Checklist - mothercare Xtreme User Manual

looking after inflatable tyres
8
introduction
Inflatable tyres offer a level of comfort and smoothness that solid tyres cannot match, but as with
car and bicycle tyres, they are susceptible to occasional punctures.
There are obvious hazards to avoid when using your three wheeler e.g. thorns, nails, broken glass
etc, but punctures can also occur if the tyres are too soft and are pinched between the rim and a
hard object.
Like most bicycle tyres, three wheeler tyres are fitted with inner tubes. If these are punctured, they
tend to deflate quickly because of their small size – the smaller they are, the quicker they will go
down when punctured.
After-sales accessories are available from cycle shops to help reduce the likelihood of punctures,
but it is advisable to carry a few basic tools to use in the event of a puncture. See the check list on
the following page.
check list
fig 26
Tyre pump
Suitable for a Schrader valve
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Set of 2 or 3 tyre levers
Preferably plastic
Puncture repair kit including
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Tube of rubber solution
fig 29
Patches Preferably
'feather or taper' edged
fig 30
Grater or Sandpaper
fig 31
Chalk
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