Baby Trend Stroller 9178TW User Manual

Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and USE of product.  
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.  
Model #9178TW  
US PATENT # 6196571, DES.430826  
®
Expedition Double Jogging Stroller  
Instruction Manual  
Convenience through Innovation and thoughtful design  
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PARTS  
Front Wheel  
Fender  
Fender Screws  
Stroller  
Rear Wheels  
Parent Tray  
Parent Tray Screws  
TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OFYOUR STROLLER, PLEASE FOLLOWTHESE INSTRUCTIONS  
CAREFULLY. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
TO ASSEMBLE JOGGING STROLLER  
Remove stroller from box. The front wheel, rear wheels, fender, and parent  
tray need to be installed prior to use.  
To attach the front wheel, unfold stroller as described in the section  
following. See figure 1.  
Lean the stroller backwards so that it rests on the handle and rear axle frame  
and the front wheel forks are pointing upward.  
Figure 1.  
The front wheel features a quick release attachment system. See figure 3.  
Slide the front wheel onto the front forks. See figure 2. The quick release  
must be loose enough for the wheel to slide on and the brake release lever  
must be in the open position (see figure 6). Line up the tab on the Holding  
Plate with the slot on the fork plate. With the wheel in position, tighten the  
finger nut on the axle until it is very close to contacting the fork. See figure  
4. Rotate the lever to the closed position as shown in figure 5. You should  
feel significant resistance when closing the lever and the wheel should be  
held tightly. If you do not, open the lever and tighten the finger nut a bit  
more and close the lever again. Continue to do this until the wheel is held  
tightly in the fork.  
Figure 2.  
Close the brake release lever by rotating it toward the front of the stroller.  
See figure 6.  
Ring  
Close  
Open  
Figure 5.  
Figure 4.  
Figure 3.  
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• The front fender is secured to the frame by the 5 screws provided.  
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Close  
Examine the bottom of the front fender. You will notice four /4 inch  
diameter plastic tubes protruding from the bottom. See figure 7a. These  
tubes must be lined up with the holes in the front frame assembly. See  
figure 7b. Line up the front fender and press onto the front frame  
assembly. See figure 7c. Insert the 5 screws through the underside of  
the front frame assembly into the front fender's plastic tubes. Tighten the  
screws only until snug. See figure 7d. Do Not over-tighten.  
Open  
Figure 6.  
• Lean the stroller forward to rest on the front wheel. To attach the rear  
wheels, push each wheel's axle into the plastic corner fitting as shown in  
figure 8. Lift upward on the plastic lever on the inside of the corner fitting  
as you push the axle into corner fitting. When the wheel will not go on  
any farther, release the lever. Check that the wheel has locked into the  
corner fitting by pulling on the wheel. If not locked, lift upward on the  
lever, push the wheel on farther and release lever.  
Figure 7a.  
Ensure that the wheels are firmly locked into place. Do Not use the stroller  
if the wheels are not locked into place, but rather contact our customer  
service department immediately at (800) 328-7363, between the hours of  
8:00am and 4:30pm PCT, for assistance  
• To attach the parent tray, position the parent tray in the center of the  
stroller handle. Snap the upper portion of the tray over the handle as  
shown in figure 9A. Attach the lower portion of the parent tray to the  
cross tube, with the screws provided, as shown in figure 9B.  
Figure 7b.  
WARNING: Do not place hot liquids  
or more than 3 pounds in the parent tray.  
Serious burns or unstable conditions could  
result.  
• To open the canopy, push forward on the front edge of the canopy. Please  
see figure 10. Push downward on the tensioners to secure  
Figure 7c.  
• To fold the canopy, pull upwards on the tensioners and then pull  
backwards on the front edge. Please see figure 11.  
The canopy must be in the closed position before folding the stroller.  
• The canopy comes with a speaker sewn into a mp3 storage pocket on  
the side of the canopy. The speaker has a wire with a male jack for use  
with mp3 player so you and your child can listen to music while you jog.  
Connect male end of speaker wire into your mp3 player. See figure 11a.  
Your stroller is now ready to use  
Figure 7d.  
Insert Screws  
Figure 9B.  
Figure 8.  
Figure 9A.  
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Open  
Close  
Figure 11a.  
Figure 10.  
Figure 11.  
