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MountainTrikeOwnersManual
1stEdition2011
ThismanualisdesignedtomeetENStandards12182,12183,14971
IMPORTANT:
Thisownersmanualcontainsimportantsafety,performanceandservice
information.PleasereaditbeforeyoutakethefirstrideonyournewMountain
Trikeandkeepitforreference.
Additionalsafety,performanceandserviceinformationforspecificcomponents
suchasthesuspensiononyourMountainTrikemayalsobeavailable.Makesure
thatyourdealerhasgivenyouallthemanufacturersliteraturethatwasincluded
withyourMountainTrike;acompletelistcanbefoundonpage9.Incaseofa
conflictbetweentheinstructionsinthismanualandinformationprovidedbya
componentmanufacturer,alwaysfollowthecomponentmanufacturers
instructions.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsordonotunderstandsomething,takeresponsibilityfor
yoursafetyandconsultwithyourdealer.
NOTE:
Thismanualisnotintendedasacomprehensiveuse,service,repairor
maintenancemanual.PleaseseeyourMountainTrikedealerforallservice,
repairsormaintenance.
MountainTrikeFrameNumber
MountainTrikeOrderNumber
Dateof
Purchase
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Introduction
Congratulations!Younowpossessoneofthefinestallterrainwheelchairsintheworld.The
followingpages
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
properly
use,
adjust
and
maintainyournewMountainTrike,soyoucangetthemostoutofeveryride.
ItisessentialthatyoureadthisownersmanualthoroughlybeforeridingyourMountainTrike,we
knowyoureanxioustogetriding,butitwillonlytakeafewminutes,andthenyoucanunleash
thefullpotentialofyourMountainTrike.
Pleasepayspecialattentiontothesafetyinformationandcautionsshownthroughoutthis
ownersmanual.
IfyouencounteranyissueswithyourMountainTrikethatarentcoveredinthismanual,please
contactyournearestAuthorizedMountainTrikeDealer.Asyournumberoneresource,your
MountainTrikedealercananswerquestions,performrequiredmaintenanceandrecommendthe
bestequipmenttocomplementyourride.
ThankyouforbuyingaMountainTrike!
Enjoytheride!
AlldiagramsincludedinthismanualarebasedonarighthandsteeringMountainTrike,although
lefthanded
steering
options
are
also
available
at
your
Mountain
Trike
dealer.
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TableofContents
Introduction 4
Awordaboutwarnings,accidentsandsafety 6
Think
Safety
7
ASpecialNoteforParents 7
YourMountainTrike 8
1.0 SettingupyourMountainTrike 8
1.1 IntendedOperator 8
FrameSize 9
ArmReach 9
1.2 AssemblyandDisassemblyforStorage 10
SeatFolding 11
FoldingtheRearWheel 11
Drive
Module
Removal
13
RemovalofRearWheelSteeringCableAttachment 15
FootrestandAntitipWheelAdjustment 15
2.0 Ridinginstructions 16
2.1 PreRideMechanicalSafetyChecks 16
Suspension 17
TyrePressures 17
2.2 Transferringinandout 17
2.3 HowtoEngage/DisengageDrive 19
2.4 ForwardDrive 20
2.5
Reverse
Drive
20
2.6 Steering 21
2.7 Braking 22
AntiTipWheels 22
2.8 HillandKerbClimbing 22
2.9 DescendingSlopes 23
3.0 TheSafetyBit 24
3.1 Ridingsafelyabouttown 24
3.2 RidingsafelyOffRoad 25
3.3 WetWeatherRiding 26
3.4 NightRiding 26
3.5 Extremeriding 26
3.6 AddingAccessoriesandChangingComponents 27
4.0 Service 28
4.1 LookingAfterYourMountainTrike 28
Drive 29
Brakes 30
Steering 30
FrameandSeat 31
4.2 MaintenanceSchedule 32
4.3 BeddinginPeriod 32
5.0 Warranty 33
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Awordaboutwarnings,accidentsandsafety
TheMountainTrikeisdesignedtobeusedfortransportation,recreationandexercise.Ridingit
canbedangerous,especiallyifyoutrytoridebeyondthelimitsofyourability.Theskillofriders
canvarygreatly,donotrideinamannerthatexceedsyourability.
MountainTrikeridinginvolvesriskofinjuryanddamage.BychoosingtorideaMountainTrike,
youassumetheresponsibilityforthatrisk,soyouneedtoknowandtopracticetherulesofsafe
andresponsibleridingandofproperuseandmaintenance.Properuseandmaintenanceofyour
MountainTrikereducesriskofinjury.
IfyoucrashorapplyforcethatishigherthanthelimitsofyourMountainTrike,youareverylikely
tocause
damage
to
it
or
its
parts.
If
your
Mountain
Trike
has
been
damaged
and
you
crash
or
load
itagainlater,thisadditionalimpactorloadingcancauseafailureatamuchlowerload.
ThisManualcontainsmanyWarningsandCautionsconcerningtheconsequencesoffailureto
maintainorinspectyourMountainTrikeandoffailuretofollowsaferidingpractices.
Thecombinationofthesafetyalertsymbol andthewordWARNINGindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Thecombinationofthesafetyalertsymbol andthewordCAUTIONindicatesa
potentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderateinjury,
orisanalertagainstunsafepractices.
ThewordCAUTIONusedwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatesasituationwhich,ifnot
avoided,couldresultinseriousdamagetotheMountainTrikeorthevoidingofyour
warranty.
Manyof
the
Warnings
and
Cautions
say
you
may
lose
control
and
fall.
Because
any
fall
can
resultinseriousinjuryorevendeath,wedonotalwaysrepeatthewarningofpossibleinjuryor
death.
Becauseitisimpossibletoanticipateeverysituationorconditionwhichcanoccurwhileriding,
thisManualmakesnorepresentationaboutthesafeuseoftheMountainTrikeunderall
conditions.TherearerisksassociatedwiththeuseofanyMountainTrike,whichcannotbe
predictedoravoided,andwhicharethesoleresponsibilityoftherider.
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ThinkSafety
Alwaysthinkaboutyoursafetyandavoiddangeroussituations.Makesureyoureadthismanual
beforeyouride.SomeskilledridersmayusetheMountainTrikeinwaysthatareobviouslynot
safe.Youaddtoyourriskwhenyoumakemodifications,rideinunusuallocationsorrideina
highriskmanner.
Aspecialnoteforparents
Asaparentorguardian,youareresponsiblefortheactivitiesandsafetyofyourminorchild,and
thatincludesmakingsurethattheMountainTrikeisproperlyfittedtothechild;thatitisingood
repairand
safe
operating
condition;
that
you
and
your
child
have
learned
and
understand
the
safe
operationoftheMountainTrike.Asaparent,youshouldreadthismanual,aswellasreviewits
warningsandtheMountainTrikesfunctionsandoperatingprocedureswithyourchild,before
lettingyourchildride.
