SOLO Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual Contents Section Page I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List 3 II. Mounting the Reflectors 3 III. Attaching the Wheels 4 IV. Unfolding and Folding Your Burley Solo 5 V. Using the Seat Harness 9 VI. Padded Seat and Shoulder Harness, VII. Reclining Seat, and Helmet Pocket 11 Hitching the Burley Solo to Your Bicycle 12 VIII. Trailer Maintenance and Care 14 IX. Safety Guidelines 15 X. Safety Checklists 21 XI.
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a Burley® trailer, the leading choice of discriminating bicycle trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been made to ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven design, ready to provide you with many years and thousands of miles of happy, safe trailering.
I. Hardware Bag Contents and Tool List IMPORTANT: Please verify that you have received all of the contents listed. Do not proceed with assembly if any parts are missing; contact Burley immediately for replacement parts.
III. Attaching the Wheels First, verify that the tires are inflated to 30-35 P.S.I. Next, tip the trailer frame on its back end. If you are working on a rough or dirty surface, lay down a cloth or other protective barrier to avoid damage to your trailer. With the quick-release lever in the "OPEN" position, insert the wheel axle assembly completely into the hollow trailer axle, making sure that the horizontal shaft goes all the way into the axle.
IV. Unfolding and Folding Your Burley Solo Your Burley Solo is designed with a super strong, lightweight aluminum frame, complete with a roll cage and bright colored polyester software. Setting it up or folding it down is accomplished in a few easy steps as follows: Unfolding To unfold, rotate the front tube upward and the rear tube back until they meet on the two black plastic saddles as shown below. Then rotate the two frame locks to snap onto the rear tube as shown below.
Check that the frame locks are properly engaged before using trailer. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Installation and Use of the Cover Your Big Screen 2-in-1 Cover is held in place by four snaps at the rear and top, and two rubber O-rings in the front. Always use your cover to keep debris out (and toys inside) of the trailer when it’s in use. Installing the Cover To install the cover, unfold it and snap the top two snaps first.
Tongue Installation and Operation Install Tongue To facilitate tongue installation, tip your Burley Solo™ frame onto its back end. If you are working on a rough or dirty surface, lay down a cloth or other protective barrier. Installing your Burley Solo™ tongue involves four simple steps (illustrated below): 1. Slide the tongue onto the pivot pin at the left front. 2.
Installation and Use of the Handle Your 2004 Burley Solo ™ comes with a two-position handle that allows for easier maneuvering of the trailer when it is not attached to your bicycle. The handle is also an important part of the optional Burley Jogger Kit™ and the optional Walk ‘n Roller™ kit. Both of these accessories are available at your local bike shop. Button The handle for the Solo is installed quite easily.
Installing the Safety Flag Insert the safety flag pole through the loop of ½” webbing on the outside of the trailer and into the flag pocket at the bottom left hand corner of the trailer as shown below. DO NOT USE YOUR TRAILER WITHOUT THE SAFETY FLAG IN PLACE. Folding Your Burley Solo™ Folding your Burley Solo™ is basically the reverse of unfolding it. Familiarize yourself with unfolding the trailer as outlined above. To fold your trailer: 1. 2. Remove the safety flag and handle.
Junction of Y-buckle must be positioned at child’s sternum to work correctly. Belts or buckles positioned near your child’s neck can cause discomfort or serious injury. Check child periodically to ensure that he/she has not slipped from correct seated position. Your child will ride comfortably and safely in your Burley Solo with Burley’s five-point restraint system. Single Passenger: 1. Make sure the seat pad and shoulder harness are installed as indicated in Section VI. 2.
VI. Padded Seat & Shoulder Harness, Child Seat Recliner™, and Recessed Helmet Pocket The seat in your Burley Solo is designed to provide the utmost comfort for your child. From a padded seat and shoulder harnesses to reclining the seat; from room for your child’s helmet to flow-thru mesh to keep your child cool, the Burley Solo is the most comfortable trailer on the market.
Using the Child Seat Recliner The child seat can be reclined for added comfort by making the following adjustments: • Loosen the tension on the straps (A) attached to the top of the frame. • Loosen the tension in the helmet pocket straps (B). B A Using the Recessed Helmet Pocket The helmet pocket on the child seat is designed to provide added room for the back side of a child’s helmet.