TO SECURE THE CHILD  
Shoulder Strap  
• The shoulder straps of the 5-point harness have 2 attachment positions.  
Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below the  
top of the child's shoulder.  
Waist  
Figure 12a.  
Squeeze  
• Carefully place the child in the stroller seat and bring the safety harness  
around the child's waist and over the shoulders. Place the crotch strap  
between the child's legs. Insert the male end of each shoulder/waist belt  
into the buckle on the crotch strap. Tighten the harness to be snug around  
the child's waist and over the child's shoulders Please see figure 12a.  
Strap  
Adjust for a  
snug fit  
Crotch Strap  
WARNING:Avoid serious injury  
from falling or sliding out. Always use the  
safety harness.  
Figure 12b.  
STRANGULATION HAZARD:  
Child can strangle in loose straps. Never  
leave child in seat when straps are loose or  
undone.  
• To release, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until the clip  
is released. See figure 12b. This process requires a moderate amount of  
effort so as to prevent an accidental release by your child.  
SEATBACK POSITIONING  
SEATBACK POSITIONING  
• The seat has a multiple position recline that is controlled by a strap and  
buckle assembly behind the seat. See figure 13. To recline the seat,  
loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the required recline  
position. Please see figure 14. To place the seat back in a more upright  
position, press upward on the seat back with one  
hand while pulling the strap through the buckle  
with the other. The strap will lock automatically.  
The upright position should be used only for  
a child that is at least 6 months old. Always  
re-adjust the safety harness, including  
the shoulder belts, when repositioning the  
seatback.  
Figure 13.  
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Figure 14.  
 
BRAKES  
WARNING: Always set brakes when  
the stroller is not being pushed so that the  
stroller will not roll away. Never leave stroller  
unattended on a hill or incline as the stroller  
may slide down the hill.  
• To engage brakes, apply light downward pressure to the brake lever  
located on each rear wheel. The stroller may require slight forward or  
rearward movement in order to line up the teeth on the brake with each  
wheel brake cluster. See figure 15. Check that the stroller will not move  
and that both brakes are properly applied. To release, gently lift up on  
the brake lever.  
Figure 15.  
JOGGING WITH YOUR STROLLER  
Your jogging stroller has two safety features for use when you are  
jogging with your child:  
• Always connect the safety strap to either wrist when jogging. This  
strap will keep the stroller from rolling away in the event that you  
trip while running. See figure 16. The safety strap must remain  
connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This  
location is intended to prevent the stroller being tipped backward in  
the event that you do fall to the ground. The safety strap includes a  
Velcro attachment for storage, on the left side of the stroller, when  
not in use. See figure 17.  
Figure 16.  
Figure 17.  
• The front wheel has a bicycle style caliper brake system that is  
designed to assist you in slowing the stroller on a hill or in the event  
of an emergency. Squeeze the brake handle to slow the stroller.  
See figure 18. The hand brake is not to be used as a parking brake.  
Please see Brake section.  
Figure 18.  
TO FOLD STROLLER  
WARNING: Care must be taken  
when folding and unfolding the stroller to  
prevent finger entrapment.  
• Close the canopy as described in the canopy section above.  
Recline seat by releasing buckle as described in seatback  
positioning section above.  
Lock  
• The stroller is folded by simultaneously depressing the safety  
lock on the right side and fold buttons located on the central  
joints. Please see figure 19. When the fold latches are released,  
the handle will begin to fall toward the floor. Release the fold  
buttons and press downward on the stroller handle until the  
stroller is completely folded. Secure the stroller in the folded  
position by hooking the fold latch, located on the right side of  
the stroller, over the rivet that protrudes from the frame. See  
figure 20.  
Figure 20.  
Figure 19.  
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TO UNFOLD STROLLER  
WARNING: Care must be taken  
when folding and unfolding the stroller to  
prevent finger entrapment.  
Un-Lock  
• Stand the stroller on the ground with all three wheels touching the ground.  
Release the folding latch, which is located on the right side. See figure  
21.  
• Lift up on the stroller handle with both hands until the stroller frame is  
erect and locked in the open position. See figure 22. The stroller has  
spring-loaded latches on both sides of the frame. Test that both latches  
are fully engaged prior to placing your child in the stroller.  
Figure 21.  
Figure 22.  
TIRES  
• Tires are shipped un-inflated. The tires should be inflated on a regular  
basis to between 20 to 25 pounds of air pressure. Always use a bicycle  
style hand air pump to inflate the tires.  
