Never allow the child to sit  stand  or lean on the hitch  arm or wheel arms  as doing so could damage these  parts     Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Using your Croozer Kid                                  Using your Croozer Kid    Fastening and unfastening the safety  harness       WARNING     Never transport babies under 6 months of age or children Tip     who are not able to sit upright unassisted in the Trailer   The Croozer Kid seat and harness are designed for older  children  In dangerous situations  a baby could slip ou
79. sition           2  Remove the tension adjusting nut  2  of the quick   release assembly by turning the nut counterclockwise   Use caution  the spring located just beneath the nut is  under tension and could fly off when removing the nut     3  Fit the axle hitch  3  over the end of the quick release  skewer by sliding the skewer  with the spring  through  the hole in the hitch           4  Without removing the spring on the end of the quick   release skewer  thread the tension adjusting nut  2   back onto the skewer  Tighten the tension adjusting  nut until you feel a slight resistance     WARNING        The tension adjusting nut must engage the threads for at  least five full turns in order to ensure adequate clamping  force for holding the rear wheel securely  Failure to tighten  the tension adjusting nut adequately may result in accidents  with serious injury or death  If the quick release skewer is  too short  it must be replaced  Consult a professional bicycle  mechanic for the appropriate parts and assistance        5  Check that the rear wheel is properly aligned  adjusting  the position if necessary  then close the quick release  lever  1  or tighten the hex bolt  depending on the ver   sion  Often  the closed position is indicated on the lever  by the word    CLOSE     In this case  when the lever side  marked    CLOSE    can be seen  the lever is in the closed  position  If the tension adjusting nut has been tightened  the proper amount  you will be able to feel th
80. snugly over  the passenger   s shoulders to ensure that the passenger   is held securely in the seat  If the straps are too loose  the  safety harness may not be able to hold the child securely   and  in the event of an accident  the child could slip out   resulting in serious injury or death  Straps that are too tight  can cause discomfort to the passenger     When not fitted to a child in the seat  bucked safety har   nesses can form loops that may result in the serious injury   strangulation or death of the child  Therefore  never leave  safety harnesses buckled when not fitted to a child     It is critical that all maintenance work specified in the  section    Croozer Kid Inspections and Maintenance    be  performed in the specified intervals  Using the Croozer  Kid when it is not in perfect working order can result in ac   cidents with serious injury or death     Never use the Croozer Kid Trailer  Stroller or Jogger near  an open fire or exposed flame  It could catch fire  resulting  in serious injury or death     Assembly and repair   The Croozer Kid must be properly assembled to profes   sional standards  Improper assembly can result in acci   dents with serious injury or death     Follow the instructions for the correct installation of the  axle hitch  hitch arm  Jogger Kit components  and Stroller  wheel  When in doubt  contact your Croozer dealer     Do not use plastic bags or packaging in cribs  beds   carriages  or playpens  Plastic bags and packaging ma   terials
81. stic bags or  packaging over their heads and suffocate     2  Using a knife or a pair of scissors  cut the two cable  ties with which the frame of the Croozer Kid is se   cured    3  Remove all individual parts from inside the Croozer  Kid     These parts include the front bumper and a package  containing the front reflectors  mounting hardware and two  axle hitches  A second package contains the brake shoes  and the respective mounting hardware  Unfold the Croozer  Kid before installing these parts     WARNING        Choking hazard  The shipping box contains small parts  that could present a choking hazard to young children   To avoid serious injuries or death  keep small parts away  from young children     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid          5 32    7 1 6             required tools                   2a          13    Initial Assembly and Unfolding the Croozer Kid       A  the Croozer Kid  Unbuckle the transport safety strap  1  at the rear of  the Croozer Kid     2 Tuck the strap  2  into the special strap storage pocket  under the cover              3 Brace the lower part of the Croozer Kid frame with one  hand while using your other hand to lift the top part of  the frame        4 Holding the upper frame tube in the raised position   pull the seat frame slowly and carefully back and  towards you until the locking pins  4  of both lock   ing mechanisms  3  engage with audible clicks in the  holes  5  of the frame tubes   
82. t  from under the safety harnesses  resulting in serious  injury or death    1  Make sure that all straps are unbuckled  then place   W  the child in the seat     2  Place both shoulder straps over the child s shoulders   3  Place the crotch strap between the child s legs     4  Clip the end of the crotch strap  1  into the lower  mid   dle buckle of the padded harness  You should hear  a click and be able to see that the buckle is correctly  fastened     5  Clip the ends of the two shoulder straps  2  into the  upper buckles of the padded harness  You should  hear a click and be able to see that the buckles are  securely fastened     6  Clip the ends of both lap belts  3  into the lower  side  buckles of the padded harness  You should hear a  click and be able to see that the buckles are securely  fastened     WARNING        When riding in the Croozer Kid  your child must be  strapped securely into the safety harness at all times  Al   ways use the lap belt and shoulder straps in combination  with the crotch strap  Otherwise  in dangerous situations   the child could slip out from under the safety harness   resulting in serious injury or death     WARNING        Failure to adjust the straps of the safety harness properly  or to fasten the buckles correctly could result in accident  and serious injury or death        WARNING     When not fitted to a child in the seat  bucked safety har   nesses can form loops that may result in the serious in   jury  strangulation or death of
