Yakima Double bug User manual
INSIDE THIS BOOK…
Introduction .......................... page 2
Before You Begin ............................3
Jogger Responsibilities ................4
Passenger Safety ............................5
Load Limits .......................................6
Tire Pressure ...................................6
Safety Warnings .............................7
Assembly & Installation
Unfold the Stroller ....................8
Wheel Installation ..............9–10
Brakes ......................................11
Child Positioning.....................12
Straps ................................. 12-13
Passenger Qualifications............ 12
CHECKLIST (Before You Jog) ......14
Folding the Stroller....................... 15
Maintenance .................................16
Part #1033058 RevB
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Read and understand these
directions prior to operation.
JUVENILE
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
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IMPORTANT WARNING!
BEFORE USING THIS YAKIMA JOGGING STROLLER, READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS 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 BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER USE OF THIS YAKIMA JOGGING STROLLER. THIS INCLUDES PROPER ASSEMBLY AS
WELL AS THE PROPER USE OF THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO SECURE YOUR CHILD. PRIOR TO EACH USE,
INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO CHECK FOR ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS, WEAR OR DAMAGE.
DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY IF THE UNIT SHOULD BECOME DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STROLLER, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE
STROLLER ASSEMBLED BY A PROFESSIONAL BIKE SHOP OR QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
Jogging Stroller
Congratulations & Thanks
for choosing a Yakima stroller to safely transport your child.
This stroller will enable you to enjoy the quality standards and dedication
to good times that Yakima has offered outdoor enthusiasts for over two
decades. We take our commitment to safety seriously and ask that you
take the time to read this important owner’s manual.
No one is better equipped to properly care for your child than you are. The
safety guidelines found within this booklet, combined with your own good
judgement as a parent, should put you well on your way to a safe and
rewarding recreational experience. We wouldn’t want it any other way.
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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
contained in these pages may result in
accidents and serious injury or death.
Jogging with a stroller is different!
USING A STROLLER
If you haven’t yet had
this experience, take
time to get the feel
of a stroller before
attempting to run while
also transporting a child.
JOGGING WITH A STROLLER
If you’ve never run with a stroller out
in front of you, familiarize yourself with
how it feels. Go for a practice run in a
relatively calm, traffic free area,
before a passenger is ever on board.
Next, load up to 45 lbs. of weight into
your stroller and take another practice
lap to gauge what it may feel like to
run with a passenger.
You will probably have to alter
your jogging style to compensate
for increased length and weight
created by the stroller. Get a feel
for how you might perform under
different circumstances. This
way, you will be well prepared to
react in the safest most
responsible manner.
STAY ON LEVEL GROUND —AND OFF THE SKATES!
•NEVER use on steep grades, inclines or hills.
•NEVER use jogging stroller while roller-skating, roller-blading or biking.
•NEVER allow the jogging stroller to be attached to–or pulled by dogs,
bicycles, automobiles, snowmobiles or other machines.
•This stroller is not equipped for use after dark, and we do not
recommend use of stroller after dark.
•Discontinue use of your stroller if it malfunctions or becomes damaged.
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— 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: Jogging with a stroller requires physical strength and sound mental judgement.
JOGGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
•ALWAYS use seat harness to avoid serious
injury to child. An unrestrained child is
at risk of falling or sliding out of stroller.
•ALWAYS keep the safety strap attached
to your wrist while using the stroller.
•NEVER allow a child to stand in the stroller.
•ALWAYS set the rear brakes
when loading or unloading.
•NEVER leave a child unattended.
•DO NOT wear headphones
while jogging with a stroller.
•AVOID a busy road or highway that is
unsafe for a child. Run defensively and
don’t assume that you will be seen or
given the right of way by autos or bicycles.
•DO NOT allow a child or adolescent to
push the stroller. They do not have the
strength or good judgement to safely do so.
• Monitor children closely so they do not
stand up or lean out of the stroller as this
may cause the stroller to tip over.
• Monitor children to insure that all body
parts, clothes, toys and any other objects
are kept away from the wheels and other
moving parts.
