Kelty KIDS Speedster Instructions Manual

Brand: Kelty KIDS

Model: Speedster

Category: Strollers

Type: Instructions Manual

This manual is also suitable for

SPEEDSTER DEUCE

Kelty KIDS SPEEDSTER DEUCE is a stroller designed for active families who enjoy jogging, running, or walking with their children. It features a lightweight aluminum frame, large 16-inch rear wheels, and a quick-release front wheel for easy maneuverability. The stroller also has a five-point safety harness, a sun canopy, and a large storage basket. The Speedster Deuce is suitable for children up to 100 pounds and can accommodate two children.

TIPS

SPEEDSTER

STROLLER

INSTRUCTIONS

FACTS

SPEEDSTER

weight: 20 lb.

dimensions:

45 x 24 x 39”

weight limit: 70 lb.

SPEEDSTER DELUXE

weight: 23 lb. 10 oz.

dimensions:

46 x 24 x 45”

weight limit: 70 lb.

SPEEDSTER DEUCE

weight: 29 lb. 2 oz.

dimensions:

50 x 33.5 x 45”

weight limit: 100 lb.

SPEEDSTER

SPEEDSTER DELUXE

WARNING

SPEEDSTER

DEUCE

• Read and follow

all instructions and

warnings prior to assem-

bling and using this

stroller!

• Failure to follow these

warnings could cause

death, serious injury

or permanent disability to

you or your child.

• If you have any

questions regarding

this stroller contact

Kelty Customer Support

staff, toll free at

866.349.7225

(866.FIX.PACK).

Save these instructions for future reference.

SAFETY INFORMATION

-IMPORTANT-

Read and follow all instructions before

assembling and using the stroller!

•

Failure to follow these warnings could cause death,

serious injury or permanent disability to your child.

WARNING

STROLLERS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY

• DO NOT use stroller while skating, biking or engaging in any activity that will

affect your balance.

• DO NOT use stroller if you feel faint, dizzy, nauseated or experience muscle pain.

• DO NOT let go of stroller handle while stroller is moving.

• DO NOT attach stroller to bicycles, automobiles, snowmobiles, or other machines.

• DO NOT allow the stroller to be pulled by dogs or other animals.

• DO make sure the yellow handle lock and the locking side brace are in the

“locked” position before use.

• DO avoid using the stroller on busy streets or in heavy traffic.

• DO be especially careful at crosswalks.

• DO be aware of conditions around you.

• DO use tether wrist strap.

WARNING

DO NOT USE A DAMAGED STROLLER

• DO NOT overload stroller. Overloading may damage or break stroller.

• DO NOT fold incorrectly. Incorrect folding may damage or break stroller.

• DO NOT use accessories or replacement parts other than those produced or

approved by Kelty. Use of unapproved accessories or replacement parts may

affect handling and stability or damage or break stroller.

• DO check to assure all buckles snaps, straps and adjustments are secure

before each use.

• DO check the condition of stroller before each use.

• DO NOT use stroller if the frame, fabric, straps or buckles are damaged.

• DO NOT use stroller if the stroller is in any way damaged. Call Kelty

Customer Support staff, toll free at 866-349-7225 (866-FIX-PACK).

• DO keep instructions for future use.

WARNING

STROLLER REQUIRES REGULAR MAINTENANCE

• DO NOT store stroller outside or in direct sunlight.

• DO maintain the proper tire pressure (marked on tire sidewall).

• DO maintain the proper brake-pad adjustment.

• DO maintain the proper wheel alignment.

• DO grease and tighten wheel bearings if necessary.

WARNING

FALL OR STRANGULATION HAZARD

• Always use child’s safety harness to avoid serious injury to child from falling

or sliding out.

• Children can slip into leg opening and could become entangled possibly

resulting in strangulation.

• DO NOT leave child unattended in the stroller.

• DO NOT use stroller if child cannot hold head upright and sit up unassisted.

