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Page 1: Operating Manual
2016 recumbent ... recline in style! technology Operating manual and service instructions Velotechnik hpvelotechnik.com Feb. 2016... - Page 2 Trike fender Mirror* Front boom quick adjust* Hub motor** Front boom Batterie** Brake discs Folding hinge Scheme of the Gekko fxs and its components. Parts marked with * are options. Parts marked with ** belong to the optional electric assist system.
- Page 3 Introduction Dear customer, thank you for buying the recumbent bike Gekko fxs designed by HP and congratulations on the purchase of your new recum- elotechnik bent tricycle! With this high-quality tricycle, you will enjoy many years of exhilara- ting riding pleasure.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the handlebars A good setting for the handlebars Setting the width and angle Adjusting the cable length Handlebar grips Folding Folding of Gekko fxs Lighting system Lighting systems for bicycles Brakes Handling of the brakes One-hand operation for brakes... - Page 5 Content Maintenance and care Maintenance routine Gear system and chain Handling of the gear system Wear and tear Cleaning, conservation and disinfection Adjusting the gear system Storing the bicycle Chain Transport in the car Chain tubes Replacing the tubes Technical Data Chain roller Technical Data pedelec system...
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
Please read them to every ride; these drivers are only allowed carefully. to use the Gekko fxs supervised by an adult. The maintenance and adjustment of this recumbent partly requires special tools and skills. Do only works within your limits and,... -
Page 7: Intended Use
According to your child‘s therapist suggesti- elotechnik the intended use. on, indications for riding this tricycle may be: The Gekko fxs is a bike for the use on Neuromuscular disorders: streets and paved roads. This tricycle is not e. g. cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy... -
Page 8: Load Capacity
Your dealer has to have carefully finished the assembly, perhaps altered the specifica- tion of your tricycle to meet your special Rear rack on Gekko fxs requirements and has to have performed a test ride. Please make sure that this pre- delivery service is recorded in the Warranty Pass at the end of this manual. -
Page 9: Bolts And Nuts
General safety instructions Bolts and nuts Always check the screws very diligently for signs of corrosion. Rust at the screw heads may also lead to the screw seizing in the thread. When the metallic and shiny coating Attention! Screws must be of galvanised screws comes off and discloses tightened with prescribed tightening torque. -
Page 10: The First Miles
General safety instructions The first miles At the start of the lever‘s motion, for, say, half of its movement, the lever should move The first 300 km (186 miles) are important very easily, without any clamping action. In for breaking in the tricycle. During the first the second half of the lever‘s movement the use of a new tricycle the screws may settle force on the leer should increase conside-... -
Page 11: Safety Instructions (Bicycle)
Safety instructions (bicycle) Legal requirements By default the Gekko fxs is equipped accor- dingly to the current valid StVZO. When you ride your tricycle on public roads it must comply with national legis- As an addition, we recommend to mount a flag on a pole for better visibility in traffic. -
Page 12: Frame Number And Identification Marks
Any technical change you perform on your Position for identification mark on the Gekko fxs own is at your own risk! This can also result in the loss of any warranty. -
Page 13: Transport Of Children
Safety instructions (bicycle) Transport of children HP V tricycles are not designed elotechnik for the transport of children. You are not allowed to mount a child‘s seat. It is only allowed to transport children in a trailer that has been specially designed for that purpose. -
Page 14: Riding A Recumbent Tricycle
Riding a recumbent tricycle Learning the new riding technique Your new tricycle has been assembled by Danger! Never touch the ground your dealer and adjusted together with with your feet while the tricycle is still you as described on the pages 15 and moving. -
Page 15: How To Ride Correctly And Safely
Use special pedals you have to keep both hands at the handle- bar. Even when signalling keep at least one The Gekko fxs comes with heel support hand at the handlebar. Otherwise, unfore- pedals by default. seen bumps in the road or oscillations of If you wish, you can equip your recumbent the steering may lead to a serious fall. -
Page 16: Slowly Increase The Strain
Riding a recumbent tricycle Slowly increase the strain Please contact your physician if you have pain over a longer period of time. We recommend you to perform only short rides without much power during the first weeks. Always use a low gear and ride with a high pedalling frequency. -
Page 17: Adjusting Your New Tricycle
Then, to the following instructions. swivel the seatback to the front. The Gekko fxs can be adapted for riders between 1,20 m to 1,80 m (3'11" to 5'11"). The basic adjustment takes place by chan- ging the frame length. - Page 18 Adjusting your new tricycle Rear frame with frame quick release levers (1) and The seating length can be slided in or pulled out. seat quick release levers (2) Next, slide the seating so far in that you can Now open the frame quick release lever insert the seat mountings easily back into (on the left side, in front of the rear wheel).
