OPERATION | PROCEDURE 12 |
WARNING
The
STEERING/CORNERING
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to corner the handcycle at high speeds.Thiscouldresultinafallcausinginjuryand/ or damage to the handcycle.
DO NOT shift the mountain drive under load. This may cause damage to the handcycle and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Steering the Handcycle
To steer the handcycle, use the hand pedals to direct the front crank and wheel assembly in the direction you intend to go (straight, right, or left). Steer- ing can be done while pedaling or coasting. When cor- nering, it is recommended that you slow the handcycle, stop pedaling, steer the handcycle and coast through the turn.
MOUNTAIN DRIVE OPTION - SEVEN (7) SPEED SHIFTER ONLY
CAUTION
DO NOT shift the mountain drive option under load (i.e. using a high gear to start the handcycle inmotionortoclimbahill,etc.).Shiftingthemoun- tain drive option under load will damage the in- ternal workings of the mountain drive option.
Switching to Mountain Drive Option
1.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.Switching Mountain Drive Option ON - Push the gear shift button on the RIGHT side of the hand crank IN while the option is UNDER NO LOAD.
B.Switching Mountain Drive Option OFF - Push the gear shift button on the LEFT side of the hand crank IN while the option is UNDER NO LOAD.
Tightening Hand Crank
NOTE: If hand crank will not engage the chain, it will be necessary to tighten the Mountain Drive Crank nut.
1.Insert the open end of the hooked wrench (provided) around the nut between the hand crank and axle and cup tube.
2.Hold the hand crank and turn the wrench clockwise.
3.Continue until nut is tight.
4.Perform the same for the other side of the crank.
5.Turn crank and ensure that the crank operates and turns the chain.
Lubrication (FIGURE 5)
NOTE: Refer to the SAFETY INSPECTION CHECK- LIST to determine how often lubrication is necessary.
1.Remove the screw on the hand crank.
2.Insert a few drops of bicycle or machine oil.
3.Reinstall the screw on the hand crank.
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Crank | ||
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FIGURE 5 - MOUNTAIN DRIVE OPTION -
LUBRICATION
O P E R A T I O N
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