WARNING

PROTECT YOUR CHILD

• Do NOT exceed maximum weight limits.

* Excessive weight may cause a hazardous, unstable condition.

* Parcels or accessory items placed on the handle of this product may

cause the stroller to become unstable.

• DO NOT place more than one child in Speedster or Speedster Deluxe stroller,

or more than two children in Speedster Deuce stroller.

• DO NOT allow your child to touch the wheels, rims or spokes.

• DO NOT use stroller as a car seat, child seat, or high chair.

• DO NOT use or leave stroller on steep grades, inclines or hills.

• DO NOT place stroller on soft, uneven or elevated surfaces.

• DO NOT allow your child to stand on stroller or in the seat.

• DO NOT use if your child will not ride calmly in stroller.

• DO NOT place stroller near a campfire, cook stove or open flame.

• DO avoid runaways. Always use tether wrist strap.

• DO monitor child’s activity in stroller. Periodically check the child’s position.

• DO fasten child’s harness prior to use.

• DO assure child is dressed properly for the weather. Periodically check the

child’s comfort.

• DO protect your child from the harmful effects of the sun.

• DO use a helmet for the child when using this stroller.

• If your child has special needs, consult with a physician before using Kelty

strollers. This stroller may not be appropriate for special needs children.

SAFETY INFORMATION

-IMPORTANT-

Read and follow all instructions before

assembling and using the stroller!

•

Failure to follow these warnings could cause death,

serious injury or permanent disability to your child.

SETUP / ADJUSTMENT

- FRONT WHEEL -

Figure 1A

1. FRONT WHEEL ATTACHMENT

A. Make sure the front wheel quick-release mechanism is

in the “OPEN” position (Figure 1A).

B. The front brake, on the Deluxe and Deuce stroller

frame, also has a quick-release mechanism. Make

sure the quick-release lever on the front brake is in

the open position (Figure 1B).

C. Insert the front wheel axle into the fork ends

(Figure 1C).

D. Secure the wheel in the fork by moving the quick-

release lever into the “CLOSE” position (Figure 1D).

E. Check to make sure the front wheel is securely

attached to the fork by pulling on the wheel, trying to

remove the wheel from the fork ends (see note).

TIPS

NOTE:

The front wheel

axle may need to

be tightened onto

the fork.

To tighten, place

front wheel in the

fork and twist the

end cap clockwise.

The end cap is

opposite the

quick-release

lever.

Figure 1B

Figure 1C Figure 1D

Please Note: Your new Kelty Jogging Stroller comes collapsed /

folded for ease of shipping. It must be set up and adjusted prior

to use.

Unpacking:

Remove the stroller frame and wheels from the carton. The carton for your Kelty

Stroller contains the following:

1 – Jogging Stroller Frame

1 – Quick-Release Front Wheel

2 – Quick-Release Rear Wheels

1 – Wrist Leash

Handle Bar

Height Adjustment

(Deluxe & Deuce only)

Hand Brake

(Deluxe & Deuce only)

Bell

(Deluxe & Deuce only)

Yellow Handle Lock

Sun Hood

5-Point Harness

Full Coverage Fender

Quick-Release Wheels

Parking Brake

Locking Side Brace

STROLLER FEATURES

-BEFORE YOU START-

CARE AND CLEANING

• Clean with mild detergent and a damp cloth.

• Allow stroller to air dry.

• Do not use bleach or liquid detergent.

SETUP / ADJUSTMENT

- REAR WHEELS -

3. REAR WHEEL ATTACHMENT

The rear wheels are designed for a quick-release

mechanism.

A. Depress the quick-release button on the axle

housing to allow insertion of the wheel axle

(Figure 3A).

B. While depressing the quick-release button, insert

the rear wheel axle into the axle housing

(Figure 3B) all the way, until the wheel hub

touches the axle housing.

C. Release the quick-release button.

D. Check that the rear wheel axle is locked in

place by pulling on the wheel, trying to remove

the wheel from the axle housing. The rear wheel

should be locked into the axle sleeve.