• Slow down when turning and avoid sudden
swerves or directional changes.
• Do not strap bags or packages to handle; it affects the
balance and stability of the stroller and can cause it to
tip over backwards.
• Always cross tracks, curb cutouts and grooved road
surfaces at a 90-degree angle. Narrow angles when
crossing such obstacles could cause tip over resulting
in accident and injury.
• Not intended for off-road travel. Run on paved surfaces
only. Avoid curb hopping, potholes and any other road
obstructions as you run with your stroller.
WARNING:
Bouncing or rocking by passengers can
cause serious injury or death.
NIGHT RUNS:
Avoid jogging at night by planning your
run in the daylight hours.
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Everyone
Needs
Water
PASSENGER SAFETY
NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE STROLLER!
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It is important to keep yourself
and your passenger properly
hydrated at all times so bring
plenty of water and make it
easily accessible.
Safety, comfort and well being
are essential on every one of
your runs; use common sense
and pay close attention to your
passenger’s needs as well.
Avoid direct sunlight on the passengers.
Heat can build quickly in intensity and cause
serious injury. You can open or close the
canopy to help cool or warm your child but
always be aware of the wind chill factor and
the dangers posed by UV radiation.
Dress your passengers
Use the layering system
and bring some extra
clothing, a hat, and a
blanket just in case.
Never leave your child
exposed to the elements.
Check your children frequently
Make sure the child is safe and
comfortable. Remember that the
environment inside the stroller is
not the same as it is for you. Be
aware of the wind chill factor on
small children.
NEVER CARRY MORE THAN TWO PASSENGERS!
This stroller is designed for two children. Do not attempt to carry more than two
children. Do not allow a third child to climb into or on the stroller at any time.
BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS —
In wet, rainy or slick conditions
observe the following safe handling procedures:
Your stopping distance will at least DOUBLE in wet or slippery
conditions.
At frequent intervals, lightly apply the hand brake to clear the wheel
rim and brake pads of excess water buildup. Remember, in wet
conditions it can take two full revolutions of a wheel just to clear
away the water and begin to slow down.
Never pull the brake lever forcefully or suddenly.
This could lock up
the front wheel and cause dangerous, uncontrolled skidding.
Keep your speed to a minimum and allow for a greater margin
of error when starting through intersections, stopping and cornering.
Avoid riding over slick substances such as sand, loose gravel, ice, oil
and other debris not intended as a strolling surface. These slick
spots put a thin layer between you and the road, essentially
removing your tires from the surface they are trying to hold. If
slippery surfaces cannot be avoided it is advisable that you walk
your stroller to reduce the risk of accidents and injury.
Jogging in adverse weather
conditions on roads that have
become wet or slippery can be
incredibly dangerous and
should be avoided whenever
possible. If you find yourself
out in such conditions, use
extreme caution because your
ability to control and stop a
stroller is greatly impaired.
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WARNING
Exceeding this limit is unsafe and may result in accident
or injury to passenger, stroller and jogger.
DO NOT EXCEED STROLLER
WEIGHT LIMITS!
LOAD LIMITS
STROLLER WEIGHT LIMIT
90 lbs. (41 kg)
BEFORE EACH RIDE,
PROPERLY INFLATE YOUR TIRES!
Use only Yakima supplied wheels and keep them
properly maintained in good, working order:
•Check tires and inflate to recommended pressure.
•Do not use knobby, off-road tires. Use only road tires
with street tread.
•Do not use tires wider than 1.75”(6.8 cm).
•Check for wear and proper inflation before each use.
WARNING
Never use the stroller with improperly inflated tires!
Failure to properly inflate your tires may lead to loss of
control and serious injury or death!
• The maximum weight limit for child AND cargo is 90 lbs.
• Overloading may result in instability, decreased
maneuverability and damage to the jogger.
• Maximum weight for backrest pocket is 3lbs.
• Maximum weight for under seat cargo bag is 10 lbs.
• Use of backrest or underseat cargo bag may cause the
stroller to be unstable.
• Excessive weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition.
Recommended
air pressure
is stated on
the tire wall as
“ - - p.s.i.”