WARNING MakesurethatyourchildalwayswearsanapprovedBicyclehelmetwhen
riding;butalsomakesurethatyourchildunderstandsthataBicyclehelmetisfor
MountainTrikeridingonly,andmustberemovedwhennotriding.Ahelmetmustnotbe
wornatanytimewhilenotridingaMountainTrike,ifthehelmetiscaught,thewearer
couldchoke.
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YourMountainTrike
EachMountainTrikehasitsownunique
identification(ID)number.ThisTrikeID
enablesyouandthedealertoidentify
theTrikeandrecorditshistory.TheTrike
IDcanbefoundstampedintotheframe
undertheseat.
Pleasetakeamomenttowritedown
yourTrikeIDandDealersnameforyour
ownrecordsonpage3inthismanual.
Accompanyingthismanualyoushould
alsohavebeensuppliedwiththe
following:
Shockpump MultiAllenkey SplinedAllenkeyforbrakes BrakeInstructionmanual ShockInstructionmanual
1.0 SettingupyourMountainTrike
WestronglyurgeyoutoreadthisManualinitsentiretybeforeyourfirstride.Attheveryleast,
readandmakesurethatyouunderstandeachpointinthissection,andrefertothecitedsections
onanyissuewhichyoudontcompletelyunderstand.PleasenotethatnoteveryMountainTrike
hasallofthefeaturesdescribedinthismanualandtheTrikepicturedintheimagesmaydiffer
slightlytoyourownTrike.AskyourdealertopointoutthefeaturesofyourMountainTrike.
1.1 IntendedOperator
TheMountainTrikeisamanualallterrainwheelchairthatgivesunsurpassedperformanceona
varietyofchallengingtypesofterrain.
InordertooperateorridetheMountainTrikesafelyandmakebestuseofitsfeatures,certain
levelsof
upper
body,
hand/grip
strength
and
control
are
required.
A
reasonable
amount
of
upper
bodystrengthisrequiredtoapplyforcetothepropulsionlevers,handcontrolisrequiredto
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directtheSteeringHandletomanoeuvretheMountainTrike,andfingercontrolisrequiredto
operatethebrakelevers.Duetothevastrangeofindividualabilities,itistheresponsibilityofthe
userortheusersguardian(s)todeemtheriderassuitableforusingtheTrike.
Alternatively,if
you
are
unsure
as
to
whether
you
could
use
the
Trike
safely
and
effectively,
your
MountainTrikedealercanassistyouandmaketheappropriaterecommendations.
FrameSize
TogetthemostenjoymentfromridingyourMountainTrike,selectingthecorrectframesize
adjustmentisimportant.TheMountainTrikeseatbackresthasthreesettings,Small,Medium
andLarge,dependingonyourarmlength.YourMountainTrikeDealerwilladviseyouonthe
correctseatingpositionforyou.
CAUTION RidingaMountainTrikethatdoesnotfityoucouldstrainmuscles,cause
fatigueorresultinlimitedoperationofthecontrolswhichcouldcauseyoutolosecontrol
andfall.
CAUTION Thedesignedmaximumweightoftherideris100kg(16stone)
ArmReach
TheTrike
uses
lever
mounted
controls.
It
is
important
that
the
rider
can
comfortably
reach
the
driveleversandexacttheappropriateamountsofforceandcontroltosafelyoperatetheTrike.
Theabilitytousethebrakingsystemcorrectlyisfundamentaltosafeoperation.Theefficiencyof
theleverdriveisalsodependentonchoosingtherightsizewiththerightamountofreach.Failure
todosowillresultinincreasedlevelsoffatigueandpoorperformance.Foradviceonsizingand
setuppleasecontactyourMountainTrikeDealer.
MountainTrikeshavebrakeleverswhichcanbeadjustedforreach.Ifyouhavesmallhandsor
findit
difficult
to
squeeze
the
brake
levers,
your
dealer
can
adjust
the
reach
within
the
range
providedbythebrakemanufacturer.
WARNING Theshorterthebrakeleverreach,themorecriticalitistohavecorrectly
adjustedbrakessothatfullbrakingpowercanbeappliedwithintheavailablebrakelever
travel.Ifthebrakelevertravelisinsufficienttoapplyfullbrakingpower,itcanresultin
lossofcontrol,whichmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
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1.2 AssemblyandDisassemblyforStorage
TheMountainTrikeisdesignedinsuchawaythat,whenfolded,itwillfitintothebackofacarfor
easytransportorrequireaslittlespaceaspossibleforstorage.Ifhoweverthespaceavailableis
severelyrestricted,furtherdisassemblyispossible,separatingsimplyintothreedistinctmodules:
ChassisModule LeftDriveModule RightDriveModule
(completewithrearwheel
steeringcableattachment)
WARNING Anunderstandingofthedifferencesbetweenassembling/disassemblinga
MountainTrikecomparedtostandardwheelchairsisextremelyimportantasfailureto
correctlyassemble/disassembletheproductcouldaffectperformance,causingtheriderto
losecontrolandfall.
ChassisModule(withseat
andrearwheelfolded)
TheCompleteTrikeAssembly
LeftDrive
ModuleRightDriveModule (with
rearwheelsteeringcable
attachment)
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SeatFolding
ForefficientstowingoftheMountainTrikefortransportorstorage,removetheseatcushionand
theseatbackfoldsdownflatagainstthebase.Tofoldtheseatbackdown,pullthecordjoining
thetwolockingpinsandpushseatforward.Torestoretheseattoitsuprightposition,lifttheseat
backwhilst
pulling
the
cord,
allowing
the
locking
pins
to
retract.
Once
in
the
upright
position,
releasethecordandthelockingpinswillspringoutintotheholesintheframe.
CAUTION EnsurethelockingpinsareBOTHfullyengagedintheholesintheframebefore
riding.Failuretodosocouldresultintheseatbackbecomingunstablesuchthattheuser
couldlosecontrolandfall.
FoldingtheRearWheel
Liketheseat,therearwheelcanalsobefoldedaway.Thisisdonebysimplyreleasingtherear
shockabsorber
from
the
rear
swingarm
as
shown
below.
Once
folded
the
rear
wheel
can
be
held
inplacewithaVelcrostrapunderneaththeseatbase.
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UsingtheQuickRelease(QR)Lever,locatedattheconnectionbetweentherearshockabsorber
andtherearswingarm,therearshockabsorbercanbeseparatedfromtheRearSwingArm,
allowingtherearwheelandswingarmtofoldunderneaththeseat.QRleversaredesignedsuch
thatreasonablehand/fingerstrengthissufficienttoprovidetherequiredcompressionforceupon
flippingthe
lever
closed.