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Page 19: The Orthoflex Mesh Seat
The seat mesh is washable and has lateral le feeling while riding your recumbent. reflective strips to improve visibility at dusk. The Gekko fxs has a retention belt system In the top of the backrest is a practical with customizable straps on the seat. The... -
Page 20: Adjusting The Seat Mesh
Adjusting the seat back angle A great advantage of the OrthoFlex mesh seat on your Gekko fxs is the possibility to adjust the seat back angle very quickly. Thus rides in an upright seat position or in a flat position are possible according to the individual needs. -
Page 21: Attaching The Retention Belt System
Adjusting your new tricycle the OrthoFlex seat. The entire seat mesh can be detached from the seat frame and be washed at 30° C with the tension belts. Attaching the retention belt system The retention belt system on the Gekko fxs consists of a lap belt, a harness belt and a crotch belt. - Page 22 Adjusting your new tricycle Attaching the lap belt Position of the crotch belt Then the harness belt is looped on the thick Open or close the lap belt with the red seat frame cross tube between the seat press button of the lap belt buckle. mountings.
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Page 23: The Head Rest
Adjusting your new tricycle The head rest OrthoFlex-seats can be equipped with a head / neck rest which is adjustable in height and angle. Mounting and adjustment is possible with two quick-release levers on the seat frame. Head rest on the OrthoFlex-seat Position of the head rest in the neck when using a helmet. -
Page 24: Adjusting To Your Size
Adjusting to your size Adjusting the front boom Adjust the front boom in a way that your leg is fully extended when your heel (wea- In order to adjust the leg length you have to ring flat shoes) is in the foremost position move the front boom (the front part of the on the pedal. - Page 25 Adjusting to your size Attention! The minimum insertion depth of the front boom into the main frame is 8 cm (3 1/5"). The end of the front boom must not be visible in the clamping slot when you look at the main frame from below, since this may result in a damage of the frame.
- Page 26 Adjusting to your size Danger! If the bolts are tightened too much or bent, the screw or the frame can break! If the clamping is insufficient the front boom can turn during a ride which may cause your feet to slip from the pedals and lead to injuries.
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Page 27: Adjusting The Length With Front Boom Quick
Adjusting to your size We recommend to slightly readjusting the front boom every 3 months in order to provide a slightly different position to your Attention! Take care that the muscles and ankles. You might also find a chain tubes have a clearance of at least 5 cm more comfortable and more efficient riding (2") to the rear derailleur and the front position. - Page 28 Adjusting to your size adjust the whole adjusting range of the front boom with the front boom quick adjust. Routing of the chain over the idlers of the front boom quick adjust To slide the front boom in, grip the cranks and turn them against the tensioned chain.
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Page 29: Special Pedals
(6) the heel support sheet with a 4 mm Allen wrench. Then pull it out to maximum length. The Gekko fxs comes with the hP V heel support pedals by default. This technik is a comfortable alternative to clipless pedal systems. - Page 30 Special pedals Get onto the tricycle and test getting into When you have reached completely inside and out of the pedal as described below. the pedal toe clip, push a little bit onto the If the heel support hook does not slip over pedal.
