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GRAZ

hopper

 Version 8.0 Owners Manual 

Updated January 2013

 

 

©2006-2013, Airparamo LLC   www.airparamo.com  www.grazhopper.com 

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3.5

 

Attach mail rail to main frame.

 Once main rail is assembled, used supplied 

hardware to attach to the hole in the front of the 2” main frame. See diagram below. 

 

3.6

 

Attach the front wheel onto the fork.

 Use supplied clevis pins and key rings to 

secure wheel onto axel fittings. Use 7/16” wrenches to tighten bolts and nuts on axel 
fittings.  

3.7

 

Open up the main frame and main roll bar 
assembly.

 Begin by vertically standing the trike up on 

the front wheel, facing and holding the underside of the 
trike. Next, undo the large velcro strap that holds the 
trike together. Next, with both hands, carefully balance 
the trike by holding the rear wheel axels, one in each 
hand. Next, lower the trike onto its axels by pulling out 
and lowering the rear wheel axels to the ground. Next, 
release the quick release pin on the end of the roll bar. 
Next, lift the center frame up and around the roll bar 
and between the tabs of the roll bar. Next, align the 
quick release pin to connect the roll bar to the lower hole of the main frame vertical 
support.  

3.8

 

Install and adjust turnbuckle and bungie cord assembly.

 Viewing from the back 

side, install turnbuckles with the rings facing back. Align the vertical bar using the two 
turnbuckles to be as vertical as possible. Evenly tighten the turnbuckles to the point 
where the cables are a little loose, but the trike structure should be complete. Install 
bungie cord on right side turnbuckle ring. See diagram below. 

 

3.9

 

Position rear cable into rear cable stay

 under the 

rear portion the of main frame. It is ok if this rear cable 
is a little loose. See photos in this manual for details. 

3.10

 

Attach the front and rear wheels.

 Secure the wheel 

with the supplied clevis pin and ring. On front trike 
wheel use 7/16” wrenches to tighten bolts and nuts on 
axel fittings. 

3.11

 

Align the rear wheels.

 It is critical to properly align 

the rear wheels. This can be easily done in the field. 
Make sure all the cables are tight. Standing at the rear 

Summary of Contents for GRAZhopper

Page 1: ...2007 2013 Airparamo LLC www airparamo com www grazhopper com Airparamo GRAZhopper Trike Owners Manual Version 8...

Page 2: ...plicable local state and federal laws checking the airspace restrictions and conducting thorough pre and post flight checks Given the complexity and variability of the numerous variables involved in e...

Page 3: ...oding severe UV damage or scratches to the finishes natural breakdown of materials or normal wear and tear Additionally the warranty excludes claims to any incidental or consequential loss to personal...

Page 4: ...frame available and connects or disconnects the motor to the trike frame in under a minute A unique rear wheel alignment system makes it easy to keep the rear wheels tracking straight This adjustment...

Page 5: ...and hang test your GRAZhopper To begin assembly of the GRAZhopper 3 1 Start by separating and checking the parts the main frame the wheels the front fork components the roll bar components all hardwar...

Page 6: ...of the roll bar Next lift the center frame up and around the roll bar and between the tabs of the roll bar Next align the quick release pin to connect the roll bar to the lower hole of the main frame...

Page 7: ...ng point position Use the rear hole for single and the front hole for tandem positions WARNING You may need to experiment on the right hang position for your specific motor unit and weight Be sure to...

Page 8: ...e GRAZhopper This helps to test your harness and hang point positions To do this properly set up a rigging arrangement where you can safely and securely hang the trike while you sit in it It helps to...

Page 9: ...ot whiplash the lines too hard with lots of thrust This could flex even the strongest motor cage and cause the prop to come into contact cage or wing lines WARNING On the initial inflation if the wing...

Page 10: ...creasing the size to 16 or 19 The larger wheels offer better suspension over rough terrain and a higher ground clearance to better handle tall grass brush deep sand or larger rocks Transport Platform...

Page 11: ...n Rail Brackets on Rail Ends 60 inch pounds all other bolts nuts 8 2 Main Parts List Here is a listing of the main fabricated components of the GRAZhopper trike 1 x GH TR 01A Front Fork 1 x GH TR 01B...

Page 12: ...GRAZhopper Version 8 0 Owners Manual Updated January 2013 2006 2013 Airparamo LLC www airparamo com www grazhopper com Page 12 of 12 9 Notes...

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