If
the
lever
flips
with
little
or
no
resistance,
then
the
adjusting
nut
will
needtighteninguntiltheleverflipswithenoughresistancetoprovideadequatecompression.
WARNING ItisimportantthattheQRleversaresettotherightcompressionforce,
failureto
do
so
could
result
in
the
rear
shock
becoming
loose
and
in
aworst
case
scenario,
detachingduringaridecausingtheridertolosecontrolandfall.
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WARNING ThefullforceoftheQRcamactionisneededtoclamptherearshock
absorbersecurely.Tofastensecurely,holdtheQRleverintheopenposition,asindicated
instep3intheseconddiagramabove,andtightentheadjusternutuntilitistightbefore
closingtheQRlever.
DriveModuleRemoval
Ifseverespacerestrictionsexist,itispossibletosavespaceanddisassembletheMountainTrike
intoitsthreemainsubassembliesormodules.
TheleveroperateddrivesystemontheMountainTrikerequiresthattheentiredrivemoduleis
removedasasinglepieceincludingthewheel,drivesystem,suspension,leverandthebrake.
PleasetakeamomenttofamiliarizeyourselfwiththefeaturesandpartnamesoftheTriketo
preparefor
the
following
section.
If
the
drive
module
also
controls
the
steering,
as
shown
in
the
diagrambelow,therearwheelsteeringcableattachmentwillalsoneedtoberemoved.
RightDriveModule(withRearWheelSteeringCableAttachment)
RearWheel
SteeringCableAttachment
Wheel
SteeringHandle
Brakelever
Mainpivot
Swingarm
ShockAbsorber
DiscBrake
UpperShock
Mount
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Eachdrivemoduleisattachedusingafourboltclampatthemainpivotandasingleboltthrough
theuppershockmount,shown(upsidedown)belowandlabelledinthepreviousdiagram.These
boltsareremovedusingthe5mmallenkeyprovided.
TheDriveModuleisheldinplacebythefourboltsclampingthemainpivot.Theamountof
clampingforceiscontrolledbythetorqueontheboltssoitisimportanttoensuretheboltsare
tightenedevenlyandinsequencetoavoiddamagetotheclampandtoensurethemoduleis
attachedsecurely.
Therecommendedtorquefortheclampboltsis89Nm(7080inlb).
WARNING ItisimportantthattheClampBoltsaretightenedcorrectlysuchthatthey
applytherightcompressionforce.Failuretodosocouldresultinadrivemodule
becominglooseandinaworstcasescenario,detachingduringaridecausingtheriderto
losecontrolandfall.
CAUTION AlwaystakecarewheninstallingortakingouttheClampBoltsinordertoavoid
potentialpinching
or
crushing
of
your
hands
in
the
clamping
zones.
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RemovalofRearWheelSteeringCableAttachment
WhenattachingorremovingtheDriveModules,considerationmustbegiventotheconnectionof
thetwosteeringcablestotherearwheel.TheSteeringCableAttachmentmustberemovedwith
theDriveModulebypressingthespringloadedbuttonthatengagestheSteeringCable
Attachmentonto
the
rear
wheel
fork.
Once
the
button
on
the
side
is
depressed
the
Steering
Cable
AttachmentliftsoffandcanbestowedwiththeDriveModule.
FootrestandAntitipWheelAdjustment
Thefootrest
and
anti
tip
wheels
can
be
raised,
lowered
or
removed
by
pulling
the
spring
loaded
pinslocatedbehindthefrontlegsoftheframeandmovingthefootresttothedesiredposition.
AntiTipWheels
Footrest
FootrestReleasePins
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2.0 RidingInstructions
ThemethodofusingaMountainTrikeisquiteunlikeanyotherwheelchairyoumayhaveused
before.Thepropulsionandcontrolsystemsaredesignedtobesimpletouseandintuitiveand
givetheriderunsurpassedlevelsforrideandhandlingperformance.However,itmaytakeafew
momentstobecomefamiliarwiththecontrolsuponyourfirsttry.
Pleasechooseasmoothandlevelpieceofgroundthatisclearofobstructionsandcontains
sufficientspacewhenridingyourTrikeforthefirsttime.
Areasthatcontainroughorsteepterrain,openwater,manoeuvringvehiclesorlargeamountsof
pedestriantrafficarenotrecommended.
Note:Always
keep
at
least
one
or
two
fingers
resting
on
the
brakes
at
all
times
when
riding
andleanintothecornersasyouturn,leanleftwhenturningleft,leanrightwhenturningright.
2.1 PreRideMechanicalSafetyChecks
BeforeridingyourMountainTrike,itisimperativethatyoumaketheappropriatesafetychecksto
ensurethattheTrikeisfittoride.
Firstmakesurethatthemodulesarecorrectlyattached,theDriveModuleClampBoltsaretightandalltheQRleversareclosedtight.PaycloseattentiontothedrivemoduleClamp
BoltsandtherearshockabsorberQRlever.
MakesuretheRearWheelSteeringCableAttachmentiscorrectlyattachedandcentred,andthesteeringcablesaresecuredcorrectly.
Checkbothlockingpinsontheseatbackareengagedandtheseatisnotfreetoswingorfold.
Ensurethatfootrestlockingpinsarecorrectlyengagedsothatitisnotfreetomove.Makeathoroughvisualinspectionfordamagedpartsoranysectionsthatshowexcessivewearor
exhibitunintended
movement
or
looseness.
CheckalloftheboltsthatconnectthepartsoftheTriketogether.ForadviceontighteningboltsseemaintenanceSection3:Service.
Checkthespokesofthewheels,theyshouldallbeofuniformtensionandnoneofthespokesoradjustingnipplesshouldbeloose.Foradvicecheckingwheelspokesseemaintenance
Section4:Service
Checkforunintendedmovementinthewheelbearingsbyliftingeachwheeloffthegroundslightly,
and
holding
the
top
of
the
wheel,
try
to
wiggle
it
side
to
side.
There
should
be
no
sidewaysmovementorknockingfelt.
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Dothesameattherearwheel.Ensurethereisnounintendedmovementineithertherearwheelbearingsorthesteeringbearings.
Checkthedriveleversforsidewaysunintendedmovement. ChecktheDriveModulechains,theyshouldbetightwithnoslackorsaggingevident. Checktheoperationofthebrakesandsteering. CheckHydraulicbrakehoseforphysicaldamageandleakage.Ifthehoseisdamageddonot
rideyourMountainTrikeuntilithasbeenrepairedbyyourMountainTrikedealer
Ifthewheels,SteeringHandle,rearwheelsteeringcableattachmentordriveleverbearings
appearloose,orifyoudiscoverthatanythingisnotasitshouldbe,donotridetheTrikeand
consultyourMountainTrikedealer.
