4.9Operating the parking brake (Cheetah and Cougar)

The parking brake of the Cheetah and Cougar is in the centre of the long cross axle under the rear lower storage bag.

Lock the brake by depressing the brake lever with your foot.

Release the brake by pulling the lever upwards with your foot.

4.10 1.1 CX brake system owner’s manual

The brake system is in the form of a cable-operated drum brake working on both rear wheels.

The brake system consists of:

brake lever (A), top brake cable (B), brake force distributor (C), two bottom brake cables (D) and the drum brakes (E).

The brake force distributor is surrounded by a protective cover.

WARNING

If the lever cannot be pushed down smoothly and easily, move the carrier backwards or forwards slightly or lift it slight- ly by the handlebar. Do not forcibly kick the lever downwards, as the brake components may get bent or damaged.

WARNING

The parking brake on the Cheetah and Cougar is not suitable for deceleration of a moving carrier.

Use as intended

The brake system of the Chariot CX is intended to be used as follows:

a)As a parking brake for parking the carrier

b)As a deceleration device for the masses relating to the carrier for the following motive states:

Walking

Speed walking

Jogging

Inline skating

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Chariot Carriers CX 2, CX 1 manual Operating the parking brake Cheetah and Cougar, Use as intended