Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogging Stroller

Troubleshooting

Wheel Adjustment

It should be noted that all three-wheel vehicles can be easily influenced to deviate from a straight line. In most cases, strollers tend to pull to the right or left due to many factors, including uneven tire pressure, improper wheel installation, road conditions, and manufacturing tolerances. If your Baby Trend stroller significantly tracks or pulls to the left or right while on flat terrain, follow the sequence of instructions on page 3 or page 5 to realign your front wheel.

Flat Tire

The jogging stroller features bicycle tires for extended wear and ease of pushing. 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 or take the tire to a bicycle shop for repair. If you experience numerous flat tires, consider purchasing thorn-proof inner tubes for the jogging stroller. These can be purchased at bicycle stores or many national retail stores. The correct size to purchase is shown on the sidewall of the tire.

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

If you experience any difficulty in using this product, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-328-7363 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Pacific Standard 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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Safety Warnings and Cautions

[WARNING] Please follow all of these instructions to ensure the safety of your child. 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 that the children are properly positioned according to these instructions.

[WARNING] Never leave children unattended.

[CAUTION] This single jogger is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause an unbalanced condition which can injure or harm your child.

[CAUTION] Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags, or accessory items may change the balance of the stroller and cause hazardous unstable conditions.

[CAUTION] The maximum weight that can be carried in the basket is 5 lb. The child tray and parent tray are 3 lbs each. The maximum weight that can be carried in the side pockets (2) is 3 lbs, back pockets (2) is 3 lbs, and canopy pockets (2) is 1 lb. Excessive weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.

[CAUTION] Be certain the stroller is fully erect and latched in the open position before allowing children near the stroller.

[CAUTION] Use of the stroller with children weighing more than 50 pounds or over 42 inches tall will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.

[CAUTION] NEVER use the stroller on stairways or escalators.

[CAUTION] NEVER use the stroller with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or bicycles.

[CAUTION] We recommend that the child occupant be at least 6 months of age prior to use of the stroller for jogging. Because children develop at different rates, please discuss the use of a jogging stroller with your health care provider prior to jogging with your child.

[CAUTION] NEVER allow your stroller to be used as a toy.

[CAUTION] To clean, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

[CAUTION] Check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching on a regular basis. Replace or repair parts as needed.

[CAUTION] Discontinue use of stroller should it malfunction or become damaged. Please contact our customer service Parts Hotline to arrange for repair or obtain replacement parts.

If you experience any difficulty with the use of our product or have a question regarding these instructions, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-328-7363 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM (PST). Please do not return the product to the store, as once it is returned, it cannot be re-sold, and the materials and energy used to make it are wasted.

Parts

This model may not include some features shown below. Check that you have all the parts for this model before assembling the stroller.

• Stroller
• Fender Screws
• Parent Tray
• Fender
• Rear Wheels
• Front Wheel
• Optional: Rain Cover, Tire Pump, Child Tray, Pedometer, Infant Car Seat

Assembly Instructions

[IMPORTANT] To ensure safe operation of your stroller, please follow these instructions carefully. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

[IMPORTANT] Before assembly and each use, inspect this 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 stroller from box. The front wheel, rear wheels, fender, and parent tray need to be installed prior to use.

Front Wheel Assembly

To attach the front wheel, unfold stroller as described:

1. Lean the stroller backwards so that it rests on the handle and rear axle frame, with the front wheel forks pointing upward. (See Figure 1)
2. The front wheel features a quick release attachment system. The quick release must be open enough for the wheel to slide onto the forks. Rotate the lever forward to loosen one side (See Figure 2a) and loosen the finger nut on the other side. (See Figure 2b)
3. Slide the front wheel onto the front forks. (See Figure 3a) Make sure the front forks are in the position shown on Figure 3b.
4. Line up the tab on the Retainer Plate with the Slot on both sides of the forks. (See Figure 3c) [IMPORTANT] The tab on the Retainer Plate must be lined up with the slot before tightening the wheel.
5. With the wheel in position, tighten the finger nut on the axle until it is very close to contacting the fork, and rotate the lever to tighten it. (See Figure 4)
6. Close the lever. (See Figure 5) You should feel significant resistance, and the wheel should be held tightly. If not, open the lever, tighten the finger nut a bit more, and close the lever again. Continue this until the wheel is held tightly in the fork. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

[WARNING] Always make sure the lever is in the closed position before use. Leaving the lever in the opened position can cause the wheel to fall off.

If you experience front wheel wobble that is beyond normal for walking or jogging, you may need to adjust the front wheel housing nut. This nut is located under the footrest at the front of the jogger. You can use a standard crescent wrench to tighten the nut. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can cause damage to the wheel housing. (See Figure 6)

Fender Assembly

To secure the fender to the frame, use the 4 screws provided.