Suspension
ThereisanindividualshockabsorberforeachwheeloftheTrike.Theshockabsorberunitshave
beenfactoryset.(Therearehoweverseveraladjustmentsthatcanbemadetosuitpersonal
preference).YourMountainTrikedealercanhelpyousetthesuspensionforyouneeds.
TyrePressure
Checkthatthetyrepressuresareevenandaresuitedtotheterrainandthetypeofridingbeing
undertaken.Therangeofacceptabletyrepressuresisprintedonthetyre,dependingonthe
manufacturersspecification.Recommendedtyrepressuresfordifferentridingconditions:
Wetmud,wetgrass,gravel 20 25psi (1.38 1.72bar) Drydirt,drygrass 25 35psi (1.72 2.41bar) Wetstreet 30 35psi (2.07 2.41bar) Drystreet 35 40psi (2.41 2.76bar)
WARNING Failuretoridewiththeappropriatetyrepressurescanincreasetheriskor
punctures,damagetotheTrikeorcouldpossiblecausetheridertolosecontrolandfall.
2.2 Transferringinandout
DuetothepresenceoftheextrafeaturesandsystemsonaMountainTrike,specialcaremustbe
takenwhilsttransferringinandout.Whilsteveryefforthasbeenmadetomakethetransferas
straightforwardaspossible,someextraconsiderationshouldbemadebeforefirstattemptingto
transfer.
Chooseapieceofsmooth,flatgroundtoperformthetransferwithsufficientspacetouse
transferaidsifnecessaryandallowassistanceifrequired.
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Ensuretheparkingbrakesareappliedonbothdrivelevers,oneoneachside,tostopthe
MountainTrikemovingduringtransfer.
Ensurethatthedriveleversarelaiddowninthebackpositionandarenotobstructingthe
transferinandoutoftheMountainTrike. Youmayalsowishtoliftupthefootresttoallowyou
togetclosertothefrontoftheTrike.
Takeamomenttodecidethebestapproachwhentransferring.Itmaynotbepossibletousethe
methodyouwouldnormallyusetransferringchairtochair,somakesureyourecomfortablewith
anyapproachbeforeanattemptismade.
CAUTION Contactwiththehighperformance,offroadtyrescancauseabrasiontoskin
andclothing
during
transfer.
If
aside
on
transfer
is
attempted,
ensure
the
tyres
are
coveredorthatsufficientclearancecanbeguaranteedbeforeanyattemptismade.
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YourMountainTrikedealercanadviseyouonrecommendedmodesoftransfer,however,the
methodandtheapproachtakenisdowntotheindividual.Pleasetakeamomenttodetermine
thebestmethodforyou.
2.3
Howto
Engage
/Disengage
Drive
Whentransferring,itisbesttohavethedriveleversdisengaged,laiddowninthebackposition
andtheparkingbrakeisappliedtopreventanyunexpectedmovement.Todisengagethedrive,
pullouttheengagementhandleandtwist90degreestolockitinitsdisengagedposition.Once
youhavetransferredandarehappyintheMountainTrike,itistimetoengagethedrivelevers
andreleasetheparkingbrake,readytopropeltheTrike.
Eachdriveleverengagesseparately.Whendisengaged,thedriveleversaretotallydecoupled
fromthe
drive
system
and
the
levers
and
are
free
to
move
until
they
hit
their
end
stops.
Similarly,
thewheelsarefreetorollifunobstructed.Toengagethedrive,keeptheparkingbrakeon,and
engageoneleveratatime.Donotreleasetheparkingbrakeuntildriveisengagedandyouare
readytorideoff.
Takeuptheleftlever,andwiththeleverpositionedslightlyforwardofuprightcentre,twistthe
engagementhandleandpushthedriveleverforwardsuntiltheEngagementHandlesprings
downwardsandthepinseatsintooneoftheholesintheDriveRing.Theleftdrivelevershould
nowstayupandready,leaningslightlyforward.Repeatfortherighthandside.Thedrivelevers
arenowengagedandreadytouse.EnsuretheEngagementHandleisfullydownandsecurely
engagedbeforeproceeding.
Oncedriveisengaged,releasetheparkingbrakesonbothsidesandtheTrikeisfreetobe
propelledbytherider.
DRIVERING
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2.4 ForwardDrive
ThedriveleverswillpropeltheTrikeforwardbydrivingeachofthetwofrontwheels
independently.Uponpushingtheleversforward,thedrivewillengage,turningthewheels,
resultinginforwardmotion.Uponpullingtheleversback,thedrivesystemallowstheleversfree
motionto
return
before
beginning
another
driving
push.
It
is
possible
to
push
both
levers
together,alternateleftandrightoreventodriveshortdistancesonehandedbyonlypushingthe
SteeringHandle.
ThissystemallowstheTriketocoastforwardtoo,suchthatyouonlypushwhenyoufeeltheneed
to.
2.5 ReverseDrive
Tomove
the
Trike
backwards
when
on
flat
ground,
first
ensure
the
steering
is
straight,
disengage
thedriveonbothleversandlaythemintheirrestingposition.Thenpushonthewheels,asifthe
Trikewereastandardwheelchair,topropelbackwards.
Ifreversingdownaslope,ensurethesteeringisstraightandapplytheparkingbrakes.Then
disengagethedriveonbothleversandwhilstholdingthebrakesfirmlyon,releasetheparking
brakesandgentlyreleasethebrakeleverstorollbackwardsinaslowandcontrolledmanner.
CAUTION
Reversing
can
be
difficult,
only
reverse
the
minimum
amount
required
and
thendriveforwardsturningtomoveawayfromtheobstacleinaforwarddirection.
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2.6 Steering
Steeringisachievedbypointingthesteeringhandleinthedirectionthatyouwanttogo,turnit
lefttogoleftandrighttogoright.Thisturnstherearwheelliketherudderofaboat.Sounds
simple?Itis,butitcantakeafewmomentstogetusedto.
PointingtheSteeringHandleleftorrightchangestheangleoftherearwheel,affectingaturn.
TheSteeringHandlepositiondictatesthepositionoftherearwheelatalltimes,sobearthisin
mind.IftheSteeringHandleisntstraight,i.e.inlinewiththerestofthedrivelever,youwontgo
inastraightline.
Likemanyvehicles,anysteeringinputmustbecombinedwithspeedordrivetoaffectaturn.You
willoftenneedtopushoneorbothofthedriveleverswhilstpointingandholdingtheSteering
Handle
in
the
desired
direction.
This
can
take
some
practice
before
it
becomes
smooth.