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Page 31: Ergonomic Pedal / Ergonomic Pedal With
Special pedals Ergonomic pedal / Ergonomic pedal with lower leg fixation Attention! Take care that the heel support strap will not get in contact with the crank. If necessary bend the steel spring sheet in the strap support hook slightly away from the crank. - Page 32 Special pedals retaining strap with hook-and-loop strap base plate SPD-cleat strap spring sheet (inside the retaining strap) M5 nuts and washers holes for retaining cleat stabilising strap adapter cleat nut strap bracket holes for SPD-cleat/ pedal mount side part The HP V ergonomic pedal is reasons, the top piece of this version is elotechnik...
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Page 33: Lower Leg Fixation
Special pedals This version of the ergonomic pedal can Adjustment of the ergonomic pedal be also be fixed rigidly to a standard pedal: The base plate is the same for both versions After removing the SPD-cleat and cleat and allows the adjustment of the stabilising adapter and follow the steps explained in „Adjusting the medial position (1) shoe size and shape... - Page 34 Special pedals If the threaded bolt rotates while tightening medial as well as lateral to mount the base plate on the pedal body (figure 2, pos. 2). To the self locking nut, you can use a standard M5 nut to pull it into the hole until it locks change the pre-mounted position, put the itself.
- Page 35 Special pedals Using the ergonomic pedal cleat nut Getting in and out To get into the Ergonomic Pedal sit down on your tricycle first. Open the hook-and- loop strap(s) by pulling the blue coloured end. Due to the integrated spring steel, the washer d =8,4 mm straps will rise and open the way to easily...
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Page 36: Clipless Pedal
When pushing the tricycle backwards, you still have to be careful, but it is possible without producing collisions of pedal parts with the frame or the floor. Multi-purpose pedal on Gekko fxs Velotechnik... - Page 37 Special pedals With the firm connection between shoe and pedal you do not need any power to keep the foot on the pedal. Thereby a more relaxed and round pedaling movement is possible in which you even can pull the pedals a little with your feet.
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Page 38: Adjusting The Handlebars
Adjusting the handlebars A good setting for the handlebars While riding you should allow your arms to rest in a relaxed position on the handlebars. Do not push or pull on the handlebars. If the handlebars turn in the stem clamping during the ride stop immediately and tigh- ten the clamping screw of the handlebars. - Page 39 Adjusting the handlebars The handlebar angle is individually adjustable. Handlebar stem clamp with quick release lever Danger! Do not exceed the handlebar width beyond the „Max“-mark, otherwise a safe clamping is not possible In order to change the angle or the width, loosen the screws of the stem/handlebar clamping.
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Page 40: Adjusting The Cable Length
Adjusting the handlebars Adjusting the cable length You can make smaller adjustments by mo- ving the cables in their guides at the frame and the stem, so there is enough clearance for all movements. If this is not the case you will have to have your specialist dealer shorten the cables or replace them by longer ones. -
Page 41: Folding
To fold the Gekko fxs stand on the right to the right. Then close the quick release side next to the seatback. - Page 42 7. Push the Gekko fxs frame together until you can hear the locking sheet metal snaps in. 6. Swivel the rear part forward comfor- tably.
- Page 43 Rollers and seating quick releases mit standing option Unfolding the Gekko fxs on Gekko fxs. To unfold the Gekko fxs stand next to the rear wheel of the upright standing tricycle. 9. The stand angle of the folded bike can be adjusted by the set screw of the 1.
- Page 44 Folding 3. Swivel the rear part of the tricycle completely to the right. The folding hinge’s securing bolt snaps in. Danger! Make sure the folding 4. Tilt the tricycle back on its wheels. hinge is properly closed. The safety bolt must be snapped in correctly and the quick 5.
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Page 45: Lighting System
Lighting system Lighting systems for bicycles moves towards the rear wheel. To turn the light off, swivel the dynamo back to its initial If you want to ride your tricycle on public position by hand. streets, it must be equipped with a legal lighting system. - Page 46 Lighting system dynamo wheel just does not slip at the Although you can feel the single poles of wheel, if the light flickers, the pressure is the used permanent magnets very distinctly too low and you have to increase it. The when turning it by hand the real rolling dynamo should be positioned in a way that resistance is minute.
