45
Before you take your trike on the road
2. Before you take your trike on the road
Check all essential systems before you take your
trike on the road.
2.1 Pretrip checks & inspections
The following points are of special importance for
your pretrip check:
a. Rigidity of the handlebars
Turn and rattle the handlebars to ensure their proper
seating. Check the proper alignment of the handle-
bars with the front wheel. Any loose parts must be
tightened.
b. Function of the bell
Check the function and sound of the bell.
c. Brake lever tension
Pull the front wheel and rear wheel brake and ensure
that the brake pads touch the wheel rim with 50% of
full lever tension.
d. Saddle & handlebar height
With the saddle at its correct height, you will be able
to touch the ground with your toes. The handlebars
are at the correct height, when you grab them with
lightly angled elbows from a seated position.
e. Attaching the luggage rack
Ensure the proper seating of the luggage rack.
f. Cleanliness of reector and tail light
Check reectors and tail lights, clean off any dirt. Replace
part in case of any damage. (Ask your authorised dealer).
g. Axle tting
Check front and rear wheels for correct attachment
and concentricity, tighten as needed.
h. Tire pressure, wear and condition
Ensure correct tire pressure. Incorrect
tire pressure can cause punctures or wobbling. Check
the tires for wear and for any foreign bodies in the
tread. See the tire inscription for max. tire pressure.
Otherwise ask your authorised dealer.
i. Chain slack
Check for proper chain slack (the chain should have
about 10 to 25 mm slack in the middle). If the chain is
too slack, it can jump out of its track, which too little
slack could lead to the chain breaking.
j
. Fixture of moving parts
(
e.g. pedals)
Ensure that all moving parts, like pedals, are pro-
perly attached and can turn freely. Tighten any loose
screws.
k.
Proper seating of the saddle height adjustment
lever
Ensure the proper seating of the saddle height
adjustment lever.
l. Battery charge in electric bicyles
Turn the main contactor to the ON position and check
the battery charge indicators.
m. Proper seating of the battery in electric bicycles
Ensure the correct and proper seating of the battery.
2.2 Checks as you get going
n. Gear system function
Contact your authorised dealer immediately if the
gear system is stiff or not functioning at all.
o. Function and alignment of the head lamp
Check if the beam of the head lamp illuminates a
circular section of the road at distance of 10 m. A
malfunction of the head lamp could be caused by a
burned out bulb. Replace the bulb with a new bulb of
the same type (activate/deactivate the dynamo only
when the wheel is standing still).
p. Function of the power assist system in electric
bicycles
Check the power assist system for proper function at
the start of your drive. Stop immediately and contact
your authorised dealer if you hear any unusual noises,
see any smoke or smell any unusual odours coming
from the system.
Warning
The power assist system consists of high-precision
components.
Never attempt to remove the cover or dissassemble
the system yourself. Always contact your authorised
dealer in case of faults or queries.
To Next Page
Loading...