ItisalsorecommendedtopracticeturningandgetafeelfortheturningcircleoftheTrikeinaflat
andsmoothareathatsfreeofobstructionsbeforemovingontomorechallengingterrainorbusy
orconfinedspaces.
Itisimportanttoconsideryourspeedwhenattemptingturns.Atlowspeed,tightturnswiththe
handleatfulllockarepossibleallowingtheTriketoturninitsownwidth.Howeverathigher
speeds,itisbestonlytomakegradualturnswithsmallamountsofsteeringlockassuddentight
turnsat
speed
increase
the
risk
that
you
may
loose
control
and
fall.
CAUTION Thesteeringissensitive,becarefulnottooversteer,modifyyourspeedwith
thetightnessoftheturnandalwaysleanintotheturn,leaninglefttoturnleftandleaning
righttogoright.
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2.7 Braking
MountainTrikescomeequippedwithtwohighspecificationmountainbikehydraulicdiscbrakes.
Theseprovideanunsurpassedlevelofbrakingpowerandcontrol.Thebrakesworkonthetwo
drivenwheelsandareavailableineitherindependent(meaningthateachwheelhasitsownbrake
lever)or
combined
(meaning
asingle
brake
lever
operates
both
wheels
at
the
same
time).
Onlyverygentlepressureonthebrakeleverisrequiredtobeginbraking.Thereisenoughpower
inthebrakestocontrolspeedwhilstdescendingandholdtheTrikestillonslopeswhilst
ascending.Toprovidesmallamountsofbrakingforcetocheckspeed,onlygentlepressureis
required.Forindependentbrakesitisalsoimportanttoapplyforceevenlytoeachbrakeleverso
thateachwheelisexperiencingthesameamountofforce,otherwiseyoucouldveertotheside.
Again,
use
smooth,
flat
and
open
ground
to
practice
braking
and
get
a
feel
for
the
brakes
and
makingcontrolledstopsbeforeattemptingmorechallengingterrain.
Note: Alwayskeepatleastoneortwofingersrestingonthebrakesatalltimeswhenriding.
WARNING ExcessivebrakingforcecouldcausetheTriketotipcausingtheridertolose
controlandfall.
WARNING Unevenforceappliedtoeachbrakewhenusingindependentbrakescan
causethe
Trike
to
change
direction
causing
the
rider
to
lose
control
and
fall.
Antitipwheels
TheantitipwheelsatthefrontoftheMountainTrikearedesignedtopreventtheriderfrom
tippingtoofarforwardandfallingoutwhenapplyingthebrakes.Theuseoftheoptionalseatbelt
mayhelpridersfeelmoresecureintheeventoftipping.
2.8 HillandKerbClimbing
Thefeatures
of
the
Trike
allow
the
rider
to
climb
slopes
that
would
be
very
difficult
to
climb
in
any
otherwheelchair.Climbingcanbethoughtofasanadvancedridingtechniqueandshouldonlybe
attemptedonceagoodlevelofallroundcontrolhasbeenachieved.
Beforeattemptingtoclimbanysurface,checkthoroughlythatitwillbepossibletogetbackdown
safely.
Itisrecommendedthattheclimbingtechniqueispracticedonflatorverygentlyinclinedsurfaces
beforeclimbinganysteeperterrain.
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Tobeginclimbing,positiontheTriketoapproachtheclimbheadon,ratherthanattemptto
traverseatananglethiscancauselossoftraction.
Oncereadyatthefootoftheclimb,makeasmooth,evenforwardpushonthedrivelevers,both
leversat
the
same
time.
Once
the
levers
are
pushed
forward
as
far
as
is
comfortable,
apply
both
brakesfirmly.Withthebrakesstillapplied,pulltheleversback,again,onlyasfarasis
comfortable.Withthebrakesstillapplied,putasmallamountofforwardpressureonthedrive
leversuntilyoufeeltheresistanceofthebrakes,thengentlyremovepressurefromthebrake
leversandpushthroughwiththedriveleverstocontinueclimbing.OncetheTrikehasreacheda
standstill,reapplythebrakes,pullthedriveleversbackandpushagain.
Continuethisactionofpushing,brakingandpullingback,thenpushingagain,untilyouhave
crestedtheslope.Ifenoughforwardmomentumisachievedbetweenpushes,itmaynotbe
necessarytoapplythebrakes.
YouwillnoticethatittakesverylittleefforttoholdtheTrikestillonthebrakeswhilepullingthe
driveleversback.Youcanwaitaslongasyouneedtobetweenpushes,providedthebrakesare
stillapplied.
WARNING Ridingonsteepterraincanbeunforgivingandincreasestheriskoftherider
losingcontrolandfalling.
CAUTION Whenclimbingakerborsimilarobstaclealwaysapproachitheadonand
ensurethatthesteeringisstraightuntiltherearwheelhassuccessfullytraversedthe
obstacle.Turningbeforetherearwheelhaspassedupandovertheobstaclemayresultin
youbecomingstuck.
2.9 DescendingSlopes
Descendingrequirestheuseofthesteeringandbrakingsystems,butcanalsorequireinputfrom
thedrive
system.
Itisextremelyimportanttocheckthesuitabilityofanyterrainconsideredfordescendingbefore
attemptingtorideit.Ifforanyreasonyouareunsure,donotrideit,findanalternativeway
round.
Themostimportantaspectofdescendingisusingthebrakestocontrolspeed.Featheringor
Modulatingthebrakes,usingfinelycontrolledpressureonthebrakeleverisrequiredtokeep
thewheelsrollingwhilstprovidingtherequiredbrakingforcetomaintaincontrollablespeed.Too
littlebrakingforceandspeedwillincreaseuntilcontrolislost,toomuchbrakingforcecancause
tippingwhichcouldleadtoafall.
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Whilstdescending,itwilloftenbenecessarytousetheSteeringHandletomakeadjustmentsto
yourcourseasyougo.ThiscanbeoneofthemostenjoyableaspectsofridingtheTrike.No
brakingisrequiredtosteertheTrike.Rather,thebrakingsystemisusedtocontrolthespeedofa
descent,andthesteeringsystemisusedtocontrolthedirection.Bothofthesetechniquesmust
bepracticed
and
the
rider
must
be
confident
doing
both
concurrently
before
any
attempt
at
descendingismade.
TheantitipwheelsonthefootrestlimittheforwardstipoftheTrikeshouldthebrakesbeapplied
toosharply,orifthegradientistoosteep.However,itisalwaysrecommendedtokeeptherear
wheelincontactwiththegroundtoprovideoptimalcontrol,soavoidprolongeddescending
whilebalancedontheantitipwheels.
3.0Safety
Advice
Pleasereadthissectioncarefully,theamountofdetailmayseemexcessiveorappeartobe
statingpurecommonsense,buttheMountainTrikeCompanyiscommittedtoensuringitsriders
areassafeaspossiblesotheygainthemaximumenjoymentfromridingtheirMountainTrike.