STOP  
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTY IN USING THIS PRODUCT,  
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT  
(800) 328-7363 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. PACIFIC COAST TIME  
FOR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE HAVE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND MANUFACTURING  
DATE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU CALL. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON A SMALL  
STICKER ON THE INSIDE OF THE STROLLER FRAME.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Stroller pulls to one side:  
The jogging stroller is unusual in that it has no swiveling front wheels. Therefore, the stroller may at times feel  
like it is pulling to one side. This problem can have two different causes, either individually or in combination.  
Please perform the following steps in their numbered order.  
1. The stroller is sensitive to the air pressure in the tires. If the rear tires do not have equal pressure, the stroller  
will feel like it is pulling to the side with the tire with the lower tire pressure. Check that the rear tires have the  
same pressure. Add air pressure to a maximum of 25 pounds using a bicycle style hand air pump.  
2. The alignment of the front wheel of the stroller can also cause the stroller to pull to one side. The stroller is  
designed so that the front wheel can be adjusted to correct for any alignment problem. Page 3 of the instruc-  
tions shows an expanded view of the front fork assembly. To align the front wheel, first loosen the wheel via  
the quick release handle as in step 2 of the instructions. Grab the front wheel directly in front of the stroller and  
push the wheel in the opposite direction of the pulling problem. You will notice that the axle will move within  
the slot on the fork. Move the wheel to the side a small amount. Retighten the quick release handle. Give the  
empty stroller a push across an empty smooth surface (let go of the handle) and note if the stroller now runs  
straight. Re-adjust the axle a small amount at a time until the stroller runs straight. Please note that a very min-  
ute movement of the axle will affect the tracking of the stroller. Once you have aligned the front wheel, you  
can mark the holding plate position with a marking pen if you detach the front wheel on a regular basis. Please  
note that the hole in the fork is designed to allow the stroller to be adjusted to pull to the right, go straight, or  
pull to the left. If you continue to have difficulty with tracking, please call our customer service department at  
(800) 328-7363 for assistance.  
Caliper Brake does not slow the stroller down: Reverse steps if brakes are too tight  
The jogging stroller is equipped with a bicycle style caliper brake to assist you in slowing the stroller. It is de-  
signed with a quick release lever for ease in detaching the front wheel of the stroller. If you are experiencing  
inadequate slowing when applying the hand brake, please review the drawing below in the instruction manual to  
ensure that the quick release lever is in the down position (i.e. facing the front of the stroller). If the quick release  
lever is in the closed position and you are still experiencing a braking problem, the brake cable tension needs  
to be adjusted. This is accomplished in two different ways. If the brake is slowing the stroller slightly, the cable  
tension can be fine tuned via the tension nut located on the end of the brake cable just above the caliper. Turn the  
tension nut counter clockwise to increase tension. If at the maximum adjustment of the tension nut you still do not  
have adequate braking, you will need to adjust the length of the brake cable. To adjust the length of the cable, first  
return the tension nut to its factory setting by turning it clockwise until it stops. Loosen the cable clamp nut that  
holds the brake cable to the brake caliper. Squeeze the caliper together so that the brake pads are just touching the  
rim of the front wheel. Pull the cable through the cable clamp nut until the slack is removed. Retighten the cable  
clamp nut. Retest the braking and fine tune the tension via the tension nut until adequate slowing is achieved.  
Please keep in mind that the brakes are designed to be adjustable in order to compensate for the wearing of the  
brake pads over time. If you experience difficulty, please call our customer service department at (800) 328-7363  
for assistance. Also, most bicycle shops can quickly perform this adjustment for you.  
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Fine Tune Tension Nut  
Quick Release  
Lever  
Cable  
Clamp Nut  
Brake Cable  
Flat tire:  
The jogging stroller features bicycle tires to allow for extended wear and ease of pushing. Just like a bicycle tire,  
the jogging stroller can suffer from flat tires. If you have a flat tire, you can use a standard bicycle tire repair kit to  
repair the tire or you can take the tire to a bicycle shop for repair. If you experience numerous flat tires, you may  
want to purchase thorn proof inner tubes for the jogging stroller. These can be purchased at bicycle stores or at  
many national retail stores. The correct size to purchase is shown on the sidewall of the tire.  
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