Baby Trend Expedition Sport LX Stroller

Warranty

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT BABY TREND FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR.

The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase. Any product subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, or accident, or with an altered/removed serial number, invalidates all claims against the manufacturer. Any damage to property during installation is the sole responsibility of the end user.

Customer Service can be contacted at 1 (800) 328-7363, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (PST). Return Authorizations are required prior to returning product(s) to Baby Trend®. Warranty is valid only in North America.

Introduction and Safety First

WARNING: Please follow all instructions to ensure your child's safety. Keep these instructions for future reference.

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness and ensure children are properly positioned.

WARNING: Never leave children unattended.

• CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 4 miles/hour (6.4 km/h) with this stroller.
• CAUTION: This single stroller is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause unbalance, potentially injuring your child.
• Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags, or accessory items can alter the stroller's balance, creating hazardous unstable conditions.
• Maximum weight capacity: Basket: 5 lbs (2.26 kg); Child tray and parent tray: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) each. Excessive weight may cause hazardous instability.
• Ensure the stroller is fully erect and latched in the open position before allowing children near it.
• Using the stroller with children weighing over 50 lbs (22.67 kg) or taller than 42 inches (106.7 cm) will cause excessive wear and stress, potentially leading to hazardous instability.
• NEVER use the stroller on stairways or escalators.
• NEVER use the stroller with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or bicycles.
• For jogging, we recommend the child be at least 6 months old. Consult your healthcare provider regarding jogging stroller use for your child, as children develop at different rates.
• NEVER allow your stroller to be used as a toy.
• For cleaning, use mild household soap or detergent with warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.
• Regularly check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.
• Discontinue use if the stroller malfunctions or becomes damaged. Contact our customer service Parts Hotline for repair or replacement parts.

If you encounter difficulties with assembly, missing parts, or usage, please DO NOT return the item to the store. Retail stores cannot provide proper assistance. Contact our Customer Service Department directly: Call toll-free 1-800-328-7363, Monday - Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (PST).

Parts List

Included parts for assembly:

• Stroller (Carrito / Poussette)
• Axel Nuts (Tuerca del Eje / Ecrou d'essieu)
• Retainer Plate (Placa de retención / Plaque d'arrêt)
• Fender Screws (Tornillos del guardabarros / Vis pour pare-chocs)
• Parent Tray (Bandeja para padres / Plateau parents)
• Front Wheel (Rueda delantera / Roue avant)
• Fender (Guardabarros / Pare-chocs)
• Child Tray (Bandeja para niños / Plateau pour enfant)
• Rear Wheels (Ruedas traseras / Roues arrière)

Optional Accessories:

• Infant Car Seat (Sillita para el automóvil / Siège d'appoint) - Note: Infant car seats come with a stay-in-car base. Base types vary. Refer to the car seat manual for base type and instructions.

Assembly Instructions

IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions carefully for safe stroller operation. Keep them for future reference.

IMPORTANT: Before assembly and each use, inspect the product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges. NEVER use if any parts are missing or broken.

IMPORTANT: Adult assembly is required.

Remove the stroller from the box. The front wheel, rear wheels, fender, and parent tray must be installed before use.

Front Wheel Installation

WARNING: This wheel uses a front wheel double nut locking system. Follow all instructions carefully to ensure your child's safety. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

1. Unfold the stroller frame: Step on the rear tube and pull upward on the lockbar. Then, push the front and rear legs apart. The frame locks when the legs are fully extended. [Illustration: Figure 1 shows the stroller frame unfolding mechanism.]
2. Lean the stroller backward so it rests on the handle and rear axle frame, with the front wheel forks pointing upward.
3. Slide the front wheel onto the front forks. [Illustration: Attaching the front wheel to the forks.]
4. Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel. Ensure the raised lip points toward the fork and insert it into the slot on the fork. Align the retainer plate's tab with the slot before tightening the wheel. [Illustration: Installing the retainer plate and axle nut.]
5. With the wheel in position, install the axle nuts and tighten with a standard wrench. Significant resistance should be felt, and the wheel should be held tightly in place. [Illustration: Tightening axle nuts.]

Testing Front Wheel Installation

1. Lift the front wheel off the ground and strike the top of the tire firmly. The wheel should remain secure and not come off. [Illustration: Testing wheel security by striking the tire.]
2. If the front wheel wobbles excessively during use, adjust the front wheel housing nut located under the footrest. Use a standard wrench to tighten the nut. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can damage the wheel housing. [Illustration: Adjusting the front wheel housing nut.]

Fender Installation

Secure the fender to the frame using the 4 provided screws.

1. Examine the bottom of the front fender. You will see four 1/4 inch diameter plastic tubes protruding. [Illustration: Bottom of front fender showing plastic tubes.]
2. Align these tubes with the holes in the front frame assembly. [Illustration: Aligning fender tubes with frame holes.]
3. Line up the front fender and press it onto the front frame assembly. [Illustration: Pressing the front fender onto the frame.]
4. Insert the 4 screws through the underside of the front frame assembly into the fender's plastic tubes. Tighten screws until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. [Illustration: Securing the fender with screws.]

Rear Wheel Installation

Lean the stroller forward so it rests on the front wheel.

1. To attach the rear wheels, push each wheel's axle into the plastic corner fitting. Depress the metal lever on the inside of the corner fitting while pushing the axle in. When the wheel no longer moves, release the lever. Verify the wheel is locked by pulling on it. If it's not locked, lift the lever, push the wheel further, and release the lever. [Illustration: Attaching rear wheels to the stroller frame.]
2. Ensure the wheels are firmly locked. NEVER use the stroller if wheels are not locked. Contact customer service immediately if wheels are not properly locked.