SeatBeltandFootStraps
AseatbeltandfootstrapisalsoprovidedwithyourMountainTrikeasanoptionalextrashould
yousowishtousethem.Theseatbeltcanbeattachedatthefasteningpointseithersideofthe
bottomoftheseatbackandthefootstrapcanbeattachedbetweenthetwoforwardlegsofthe
MountainTrikeframe.
3.1 RidingsafelyOffRoad
Allridersshouldexercisetheirownjudgementastowhether
theareatheyaretravellingrequiresthemtoneedassistance
andtakeacapablecompanionifnecessary.Childrenshould
beaccompaniedbyaresponsibleadultwhentravellingOff
Road.
1. Offroadterraincanfeaturevariableconditionsand
hazards,sostayalertandridewithinyourabilities.
FollowtheadviceinourOperationsectionandbuildupyourskillgraduallyoneasyterrain
beforeattemptingmorechallengingground
2. Werecommendyouwearappropriateclothingandanapprovedbicyclehelmet
3. Werecommendyoudontridealoneinremoteareas.
4. Werecommendtheyoutakeamobilephone,money,additionalclothing,foodanddrink,
tools,
puncture
kit
etc
and
always
tell
someone
where
you
are
going
and
when
you
expect
to
beback
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5. ObservetheCountrysideCodewithregardstootherpeopleandanimals,givewaytothem
6. Wedonotrecommendyoudostunts,tricks,jumpsetc,pleasethinkcarefullyaboutyour
skills,readsection3.5,andacceptthatthistypeofridinghasassociatedhigherrisks.
3.2
Ridingsafely
about
town
YoumaywishtorideyourTrikearoundtown,overuneven
pavements,cobbledstreetsorinsidebuildings.
1. Avoidridingintheroadasthiscanbehighlydangerous,
alwaysstayonthepavementwherepossible
2. ObeyallRulesoftheRoadandalllocaltrafficlaws
3. Respectotherpeopleandobserverightsofway
4. Bewarethatothersmaynotseeyoucoming
5.
Beprepared
to
avoid
obstacles
and
look
ahead
for
Vehiclesslowingorturning,enteringtheroadoryourlaneaheadofyou,orcomingupbehindyou.
Parkedcardoorsopening. Pedestrians Childrenorpetsplayingnearby. Narrowgapsorspaces Kerbs,potholes,draincovers,railwaytracks,expansionjoints,
constructionworks,
debris
and
other
obstructions
that
could
cause
youtoswerveintothepathofothers,orhinderyourprogress
6. Slowdownandlookbothwaysatstreetcrossings
7. Neverridewithheadphonesastheycandrownoutnoisesfrompotentialhazardsaround
you,orthecablesmaytangleinthemovingpartsoftheTrike
8. NevercarryapassengerasthiscouldmaketheTrikeunstable
9. Takecarewhencarryingluggage,alwaysensureitisstrappedproperlytotheTrikeand
cannotbecometangledinmovingparts
10. Althoughitmaybetemptingonalonghillclimb(!)neverholdontoanothervehicletotow
youalong
11. Donotdostunts,jumpsorothertricks,thismayendangeryoursafetyandthesafetyofthose
aroundyou
12. Dontweavethroughtrafficormakeanymovesthatmaysurprisepeople
13. NeverrideyourTrikewhenundertheinfluenceofalcoholorinhibitingdrugs.
14. Takecarewhenridinginbadweatherconditions,whenvisibilityisobscured,atdawn,dusk
orinthedark,orifyouareverytired.Theseconditionshaveassociatedhigherrisks.
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3.3 WetandColdWeatherRiding
1. Wetweatherreducesgripforsteering,brakingand
drive,thereforetheriskofanaccidentisdramatically
increasedinwetconditions.
2.
Avoidexcessive
speed
and
allow
greater
stopping
distancesandapplythebrakesgentlytoavoidskidding.
3. Takecarewhencrossingsoftwetground,ifindoubt;
avoidextremelyboggygroundwhichmayresultinthe
Trikebecomingstuck.
4. Takecarewhenridingoversnoworiceastheground
maybeslippery,reducingtheeffectivenessofthe
brakesandsteering.
3.4 NightRiding
YourMountainTrikedoesnotcomesuppliedwith
lightsorapprovedreflectors.
1. Nightridingpresentsincreasedriskoverridingin
thedayasvisibilityisreduced.
2. Ridemoreslowlyasthelowervisibilitywill
reducethetimeavailableforyoutoreactto
hazards.Expecttheunexpected!
3. Conditionscanalsobecolderatnight,soensure
youtakeenoughwarmclothes
3.5 Extremeriding
AlthoughtheTrikeisdesignedtocopewithsome
highlychallengingterrain,thereareofcourselimits
towhatterrain,obstaclesandmanoeuvresare
possible.We
do
not
recommend
extreme
riding.
If
youchoosetotakepartinextremeriding,you
voluntarilyassumeagreatlyincreasedlevelofrisk
thatyoumaygethurtandultimatelyshouldaccept
responsibilityfortheconsequences.
Extremeridingcanberoughlyquantifiedas:
Ridingdownhilloververyroughground Ridingdownhillathighspeeds
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Attemptingjumpsordropsandbecomingairborne Attemptingtricksorstuntssuchasnosewheeliesorsuddenspins Tacklingobstaclessuchasflightsofstairs Ridingthroughdeepwater Steephillclimbing(whichmayresultinyoubecomingstuckandneedingtoreverseback
down)
Ifyouchoosetotakepartintheseactivities,therearemeasuresyoucantaketoreducethelevel
ofrisk.However,evenifyoufollowthesemeasures,thereisstillsufficientriskpresentthatcould
causeinjurytoyourself.
Takeadvicefromexperiencedridersonconditionsandridingtechniques Wearappropriatesafetyclothingandanapprovedbicyclehelmet Buildyoucapabilityupgraduallybyridingeasierterrainfirstbeforeattemptingmore
challengingobstacles
UnderstandthatthestressesputontheTrikewiththeseactivitiesmaybreakordamagepartsandvoidthewarranty
WARNING Althoughsomecatalogues,advertisements,articlesandvideosabout
MountainTrikeridingmaydepictridersengagedinextremeriding,thisactivityis
extremelydangerous,andincreasesyourriskofinjuryordeath.Notethattheactions
shownarebeingperformedbyhighlyexperiencedprofessionals.Knowyourlimitsand
alwayswearahelmetandotherappropriatesafetygear.Evenwithstateoftheart
protectivesafetygear,youcouldbeseriouslyinjuredwhenjumping,stuntridingorriding
downhillatspeed.