E. If the rear wheel is not locked in place, repeat

steps 3A-3D.

F. Repeat steps 3A-3D for the other rear wheel.

NOTE: To remove the rear wheel, depress the

quick-release button and pull the wheel out

of the axle housing.

Figure 3A Figure 3B

TIPS

SETUP / ADJUSTMENT

- FRONT WHEEL & BRAKE -

If you do not

understand or

are unsure of

any of these

adjustments,

call Kelty

Customer

Support staff,

toll free at

866-349-7225

(866-FIX-PACK).

F. Return front brake to the closed position by

pinching the brake calipers closed and moving

the brake pads toward the rim (Figure 1E).

With your other hand, close the quick-release

lever on the brake (Figure 1F).

G. To remove the front wheel, reverse steps 1A–1F.

Figure 1E Figure 1F

2. HAND-BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

(DELUXE & DEUCE ONLY)

The brake pads should be centered on the rim and

approximately 1/8” away from the rim. You can adjust

the brake by rotating the cable adjustment barrel.

A. Turn cable adjustment barrel clockwise to move

the brake pads away from the rim (Figure 2A).

B. Turn cable adjustment barrel counterclockwise to

move brake pads closer to the rim (Figure 2B).

C. Depress the brake lever several times to check

brake function. Recheck brake pad location and

re-adjust if necessary.

Figure 2A Figure 2B

WARNING

NOTE

Before inserting the

rear wheel axle,

make sure the

parking brake lever

is in the “unlocked”

(up) position.

SETUP / ADJUSTMENT

- UNFOLDING &

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT -

D. After the frame is unfolded, rotate the yellow handle latch clockwise to lock

the handle in place (Figure 4F and 4G).

E. Check that the handle is locked in place by lifting up on the handle. Make

sure both sides of the stroller handle are locked.

F. If the handle is not locked in place, repeat steps 4A-4E.

Figure 4F Figure 4G

5. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (DELUXE & DEUCE ONLY)

The Kelty KIDS Speedster Deluxe and Deuce models are equipped with an

adjustable-height handle. The handle height can be adjusted from 34 to 45 inches.

A. Depress both the handle-release buttons on the black plastic adjustment

mechanism (Figure 5A).

B. While pushing the buttons, rotate the handle to raise or lower the handle to

the desired height (Figure 5B). Release the buttons to lock the handle in

place.

C. Check that the handle is locked in place by lifting up on the handle. Make

sure both sides of the stroller handle are locked.

D. If the handle is not locked in place, repeat steps 5A-5C.

Figure 5A Figure 5B

SETUP / ADJUSTMENT

- UNFOLDING -

B. Continue lifting the handle, opening the stroller

to the upright position (Figure 4B and 4C).

NOTE

The Speedster

Deluxe and

Speedster Deuce

strollers are

equipped with

a cable/pulley

folding mechanism

–– this mechanism

assists with the

folding and

unfolding of your

stroller. On the

Deluxe and Deuce

models, the rear

wheels and frame

will automatically

move when the

handle is moved,

during folding and

unfolding.

If you own the

Speedster model,

the rear wheels and

frame do not move

automatically. You

will have to move

the rear wheels and

frame by hand to

fold and unfold the

stroller.

Figure 4A

Figure 4B Figure 4C

C. Push down on the frame brace on both sides

of the stroller (Figure 4D), then slide the

yellow brace sleeve to the “LOCKED” position

(Figure 4E).

Figure 4E

4. UNFOLDING

A. Grasp the stroller handle and lift it up and

away from the stroller base (away from the

front fender) (Figure 4A).

Figure 4D

CHILD SEAT ADJUSTMENT

F. Attach the yellow shoulder harness buckles to the

harness crotch strap (Figure 6E).

G. The child’s shoulder harness can be adjusted up

or down by sliding it on the webbing at the back

of the child’s seat (Figure 6F). Adjust the harness

so the padded section lies smoothly over the

child’s shoulders.

