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Strider STROLLER
Operating Instructions for Single and Double models
Important:Read andfollowtheseSafetyRulesand AssemblyInstructionsbeforeoperatingstroller.Ifyouhave
anyquestionsconcerningthe safeuse ofthis product,contact InSTEP,LLC at1-800-242-6110,M-F,8:00 a.m.–
5:00p.m.CSTorvisitourwebsite atwww.instep.netor E-mailus [e-mail] before using.
Safety Rules:
WARNING: Failure to follow these warnings and assembly instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Immediately discard any plastic wrapping.
WARNING: Never allow children to fold, assemble or disassemble the stroller.
WARNING: Maximum weight capacity for the Single stroller is 50 lbs.or 22.7 kg.Double 85 lbs.
or 38.6 kg.
WARNING: Never place child in stroller on their back with their head forward and feet rearward.
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.Always use seat belt.
WARNING: Never leave child unattended.
WARNING: Never use this stroller with roller skates or in-line skates.
WARNING: Never allow stroller to be used as a toy or allow children to give rides to others.
WARNING: Never use stroller if it becomes damaged.
WARNING: Always be aware of traffic around you when walking or jogging.
WARNING: Always engage brakes when you stop or when you let go of handle.
WARNING: Always use an approved bicycle helmet on child.
WARNING: Always use wrist strap.
WARNING: Accessories or parcels placed in or on the stroller may cause it to become unstable.
WARNING: Maximum weight for objects in back pouch is 2.2 lbs.or 1 kg.Double 2.2 lbs.or 1 kg.in
each back pouch.Excessive weight may cause a hazardous, unstable condition.
WARNING: Child may slip into leg openings and strangle.Never use in a reclined carriage position
unlessT-shield and shoulder strap placement has been readjusted to the seat’s new
position.
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IMPORTANT
Tiresareshippeddeflated,DONOTOVERINFLATE.Pleaseinflateslowly,withshortbursts,to20-25PSI
maximum.25PSIwillprovideacomfortablerideforyourchild.
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EZStrider Assembly Instructions
Parts List
Description Qty. Description Qty.
FrameAssemblyw/seat, RearWheel Assemblyw/nuts 2
canopy, basketandwrist strap 1 Front Fender 1
FrontWheelAssemblyw/nuts #8–11⁄2"Phillipsheadscrews 2(Double
andtabwashers 1 has4)
Tools Required
Phillipsscrewdriver
Adjustablewrench
Stroller Assembly Instructions
Step 1.Unfold Stroller
Grasphandle withonehand, and pulluponthe front axlemountwithyourother hand.Lockbothplasticlatches onto thelower
frame(Figures A1andA2).
A1 A2
Latches Seat
Back
Rest
Front
Fork
Latches
Front
Fork
Handle

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Step 2.Rear Wheel Assembly
Removetherear wheel locknutfrom the rear wheelaxle.
Mountrear wheel totherearwheel bracketbyinserting the
axlethrough the holeinthebracket.Attachthelock nutand
tightencompletely using anadjustablewrench.Repeatfor
otherside (Figure B).WARNING:Theinteriorjamnutsare
factory installed anddonot need adjustment.
Step 3.Front Wheel Assembly
Turnstrolleruprightontoitsrear wheels,then tipstrollerback
sothe handlebar isdownonthegroundandthefrontforkis
up.Attachthefront wheel bylooseningtheexteriorlocknut
oneach side ofthefrontwheel farenoughtoallowtheaxle
andtab washerto slide intothefrontfork.Thetab washer’s
tabshould be inserted into thesmallholeon the outsideof
thefront fork(Figure C).Centerthewheelbetweenthefront
fork.Tightenthe nutswith an adjustablewrench.
IMPORTANT: Thealignmentof the frontwheeldetermines
ifthe stroller willrollstraight,orpullto the right or leftduring
use.In theeventyounoticethe strollerpullingtoonedirection,
loosenfront axle nuts,pointthefront wheel intheopposite
directionthe stroller ispulling,ensurethe tab washersare
seatedintheholesand tighten the nuts.Ifyouneedhelp
makingthis adjustment, pleasecallourCustomer Service
department forassistance.
WARNING: Theinterior jamnutsare factory
installedand do notneedadjustment.
Step 4.Front Fender Assembly
Insert the#8– 11⁄2"screwsintotheholeslocated onthe
frontsupportbetweenthefrontforks.Align the 2holeson
thebottom side ofthefender withthescrewsand tighten
witha Phillips screwdriver.Note:TheDoubleEZStriderhas
4screws(FigureD).
