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- Page 2 Introduction Table of Contents Congratulations on you purchase of your new Husky tricycle. You have purchased a tricycle that has many features and qualities. Please take a few minutes and read through this manual before you ride your tricycle for the first time. Learning about this tricycle, safe riding, and Introduction maintenance will return years of enjoyment and useful life. Specifications Throughout this manual, there are several safety notes, which we recommend you read very carefully. Riding a tricycle is a sport, and like Component Guide many sports, it involves taking the risk of injury and damage. Since most injuries result from unsafe riding or lack of proper maintenance, this Safety Recommendations manual will focus on helping you learn about safe riding and how to keep your tricycle in good riding condition. Assembly Guide 11-17 This manual applies to all Husky tricycle models. While each model has Maintenance its unique specifications and differences, there are many common 18-19 features and components. We have organized the manual by Limited Warranty component and functions and provided information and assembly guides that are specific to each model. The performance and life of your tricycle vary based on usage, riding surface condition, environment, and wight of load being carried. Correct assembly, regular maintenance, inspection, and replacement of worn‐out components will not only increase the useful life and ...
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- Page 6 COMPONENT GUIDE - T-124 Industrial Tricycle Rear Axle 17mm ......363-101 17mm Axle Sprocket ....363-109 Hub/Axle Bearing 17x35mm ..363-105 Handlebar ....350-333 Rear Fender Reflector ....257-101 Handlebar Grip ... 220-406 Saddle ......372-116 Seat Post ..... 376-520 Brake Lever (RH)..
- Page 7 COMPONENT GUIDE - T-326 Industrial Tricycle Rear Axle 25mm ......363-136 25mm Axle Sprocket ....363-137 Fwl Hub Bearing 17x35mm ..363-105 Pillow Block Axle Bearing .... 363-135 Handlebar ....350-333 Rear Fender Reflector ....257-101 Handlebar Grip ... 220-406 Saddle ......
- Page 8 HELMET WARNING INFORMATION HELMET WARNING INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING: Statements that follow are words of caution and warning. If not obeyed, damage to your bicycle or serious injury to rider may occur. Basic ALWAYS WEAR YOUR warning and safety measures include: HELMET WHEN RIDING . Be aware of choking hazard of loose parts and packing material. . Assembly must be performed by an adult or under an adult YOUR BICYCLE supervision. . Handlebar and handlebar stem must be secured. . Helmet should sit level on your head and . Replacement parts must comply with manufacturer’s standards low on your forehead. Exposed forehead and specifications. can result in serious injury. . Do not modify the product from its original design. . Chin strap should be buckled and snug. . Do not use the product for towing. . Helmet should not rock side to side or . Do not motorize this product without consulting a professional bike forward and backward. mechanic. . Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. . Discontinue using this product if it is not working properly. FITTING THE RIDER TO THE BICYCLE Your tricycle is designed for one rider at a time. It is not designed for racing, jumping, or stunting. It is the owner’s responsibility to follow all warning and instruction including assembly instructions as provided in Straddle the bicycle with feet shoulder‐width apart. There must this manual or any additions or updates to this manual. be 1‐2” clearance Between bicycle top tube and the crotch of the ...
- Page 9 NEVER USE HEADPHONES OR DEVICES THAT MAY IMPAIR YOUR HEARING ABILITY WHILE RIDING A BIKE ‐ In many states it is BASIC SAFETY RULES AND CAUTIONS F illegal to use headphones while riding a bicycle. LEARN BIKE RIDING THOROUGHLY BEFORE RIDING ‐ Riding a SAFE RIDING AT NIGHT tricycle does not require the balancing and coordination skills as in riding a bicycle. Nevertheless, you need to learn the basic We do not recommend riding your tricycle in dark. If you must concept of riding and familiarize yourself with special handling ride at night or in dark areas, please follow these rules: and riding techniques that are unique to this type of tricycle. Due to weight and size of these models, the condition of the LIGHTS ‐ You should equip your tricycle with a high‐quality bicycle surface on which you ride your tricycle affects the performance of head light for the front, usually mounted on the handle bar, and a your tricycle. You must learn to handle the tricycle in different blinking red light mounted on the rear, normally below the surface conditions. Try riding the tricycle in low speed, steering saddle. If the rear basket is installed, mount the rear light or the handlebr, and experiencing the handling while performing reflector at the rear side of the basket or on the left side of the different maneuvers. Avoid making sharp turns at 2+ mile/hour rear fender where it is visible. speed. REFLECTORS ‐ Your tricycle is equipped with a set of reflectors, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH LOCAL AND STATE LAWS AND mounted on the front and rear as well as on the wheel spokes ORDINANCES ‐ If you plan to ride your tricycle on streets or public and pedals. Your tricycle should reflect light from all directions. trails or bike routes, you must learn about the laws regulating Make sure your reflectors are clean and mounted correctly. bicycle riding as well as minimum safety equipment that is required. Most states and cities require the use of hand signals ...