Figure 6E Figure 6F

TIPS

For the safety of

your child, make

sure all buckles

are securely

attached and

webbing and

harness are

properly adjusted.

Avoid runways,

always use tether

wrist strap.

H. Adjust the gray webbing leg straps (Figure 6G)

so they fit comfortably over the child’s legs by

tightening or loosening the leg straps, at the back

of the child’s seat. Make sure the leg straps are not

binding or pinching the child’s legs.

Figure 6G

CHILD SEAT ADJUSTMENT

6. CHILD SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Before loading your child into the stroller, make sure

the child’s shoulder harness is unbuckled and the leg

straps are fully loosened.

NOTE: Lock the parking brakes on the rear wheels of

the stroller (see page 13).

A. Unclip the yellow shoulder harness buckles on the

5-point harness (Figure 6A).

B. Loosen the gray webbing leg straps (Figure 6B).

C. Place child in stroller seat.

D. Position the harness crotch strap between child’s

legs (Figure 6C).

E. Place the child’s shoulder harness over the child’s

shoulders (Figure 6D).

TIPS

If you do not

understand or

are unsure of

any of these

adjustments,

call Kelty

Customer

Support staff,

toll free at

866-349-7225

(866-FIX-PACK).

Figure 6A Figure 6B

Figure 6C Figure 6D

WARNING WARNING

STROLLER OPERATION

- PARKING BRAKE -

8. PARKING BRAKE OPERATION

Your Kelty stroller is equipped with parking brakes on each rear wheel of the

stroller.

To lock the parking brakes:

A. Standing behind the stroller, grasp the stroller handle with both hands.

B. With your foot, gently push down on top of the parking brake lever

(Figure 8A).

C. Rock the stroller back and forth to make sure the lever is fully engaged to

the wheel.

D. Repeat steps 8B & 8C on the other wheel of the stroller.

Figure 8A

To unlock the parking brakes:

E. Standing behind the stroller, grasp the stroller handle with both hands.

F. With your foot, gently lift up on the parking brake lever (Figure 8B).

G. Repeat step 8F on the other wheel of the stroller.

Figure 8B

STROLLER OPERATION

- HAND BRAKE -

7. HAND BRAKE OPERATION

(DELUXE & DEUCE ONLY)

Your Kelty stroller comes with a hand brake lever. It

works like a standard “bicycle style” hand brake

while walking or jogging.

To slow stroller while walking or jogging:

A. Gently squeeze the brake lever toward the

stroller handle (Figure 7A).

B. Release the brake lever when you are comfort-

able with the stroller speed.

NOTE

You can adjust the

brake by rotating

the cable adjustment

barrel.

Figure 7A

1. Turn the cable

adjustment barrel

clockwise to move

the brake pads

away from the rim

(Figure 1).

2. Turn the cable

adjustment barrel

counterclockwise

to move brake

pads closer to the

rim (Figure 2).

3. Depress the brake

lever several times

to check brake

function.

Figure 1

Figure 2

NOTE

The Speedster

Deluxe and

Speedster Deuce

strollers are

equipped with

a cable/pulley

folding mechanism

–– this mechanism

assists with the

folding and

unfolding of your

stroller. On the

Deluxe and Deuce

models, the rear

wheels and frame

will automatically

move when the

handle is moved,

during folding and

unfolding.

If you own the

Speedster model,

the rear wheels and

frame do not move

automatically. You

will have to move

the rear wheels and

frame by hand – to

fold and unfold the

stroller.

STROLLER OPERATION

- FOLDING -

10. FOLDING

A. Remove child and cargo from stroller.

B. Lock the parking brakes on the rear wheels of the

stroller (See page 13).

C. Rotate the Sun/Rain Hood towards the stroller

handle (Figure 10A).

D. Rotate the yellow handle latch counterclockwise

(Figure 10B) to unlock the handle. Unlock both

sides of the stroller handle.

