Baby Trend Expedition ELX Jogging Stroller

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and USE of product. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

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 that children are properly positioned according to these instructions.

Never leave children unattended.

Cautions:

• This single jogger is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause imbalance and injure your child.
• Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags, or accessory items may change the balance of the stroller and cause hazardous unstable conditions.
• Maximum weight limits: Basket: 5 lbs (2.26 kg); Child tray and parent tray: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) each; Side pockets (2): 3 lbs (1.36 kg) each; Back pockets (2): 3 lbs (1.36 kg) each; Canopy pockets (2): 1 lb (0.45 kg). Excessive weight may cause hazardous unstable conditions.
• Ensure the stroller is fully erect and latched in the open position before allowing children near it.
• Use with children weighing more than 50 pounds (22.62 kg) or over 42 inches (106.7 cm) tall may cause excessive wear and stress, leading to hazardous unstable conditions.
• NEVER use on stairways or escalators.
• NEVER use with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or bicycles.
• Recommended for children at least 6 months of age for jogging. Consult a healthcare provider before jogging with your child.
• NEVER allow your stroller to be used as a toy.

Cleaning:

Use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

Maintenance Checks:

Regularly check for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed. Discontinue use if the stroller malfunctions or is damaged. Contact the Customer Service Parts Hotline for repair or replacement parts.

Customer Service:

If you experience difficulty with assembly, missing parts, or use, DO NOT return to the store. Contact Customer Service directly for assistance. Call toll-free 1-800-328-7363, Monday - Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM PST.

Parts List

Assembly Instructions

IMPORTANT: Adult assembly is required. Inspect product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges before assembly and each use. NEVER use if parts are missing or broken.

Step 1: Attaching the Front Wheel

To attach the front wheel, unfold the stroller frame by pulling backward on the handle until it rests on the rear axle frame with front wheel forks pointing upward. Unlock the release lever first.

Slide the front wheel onto the front forks. Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel, ensuring the raised lip points toward the fork and inserts into the slot. Align the tab on the retainer plate with the slot before tightening the wheel.

Install the axle nuts and tighten with a wrench until significant resistance is felt, holding the wheel firmly in place. Test by lifting the front wheel and striking the tire; it should not be loose or come off.

ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure the front wheel is securely fastened.

Step 2: Attaching the Fender

Examine the bottom of the front fender; it has plastic tubes. Align these tubes with the holes in the front frame assembly. Press the fender onto the frame. Insert 4 screws through the underside of the front frame assembly into the fender's plastic tubes. Tighten screws until snug; DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Step 3: Attaching Rear Wheels

Lean the stroller forward onto the front wheel. Push each rear wheel's axle into the plastic corner fitting, depressing the metal lever on the inside of the fitting as you push. Release the lever when the wheel won't go further. Pull on the wheel to check if it's locked. If not, lift the lever, push the wheel further, and release the lever.

Ensure wheels are firmly locked. NEVER use if wheels are not locked. Contact customer service if issues persist.

Step 4: Attaching the Parent Tray

Line up the parent tray slots with the stroller frame slots and slide down until locked. Ensure the tray is secure before use.

Do not place hot liquids or more than 3 pounds in the parent tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions could result.

Step 5: Installing the Canopy

Slide the male ends of the canopy into the female slots on the stroller frame. To open, push the front edge forward while holding the rear in place. To fold, pull the front edge backward.

Step 6: Attaching the Child Tray (if equipped)

Insert the tray clip into the stroller's fold joint fitting. Check it locks into place. Push the angled tray onto the post at the right armrest end, pressing the snap button until locked. Rotate the tray downward to latch onto the left armrest. Ensure the snap button is through and latched securely.

To access the child seat: Press the red snap button on the right side and lift upward. The tray will lift and rotate out of the way. To remove: Press the red snap button, rotate the tray upward, release the underside snap button on the right armrest, and pull the tray.

Step 7: Installing the Basket

Insert the female end of the rear basket tube into the male ends on the basket frame until it locks into place.

Step 8: Connecting MP3 Speaker (if equipped)

MP3 speakers plug into the parent tray. Connect the male end of the speaker wire into your MP3 player to listen to music while you jog.

Step 9: Installing the Infant Car Seat (if equipped)

Turn car seat support tabs on the stroller frame. Check the front child tray is firmly attached.

Position the infant car seat so it faces toward the stroller's rear, with the seat shell fitting into the front tray and latching. Secure the car seat with the single short clip over the seat through the seat belt slot. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE SHORT CLIP IS ALWAYS TIGHTLY FASTENED AROUND THE INFANT CAR SEAT.

Step 10: Adjusting the Multi-Position Handle

To adjust the handle, press the red buttons to move it up or down to a comfortable position.

Safety Features and Operation

Harness System

Securing the Child: The 5-point harness has 3 attachment positions. Select the position level with or below the child's shoulder. Place the child in the seat, bring the harness around the 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 crotch strap buckle. Tighten the harness to be snug around the child's waist and over shoulders.

Releasing the Child: For Type 1/2 buckles, push the Red Button on the Center Clasp. For Type 2, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until released.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose straps. Never leave child in seat when straps are loose or undone.

Seatback Positioning

The seat reclines using a strap and buckle assembly behind the seat. Loosen the strap to recline. To return to an upright position, press upward on the seat back with one hand while pulling the strap through the buckle with the other. The strap locks automatically.

The upright position should be used only for children at least 6 months old. Always re-adjust the safety harness when repositioning the seatback.

Jogging with Your Stroller

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

Always check with your pediatrician for recommended starting age/weight for your baby in an all-terrain stroller.

Brakes

To engage brakes, apply light 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. Check that both brakes are properly applied and the stroller does not move. To release, gently lift the brake lever.

Front Wheel Lock

The stroller has a front wheel locking device that works vertically. Always lock the front swivel wheel in a straight position before placing or removing children.

Safety Wrist Strap

Always connect the safety strap to your wrist when jogging. This strap prevents the stroller from rolling away if you trip. The strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member. It includes a Velcro attachment for storage when not in use.

Tires

Tires are shipped un-inflated. Inflate regularly to 20-25 p.s.i. using a bicycle style hand pump. Ensure the tire is securely fastened and does not come loose.

Maintenance

Wheel Adjustment

Strollers can deviate from a straight line due to various factors like tire pressure, wheel installation, or road conditions. If your stroller significantly tracks or pulls to the left or right on flat terrain, follow the front wheel realignment instructions on page 9.

Flat Tires

The jogging stroller uses bicycle tires. If you get a flat tire, you can repair it using a standard bicycle tire repair kit or take it to a bicycle shop. For frequent flats, consider purchasing thorn-proof inner tubes. The correct size is indicated on the tire sidewall.

Folding and Unfolding

To Fold the Stroller

Close the canopy and place the seat in the furthest recline position. Slide the red thumb trigger to the left and squeeze the red pull trigger while pushing forward on the handle. Once the stroller begins to fold, release the handle and push forward until folded. Lock the red release lever to secure.

To Unfold the Stroller

Unlock the release lever. Unfold the stroller frame by pulling backward on the stroller handle.

Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.