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Page 47: Brakes
Brakes Handling of the brakes If you are not familiar with the brakes we recommend you to train at first at low Your tricycle is equipped with a powerful speed and with little braking effect until high-quality braking system. Please read the you find the correct dose for an emergency separate manual of the brake manufacturer stop. -
Page 48: One-Hand Operation For Brakes
Make sure to fully open the parking (risk of burns). brake before you start riding. One-hand operation for brakes Optional or depending on the indication, it is possible to mount the Gekko fxs with one-hand operation. Velotechnik... -
Page 49: Maintenance Of The Brakes
Brakes Maintenance of the brakes touch the rim. To compensate the wear of the brake pads you can tighten the cable with the adjuster barrel where the cable touches the brake lever. First loosen the Attention! Always read the brakes locknut, then unscrew the barrel so far that manufacturers manuals carefully before the wheel still turns barely not touching the... -
Page 50: Hydraulic Brakes
Brakes manufacturer. Worn brake pads, oily or da- maged pads must be replaced immediately by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Danger! The hose at the left knuckle must not be routed under the track rod. This may lead to snapping off Hydraulic brakes the hose. - Page 51 Brakes Danger! If the brake pads or the brake disc are worn out (pads: thickness less than 2,5 mm (0.1") including metal back, disc: thickness less than 1,7 mm (0.07")) the pads may be torn out of the caliper while braking.
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Page 52: Gear System And Chain
Gear system and chain Handling of the gear system With the gear system you can adjust the Attention! Under no circum- pedalling frequency, i.e. the number of stances allow the tricycle to roll back while revolutions of the crank per minute, to the changing the rear gears, or try to pull the terrain and the desired speed. -
Page 53: Adjusting The Gear System
Gear system and chain Adjusting the gear system Your dealer will adjust your derailleur Danger! If the chain shifts over gearing system carefully before handing over the smallest or the biggest sprocket you the tricycle. But during the first 300 kilo- have to readjust the end-limit adjusters of metres (186 miles) of riding the cables can the rear or the front derailleur. -
Page 54: Chain
Gear system and chain Chain teed. If you have treated the chain with a solvent you will have to heat it up with a The chain is a wearing part that has to hot air gun or boil it in chain grease. be lubricated regularly and to be changed at signs of excessive wear and tear. - Page 55 Gear system and chain Replacing the chain and the big rear sprocket. The derailleur must still be able to compensate a shorte- The chain is one of the parts of the tricycle ning of the chain by 4 cm (0.16"). Please also that will wear out.
