Baby Trend TJ73 Jogging Stroller

Warranty Information

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. The warranty is voided by misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, or accident. 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, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST. Return Authorizations are required prior to returning products. Warranty is valid only in North America.

(Information also provided in Spanish and French in the original document.)

Parts Included

Before assembly, check that you have all the parts for this model:

• Stroller Frame
• Axel Nuts
• Child Tray
• Parent Tray
• Retainer Plate
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheels
• Infant Car Seat (requires separate manual for base type and instructions)
• Base

Warnings

General Safety Warnings:

• Always follow all instructions to ensure the safety of your child.
• Failure to follow 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.
• Never leave children unattended.
• The wheel can detach and cause the stroller to tip over. Pull on the wheel to assure it is securely attached.
• This stroller is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause imbalance and injury.
• Do not hang purses, shopping bags, parcels, or diaper bags on the stroller, as they can change the stroller's balance and cause hazardous unstable conditions.
• Maximum weight capacity: Basket: 5 lbs (2.26 kg); Child tray and parent tray: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) each; Back pocket: 3 lbs (1.36 kg). Exceeding weight limits can cause hazardous unstable conditions.
• Ensure the stroller is fully erect and latched in the open position before allowing children near it.
• Do not use with children weighing more than 50 lbs (22.67 kg) or taller than 42 inches (106.7 cm), as this can cause excessive wear and stress, leading to instability.
• 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 the 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 and contact customer service.

Assembly Instructions

IMPORTANT: Adult assembly is required. 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.

Remove stroller from box. The front and rear wheels MUST be installed prior to use.

Front Wheels

1. Unlock the release lever. Unfold the stroller frame by pulling backward on the stroller handle. Lean the stroller backward so it rests on the handle and rear axle frame, with the front wheel forks pointing upward.
2. Slide the front wheel onto the front forks.
3. 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.
4. Position the wheel correctly. Tighten the axel nuts with a standard wrench until significant resistance is felt and the wheel is held tightly in place.

Rear Wheels

1. Rest the stroller upside down on the handle.
2. Press the rear wheel posts into the rear frame hub until they click into place. Pull on the rear wheel to ensure it is securely attached.

Tires

Tires are shipped un-inflated. Inflate tires regularly to the specified PSI using a bicycle style hand air pump (pump not included).

Parent Tray

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

1. To attach the parent tray: Align the tray slots with the corresponding slots on the stroller frame and slide down until locked. Ensure the tray is secure before use.

Canopy

1. To open the canopy: Push forward on the front edge while holding the rear in place.
2. To fold the canopy: Pull backward on the front edge.

Seatback Positioning

1. To recline the seat: Loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the desired recline position.
2. To place the seatback in a more upright position: Press upward on the seat back with one hand while pulling the strap through the buckle with the other.

Note: The upright position should be used only for a child at least 6 months old. Always re-adjust the safety harness, including shoulder belts, when repositioning the seatback.

Child Tray

WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 3 lbs in the child tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions could result.

1. To attach the child tray: Push the angled tray onto the post at the end of the right armrest until locked.
2. Rotate the tray downward until latched onto the left armrest. Ensure the snap button comes through and securely latches the tray.
3. To access the child seat: Press inward on the left side tray release button and rotate the tray upward.
4. To remove the child tray: Press the release button, rotate the tray 180 degrees, and pull the tray until it is released.

Basket

1. Insert the female end of the rear basket tube into the male ends on the basket frame until it locks. Note: The stroller must be open before assembling the basket.

Multi-Position Handle

1. To adjust the handle: Press the release buttons to move the handle up or down to a comfortable position. Ensure the handle clicks into place before use.

MP3 Speaker

The MP3 speaker jack in the parent tray is compatible with most MP3 players, Apple® iPod® models, and Apple iPhones. Connect the male end of the speaker wire into your MP3 player.

Safety Instructions

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.

To engage brakes: Apply downward pressure to the brake levers on the rear axle. The stroller may require forward or rearward movement to engage. Check that the stroller will not move once brakes are applied. To release: Gently lift up on the brake levers.

Front Wheel Lock

WARNING: Always lock the front swivel wheel in the STRAIGHT position before placing or removing children, and when walking fast or jogging.

FALL HAZARD: To prevent tip-overs when running, jogging, or walking fast, lock the front wheel from swiveling.

The front wheels have a swivel locking device. Push the button on each wheel upwards to engage locks and push downward to disengage the locking device.

Securing the Child

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 when straps are loose or undone.

The 5-point harness shoulder straps have 3 attachment positions. Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below, the child's shoulder.

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 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.

Releasing the Child

To release: Press the button on the center clasp; the two harness buckles will pop free. For a different buckle type, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until released.

Jogging with Your Stroller

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

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Children have strangled when straps wrapped around their neck. Remove straps when not in use and place in stroller storage pocket. Keep stroller carrier straps out of children's reach.

When jogging, use the following safety features:

• LOCK THE FRONT SWIVEL WHEEL IN STRAIGHT POSITION (Step 15).
• SAFETY WRIST STRAP: Always connect the safety strap to your wrist when jogging. This strap will keep the stroller from rolling away if you trip. The strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times to prevent tipping backward if you fall. The strap includes a hook-and-loop attachment for storage on the left side of the stroller when not in use.

Infant Car Seat Attachment

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

WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out; always use the Infant Car Seat harness.

1. Fully recline the seat back and turn car seat support tabs on the stroller frame. Ensure the front child tray is firmly attached to the stroller armrests.
2. Position the infant car seat facing toward the rear of the stroller, ensuring the seat shell latches into the front tray.
3. Once locked, strap the single short clip over the infant car seat through the seat belt slot. Ensure the short clip is tightly fastened around the infant car seat.

To Remove Infant Car Seat: Squeeze the release handle at the foot-end of the seat and lift upward.

Fold / Unfold Stroller

TO FOLD STROLLER:

WARNING: Be careful when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment.

CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while folding.

1. Close the canopy. Place the seat in the furthest recline position.
2. To fold: Slide the thumb trigger to the left, squeeze the release button, and push forward on the handle.
3. Push forward on the handle until the stroller is folded. Lock the red release lever to secure the stroller.

TO UNFOLD STROLLER:

CAUTION: Do not allow children near the stroller while unfolding.

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

Maintenance

Care and Maintenance:

Testing for Proper Wheel Installation

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

1. Lift the front wheel off the ground and strike the top of the tire firmly. The wheel should not be loose or come off.
2. If you experience front wheel wobble, you may need to adjust the front wheel housing nut. Remove the footrest to access the nut. Use a standard wrench to tighten the nut. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can damage the wheel housing.

Fender

If adjustment or replacement is necessary:

1. Align the front fender and press it onto the front frame assembly.
2. Insert 4 screws through the underside of the front frame assembly into the plastic tubes of the fender. Tighten screws until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Seat Pad

To clean the seat pad, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

Other Checks

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