- Page 10 Wearing shoes with non‐slip rubber soles or use of non‐slip WATCH OUT FOR ROAD HAZARDS ‐ One of the most common pedals is highly recommended for areas with high rate of road hazards are potholes, cracks in the asphalt or concrete precipitation. pavement, railroad tracks, and objects such as rocks, wires, tree limbs, or sand and loose gravel. Any one of these hazards can ENHANCE YOUR HANDLEBAR GRIP ‐ The handlebar is the primary cause you to lose control. control component of your tricycle, and you must be sure you have a firm grip of the handlebar in all conditions. Using gloves If necessary, dismount and walk your bike over or around the when riding your bike helps minimize loss of grip in wet hazard. Do not ride on railroad tracks. conditions. BE CAREFUL AROUND PARKED CARS ‐ When approaching parked FENDERS ‐ HUSKY offers fenders as standard equipment for all of cars, be on the look out for people getting in or out of parked its tricycles. Fenders protect the rider from water and mud cars. Allow a safe distance between your bike and parked cars splashes. with passengers to avoid possible collision with open doors. OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNS ‐ Stop at stop signs, red lights, and yield SAFE RIDING ON STREETS signs. Always use hand signals when turning or stopping. DO NOT HITCH A RIDE ON A BIKE ‐ Never hold on to another LEARN ABOUT YOUR STATE AND LOCAL BICYCLING LAWS ‐ You vehicle in order to hitch a ride. DO NOT CARRY CHILDREN OR should obtain a copy of your local and state bicycling laws. Many PETS IN THE CARGO AREA bike shops have a copy of the laws. You can also obtain a copy at ...
- Page 11 DUE TO INCORRECT ASSEMBLY IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HUSKY BICYCLES DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO INCORRECT OR WARNING! IMPROPER ASSEMBLY. Due to size and weight of Husky cargo tricycles, avoid narrow sidewalks and off-road bicycle trails. FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT HUSKY BICYCLES, L.L.C. AT Also avoid roads or ramps with steep grade. When riding (800) 392‐3337, MONDAY ‐ FRIDAY BETWEEN 8:30 AM ‐ 5:00 PM down a ramp or hill, exercise extreme caution and slow down, using both brakes.
- Page 12 4. Pliers number, beginning with letters “GM”. This number is also 5. 4, 5, 6, and 8mm hex key wrench. stamped on the bottom of crank housing. Write the number 6. Bicycle pump or air compressor. somewhere on this manual for future reference and part orders. 7. Bearing grease (optional) Please check to make sure the components shown on the There are 4 basic steps in assembly. They are: component guide (pages 7‐10) are identified. If you are missing any parts or having difficulty identifying a part, please contact STEP 1 ‐ Connecting front and rear sections of the frame, HUSKY Customer Service at (800) 392‐3337. STEP 2 ‐ Installing the wheels and fenders, STEP 3 ‐ Installing handlebar, front brake, pedals, and saddle, STEP 1 – FRAME ASSEMBLY STEP 4 ‐ Attaching the basket/cabinet/platform, STEP 4 ‐ Finishing work and test ride. All Husky tricycle models have two‐section frames. BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE ASSEMBLY 1. Place the front and rear sections on a work bench and position each section so that the connecting brackets face 1. Remove the components and parts from both boxes. each other. 2. Identify the components, parts, and hardware. 3. All hardware are identified in hardware diagram insert in the ...