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Page 56: Chain Tubes
Gear system and chain Chain tubes The chain protection tubes are made of a Danger! The rear ends of the long lasting plastic that features very low upper chain tube have to be secured against friction, slow wear and good noise damping. moving with a tight rubber tube over the The tubes protect your clothes against the retention spring. -
Page 57: Replacing The Tubes
Gear system and chain rounded grip of a screwdriver. Quench the Make sure the washer is placed between expanded end immediately with cold water. chain roller and plastic tube / frame. Take care that the tubes don‘t catch fire. The front upper chain tube can be adjusted At any rate work in a place with sufficient in length at the retention spring . -
Page 58: G O S Wiss D Rive Pedelec System
Please consult your local specialist dealer in case this hook is missing. Chain roller and chain tubes on Gekko fxs The chain roller wears slowly and gradually shows a sprocket shape in the higher area in Dismounting and mounting of the chain the middle. -
Page 59: Wheels
Wheels Disassembling the wheels Danger! Rear wheels can be Front wheels fastened with a quick release mounting and To remove a front wheel, loosen the bolt in therefore they are susceptible to theft. For the locking part at the inside of the knuckle this reason always lock the wheels along at least 6 mm (0.24"). -
Page 60: Front Wheels
Wheels After you have pumped up the tire to the sible at your bicycle depends on the size of your rims. Please ask your local dealer. desired pressure pull off the pump knob. Se- cure the valve by turning the knurled nut on the threaded rod properly against the valve Spokes body. -
Page 61: Headset
Headset Adjusting the headset by turning it counter clockwise. Fasten the clamp again afterwards. The knuckles that connect the front wheels to the frame are supported by A-Head-type The headset of tricycles is fastened a little headsets. tighter as the headset of bicycles. A headset that is too tight, leads to wearout and de- The headsets must be adjusted in order stroys the bearing. -
Page 62: Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment Measuring toe-setting the front wheel rims 25 cm (10") above the ground. Both front wheels should be parallel to each other, viewed from above the tricycle, com- The distance between the front edges b pare picture below. must be 0 – 2 mm (1/16") smaller than the distance between the rear edges b The condition of the front ends of the front wheels being closer together than the rear... - Page 63 Wheel alignment First make sure that the handlebar is aligned perpendicular to the main frame tube. Iden- tify which wheel (or perhaps both wheels) Attention! Do not move the rod needs adjustments of the toe-in by measu- end beyond its limits, or it will be destroyed ring the distance between rim wall and main or get excessive play.
- Page 64 Wheel alignment Measure the toe-in as described above. Re- peat the adjustment process until you reach the required toe-in setting. Danger! The lock nut must be screwed tight to the tie-rod, otherwise the rod-end could loosen up or play could develop.
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Page 65: Mudguards
Mudguards Mudguards are exposed to very strong vibrations, especially at suspended wheels, which may cause them to break. Please Attention! You must not mount check the stays and mountings of the mud- additional parts like rear lights or reflectors guards regularly for their position and check to the mudguards since those may break the mudguards themselves for cracks or then. -
Page 66: Rear Rack
Rear rack Rear rack Advantage of the Gekko fxs: You can attach two standard panniers. The solid rear rack is built out of 10 mm (0.4") tube and carries up to 25 kg (55 lbs). Useful detail: The inte- grated guard bracket for the rear light. At... -
Page 67: Water Bottle Cages
. You can simply amelbak strap them behind the seat or on the rear rack. There are threads in the back of the seat frames to mount the water bottle brackets. Gekko fxs with water bottle cage mounted. Velotechnik... -
Page 68: Comfort And Ability Options
Danger! There is „max“-mark on As well as the basic vehicle Gekko fxs, the the handle tube. Do not pull the companion solid companion bar can be adjusted indivi- bar out beyond this mark. Otherwise a safe dually to driver and escort. -
Page 69: Standing-Up Aid
Comfort and ability options Standing-up aid The standing-up aid provides two grips, one positioned at each side above the left and right front wheel. They provide a firm grip and come handy to lift yourself up from the seat or to support when getting into your trike. -
Page 70: Handrest
Comfort and ability options Attention! Only ride your bicycle when the securing sheet is locked in secure position to prevent the walking aids from being released accidently out of the holder. Handrest Handrests for additional control and com- fort.The hands steer lightly without having The securing sheet swivels around by to support the weights of the lower arm. - Page 71 Comfort and ability options Handrest on both sides with one retaining strap Adjustment of the handrest plate Position of right handrest mounted on the handlebar Attachement bolt M5 x 16 of pivotal clamp Adjustment of the handrest The handrest can be adjusted perfectly to your needs in any direction due to the mul- ti-adjustment design with the pivot clamp and the handlebar mount: The saddlewasher...
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Page 72: Maintenance And Care
At least once a year the bicycle has disinfection to be taken to a bicycle mechanic for an The frame of the Gekko fxs has a high overall service. Only this way a long lasting quality and environmentally friendly powder and safe function of all parts of your bicycle coating. - Page 73 Maintenance routine parts, loose spokes etc. If you are in doubt local bike dealer as a convenient spray. please consult your local bike shop. The wax passes moisture and flows into tiny gaps and pores. After some minutes the solvent evaporates and leaves a dull and glu- tinous film.
