DAHON Folder 1987 - Folding; 4 Preparing to Ride

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3,3
Tmnspottatlng
There
are two
modes
of
transporting DAH ON
Folder:
Pushing and
Carrying.
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DAH
oN
Folder can
be
pushed along
beside
you in a
folded
state
oy
usrng
the
caster
wheel
and by extending
the seat
post
to a convenient
height
(Fig.
3).
As the caster
wheel
is
not
designed
for rough
terrain,
the bike
should
either
be lifted,
or
tilted backwards,
to
run on the
2 largc
whccls
when
crossing
rough
areas
2\ In
some areas
whereDAH
ON
Folder
cannot be
pushed,
it c,rn
be easily
carrieQby hand.
By completety
folding
the
bike
and raising
it
to a standing
positiuFt, you
can
grasp
the carrying
bar with either
hand
and easily
carry
the bike
with
you
anywhere
(Fig.
a).
DAHON
Folder in its folded state is
very
portable
and
can be
placed
compactly
lying,
standing
or leaning
in all
sorts of small convenient
places.
lt
is
easily
fitted under bus seats, subway seats,
in car trunks,
lockcrs, and any
space
qeasuring
at least 8"
x
18" x 28".
Note: ln both the
pushing
and standing
modes,
greater
stability
can
be
ob
tained by keeping the
wheels slightly
wider
apart.
4. PERPARING
TO RIDE
4.1 Safety
Points
And Parts Inspection
To
ensure
your
safety and
protect your
new product
from
unnecessary
wear
or damage,
carefully
check
all
of
the following points
before
ridingDAHoN
Folder.
A conscious
inspection
of these
items
is essential
before
every
ride.
Provided
for
your
convenience
is
a
"reference" to
places
in
this manuat
where
detailed
adjustment
and
repair
information is located. Make all needed
corrections
at once!
1.
Latches and clamps firmly
fastened,
no
slipping
or cracks.
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(Ftx) (Ref.
Sec.)
A.
Mid-frame
latch
B. Upper and
lower seat
post
clamps
C. Handlebar clamp
D.
Handlebar
brace
latcn
E.
Right crank
latch
Tires,
front
and rear:
A.
Inflation
pressure
B. Valve
straight
C.
Adequate tread, no
cuts
D.
No
uneven
wear,
bulges
E.
Properly
seated on rim
Wheels, front and
rear:
A.
No
wobble
side-to-side
B. No
"hop"
up-anddown
C. No
dents
or
bulges
D. Freedom of rotation,
no
tight spots
Spokes,
front
and
rear:
A.
Even
tension
B. None missing or
broken
Frame,
fork
and
brace:
A.
No bent
components
B. No cracks
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