- Page 13 chain tension and make sure that coaster brake and rear axle sprockets are lined squarely on the rear axle. 3. Remove the short chain and chain link packed in the hardware box. Place the chain over the coaster brake hub and rear axle Attach the chain guard as shown on the pictures below. sprockets. Connect the open ends of the chain together using the connecting link. Connecting Link After the links are connected, apply tension to the chain by STEP 2 ‐ Mounting the Wheels pulling the front and rear frames apart. While applying tension, tighten the frame bolts. Before tightening the bolt, make sure 1. Attach the fenders. Front fender is attached to the front fork the rear axle sprocket is lined up with the inside sprocket on the using the fender bolt/nut/washer from hardware pack and coaster brake hub. If the rear sprocket is not correctly lined up, two screws on fork dropouts for fender braces. loosen the set screw, and slide the sprocket on the rear axle until ...
- Page 14 3 pins on the axle flange are inserted into the 3 holes on the hub flange. See the picture below. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE AXLE BOLT. TOO MUCH TORQUE WILL DAMAGE THE BEARINGS. Spacer T‐124, T‐320 and Cruise Master drive side pins ...
- Page 15 cable to desired length (not less than 3”) and place cable end cap on the cable tip end and crimp it with a pair of pliers. NOTE: If after tightening the stem bolt, you need to loosen the Center the brake shoes on the metal side of the rim. Adjust the bolt to make additional adjustments, the lug on the quill stem brake shoes for the recommended gap of 1mm. You may adjust bolt inside the head tube may need to be released for the stem to the brake shoe gap with turning the adjusting barrel on the brake move. To release the lug, after loosening the stem bolt, softly tap lever counter‐clockwise. There is also a tension screw below the on the top of the stem bolt with a hammer or a mallet. brake shoe bolt on each side of the brake. Tightening the screw pulls the brake back and increases the gap and vice versa. BRAKE ‐ Install the brake lever on the right side of handlebar (left side for 3‐speed models) at a position easy to reach while holding DRUM BRAKE – If you have purchased your tricycle with a front the handlebar grip. Do not tighten the lever clamp until after you drum brake, follow the steps below for connecting the brake have installed the grips. cable to the drum brake. To install the grips, wet the inside of the grip and insert it over 1. Place the 1‐1/8” brake arm clip included with the brake the handlebar ends. Attach brake cable to lever by pulling the cable hardware on the fork blade that is on the same side lever to expose cable pull anchor. Place the cable end into the as the brake arm. anchor, run the cable through the slot in the adjusting barrel and insert the cable housing ferrule into the lever adjusting bolt. ...
- Page 16 Adjust the height of the seat post but DO NOT EXTEND THE SEAT Adjust the tension on the cable by turning the adjusting barrel POST BEYOND THE "MINIMUM" MARK. Once you have adjusted counter‐clockwise. Once the optimal tension is reached, secure the saddle and seat post to desired position and height, tighten the adjusting barrel into its position by tightening the locknut. all the bolts. MIN. Mark Test the brake lever a few times to make sure the drum brake is working correctly. Spin the wheel to see if there is a drag caused by too much tension on brake cable. 3‐SPEED OPTION – On models with optional 3‐speed gear system, insert the push rod (packed with small parts) into the hub axle PEDALS ‐ Make sure that the right‐hand pedal is attached to right and attach the bell crank to the axle as shown below. Tighten the and left‐hand pedal is attached to the left crank arms. Right side 10mm bolt on the bell crank to make sure it is secured to the axle is the side with the chain ring. Pedal spindles are marked "R" and nut. Bell crank must be attached in a horizontal position and "L" for right and left hand identification. Left hand pedal is shifter cable must run on a straight line on the chain stay. Make tightened counter‐clockwise. You may apply a small amount of sure the adjusting barrel on the bell crank is not rubbing against grease to the threaded area of the pedal axle to protect the the chain stay and is free to turn in case an adjustment is needed. threads from corrosion or seizing. ...
- Page 17 INSTALLING REAR BASKET, PLATFORM AND CABINET To install the basket, check to make sure you have two long and two short basket brackets along with the bolts and nuts (see the packing list). Attach the long brackets to the rear frame using 40mm bolt (E). Place the basket on the long brackets making sure that the basket is centered on the rear frame. Secure the basket to the long QUESTIONS? If you have any questions or need assistance in brackets with the short brackets using 30mm bolt (D) as shown assembling this tricycle, please call Husky at (713) 932‐9320 or below. (800) 392‐3337 between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Central Time. ...