E. Unlock the side-brace by sliding the yellow brace

sleeve to the “UNLOCKED” position (Figure 10C).

F. Lift up on the frame brace on both sides of the

stroller (Figure 10D).

G. Stand at the back of the stroller and grasp the

handle firmly. Rotate the handle towards the front

wheel and fender (Figure 10E).

H. Continue rotating the handle, closing the stroller to

the folded position (Figure 10F).

Figure 10A Figure 10B Figure 10C

Figure 10E Figure 10F

STROLLER OPERATION

- SEAT ADJUSTMENT -

9. CHILD SEAT ADJUSTMENT

(DELUXE & DEUCE ONLY)

The Kelty KIDS Speedster Deluxe and Deuce models

are equipped with reclining seats.

To recline the stroller seat:

A. Lock the parking brakes on the rear wheels of

the stroller (See NOTE).

B. Loosen the seat adjustment webbing by rotating

the plastic ladder lock buckles (Figure 9A and

9B) outward and towards the front of the

stroller. This action reclines the seat back.

C. Loosen both sides of the seat equally, to the

desired position.

NOTE

Lock “parking” brakes

1. Stand behind the

stroller, grasp the

handle with

both hands.

2. With your foot,

gently push down

on top of the

parking brake

lever.

3. Rock the stroller

back and forth to

make sure the

lever is fully

engaged to the

wheel.

4. Repeat steps 2 &

3 on the other

wheel of the

stroller.

Figure 9A Figure 9B

Figure 9C Figure 9D

To raise the seat:

D. Lock the parking brakes on the rear wheels of

the stroller (See NOTE).

E. Grasp the stroller handle with one hand.

F. Tighten the seat adjustment webbing by pulling

downward, away from the stroller (Figure 9C

and 9D). This action raises the seat back.

G. Tighten both sides of the seat equally, to the

desired position.

Figure 10D

KELTY’S LIFETIME WARRANTY

Kelty takes pride in its workmanship and undertakes to manufacture the best possible

products. Kelty products are covered under warranty, to the original owner, for the lifetime of

the product, against defects in materials or workmanship.

Since no Kelty product is indestructible, Kelty’s warranty does not cover defects attributable to

or resulting from normal wear and tear (ie: exhausted zippers), natural hazard damage (ie:

weather, animals, ultraviolet [UV] damage on tents), abuse or alteration.

All products being returned require a Return Authorization number. Service under our

warranty is available to the original purchaser by returning the product to any authorized Kelty

dealer or by contacting our customer service department at 1-866-349-7225

(1-866-FIX-PACK) for a Return Authorization number.

All products returned for warranty and repair must be properly cleaned. Items deemed

insufficiently clean will be returned to the customer unrepaired.

We strongly recommend that you obtain a tracking number when sending your item to Kelty!

We do not take responsibility for items not received or tracked to our location. Please be sure

to insure any shipment, as Kelty cannot be responsible for uninsured packages. Shipping and

insurance charges to send products to the Warranty Department are the customer’s responsi-

bility. Kelty will absorb the return shipping charges. If you request that we return your product

by UPS Overnight or 2nd Day Air, the additional shipping charges will be billed to you.

Shipping charges for all non-warranty repairs are at the owner's expense. For products sent

to the Warranty Department from outside the United States, inbound and outbound freight and

any insurance charges are the customer’s responsibility.

If, after inspection, we determine that the product is defective, we will repair or replace it at

our discretion, free of charge. If your Kelty product needs service or repair that is not covered

under warranty, we will provide the necessary service at a reasonable charge.

This warranty gives you, the original purchaser, specific legal rights. You may also have other

rights, which vary from state to state.

6235 Lookout Road, Boulder Colorado 80301

phone 800.423.2320 • fax 800.504.2745 • www.keltykids.com

08/05

Kelty KIDS Speedster Instructions Manual

Brand: Kelty KIDS

Model: Speedster

Category: Strollers

Type: Instructions Manual

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SPEEDSTER DEUCE

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