Using The Brakes - progeo JOKER ENERGY User Manual

entire wheel outwards (fig. 34).
Replacing the wheel
Release the brakes
To make this procedure easier, slightly raise the wheel using
the handles on the back.
Take hold of the wheel by its spokes close to the axel bush,
push in the release button and, without letting go, get the
axel in correctly.
Removing and replacing the wheel must always be
carried out with the brakes released.
Ensure that the quick-release axels are completely
locked in place. Check this by taking hold of the wheel
at the spokes close to the axel bush and pulling
firmly outwards. (see chapter 2.7 "Quick release axles")
5.6

Using the brakes

(figures 35, 35a, 35b)
Engaging the brakes
Push the lever forwards with "push-on brakes" fig. 35/b.
Pull the level backwards if "pull-on brakes" are fitted fig. 35/a.
Releasing the brakes
Pull the lever backwards with "push-on brakes" fig. 35/b.
Push the lever forwards if "pull-on brakes" are fitted fig. 35/a
Fig.35
Take care not to injure your hands and fingers when
operating the brakes.
The optimum position for the brake with respect to the tyre
is about 0.5 cm between the tyre and the brake rod (0.6
cm if puncture-proof tyres are fitted) (see chapter 6.8
"Brakes adjustment").
The brake works by means of a lever which acts
directly on the tyre. For this reason the effectiveness
of the braking system depends on the tyre being
correctly inflated.
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Fig.35a
engage
Fig.35b
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