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Yakima Beetle Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Jogging Stroller

Summary of Beetle

  • Page 1

    1032989c - 1/16 inside this book… introduction ................................... Page 2 before you begin ..................................... 3 jogger responsibilities ......................... 4 passenger safety ..................................... 5 load limits ...................................

  • Page 2: Jogging Stroller

    2 1032989c - 2/16 important warning! Before using the yakima jogging stroller, read this manual in it’s entirety since it contains instructions pertaining to operation, assembly and safety. Failure to adhere to the information, in the owners’ manual, could result in an accident causing serious bodil...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin:

    3 1032989c - 3/16 1 before you begin: read all of this booklet before assembling and operating your new stroller! Have the children play alone while you enjoy a cup of tea and focus on this important information regarding your new stroller. Warning: failure to read and follow the instructions contai...

  • Page 4: Jogger’S Responsibilities:

    4 1032989c - 4/16 stay on level ground —and off the skates! — it all begins with the jogger — just like everything else affected by the pull of gravity, your stroller can and will tip over in certain circumstances. Here are some tips to reduce that risk: •• avoid tipping over •• use good judgement: ...

  • Page 5: Everyone

    5 1032989c - 5/16 everyone needs water protect your small passenger! H 2 o it is important to keep yourself and your passenger properly hydrated at all times so bring plenty of water and make it easily accessible. There is a convenient water bottle caddy on the side of the stroller. Safety, comfort ...

  • Page 6: There Are Limits

    6 1032989c - 6/16 warning exceeding this limit is unsafe and may result in accident or injury to passenger, stroller and jogger. Do not exceed stroller weight limits! There are limits stroller weight limit 75 lbs. (34 kg) properly inflate your tires! Use only yakima supplied wheels and keep them pro...

  • Page 7: Transporting Animals

    7 1032989c - 7/16 arf. Transporting animals yakima strollers are specifically designed to transport children, not your pets. …and safety requirements warning: never leave child unattended while seated in the stroller. Never leave child unbuckled—even for a moment—while seated in the stroller. Avoid ...

  • Page 8: Warning:

    8 1032989c - 8/16 p u s h to ad just ba r h e ig h t do not make adjustments with child in stroller do not use adjustment dials or red knobs with a child in the stroller. The stroller may fold and cause serious injury to the child. Warning: unfold the stroller. 2 assemble the stroller: remove all wr...

  • Page 9: Let’S Put The Wheels On!

    9 1032989c - 9/16 let’s put the wheels on! 5 first, check that all three tires are properly inflated to recommended air pressure. (recommended air pressure is stated on the tire wall as “p.S.I.”) warning: failure to properly inflate your tires may lead to loss of control of the bike and serious inju...

  • Page 10

    10 1032989c - 10/16 attach front wheel. • slide wheel between open brake pads. • install forks onto skewer. 11 install the skewer into the front wheel. • unscrew the skewer nut from the skewer. • insert the skewer through the wheel hub. 10 front view 12 tighten and close the quick release lever. 13 ...

  • Page 11: Warning:

    11 1032989c - 11/16 p u s h to ad just ba r h e ig h t do not make adjustments with child in stroller pass the large loop through the small loop… pull until the strap is tight. Pass the small loop over the frame… warning: the strap must be attached to the runner’s wrist at all times during operation...

  • Page 12: Warning:

    12 1032989c - 12/16 19 open the straps and position the passenger. • engage the buckles. Insert the buckle prongs into the buckle until it snaps. • center the child in the seat. 18 to qualify as a passenger: child must be able to sit upright, and be strong enough to hold up his or her head. If you a...

  • Page 13: Warning

    13 1032989c - 13/16 position strap junction at child’s belly. Warning straps which are too loose can allow the child to fall from the stroller. Potential choking hazard or neck injury can occur from a strap junction which is too high. Tighten shoulder straps. 22 • adjust by sliding the buckle in the...

  • Page 14: Before-You-Jog Checklist

    14 1032989c - 14/16 before the ride • release the brakes; lift up on the red foot levers, squeeze the hand brake. • wrap the safety strap around your wrist. Passenger loading • set the rear brakes to load or unload the passenger. • lift child into stroller. • buckle the straps and tighten securely. ...

  • Page 15: To Remove

    15 1032989c - 15/16 27 fold the foot rest. To remove wheels: front wheel: • free the brake pads by lifting the metal lever on the calipers. • loosen the skewer, remove the wheel. 28 rear wheels: • push the axle spring-pin to free the axle from the frame. • release each wheel. Folding the stroller re...

  • Page 16: Stroller Maintenance

    If you need further technical assistance or replacement parts: please contact your dealer or call us at (888) 925-4621 or (707) 826-8000, monday through friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm pacific time. Limited warranty yakima products (“yakima”) will repair or replace merchandise which proves defective in mat...