83. t the tires periodically for adequate tread depth and  any signs of damage or excessive wear  Worn out or dam   aged tires can affect the handling and even burst  which  could result in accidents with serious injury or death     The retaining balls and push button pins of the axles must  be cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis  Otherwise   the wheel could fall off while riding  resulting in accidents  with severe injury or death     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Safety Guidelines    Cautions    AN CAUTION     RISK OF PINCHING OR CRUSHING  There are pinch  points between the seat frame and Croozer Kid frame  as  well as between the locking mechanism and frame tube   that may cause painful injuries  Use caution to avoid  these points when folding or unfolding the Trailer     Always check that the wire loop of the security pin connect   ing the Stroller wheel is snapped  the Stroller wheel could  tall off while in use  resulting in accidents with injuries     When riding with the Trailer  always close the mesh cover      or both covers     to protect passengers trom insects  e g   getting into children   s eyes  and prevent small stones and  other road debris from flying into the passenger compart   ment and injuring the child     Always ride with the cover closed to protect passengers  from road debris and flying insects  When riding with the  Trailer  always close the mesh cover     or both covers     to  protect passengers from insects  e g  getting into children   s  
84. t to the passenger                    Adjusting the head pads   The top section of the seatback has Velcro strips for at   taching the head pads  3   The position of the head pads  can be adjusted to the height of the child     1  Pull off the head pad     2  Press the head pad onto the Velcro strips of the seat   back at the appropriate height     Tip  You can remove the head pads for a more comfort   able sitting position when your child is wearing a  helmet        Croozerkid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       31    32       Using your Croozer Kid    Transporting cargo   Load capacity and cargo compartments   The Croozer Kid has a large cargo compartment  1   behind the seat for holding your gear and essentials  The  cargo compartment has an inside pocket  2  with a Velcro  closure  this pocket can be used for stowing the Buggy  wheel when not in use  In the passenger compartment of  the Croozer Kid  beside the seats  are two mesh pockets   3  for smaller take along items  such as drinking bottles   dummies pacifiers  sunglasses  etc     Tip  ln addition  we recommend using the optional Han   dlebar Console for additional cargo capacity with the  Jogger or Stroller           However  when transporting cargo  never exceed the  weight limits specified below     Maximum Weight of Passengers  Croozer Kid for 1 33 Ibs  15 kg   max  1 child    Croozer Kid for 2 2 x 33 Ibs  2 x 15 kg   max   2 children    Maximum Load  Passengers   Cargo   Croozer Kid for 1 77 lbs  35 kg   Croozer Kid for 2 
85. the Jogger is in use   potentially resulting in accidents with serious injury or  death  If you are not completely confident about your ability  to install the Jogger Kit correctly  please consult with  or  have the installation performed by  a professional bicycle  mechanic     Always check that the wire loops of the security pins used  for attaching the Jogger Kit components are snapped  securely onto the pin ends  If the security pins are not  securely locked  the wheel arms could fall off while in use   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     When using the Jogger  it is vitally important that you keep  the safety wrist strap fastened securely around your wrist  at all times  Otherwise  the handlebar could slip out of your  grip and roll away  resulting in accidents with serious injury  or death     When transporting children who are not able to sit upright  unassisted or babies under 6 months of age in the Croozer  Kid Stroller or Jogger  not permitted in Trailer   you must  use the Infant Sling  which is available as an accessory   The seats and safety harnesses are designed for older  children  In dangerous situations  a baby could slip out  from under the safety harnesses  resulting in serious injury  or death  It is prohibited to use the Infant Sling with the  Trailer     Never push the Stroller faster than a walking pace  If the  Stroller is pushed too fast  it could skid or even tip over   resulting in accidents with serious injury or death     Neve
86. the first time   begin by removing the transport inserts  1  from the  upper frame tubes     2  Decide whether you would prefer to use the handlebar  in the high  2  or low  3  position   3  Slide the smaller loop of the safety wrist strap  4  over    the handlebar  and insert both ends of the handlebar  simultaneously into the upper frame tubes  Take care  to align the tubes properly to keep them from jamming  or getting stuck     Tip  The ends of the new handlebar may stick somewhat  when inserting them into the frame tube for the first  time  If so  a light coating of silicon spay can help     4  Push the rear flap of the cover slightly forward to  locate the hole in the upper frame tube    5  Insert the security pin  5  through the hole    6  Snap the wire loop  6  of the security pin over the pin  end protruding from the other side of the frame tube  to lock it in place  See Fig  24 and 25 and diagram on  right    7  Repeat steps 4 6 for the other side of the handlebar     Then pull gently on the security pins to ensure that the  wire loops are locked securely onto the ends of the  pins        A WARNING     The handlebar must be secured with both security pins  at all times  Otherwise  the handlebar could fall off when  you are pushing it  and the Jogger or Stroller could roll  away unintentionally  resulting in accidents with serious  injury or death     A WARNING     When the Croozer Kid is being used as a Trailer  the  handlebar must remain securely attached at all ti
