Contents
Top End Force
Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
Recumbent Handcycle Series
Top End XLT Top End XLT Jr Top End XLT Pro Top End XLT Gold
Recumbent Handcycle Series
ACCESSORIES WARNING
SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 2-SAFETY AND HANDLING
Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT Gold
Adjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand Crank
Installing Road Crown Compensator
SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Steering Dampener
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator
Horizontal Handles/Delrin Handles
SECTION 9-OPTIONS
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HANDCYCLE TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
DEALER/TECHNICIAN INFORMATION
SPECIAL NOTES
HANDCYCLE USER
SPECIAL NOTES
TOP END XLT JR
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
TOP END XLT
TOP END XLT PRO
TOP END XLT GOLD
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES
Proper Fit
Operating Information
Care MUST be taken when operating on roads, streets or highways
Tire Pressure
Weight Limitation
A Note to Handcycle Assistants
SECTION 2-SAFETY AND HANDLING
Safety and Handling of the Handcycle
Stability and Balance
Percentage of Weight Distribution
Transferring Into/Out of the Handcycle
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.1 on page
MUST be secured
6. Shift body weight onto object while transferring
If installed, parking brake
Wheel locks MUST be engaged if installed
Safety Inspection Checklist
SECTION 3-SAFETY INSPECTION
Inspect/Adjust Weekly
Inspect/Adjust Periodically
Inspect/Adjust Monthly
Suggested Maintenance Procedures
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Maintenance Safety Precautions
4. Clean/oil quick‐release axles once a week with a Teflon lubricant
Initial Setup
SECTION 4-INITIAL SETUP
Top End XLT PRO
FIGURE 4.1 Initial Setup
NOTE Parking brake located on left side of seat frame
Top End XLT/XLT Jr
Top End XLT Gold
FIGURE 4.2 Initial Setup
Rear Wheel Seat Footrest
Footrest
SECTION 5-OPERATION
Riding the Handcycle
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1 on page
Seven Speed Hub
Shifting Gears
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
NOTE This procedure applies to the Top End XLT and XLT Jr. ONLY
Upper Derailleur Manual Shifter
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3 on page
Hands-On Rapid Fire Shifter/Brake System Twenty-seven Speeds
Lower Derailleur Right Side Shifter
Backing-Up
Braking
Reversing Drum Brakes
Hand Brakes/Hands-On Brakes
Using Parking Brake
Steering/Cornering
Slots or Hook and Loop Strap Not Shown Handle
Handle UP
Replacing/Adjusting the Footrest and Leg Guard
SECTION 6-RIDING POSITION
NOTE This procedure is for Top End XLT, XLT Jr., and XLT Pro ONLY
Replacing Footrest Strap
Using/Replacing Footrest Strap
Using Footrest Strap
NOTE For this procedure, refer to
Adjusting Hand Crank Height - All Models Except Top End XLT Gold
Adjusting Hand Crank
Adjusting Hand Crank Height
Adjusting Top End XLT Gold Hand Crank
NOTE There is one clamp on the right and left side of the handcycle
1. If installed, activate parking brake
Adjusting Seat Fore/Aft - XLT Gold and Top End Force Only
Adjusting Seat Height - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force
Adjusting Back Angle - All Models Except XLT Gold and Top End Force
NOTE Wheel not shown for clarity
Adjusting Back Angle - XLT Gold
Push pin MUST protrude through hole in back cane
Adjusting Back Height - Wide Back Option Only
SECTION 7-WHEELS
Installing/Adjusting the Rear Wheel and Quick-Release Axles
Axle Mounting Hole Frame Axle
Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles
Replacing Tire/Tube and Tuning/Replacement of Spokes
FIGURE 7.2 Installing the Rear Wheels with Threaded Axles
Determining/Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out
Determining Toe In/Toe Out
NOTE For optimum accuracy, perform STEP 2 with the handcycle occupied
Adjusting Toe In/Toe Out
Replacing Camber Inserts
NOTE Laying the chain flat will prevent kinks in the chain
SECTION 8-SERVICE PROCEDURES
Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.1 on page
20. Slide the new fork into the frame
STEPS 6, 7
FIGURE 8.1 Replacing the Fork/Crank Assembly
Assembly
STEPS 1, 2, 3, 36
Replacing the Right Side Crank Arms
Replacing the Crank Arms - XLT Gold, XLT PRO and Top End Force
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.2 on page
Replacing the Left Side Crank Arms
Installing/Removing/Adjusting the Road Crown Compensator
Installing Road Crown Compensator
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.3 on page
Compensator
Adjusting Road Crown Compensator
Removing Road Crown Compensator
Road Crown
Removing Steering Dampener
Installing Steering Dampener
Adjusting Steering Dampener
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.4 on page
fork assembly to mounting position on
Installing Seven Speed Shifter Cable
NOTE This procedure applies to the Top End XLT only
mounting position on the hand crank assembly
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.6 on page
Adjusting/Replacing Seven Speed Shifter
Installing/Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain
Seven Speed Hub Chain Installation
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.7 on page
Installing/Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain
Adjusting Seven Speed Hub Chain
Installing Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain
Adjusting Twenty-Seven Speed Cassette Chain
Adjusting/Replacing the Parking Brake
Cable
Brake Pads
Parking Brake
Replacing Seat Upholstery
NOTE Pull the back cushion off the back frame
Replacing Back Upholstery
Replacing Wide Back Upholstery
Replacing Narrow Back Upholstery
Installing Rear Safety Light
SECTION 9-OPTIONS
NOTE Rear wheels removed for clarity
Installing/Using the Tow Bar
Installing the Water Bottle
Installing the Draft Bumper
Installing the Safety Flag
Using Safety Helmet
Installing the Computer
Installing Seat Positioning Strap
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.10 on page
Installing Hand Crank Handles
Installing V/S Crankarm Handles
Failure to install handle assembly properly could result in injury
For Models Made After 7/12/07
2. Firmly tighten the bolt
2. Firmly tighten the locknut
Mountain Drive Transmission Option Maintenance
Installing Gloves
Mountain Drive Transmission Option
Switching to Mountain Drive Transmission Option
NOTE To install the camber bar, reverse the steps below
Using the Travel Ready Option
Removing/Installing the Camber Bar
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.14 on page
Installing the Fork
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.15 on page
Removing the Fork
Clamps
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.16 on page
Removing the Front Wheel
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.17 on page
Assembling the Handcycle Rack
Assembling/Using/Adjusting the Handcycle Rack
Installing the Front Wheel
NOTE For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.18 on page
Using the Handcycle Rack
Rear Wheel Bar
Adjusting the Handcycle Rack
Wheel Tray Bracket
Rear Wheel Bar Brackets
Alignment Bar
Using the Alignment Gauge
Alignment Gauge
Rear Tires
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