Step 5.Canopy Positioning
Thecanopyhas adjustablepositions.Pullthecanopy down
tothe desired position.
Step 6.To AttachWrist Strap
Placestrap ontopof handle bar.Thewriststraphasdifferent
sizedloops.The large loopwillgoon yourwrist,thesmall
loopwill be onhandlebar.Slide end withlargeloop through
thesmall loop,thengrasptheend with thelargeloopand pull
strapto tightenonhandlebar.
BRear
Wheel
Rear
Brake
Lock
Nut
D
C
Tab
Washer
Adjustment
Hole forTabWasher
Locknut
Front
Wheel
#8 – 11⁄2"
Screws
Double has
4 Holes/Screws
WARNING: Wheneverchild is instrolleralways use the
wrist strap.Before youremovethewriststrapfrom yourwristmake
sureyoufirst engage the rearbrakes.
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Use Instructions
To close/fold stroller:
WARNING: Alwaysremovechildfrom
strollerbefore folding.
Pulltheseat/seatsforward,locatetheplastic
latchesonthesideofthestrollerframe.Usingone
handoneachlever,pulltheleversfrom the lower
bar.The stroller will automatically begin to fold,the
frontwheelwillfold under frameandthehandlewill
foldbackwards ( Figure E).
NOTE: Thestrollerwillbeeasiertofoldiftheseats
arenotinthereclineposition.Iftheseatsareinthe
reclinepositionpleasepullforward.
To open stroller:
Grasphandle with one hand and pull up on the
frontaxlemountwithyourother hand.Lockboth
plasticlatchesontothelowerframe(FigureF).
E
Latches
Pull Seat Forward
When Folding
F
Latches on
Both Sides
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To engage rear brakes:
Steplightlyontheleversnextto the rear wheels
untilthecogsofthebrakesengagethecogsofthe
wheel.Repeatonotherside.Toreleasebrake,
liftleversusing yourtoeuntilcogsdisengage
(FigureG).
Proper use of seat belts & shoulder
straps:
WARNING: AvoidSeriousInjury.Always use
seatbelts.
1. Placechildinseat.MakesureT-shieldis
betweenthechild’slegs.
2. Whenchildisseated,placeshoulderstraps
overthechild’s shoulders.
3. Slidewaiststrapsthroughlowerloops of shoul-
Lderstraps, bring lap belt ends together and clip
intoplacearoundchild’s waist.Adjustwaistand
shoulderstrapsforsnugfit(FigureH).
To recline seat:
To fully recline,unhookbuckleonbackof the seat.
(FigureI).
To place seat in uprightposition,pushseatforward
andreconnectbucklelocatedonbackof seat.
To adjust the recline position, adjust the slide on
thestrap.
WARNING: Childmay slip into leg openings
andstrangle.Neveruseinareclinedcarriage posi-
tionunlessT-shieldandshoulderstraphave been
readjustedtothenewseat position.
G
Rear
Brakes
HShoulder Straps
Shoulder
Strap
Adjustment
Slides
Waist
Buckle
Adjustment
T-Shield
Waist
Belt
Waist
Belt
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Care and Maintenance
Check fasteners
Afteronehourofuse,checkallfasteners to makesuretheyaresecure.Adjust if necessary.
Periodicallycheckthe stroller to ensure that it is in good operatingcondition.
To adjust the stroller from pulling to the left or right (not rolling
straight):
Loosenthefrontaxlenutsandcheckto see that the tab washersareinsertedintheholesofthefrontfork.
Pointthe front wheel forward or in the opposite direction the stroller is pulling, then tighten the nutswithan
adjustablewrench.
NOTE:Sometimes it is a veryslightadjustmenttoeliminatethepullingandthisstepmayneedtobe
repeated.
To clean seat and canopy:
Iflightcleaningisrequired,useasoftclothwithwarmwaterand mild soap then air dry.Donotputinto
washingmachine.Donotputindryer.DONOT BLEACH.
To clean frame:
Wipeusingasoftclothwithwarmwaterand mild soap.Airdry.DONOT USE polish or abrasives.
WARNING: Ifyouhave anyquestionsconcerningthesafeuseofthisproduct,pleasecontact
InSTEPLLCbefore using:
1-800-242-6110
InSTEP LLC
2425 Enterprise Drive
Suite 900
Mendota Heights,MN 55120