1. Examine the bottom of the front fender. You will notice four 1/4 inch diameter plastic tubes protruding from the bottom. (See Figure 7a)
2. These tubes must be lined up with the holes in the front frame assembly. (See Figure 7b)
3. Line up the front fender and press onto the front frame assembly. (See Figure 7c)
4. Insert the 4 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.

Rear Wheel Assembly

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. Depress the metal lever on the inside of the corner fitting as you push the axle into the 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 the lever.

Ensure that the wheels are firmly locked into place. NEVER use the stroller if the wheels are not locked into place. Contact our customer service department immediately at 1-800-328-7363, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM PST, for assistance.

Parent Tray Attachment

To attach the parent tray, align the fittings on the ends of the parent tray with the fittings on the outsides of the handle. Hook the hole in the parent tray. Pull outward on the opposite end while pushing down on the tray until locked onto the stroller handle. Please be careful not to pinch your fingers when installing the parent tray. (See Figure 9) To remove the parent tray, pull outward on one end of the tray while lifting upward.

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

Canopy Operation

To open the canopy: push forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding the rear of the canopy in place. (See Figure 10a)

To fold the canopy: pull backwards on the front edge. (See Figure 10b)

Child Tray Attachment (if equipped)

To attach the front child tray: Insert the tray clip into the fitting on the stroller's fold joint. Check the tray clip locks into place. (See Figure 11a) Push the angled tray onto the post at the end of the right armrest, while pressing downward on the snap button, until locked into place. Rotate the tray downward until latched onto the left armrest. Please check that the snap button comes through and securely latches the tray in place. (See Figure 11b)

To open the front child tray: press inward on the left side tray release button and rotate upward on the tray. Please see Figure 11c. Please note that you may remove the tray completely by depressing the buttons on each side while pulling forward on the tray.

Infant Car Seat (if equipped)

Please refer to the infant car seat instruction manual for more details.

Pedometer (if equipped)

The pedometer is located in a separate box inside the main box. Slide the pedometer onto the provided mounting bracket as shown in Figure 12. Instructions on how to use the pedometer are included in the separate box. Caution: When folding the stroller, please make sure to rotate the pedometer inward towards the parent tray to prevent damage when folded.

MP3 Speaker (if equipped)

The canopy comes with a speaker sewn into an MP3 storage pocket on the side of the canopy. The speaker has a wire with a male jack for use with an MP3 player so you and your child can listen to music while you jog. Connect the male end of the speaker wire into your MP3 player. (See Figure 13)

Your stroller is now ready to use.

Safety Information

Before placing your children in the stroller, please follow the instructions below.

General Safety

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

[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.

Brakes

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 align the teeth on the brake with each wheel brake cluster. (See Figure 14) Check that the stroller will not move and that both brakes are properly applied. To release, gently lift up on the brake lever.

Front Swivel Wheel Locking

[WARNING] Always lock the front swivel wheel in the STRAIGHT position before placing or removing your children from the jogger.

The jogger comes equipped with a front wheel locking device. Figure 15 shows a remote release lever located under the right side handle. Pull to disengage the wheel and push to engage the locking device located under the footrest. Figure 16 shows the front wheel lock working in a horizontal motion from left to right, locking and unlocking the wheel. Figure 17 shows the front wheel lock working in a vertical motion from top to bottom, locking and unlocking the wheel.

Strangulation Hazard

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

Securing the Child

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.

• 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 18a.
• To release, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until the clip is released. See Figure 18b. This process requires a moderate amount of effort so as to prevent an accidental release by your child.

Seatback Positioning

The seat has a multiple position recline that is controlled by a strap and buckle assembly behind the seat. (See Figure 19) To recline the seat, loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the required recline position. (See Figure 20) 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 readjust the safety harness, including the shoulder belts, when repositioning the seatback.

Jogging with Your Stroller

When you are jogging with your child, use the following safety features:

• LOCK THE FRONT SWIVEL WHEEL IN STRAIGHT POSITION.
• SAFETY WRIST STRAP: 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 21) The safety strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This location is intended to prevent the stroller from 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 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. Remove Tire Pump from storage location, remove flexible air hose from the end of the pump, thread the small brass fitting into the opposite end of the pump, thread the air nozzle tip onto the valve stem of the rim, and now you're ready to pump up your tires. Hold the body of the Tire Pump and pull back on the handle, then press down on the handle, pushing air into the tire. Repeat until the tire is at 20 pounds.

Folding and Unfolding

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

To Fold Stroller

1. Close the canopy as described in the canopy section.
2. Recline the seat by releasing the buckle as described in the seatback positioning section.
3. The stroller is folded by simultaneously pulling each trigger fold. (See Figure 23)
4. 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.
5. 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 24)

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

To Unfold Stroller

1. Stand the stroller on the ground with all three wheels touching the ground.
2. Release the folding latch, which is located on the right side. (See Figure 25)
3. Lift up on the stroller handle with both hands until the stroller frame is erect and locked in the open position. (See Figure 26)
4. 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.