What you will need: • ¼” Allen wrench • 4mm and 5mm Allen wrenches • 10mm and 15mm open end wrenches • Someone to assist • Assembly time is approximately 1‐1 ½ hours...
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Step 1: Set up B. Remove all contents from box. Double check the box to be sure all • parts are removed. A. Take the cardboard off of the frame and leave the plastic on the frame to avoid scratches. ...
Step 2: Attach the Rear Wheels • Insert one axle into each of the two rear wheels. The bearings in the wheel hub will be facing in. This is the flat side. • Insert the wheels (which are marked left and right) on the proper side. • Use a ¼” Allen wrench to securely tighten the axle into the axle receivers. • Insert rubber caps over axles.
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Step 3: Securing the Backrest • Insert backrest support tube into the pivot clamp welded to the camber bar. • Use a 5mm Allen wrench to tighten securely. • Note: It will be easier to attach the cushion if the backrest is tightened in the most reclined position. ...
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Step 4: Installing Drafting Bumper • Loosen the drafting bumper receiver clamps using a 5mm Allen wrench. • Insert drafting bumper into receiver clamps. • Use 5mm Allen wrench to tighten the receiver clamps. ...
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Step 5: Installing the Cushions • Bend seat cushion in half to fit under seat straps . • Remove the loop fastener strip from the back cushion (it has a yellow film covering the adhesive side) • Remove the film from the adhesive side. • Apply adhesive side to the middle of the back panel and press firmly to make sure it is secure. • Match the hook fastener sewn to the back cushion to the back panel which has the loop side facing up. ...
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Step 6: Attaching the Fork A. To prepare for attaching the fork: 1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the headtube caps. 1, 2 and 3 2. Remove the cardboard spacers and discard. 3. Reattach the headtube caps, leaving them loose. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Remove bolt from rubber dampener using 5mm Allen wrench and set aside. 6. Raise the front half of the bike off of the ground by using a laundry basket or box. ...
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Step 6: Attaching the Fork (continued) B. Attaching the fork to the frame: 1. Line up the split half clamps on the fork to rest on each side of the silver spindle (headtube) on the bike frame. 2. Put the screw that was removed from the dampener through the elongated hole (on the tab welded to the headtube) into the dampener. 3. Take the other halves of the clamps and attach them on the top and bottom of the headtube using a 5mm Allen wrench. (see next page for helpful notes) ...
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Notes • Align the fork into the straight position and then adjust the two small adjustment bolts to make sure your fork is kept in the straight position. • Make sure all bolts in both the headtube caps and all clamps are tight. You might need to tighten the top and go back and retighten the bottom one. • You can lean the fork to either side to make it easier to get your Allen wrench to maneuver and tighten the clamps. ...
Step 7: Installing the Footrests • Remove the box from under the handcycle. • Engage parking brake. • Loosen both bolts on the footrest clamp on each side using 4mm Allen wrench. • Insert the footrest into the clamps. • Tighten securely using 4mm Allen wrench and 10mm wrench. ...
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Step 8: Attaching the Footrest Straps • Take the two straps and unfasten the two longer bottom hook and loop straps. • Wrap the straps around the footrests so they are securely fastened to the hook and loop fastener located on the footrest post.
Special Notes • Tire Pressure: • Please take special note that the tires installed on the bike out of the box only require 65 PSI rather than the 100 PSI as noted on the tire. If you have any question,s please contact customer service. • Crank width adaptor installation will space out the handpedals to allow more clearance if needed. They add 1.5” per side. • Use a 15mm open end wrench to remove the handpedal. • The crank width adaptor with the groove is installed on the right. Remember that the left side will tighten to the left as it has opposite threads. • Thread the crank width adaptor onto the handpedal and tighten then thread the pedal and adaptor onto the crank arm assembly. Tighten down with 15MM open end wrench. Repeat on the other side. Make sure it is tight. ...
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Enjoy your new Top End Force‐3 Handcycle • Be sure to record your serial number and read the owners manual. • If you have any questions, please call Top End customer service at 1‐800‐532‐8677.
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