87. thout lighting at night  dusk  or  dawn     or whenever visibility is in any way reduced   Other road users may not be able to see you  which  could result in accidents with serious injury or death     Adult supervision        N WARNING     Never leave a child in the Trailer unattended  not even  briefly  In your absence  hazardous  unforeseen situa   tions could arise  including accidents with serious injury  or death        CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13    Using your Croozer Kid                   35    36       Using your Croozer Kid    Tips for the towing bicycle   The towing bicycle must have two strong  independently  operated brakes that not only are in perfect working order  but also work effectively in wet weather conditions  This  is vitally important  as the brakes must be able to stop the  bike with the additional weight of the Trailer        WARNING     The towing bicycle must be equipped with strong   properly functioning brakes  Riding with inadequate or im   properly functioning brakes could result in accidents with  serious injury or death     The towing bicycle must have a sturdy  rear mount kick   stand able to hold the bicycle firmly upright to guarantee  safety and comfort when loading and unloading children   Single legged kickstands mounted in the middle of the bi   cycle  under the bottom bracket  are NOT suitable because  the weight of the hitched Trailer  which rests on the chain   stay  would make the parked bicycle unstable  Consult a  bicycle shop f
88. thout wheels  as the  entire weight of the chassis is resting on the brake shoes   making them especially susceptible to damage                                                                                   CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Now that the front bumper  reflectors  and brake shoes are  installed  and the Croozer Kid is unfolded with the locking  mechanisms safely engaged  the wheels and handlebar  with safety wrist strap can be mounted to complete the  Chassis  Then  with the enclosed conversion kits  the  Croozer Kid can be easily converted to a bicycle Trailer  a  swivel wheel Stroller  or a fixed wheel Jogger     Attaching and removing the wheels   The wheels of the Croozer Kid are equipped with push   button axles  By pressing the dust cap  1  on the wheel  hub  the retaining balls  2  will retract within the axle to  permit the attachment or removal of the wheel  The wheels  cannot be attached or removed unless the dust cap is  pressed in     1  Check that the brake lever  3  is in the disengaged  position  If not  pull back the lever to disengage the  mechanism     2  Use one hand to lift up the back of the Croozer Kid     3  Press the dust cap  1  of the wheel hub with the mark   ing    PUSH        4  Insert the wheel axle  4  into the axle receiver  5  of  the Croozer Kid  and release the dust cap     5  Check whether the wheel is locked securely in the axle  receiver by pulling firmly on the wheel  It should not be  possible to remove the wheel with
89. ty pin  1  over the pin    end protruding from the other side of the frame tube  to lock it in place  see Fig  41 and diagram at bottom  right   Then pull gently on the security pin to ensure   that the wire loop is locked securely onto the end of   the pin     ZA CAUTION     Always check that the wire loop of the security pin is  snapped securely onto the pin end  If the security pin is  not securely locked  the Stroller wheel could fall off while  in use  resulting in accidents with injuries           6  To remove the Stroller wheel  follow these steps in the  reverse order     N OT   C E Open B J Closed                   After removing the Stroller wheel  be sure to lock the  security pin back into the holes in the wheel socket   Never leave the security pin hanging freely from its strap                          It could get caught on passing objects and be pulled off   damaging the vehicle     CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13       Converting the Croozer Kid to a Jogger    Converting the Croozer Kid to a  Jogger    If the hitch arm or Stroller wheel has been mounted to the  Croozer Kid  remove the respective components and lock  the security pins into the appropriate holes     A CAUTION     Make sure children are clear of any moving parts if you  adjust the Croozer  Otherwise they may be injured     NOTICE    Never leave the security pins hanging freely from their  straps  They could get caught on passing objects and be  pulled off  damaging the vehicle     Attaching the whee
90. zer Kid Chassis    A       Jogger Kit  Wheel arms  Jogger wheel    Safety wrist strap             Hitch arm  Safety flag                   Stroller Kit  Stroller wheel             Quick releases and Security Pins    Description          Croozer Kid Jogger             Croozer Kid Trailer                Croozer Kid Stroller             High clamping force  Closed    Low clamping force    Open          Quick release for     Jogger wheel          Quick release for   Handlebar          Open Hitch arm  Hitch connector  Stroller wheel  Jogger wheel arms          Closed       CroozerKid14 ENG AUSNZ 11 13          12    Description    What is the Croozer Kid    The Croozer Kid is a vehicle for transporting children    It consists of a Chassis that can be quickly and easily  converted to a Trailer  a swivel wheel Stroller  or a fixed   wheel Jogger  No longer will you need a fleet of vehicles  because  with the Croozer Kid  you can take your child on  a bike ride  a walk in the park or a trek through the country   side  It can even be used as a fixed wheel sport Jogger for  walking or jogging     How should the Croozer Kid be used    The Croozer Kid is intended for private use for carrying  children in daylight hours on roads and other smooth  well   surfaced paths as a bicycle Trailer  a swivel wheel Stroller   or a fixed wheel Jogger  The instructions and safety  guidelines provided in this manual must be followed at all  times  Only children who are able to sit upright unassisted  a
    
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