Parent Tray Installation

WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 3 pounds in the parent tray. This could cause serious burns or unstable conditions.

1. Align the fittings on the parent tray ends with the fittings on the outside of the handle. Hook the hole in the parent tray. Pull outward on the opposite end while pushing down on the tray until it locks. Be careful not to pinch your fingers. [Illustration: Attaching the parent tray to the stroller handle.]
2. To remove the parent tray, pull outward on one end while lifting upward.

Canopy Installation

1. To open the canopy: Push forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding the rear in place. [Illustration: Opening the stroller canopy.]
2. To fold the canopy: Pull backward on the front edge. [Illustration: Folding the stroller canopy.]

Child Tray Installation (if equipped)

1. To attach the child tray: Insert the Tray Post into the fitting on the stroller's Fold Joint. Push the tray in until the Tray Post locks into place. Rotate the tray downward to latch onto the opposite armrest. Ensure the Snap Button securely latches the tray. [Illustration: Attaching the child tray.]
2. To access the child seat: Press inward on the left side tray release button and rotate the tray upward. [Illustration: Accessing the child seat by releasing the tray.]
3. To remove the child tray: Press the release button, rotate the tray 180 degrees, and pull until it releases. [Illustration: Removing the child tray.]

Infant Car Seat Installation (if equipped)

WARNING: Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.

1. Turn the car seat support tabs on the stroller frame. Verify the front child tray is firmly attached to the stroller armrests. [Illustration: Turning car seat support tabs.]
2. Position the infant car seat facing the rear of the stroller, ensuring the seat shell latches into the front tray. [Illustration: Placing the infant car seat into the stroller.]
3. Once the infant car seat is locked in place, strap the single short clip over the car seat through the seat belt slots. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE SHORT CLIP IS ALWAYS TIGHTLY FASTENED AROUND THE INFANT CAR SEAT. [Illustration: Fastening the infant car seat clip.]
4. To remove the Infant Car Seat, squeeze the release handle at the foot-end of the seat and carefully lift upward. [Illustration: Removing the infant car seat.]

Safety Harness and Seat Adjustment

WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children can strangle in loose straps. Never leave a child in the seat with loose or undone straps.

Harness Adjustment (5-point harness):

• The shoulder straps have 3 attachment positions. Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below, the top of the child's shoulder. [Illustration: Figure 19a shows harness attachment points.]
• Carefully place the child in the stroller seat. 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 ends of the shoulder/waist belts into the buckle on the crotch strap. Tighten the harness snugly around the child's waist and over their shoulders. Refer to Figure 19b for details. [Illustration: Figure 19b shows harness adjustment and tightening.]

To Release the Child: Push the Red Button on the Center Clasp; the two Harness Buckles will pop free. [Illustration: Releasing the harness buckles.] (For Type 2 harness, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until released. This requires moderate effort to prevent accidental release.)

Seatback Positioning

The seat features multiple recline positions controlled by a strap and buckle assembly behind the seat.

• To recline the seat: Loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the desired recline position. [Illustration: Figure 21a shows the recline strap mechanism; Figure 21b shows seatback recline adjustment.]
• To return the seat to 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 is intended only for children at least 6 months old.
• Always readjust the safety harness, including shoulder belts, when repositioning the seatback.

Folding the Stroller

WARNING: Exercise caution when folding and unfolding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.

1. Close the canopy and recline the seat as previously described.
2. Fold the stroller by simultaneously pulling each trigger. When the fold latches release, the handle will begin to fall. Release the triggers and press downward on the stroller handle until the stroller is completely folded.
3. Secure the stroller in the folded position by locking the fold latch over the frame rivet. [Illustration: Figure 22a shows pulling triggers to fold; Figure 22b shows the folded stroller and locking latch.]

Unfolding the Stroller

1. Stand the stroller on the ground with all three wheels touching the ground. Release the folding latch located on the right side. [Illustration: Figure 23a shows releasing the folding latch.]
2. Lift the stroller handle with both hands until the frame is erected and locked in the open position. The stroller has spring-loaded latches on both sides of the frame. Test that both latches are fully engaged before placing your child in the stroller. [Illustration: Figure 23b shows unfolding the stroller frame.]

Safety and Usage

Brakes

WARNING: Always set brakes when the stroller is not being pushed to prevent it from rolling away. NEVER leave the stroller unattended on a hill or incline, as it may slide down.

1. To engage brakes: Gently apply downward pressure to the brake lever on each rear wheel. You may need to move the stroller slightly forward or backward to align the brake teeth with the wheel brake cluster. [Illustration: Figure 17 shows engaging the stroller brakes.]
2. Verify that the stroller does not move and that both brakes are properly applied.
3. To release the brakes: Gently lift up on the brake lever.

Front Wheel Lock

WARNING: Always lock the front swivel wheel in the STRAIGHT position before placing or removing children from the stroller.

The stroller is equipped with a front wheel locking device that operates vertically to lock and unlock the wheel. [Illustration: Figure 18 shows the front wheel lock mechanism.]

Wheel Adjustment

Note that three-wheel vehicles can easily deviate from a straight line due to factors like tire pressure, installation, road conditions, and manufacturing tolerances. If your Baby Trend stroller significantly tracks or pulls to the left or right on flat terrain, follow the instructions on page 9 to realign your front wheel.

Maintenance

Regularly check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.

For cleaning, use mild household soap or detergent with warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.