Instructions / Assembly

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Welcome!
Trike maintenance
Before each use
(by the owner):
• Check and if needed tighten all screws and nuts,
and the quick releases of the wheels.
• Check handlebar and handlebar stem for any dam-
age and have these replaced where needed.
• Check brake assembly for proper function and ad-
just as needed.
• Check tire pressure in compliance with the max.
pressure value provided on the tires.
• Check the tire tread.
• Check the lighting system.
• Check the grips on the handlebars for proper seat-
ing and wear.
• Check the screw connections of the suspension
for proper seating, and the suspension fork for
proper function and clearance at the bearing points.
Monthly (by the owner)
• Check the steering head - if necessary, have it relu-
bricated and adjusted by an authorised workshop.
• Check and oil cable pulleys. Ensure that cables are
not twisted. Do not oil Teon-covered cable sleeves.
•
Check and where necessary adjust chain tension, and
clean and lubricate chain. Check and adjust rear
wheel track where necessary.
As needed, but at least once a year
(by authorised garage)
• Check bottom brackets and lubricate as needed.
• Lubricate pedal bearing, check and adjust bearing
clearance (or replace) as needed.
• Check and adjust hub gear as needed.
• Check steering head bearing and lubricate and ad-
just as needed.
• Check handlebar and handlebar stem for any dam-
age and replace as needed.
• Check brake system for proper function and adjust
as needed. In case of diminished brake perform-
ance, check the condition of hand lever, cable pul-
leys, brake lever and brake lining; adjust or replace
as needed. Lubricate joints and bearing points. Re-
place twisted or nicked cable strands.
•
Check rims for radial and lateral run-out. Check and
adjust spoke tension as needed.
• Check the tire tread.
• Check the lighting system.
•
Check and lubricate rear wheel brake hub as needed.
•
Check all screw connections for proper seating and
suspension elements for clearance.
• Check all screw connections on suspension forks for
proper seating and suspension elements for clearance.
• Check frame and fork for any damage and replace
as needed.
As needed by the owner:
•
Check and where necessary adjust chain tension, and
clean and lubricate chain.
• Check chain for wear, lubricate or replace as needed.
•
Check pedal bearing mounting and repair as needed.
• Check pedal clearance.
• Check hub gear settings.
• Check handlebar and handlebar stem for any dam-
age and replace as needed.
• Check brake assembly for proper function and ad-
just as needed.
• Check the tire pressure and tread.
• Check the lighting system.
Inspection
The rst inspection should be carried out after approx.
500 km. Work out a suitable maintenance schedule
with your authorised dealer.
Note:
You will nd a maintenance task table for future
maintenance/inspection dates in the appendix of this
manual.
W
e would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your PFAU-Tec trike.
P
lease read and comply with the following instructions carefully to ensure
your long-term enjoyment of our vehicle.