B A Make sure that the cone is wedged securely into the stays. The knob should be finger-tight; do not overtighten. The hitch should not move, but should allow the bicycle complete movement, including lying it down on the ground. It should clear any racks, bags, or fittings you have on your bicycle. If there is any interference, contact your Burley dealer. IMPORTANT: Remove trailer from your bicycle when it’s not in use to prevent deforming the plastic hitch.
Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32˚ Fahrenheit as hitch rubber flex connector can become brittle and possibly break, causing accident resulting in serious injury. VIII. Trailer Maintenance and Care Hitch and Tongue Maintenance Your trailer is designed for low maintenance and easy care. Clean and grease the eyebolt threads on the hitch periodically to ensure that the eyebolt knob can be properly tightened.
Fabric Care Your Burley Solo is manufactured from a tough, durable polyester. The fabric is coated for waterproofness and is highly resistant to fading. It can be easily cleaned with any mild soap or detergent and warm water. For more persistent soil, use a nylon bristle brush. When not in use, store your trailer in a dry, well-ventilated area; wipe it dry before storing to help avoid mildew. Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when exposed to direct sunlight.
Use a Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailer Use a bicycle which is in good working condition, with good brakes. A frequent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your trailer as outlined in section “X. Safety Checklists” of this manual. Have your Burley dealer maintain and inspect your bicycle and trailer if you are not qualified to do so. Loading Your Trailer Do not overload the trailer. Maximum trailer load limit for children and/or cargo is 75 lbs.
Trailers can tip over causing damage to trailer and serious injury to cyclist or passengers. AVOID causes of tip over, especially • Children leaning or bouncing • Hitting potholes, curbs, other road obstructions • Taking turns too fast • Sudden swerving • Off-banked turns • Improper wheel installation • Improper tire inflation Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot To safely pull a trailer, you need to be a fit, experienced cyclist.
Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces Your Burley Solo is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can be especially dangerous. Any bumps or irregularities could cause tip over and serious injury to the bicyclist or passenger, or damage to the trailer. Cross over railroad tracks, curb cutouts, and road grooves at 90˚. Riding parallel or at acute angles to such obstacles can cause a crash. Riding When It’s Slippery Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freezing conditions.
buildup in the trailer can cause serious harm. Open or close the vinyl cover depending on the weather, to help keep your child cooler or warmer. Check periodically to ensure that they are comfortable. Cool Weather Use When the temperature is 60-70˚ or colder you may be comfortable without heavy clothing because your pedaling effort helps keep you warm.
of shoulder straps, especially for a sleeping child. Check that a child cannot put a finger into the wheel spokes. Also, be aware that children get thirsty when riding in the trailer. Bring plenty of water, especially on longer rides; keep a full water bottle in the trailer where your children can easily quench their thirst when they desire. Observe Age and Height Restrictions The trailer seat is intended only for children old enough to wear a helmet and sit upright alone.
X. Safety Checklists Before Each Ride, Ensure the Following: √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Wheels tightly attached Tire pressure 30–35 P.S.I. Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place Locked safety pins for tongue and roll bar Maximum load 100 lbs.
XI. Parts Lists & Drawings Note: Subassemblies are indented. Inquire for additional parts. 1. (1) Preassembled Main Frame Assembly 2. (1) Front Main Frame, 1” Aluminum Tube 3. (1) Rear Main Frame, 1” Aluminum Tube 4. (1) Left Frame, 1” Aluminum Tube 5. (1) Right Frame, 1” Aluminum Tube 6. (1) Bag Holder, ¾” Aluminum Tube 7. (1) Axle Assembly 8. (1) Fabric Bottom Bag and Side Panel Assembly 9. (1) Front tongue receptacle, Plastic 10. (1) Rear tongue receptacle, Plastic 11.
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About Burley Design Cooperative Burley has been supplying products to the bicycle industry since 1975. Burley products are designed and manufactured at our Eugene, Oregon shop. As worker-owners of our cooperatively owned business, we bring an uncommon degree of personal pride and attention to our work. Use our products with confidence and satisfaction! Burley Trailer Limited Warranty Burley will repair or replace any original equipment parts it determines to be defective for the life of the trailer.