WARNING AllMountainTrikeshavelimitsintermsoftheirstrengthandextremeriding
canexceedthoselimits.
3.6 AddingAccessoriesandChangingComponents
ManyofthecomponentsontheMountainTrikearestandardmountainbikepartswhichmaybe
changedifyouwish.However,changingcomponentsisdonesoatyourownriskastheymaynot
havebeentestedbythemanufacturerforcompatibilityorperformance.Consultyourdealer
beforechanginganycomponents.
Onlyuseapprovedaccessoriesandparts.Followtheassociatedinstructionswheninstallingthem.
Please
consult
your
Mountain
Trike
dealer
as
some
parts
can
only
be
fitted
by
a
qualified
technicianorifyourequireanyotherassistancewithfittingaccessories.
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WARNING Failuretoconfirmcompatibility,
properlyinstall,operateandmaintainany
componentoraccessorycancompromise
safetycausing
the
User
to
lose
control
and
fall.
WARNING Fittingcomponentsorpartsto
yourTrikewhicharenotMountainTrike
approvedreplacementsmaycompromiseyour
safetyandmayvoidthewarranty.Checkwith
yourdealerbeforechanginganycomponents
onyourTrike.
4.0 Service
TheMountainTrikeisahighlytechnicalpieceofequipmentandmustbemaintainedandserviced
appropriatelytoprovidetherequiredservicelifeandsafeoperatingperformance.TheMountain
Trikesharesmanyfeaturesandsystemsofhighspecificationmountainbikesandthe
maintenanceandserviceregimesarethereforesimilar.
DuetothepotentialsafetyrisksofoperatingabadlymaintainedTrike,itisrecommendedthat
youconsultyourMountainTrikedealerforallyourmaintenanceneedsandservicing,andfollow
therecommendedmaintenanceschedule,shownin4.2.However,somemaintenancecanand
shouldbeperformedbytheuserandrequiresnospecialtools.
Followingthebeddinginperiod,discussedin4.3,theMountainTrikeCompanyrecommendsa
completeservicebytheMountainTrikedealerevery6monthsor50hoursofriding,whichever
comessooner,orifanyfaultissuspected.
4.1 LookingAfterYourMountainTrike
Tokeep
the
Trike
running
at
peak
performance
and
to
ensure
the
longest
possible
service
life,
aftereverylongride,orifevertheTrikeisexposedtowater,mudandgrit,thefollowingservice
checksandactionsshouldbemade.Ifyouareinanydoubtaboutperformingaservicetask
yourself,youmustconsultyourMountainTrikedealerbeforeattemptingthetaskorridingthe
MountainTrike.
Generalcleaningisrecommendedaftereveryride.Warmwaterwithasmallamountofdetergent
issufficienttoremovemostdirt.Becarefultoavoidexcessiveamountsofwaterenteringthe
drive,brakingorsteeringsystems.Refrainfromusinghighpressurewashingsystemsasthesecan
penetratesealedparts,reducinglife.Oncecleaned,thoroughlydrytheTrike,asifwaterisleftto
collectitcancorrodemovingparts.
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Onceclean,thefollowingchecksandmaintenanceshouldbeperformedwitheveryride.
Drive
Thechainsthattransferdrivefromthedrivelevertothewheelsrequirecleaningandlubricating
withappropriate
bicycle
chain
lubricant
to
ensure
long
life
and
smooth
running.
See
maintenance
andlubricationchecklist.
Ifyouareinanydoubtaboutperformingaservicetaskyourself,youmustconsultyourMountain
TrikedealerbeforeattemptingthetaskorridingtheMountainTrike.
Warning Thechaindriveareacarriestheriskoftrappingandpinchingfingersandhands.
Beextremelycarefulwhileaccessingthechaindrivestoavoidpinchpoints.
Warning Thebrakingsystemsmustbekeptcleanandfreefromcontamination.If
lubricantisallowedtocomeintocontactwithanypartofthebrakingsystem,itcancause
failurewhichcouldleadtolossofcontrolandafall.Oncebrakepadsarecontaminated
withlubricanttheymustbereplacedwithnewonesandtherotorscleanedthoroughly
withisopropylalcoholordiscbrakedegreaser.
CheckthetensioninthechainandtheoperationoftheChainTensioners.Ifthechainisatall
slack,seektheadviceofyourMountainTrikeDealer.
Lifteachwheelclearoffthe
groundandcheckfor
loosenessorunintended
movementlefttoright.The
wheelshouldfeeltotallysolid
relativetotheframeand
driveswingarm.Similarly,
checkthe
entire
drive
module
forunintendedmovement
relativetotheframe.Ifthe
boltsthatsecuretheswing
armaretight,andany
unintendedmovementisfelt,
seektheadviceofyour
MountainTrikedealer,as
theymayneedtoreplacethe
shockabsorber
bushings,
requiringtheworkofa
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qualifiedtechnician.
Again,withthewheelclearofthegroundandfreetospin,checkthewheelspinsfreelyandtrue
withoutresistanceorwobbling.
Oneachwheel,checktherimsfordamageordents.Takeapairofspokesbetweenfingersand
thumbandsqueezetogether,theyshouldfeeltightandeachpairshouldfeelroughlyequal.If
thereisanyrimdamageorsignificantlyloosespokes,seektheadviceofyourMountainTrike
dealerastheymayneedtoretensionthespokesorrebuildthewheel.
Checkthetyresforanycuts,damage,excessivetreadwearorembeddedobjects.Ifanydamage
isfound,thetyresshouldbereplaced.
Checkthesuspensionisoperatingcorrectlybypushingdownontheseatorframe,theshock
absorbersshouldmovesmoothly.Iftheshockabsorbersdonotmovefreely,orappeartobe
seizedseektheadviceofyourMountainTrikedealerastheshocksareanitemrequiringspecialist
knowledgeandtoolstoservice.
Checkthedriveleversforloosenessorplayandcheckthedriveengagementforsmooth
operation.Iftheleversarelooseorthedrivesarehardtoengage/disengage,seektheadviceof
yourMountainTrikedealer
Brakes
Pulleachbrakelever.Itshouldswingsmoothlyandthereshouldbeadistinctbitepointatwhich
thepadscontactthedisc.Ifthebrakeleverisrough,thebitepointfeelsspongyorthereisa
reductionisbrakingpower,seektheadviceofyourMountainTrikedealerasthebrakesrequire
specialistknowledgeandtoolstoservice.
Warning Hydraulicbrakescontainfluidwhichishazardoustohealthifingestedand
irritatesskin
on
contact.
