Bike Tow Leash 1-Running-Dog BTL User manual

Dog Exerciser and K9 Powered Bicycle all-in-one FUN Device!
Bike with your dog safely under control! Easier than a regular leash, the BTL prevents injury
causing tips, tangles & jerks. Installs with No Tools in seconds and most dogs learn it first time out!
INSTRUCTIONS-- DO NOT DISCARD –All Riders Must Read & Follow these Instructions.
1) Strictly adult-supervised, steady bicycle riders only on non-powered bikes. Check with vet for dog’s limitations.
2) Clip BTL to a 1 inch or wider Martingale collar. Use a loose non-tightening ring if dog doesn’t back out.
Harnesses have less control and may place dog too far forward. Control harness can be used attached at front.
3) Start in a familiar area. Keep mast between dog and bike. If dog drops back, pedal slower and brake down hills.
4) Say dog’s name: “Move” to go, “Wait”- to slow or stop, “Leave-it” and pedal away from distractions.
5) Slow down before turning and notify dog by using name and the direction you want to go.
6) If dog pulls mast back against tire, correct immediately with “NO! HEEL!, turn toward dog or stop.
Note: CONTINUING TO RUB THE REAR TIRE WILL DAMAGE BTL AND VOID WARRANTY.
7) Avoid oncoming people by saying “Heel” or “Closer” to get dog close, pedal & steer well to one side.
8) When dog-biking, always use BTL, a helmet, a bike with fat knobby tires & hand brakes.
9) KEEP BOTH HANDS ON BRAKES READY TO STOP when dog squats, steps over mast and for obstructions.
10) When stopped, keep brakes applied and your weight on the bike. It is easier with a lowered bike seat so both of
your feet touch the ground.
11) Bring dog water for frequent water breaks and avoid extended rides when it is hot out or pavement is hot.
12) Stay on your seat, turn and pedal away from distractions and fearful situations. Say “leave it” & “heel.”
13) Avoid obstacles, streets, traffic, slippery surfaces, gravel, gratings, glass & erratic turns.
14) Never leave the bike unattended upright with dog attached. Lay bike down if you have get off but stay there.
15) Monitor the distance the dog runs. Check paw pads & if ground surface temperature is hot to the touch.
16) To ride without your dog, simply clip leash securely behind bike seat out of the way. See Photo top right.
Alternatively, remove BTL in seconds.
17) Refer to our website FAQs or contact us about attaching to Right Hand Side or riding with multiple dogs.
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Installation Options and Height Adjustment Photos:
1-Running-Dog Bike Tow Leash® Bicycle Installation Instructions:
1. Slip the inner clamp inside the frame ideally against the forward edge of the rear axle. Orient inner clamp with
upper bolt pointing outward above the axle mount or frame tube and the lower bolt below the axle mount or frame
tube as in FIG 1 on previous page & Photos 1 & 5 below. If the mount is too tall or the frame tubes too far apart,
locate an existing hole in the frame to run the upper bolt through see Photos 3 & 4. To access this hole, slip the
bolts out of the inner clamp. Feed the bolt(s) back thru the openings in the disc, if present, then the inner clamp
and then the frame. Alternatively, pass the upper bolt below upper frame tube clamping it with the longer bent
end of the inner clamp. The lower bolt will then pass below the lower frame tube, see 5th Photo below.
2. As in Fig 1 & Photos 1, 2 & 6; rotate the wheel quick release lever rearward out of the way of the outer clamp.
Ideally, clamp frame with flexible coupling down and bolts through the mating holes. Then spin on knobs.
3. Fig 2: Rotate the assembled clamp on the frame so that; With the bike vertical the ridged mast forward end is at
the dog’s shoulder height. Then, tighten both knobs securely. The clamps conform to the frame with use so be
sure to check tightness of both knobs before each ride.
4. Adjust the mast upper end to the dog’s shoulder height by rotating the clamp on the bike then tightening the knobs.
If mast will not adjust to dog's shoulder height, by movement on the bike, adjust by rotating the coupling on the
outer clamp. Option 1: pour 70% rubbing alcohol inside the coupling opening on bottom of outer clamp. See 7th
photo the Installation Options and Adjustment Photos: section and see “Alcohol Adjustment Tutorial video”
at www.biketowleash.com/videos.php. Repeatedly, tip and rotate BTL so the alcohol wets all the inner surfaces
between the coupling and outer clamp and wait 5 minutes. Option 2:heat coupling where outer clamp is inside
with a hair dryer on high. Option 3: heat 1 hour in the sun on a car dash board. Then with knobs and inner clamp
removed, step on the outer clamp and pull up hard on the black coupling. Then grip coupling close to the outer
clamp and twist outer clamp hard to break the coupling free on the outer clamp and rotate to the correct height. If
available, you can twist coupling with BTL clamped to the bike with a plumber’s strap wrench, see 9th Photo. Using
a garage door roller track like photo #8 adds twisting power as well. Once dry or cool, the coupling won’t rotate.
5. Rotate mast fully backward if clamp moves on the frame, reposition clamp to a better frame surface & retighten.