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arf.
TRANSPORTING ANIMALS
Yakima strollers are specifically designed to
transport children, not your pets.
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Never leave children unattended
while seated in the stroller.
Never leave children UNBUCKLED—even for a moment—while seated in the stroller.
AVOID RADICAL TURNS!
The danger of tipping over increases with greater
speeds or downhill runs.
Keep your hands on the bar at all times.
Slow your pace, and carefully maneuver the
stroller through turns.
Papa?
Mama?
NEVER STRAP BAGS OR PACKAGES
TO STROLLER HANDLE.
Extra weight on the handle will affect the balance and stability of
the stroller and can cause it to tip over backwards.
DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR STROLLER!
Overloading will cause the stroller to tip over in the event of a
sudden move or stop, causing injury or death to the passengers.
WARNING:
Failure to follow these warnings is unsafe and may result in
injury or death to passengers.
WARNING:
Do not use the side levers with a child
in the stroller. The stroller may fold
and cause serious injury to the child.
Do not use the
side fold-levers
while a child is
seated in the
stroller.
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OPEN THE
FOOT REST.
5
SECURE THE SEAT-TENSIONING STRAP.
4
3OPEN THE STROLLER —
1 32
2ASSEMBLE STROLLER:
Lift wheel forks out. Open frame until it
snaps open and
cannot fold closed.
Extend seat outward.
1
Test the handle
to make sure
the stroller
stays open!
Unpack and
remove all
wrapping from
stroller and wheels.
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.”)
6
PREPARE THE WHEELS…
WARNING:
Failure to properly inflate
your tires may lead to loss of
control of the stroller and
serious injury or death!
• Buckle the strap
aroud the frame if
it is not buckled.
• Tighten completely.
The following images may show a single passenger stroller. Follow
the directions carefully for BOTH seats and for EACH passenger.
Read and understand the previous pages!
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nut
waved washer
(keep in place)
flat
washer
axle
•Install the pins with the
wire BELOW the axle.
•CLOSE BOTH wires over
the ends of both pins.
SECURE THE AXLES WITH PINS!
While holding the nut in the wheel,
rotate until the holes align.
Assemble Axles on each Rear Wheel
10 TEST THE INSTALLATION.
Pull wheels outward to verify pin installation.
INSTALL REAR WHEELS:
•Move brake bar up
(if it is down).
•Insert axles into the axle frame.
8
BRAKE BAR
11 PREPARE SKEWER.
FRONT WHEEL
nut
spring
fork clip
•Carefully remove the nut, and only
the first spring and fork clip.
•Unscrew the nut from
the skewer.
Remember the spring
and clip position.
(REAR OF STROLLER)
9
7
Use a small screwdriver to
stabilize the axle while
tightening the nut.
Tighten until the axle shows
through the nut. The wheel
should spin freely on the axle.
REMOVE NUT
and FLAT WASHER.
•Insert axle into wheel
(waved washer must
be in place).
•REATTACH NUT AND
FLAT WASHER.
axle frame
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OPEN
CLOSE
Attach front wheel.
• Slide wheel between open brake pads.
• Insert forks onto skewer with quick
release lever in the OPEN position.
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15
16
ENGAGE THE BRAKE
by compressing
the calipers
and closing the
lever.
•Adjust brake pads until
aligned to metal rim of wheel.
•Do not allow the pads to
contact the tire.
•The wheel must rotate freely
without brake interference.
• Move lever to open position.
• Tighten the nut until the lever
closes with FIRM resistance.
The wheel is secure
ONLY after the lever
closes with solid
resistance at
halfway closed.
WARNING:
Brake pads will wear with use and need to be replaced regularly.
Inspect and replace worn pads to reduce the risk of accident or injury.
17 Adjust brake pads.
CHECK THE
WHEEL.
Align the
tabs on the
fork clips to the
holes in the
fork dropouts.
FRONT VIEW
Tighten and
close the quick
release lever.
Insert the skewer into
the wheel.
•Install the spring, small end first.
• Replace the clip.
• Replace the nut with a few
turns—no more.
12
Insert small
end of spring
first.
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