The
Mountain
Trike
company
recommend
any
maintenance
or
servicetothebrakesthemselvesiscarriedoutbyyourMountainTrikedealer.Ifabrake
fluidleakissuspected,seektheadviceofyourMountainTrikedealer
Warning Hydraulicdiscbrakesystemsaresensitivetotemperature.Ifthebrakesystems
experienceprolongedexposuretointense,directsunlight,thefluidcanexpand,locking
thebrakesandpotentiallydamagingtheinternalseals.Ifhighsurfacetemperature
exposureissuspected,contactyourMountainTrikedealer.
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Steering
SwingtheSteeringHandlefromsidetoside,itshouldfeelsmoothandpositivewithoutlooseness
orbacklash.Withyourhand,squeezethetwosteeringcablestogetherattheSteeringUnit.There
shouldbelittleornoslackinthecablestoensuregoodsteeringresponse.Ifloosenessisfelt,the
cableswill
need
adjusting
on
the
barrel
adjusters
at
each
end,
or
by
pulling
more
cable
through
theclamp.
IfthemotionoftheSteeringHandlefeels
roughorittakesexcessiveforcetomove
thelever,thecablescouldbefrayedor
damagedandwillneedreplacing.
Check
the
Steering
Handle
for
play
at
the
pivotjoint,ifthereisloosenessinthe
forwards/backwardsdirection,checkthe
nutistightandseektheadviceofyour
MountainTrikedealerifthelooseness
persists.
CheckthepositionoftheSteeringHandle
correspondstothecorrectpositionof
therear
wheel.
When
the
lever
is
straight
andupright,therearwheelshouldpoint
straightforward.Atfulllockineither
direction,thewheelshouldbecloseto90
degreestotheforwarddirection.Ifthe
wheelisnotstraightcorrespondingtothe
lever,thecablesmustbeadjusted.
Checkthe
operation
of
the
Steering
Unit
engage
and
disengage
system.
The
module
should
releaseeasilyandonceengaged,beattachedsolidlywithnolooseness.Ifengagingordisengaging
isdifficult,ortheSteeringUnitisloosewhenengaged,seektheadviceofyourMountainTrike
dealer
WARNING NeverrideyourMountainTrikeifthesteeringcablesarelooseasthiscan
resultinpoorsteeringresponsewhichcouldcauseyoutolosecontrolandfall.
FrameandSeat
Checktheoverallconditionoftheframeforcracks,dentsandotherdamage.Iftheframeis
suspectedofhavinganydamageatall,seektheadviceofyourMountainTrikedealer.
LOOSEN BOLT, PULL CABLE
THROUGH CLAMP UNTIL CABLE
IS TIGHT, RETIGHTEN BOLT
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Checktheseatfortearsorlesions,iftheseatisdamagedornotfunctioningcorrectly,itshouldbe
replaced.Althoughtheseatmaterialpassestherelevantfireretardantstandards,careshouldstill
betakentoavoidopenflamesorexposuretohightemperatures.
Inthe
case
of
acrash
or
fall,
thoroughly
check
the
Mountain
Trike
for
any
damage.
Following
a
crash,alwaysreporttoyourMountainTrikedealerforafullcheckupbeforeridingagain.Never
rideyourMountainTrikeunlessyouarecompletelyconfidentthatitisinfullworkingorder.
4.2 MaintenanceSchedule
1. Lubricatechainusingappropriatelubricantafterevery5 6hoursofuseoraftereachrideif
conditionsareespeciallywetordry.
2. Theendsofthesteeringcablesshouldbelubricatedafterevery5 6hoursofuseorafter
each
ride
if
conditions
are
wet.
If
the
steering
feels
stiff
after
lubrication,
the
cables
may
need
replacingbyyourMountainTrikedealer.
3. Toservicebearings,specialtoolsarenecessary,onlyyourMountainTrikedealershoulddo
this.Wheel,drivetrainandpivotbearingsshouldbeservicedevery12 18monthsorwhen
loosenessisfeltinthebearing.
4.3 BeddinginPeriod
WhenfirstridingtheTrikefromnew,itisimportanttounderstandthatvariouscomponentsand
systemswillbebeddinginandwilltaketimetoreachtheirfulloperatingperformance.Asevery
riderwillusetheirTrikedifferently,thebeddinginperiodwillvaryfrompersontoperson.
Typicallythismayoccurafterthefirst30daysofuseorearlierifriddenhardfor35hours.
Section1.3TheMechanicalSafetyChecksectionprovidesanexcellentguidetowhatareasto
checkforsignsofloosenessorunintendedmovementinthesystems.Itisimportanttoperform
thesechecksbeforeandaftereachride.
Steeringcablescanstretchproducingloosenessinthesteeringsystem,seethesectiononsteeringin4.1foradviceonhowtocheckandadjustthecables.
Thespokesinthewheelscansometimesstretch,requiringthewheelstobeservicedbyacapablebicycletechnician.
Theinterfacebetweenthebrakepadsandthediscstaketimetobedin,suchthatthebrakeswontworkattheirfullpowerstraightaway.
YourTrikewilllastlongerandserveyoubetterifyouobservetheinitialbeddinginperiodand
ridegentlyandcautiouslybeforeridinghardonchallengingterrain.
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Thewarrantydoesnotapplytodamageorfailureduetoaccident,abuse,collision,impactor
neglect.
ThewarrantyexcludesMountainTrikesusedforcompetition,speedortimetrials,hire,rewardor
rental.
TheMountainTrikeCompanyLimitedshallnotberesponsibleforincidentalorconsequential
damages.
ClaimsunderthiswarrantyaretobemadethroughanauthorisedMountainTrikedealer.The
completeMountainTrikemustbereturnedatownersexpenseviatheauthorisedMountainTrike
dealertoallowinspectionofallthecomponentsandparts.Proofofpurchaseisrequiredbefore
warrantyclaimscanbeprocessed.
ThiswarrantydoesnottaketheplaceofanylegalandcontractualrightsbetweentheMountain
Trikedealerandtheowner.IntheeventofaproblemtheownershouldcontacttheMountain
Trikedealerinthefirstinstance.
AllMountainTrikesshouldbecheckedbeforeeveryrideandperiodicallycheckedbyan
authorisedMountainTrikedealer,forindicatorsofstressand/orpotentialfailure,including
cracks,deformation,corrosion,paintpeeling,dentsandanyotherindicatorsofpotential
problems,inappropriate
use,
or
abuse.
If
any
abnormality
or
indication
of
aproblem
is
found
the
MountainTrikeshouldbereturnedtoanauthorisedMountainTrikedealerortoTheMountain
TrikeCompanyLtdforfurtherchecksbeforebeingriddenagain.Theseareimportantsafety
checksandveryimportanttohelppreventaccidents,bodilyinjurytotheriderandshortened
usefulproductlifecycleofaMountainTrike.
IMPORTANTNOTE:Thiswarrantyappliesonlytotheoriginalownerandisnottransferable.
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