1-RUNNING-DOG BIKE TOW LEASH® SCOOTER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Clamp to Seat Hinge on Pride Legend Scooter Close-up Pride Legend BTL Mounted to Seat Hinge
Adjusted to Dog’s Shoulder Ht. Angled back to Locate BTL as far aft as possible
BTL Clamped to Arm Rest Support Most Secure. BTL Bolted Thru Rest Support Drill (2) ¼
For Quick Temporary Use in. Dia. Holes 2.6 in. apart to match Outer Clamp
Bolted thru the arm rest support is the most secure method on narrow arm rest (1 inch wide or less) supports
as shown. Using the outer clamp, Mark or match-drill two ¼ inch diameter holes through the arm rest
support. With this bolt thru method, the inner clamp can be left off if the bolts prove too short.
The BTL mast is the right height when it touches the dog in the ribs and he steps away when you turn toward
him. You can test the desired height by poking your dog’s side with your finger to find the best response
height. The mast is too low if your dog steps over it, too high if the mast 867-993-5993slips over dog’s back.
Adjust the mast upper end to the dog’s shoulder height by rotating the clamp on the scooter then tightening
the knobs. If mast will not adjust to dog's shoulder height, by movement on the scooter, adjust by rotating the
coupling on the outer clamp. Option 1: pour 70% rubbing alcohol inside the coupling opening on bottom of
outer clamp. See 7th photo the Installation Options and Adjustment Photos: section and see “Alcohol
Adjustment Tutorial video”at www.biketowleash.com/videos.php.Repeatedly, tip and rotate BTL so the
alcohol soaks all the inner surfaces between the coupling and outer clamp and wait 5 minutes. Option 2:
heat coupling with outer clamp inside with a hair dryer on high. Option 3: heat 1 hour in the sun on a car
dash board. Then with knobs and inner clamp removed, step on the outer clamp and pull up hard on the
black coupling. Then grip coupling close to the outer clamp and twist outer clamp hard to break the coupling
free of the outer clamp and rotate to the correct height. If available, you can twist coupling with BTL clamped
to the bike with a plumber’s strap wrench, see 9th Photo. Using a garage door roller track like photo #8 adds
twisting power as well. Once dry or cool, the coupling won’t rotate.

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Locate adapter below axle for small dogs as in right photo above. Locate adapter close to wheel
above axle, as photo on left, for medium to large dogs. If fender mount or brakes interfere with above
axle location place adapter below axle as in photo below. Use a ½ inch wrench to tighten clamps
securely so adapter will not rotate. If there is interference with clamping above or below axle go to alternate
position and adjust the mast accordingly for dog’s height.
It may be necessary to straddle the basket frame structure with the clamps to avoid a fender bracket next to
the wheel as in the photo above.
Attach BTL with bottom bolt thru the lower hole in the back of the channel behind the wheel.
The BTL mast is the right height when it points forward and touches the dog in the ribs. The mast touch will
make your dog step away when you turn toward him. You can test the desired height by poking your dog’s
side with your finger to find the best response height. The mast is too low if your dog steps over it, too high if
the BTL slips over dog’s back. Note: the adapter can be angled up for greater height if necessary to reach
dog’s shoulder height.
Adjust the mast upper end to the dog’s shoulder height by rotating the clamp on the adapter then tightening
the knobs. If mast will not adjust to dog's shoulder height, by movement on the adapter, adjust by rotating the
coupling on the outer clamp. Option 1: pour 70% rubbing alcohol inside the coupling opening on bottom of
outer clamp. See 7th photo the Installation Options and Adjustment Photos: section and “Alcohol
Adjustment Tutorial video”at www.biketowleash.com/videos.php.
Repeatedly, tip and rotate BTL so the alcohol soaks all the inner surfaces between the coupling and outer
clamp and wait 5 minutes. Option 2: heat coupling where outer clamp is inside with a hair dryer on high.
Option 3: heat in the sun on a car dash board. Then with knobs and inner clamp removed, step on the outer
clamp and pull up hard on the black coupling. Then grip coupling close to the outer clamp and twist outer
clamp hard to break the coupling free of the outer clamp and rotate to the correct height. If available, you can
twist coupling with BTL clamped to the bike with a plumber’s strap wrench, see 9th Photo. Using a garage
door roller track, like 8th photo adds twisting power as well. Once dry and cool, the coupling won’t rotate.