- Page 18 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE If you are a do‐it‐yourselfer, possess technical skills, and have the proper tools for repair or maintenance of your bike, you can The performance and durability of this product can be extended perform most basic routine maintenance such as lubrication, indefinitely through proper maintenance and care. Please refer to tire/tube maintenance, adjusting chain tension, and tightening the Owners' Manual for suggestions and guidelines. loose nuts and bolts. Special attention should be given to crank locknut and coaster brake axle nuts. We do recommend that you BASIC MAINTENANCE take your bicycle to a bicycle shop for all major adjustments, You have made a wise decision on purchasing a HUSKY tricycle. wheel alignment and truing, component replacement, tire repair To make sure that it stays in good condition for many years of or replacement. service and riding pleasure, we suggest the following: If you ride your tricycle for more than 120 hours a month, we CLEANING AND LUBRICATION recommend that you follow a regular inspection and maintenance schedule. Consult with your authorized HUSKY Keeping your tricycle clean not only enhances the appearance of dealer for a maintenance schedule that fit your riding style and your bike, but also helps maintain the performance of vital time. components. The following is the recommended procedure for cleaning your bike: FIXING A FLAT TIRE 1. Do not wipe off dry dirt or mud as it can scratch the painted There will be a time when you need to fix a flat tire. You can surface. First wet your bike thoroughly with clean water, and replace the tube, take the bike to a bicycle shop, or fix the flat ...
- Page 19 OBJECTS WITH SHARP POINTS SUCH AS A SCREW DRIVER OR A worn‐out brake shoe must be replaced as soon as the depth of A KNIFE. rubber thread is 1/8" or less. To replace the shoes, remove the nuts and washer using a 5mm Allen wrench. When replacing the 5. Pull the tube from under the tire, leaving the tire on the rim. shoes, leave about 1mm gap between the shoes and the wheel's If you are on the road with a flat tire, we recommend you side‐wall. Also make sure that the shoes are centered on the carry a spare tube with you. It is much more convenient. You side‐wall. BRAKE SHOES MUST NOT RUB AGAINST THE TIRE OR can patch the flat tube later when you get back home and HANG BELLOW THE WHEEL'S SIDE‐WALL. keep it for later use. VISIT www.huskybicycles.com to find parts and accessories for your Husky tricycle. 6. Follow patch kit’s instructions for patching the leak. Inflate the tube before putting the tube back to check for any other leaks. You can detect a leak by either submerging it water or spraying the entire tube with soapy water. If no other leaks are found, dry the tube. Feel around the inside of the tire to find the cause. Check the rim for any damage or sharp metal. Wipe the rim and clean the inside of the tire. 7. Work one side of the tire over the edge of the rim. The other side should hang out. Insert the tube between the rim and the tire by first inserting the valve into the valve hole. 8. When the tube is mounted over the rim and under one side of the tire, try pushing the other side of tire bead over the edge of the rim. Once you reach the last 2 inches use the palm of your hand to slide the rest of the tire over the rim. ...
- Page 20 Normal wear and tear to parts and components, 1. Do not perform any repair or replacement of any parts Damage to the tricycle caused by casualty, accident, until an authorized HUSKY dealer inspects your tricycle or misuse, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper the dealer or manufacturer authorizes such replacement. repair, modification of any parts and components, or Repair of the bicycle during the warranty period by failure to follow the instructions in this manual. anyone other than an authorized HUSKY dealer may void This tricycle is not designed for racing, jumping, stunt the warranty. riding, or high‐speed downhill riding. Any damage or failure to the parts or components as a result of such 2. Take your tricycle to an authorized HUSKY dealer activities is not covered by this warranty. together with the original copy of the proof of purchase. Any bending of the fork, frame, handlebar, seat post, or No warranty work can be performed without presenting rims, due to overloading, misuse, or modification of any the proof of purchase. The cost of transportation of the parts or components are not covered by this warranty. bicycle to and from an authorized HUSKY dealer is the Motorizing the tricycle using an electric or gasoline responsibility of the owner. powered motor will void the warranty, regardless of the date of purchase. 3. If there is no Husky dealer within a 20‐mile radius of your location, contact Husky for information on how to handle LIMITED WARRANTY ...
- Page 21 5. Warranty work shall not extend the original warranty period. However, parts and components replaced under this warranty are guaranteed to be free of defect for a period of one year from the date of installation. If you have any questions about the warranty policy, see your authorized HUSKY dealer or send an email to HUSKY Bicycles, at support@huskybicycles.com. OWNER’S RECORD Serial Number (stamped under the crank housing) ______________________ Date of Purchase ______________________ ...
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