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Page 74: Storing The Bicycle
Maintenance routine Storing the bicycle Arrangements for further use If the Gekko fxs has been used in accor- Before storing your bicycle over a longer period of time, e.g. during winter, please dance with regulations, got cleaned accor- take care of the following steps:... -
Page 75: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Seat height ... . 36 cm (14.2") BB heigth ....37 – 44 cm (14.6 – 17.3") Seat angle . -
Page 76: Tightening Torques
Tightening torques Tightening torques The values indicated are meant for a friction value μ=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads). They only refer to the indicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since the following values may not be up to date due to changes in the product line! part connection screw... - Page 77 Tightening torques front derailleur front derailleur/frame M5 SW5 5 – 6 Nm cable clamping M5 SW5 4 – 6 Nm handlebar handlebar/stem M5 SW4 4 – 6 Nm stem stem/axle M5 SW4 4 – 6 Nm headset headset clamp M6 SW5 4 –...
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Page 78: Warranty And Service
Warranty Warranty policy The warranty starts with the date of purchase (receipt of the tricycle dealer) of Your authorised dealer has to fully set up a new bicycle. The warranty is processed via and adjust your bicycle, so that safe function the tricycle dealer who ordered the bicycle is guaranteed. -
Page 79: Warranty Pass
With the HP V Warranty Pass you elotechnik can assure the safety and proper function of your Gekko fxs for many years. Like any other vehicle your tricycle has to Address: be checked for safe operation before riding. Your bicycle has to be maintained at regular... - Page 80 Warranty Pass Service at delivery 1st service At the delivery of the new tricycle: No later than 300 kilometres or 2 months after the purchase. Model: Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts: Velotechnik...
- Page 81 Warranty Pass 2nd service 3rd service No later than 3000 kilometres or one year No later than 6000 kilometres or two years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 82 Warranty Pass 4th service 5th service No later than 9000 kilometres or three No later than 12000 kilometres or four years after the purchase. years after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 83 Warranty Pass 6th service 7th service No later than 15000 kilometres or five No later than 18000 kilometres or six years years after the purchase. after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 84 Warranty Pass 8th service 9th service No later than 21000 kilometres or seven No later than 24000 kilometres or eight years after the purchase. years after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 85 Warranty Pass 10th service 11th service No later than 27000 kilometres or nine No later than 30000 kilometres or ten years after the purchase. years after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
- Page 86 Warranty Pass 12th service 13th service No later than 33000 kilometres or eleven No later than 36000 kilometres or twelve years after the purchase. years after the purchase. Order No.: Order No.: Mileage approx. km: Mileage approx. km: Date: Date: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Dealer‘s stamp and signature: Exchanged or additionally mounted parts:...
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Page 87: Service Plan
Service plan Service plan prove the care and the value of your bicycle – a good thing to have when you are going The service plan on the following pages to sell your tricycle one day. is intended to give you a rough overview over the required maintenance and service works. - Page 88 Service plan part work lighting system check function adjust headlamp and rear light, check cable contacts clean reflectors, replace missing reflectors tyres check air pressure check tread and sidewalls pedelec system check battery charge condition check plug and socket connection of the propulsion system brakes check for damages check for leaking aid...
- Page 89 Service plan see page before every ride monthly annually note weiß raum weiß every 6 months during a non-use weiß weiß raum every 6 months 7, 74 recommended interval to replace aluminium stem: 2 years Velotechnik...
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Page 90: Kapellenstraße
2016 recumbent technology Velotechnik hpvelotechnik.com HP Velotechnik OHG German recumbent technology Kapellenstraße 49 D - 65830 Kriftel phone +49 61 92 - 97 99 2 - 0 fax +49 61 92 - 97 99 2 - 299 mail@hpvelotechnik.com www.hpvelotechnik.com...
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