Burley ALTERNATIVE HITCH Manual 

1, This manual covers assembly and application of the Burley line of Alterna- tive Hitches. The Alternative Hitch allows the use of Burley trailers on bicycles that will not accommodate the standard Burley hitch. Follow the instructions specific to your particular model. Enjoy your cycling!…

2, 2 I. Preparing the Burley Trailer If you have purchased a new Burley trailer with the Alternative Hitch as original equipment, proceed beyond to Section II. 1) To remove the standard Burley hitch from the hitch coupler, insert a 1/ 8" hex key into the socket head and, while holdin…

3, For Mono-Stay Bicycles: 5) From the top of the tongue, insert the bolt through the D-ring clip at the end of the long safety strap, and the tongue. The bolt must pass through the hole in the black elastomer coupler inside of the tongue (Figure 5). 6) Install the new nylock nut on the bottom of the…

4, NOTE: The quick-release skewer must insert a minimum of 11mm into the adjusting nut to function properly. The Alternative Hitch replaces the quick- release mechanism on the rear wheel. The consumer MUST be thoroughly informed on how to safely operate this and traditional quick-release mechanisms. …

5, O P E N C L O S E D Never install a quick-release spring on the hitch (non-drive) side of the Alternative Hitch. The spring will interfere with complete engagement of the hitch, which could result in an accident and serious injury. 5 7) Secure the assembly by rotating the quick-release lev…

6, Burley ALTERNATIVE HITCH 6 b) Slide out the skewer and thread on a nut (to chase the threads after cutting) beyond the cutting line. Use a M5x0.8P nut; this is the standard metric size for most bike racks and accessories. c) Place the skewer in a vice and using a suitable metal cutting blade, cut the skewer down t…