Assembly and Set-Up
Turn power switch off before conducting any maintenance procedures.
qAdjusting the Brake
The brake lever is fitted with a cable adjuster to compensate for cable stretch and/or to fine tune the lever movement to brake engagement.
1 To adjust the brake, thread the | 2 If the adjuster is threaded outward |
adjuster in or out 1/4 to 1/2 turns | and the brake still has too much slack, |
until the desired brake adjustment | use the auxiliary adjuster at the rear |
is attained. | brake for additional adjustments. |
| Note: When properly adjusted, the brake |
| lever will have approximately 3mm of |
| free play before the brake engages. |
qAdjusting Chain Tension
If the drive system makes loud noises, slips or makes grinding sounds while turned on, this indicates the drive chain is probably making the noise. This can be caused by the chain being adjusted too tight during assembly or coming loose from normal
WARNING: Practice in an open area free from obstacles until you are familiar with the brake function. DO NOT RUN OVER ANY OBJECT AS IT COULD DAMAGE THE BRAKE OR DRIVETRAIN.
WARNING: To avoid a pinch or injury, keep fingers away from moving sprockets and chain.
The chain drive system consists of the
1 Using a 16mm open wrench, loosen the chain
(B)and tighten or loosen the adjust- ing bolt (A) to tighten or loosen the chain as needed.
Note about chain adjustment: The chain should not be under tension nor floppy loose. There should be about
2 Once the adjustment is good, while holding the adjusting bolt, retighten the locknut securely. Test ride the Ground Force and readjust as needed.
Note: If the locknut is not tightened properly, the adjustment will vibrate loose from normal use.
Note: The motor cover does not need to removed for this adjustment procedure. The chain adjustment can be checked by tipping the Ground Force on it’s side and reaching under the cover (with power switched OFF). However, for the first time you make this adjustment we recommend you remove the cover to see exactly what is happening.
Note: Proper alignment of the chain must be maintained. If the chain
is adjusted properly, but is noisy or rough running, check alignment of the sprockets. The
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