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Revised: 12/16/2015 
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Contents 

About AmTrykes

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About This Manual .......................................................................................... 1

 

Safety .............................................................................................................. 2

 

Safe Riding Tips ................................................................................................ 2

 

Brakes .......................................................................................................... 3

 

Shift Gears ................................................................................................... 4

 

Assembly Instructions ..................................................................................... 5

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................ 5

 

Wheels ............................................................................................................. 7

 

Frames ............................................................................................................. 9

 

Seat .................................................................................................................. 9

 

Front Brakes ................................................................................................... 11

 

Brake Levers .............................................................................................. 11

 

Brake Caliper ............................................................................................. 13

 

Brake Adjustment ..................................................................................... 13

 

Pedals ............................................................................................................ 14

 

Reflectors ....................................................................................................... 14

 

Fitting AmTryke for Rider .............................................................................. 15

 

Optional Accessories ..................................................................................... 16

 

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 16

 

Maintenance ................................................................................................. 17

 

Wheels and Tires ........................................................................................... 17

 

Brakes ............................................................................................................ 17

 

Chain .............................................................................................................. 17

 

Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 18

 

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 19

 

Useful Information ........................................................................................ 19

 

AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program ........................................................ 19

 

Donations ...................................................................................................... 20

 

Returns and Refunds ..................................................................................... 20

 

AmTryke Sizing Charts ................................................................................... 22

 

Tools ............................................................................................................. 22

 

 

Summary of Contents for 50-HFC-0610

Page 1: ...Revised 12 16 2015 n amtryke manuals and instructions models am 20 am20 manual booklet docx Instructions for AM Series AM 20 Hand and Foot Cycle 50 HFC 0610 ...

Page 2: ... Started 5 Wheels 7 Frames 9 Seat 9 Front Brakes 11 Brake Levers 11 Brake Caliper 13 Brake Adjustment 13 Pedals 14 Reflectors 14 Fitting AmTryke for Rider 15 Optional Accessories 16 Troubleshooting 16 Maintenance 17 Wheels and Tires 17 Brakes 17 Chain 17 Maintenance Schedule 18 Warranty 19 Useful Information 19 AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program 19 Donations 20 Returns and Refunds 20 AmTryke Siz...

Page 3: ...t hand brakes It is designed for comfortable riding on paved trails and roads The multiple speeds allow the rider to keep pace with family members and friends in most situations and achieve higher speeds when appropriate The cycle s turning radius is 10 feet JT 2000 can be adapted with several accessories See Optional Accessories in this manual for more information You can also visit our website f...

Page 4: ...der section in this manual for more information Here are some tips about riding safety AmTrykes should be used with close adult supervision Riders must wear helmets All our trykes include a free safety rated helmet The helmet must fit appropriately A properly fitting helmet sits on the head comfortably a helmet that sits high on the head is too small Some movement is acceptable but a helmet that m...

Page 5: ...es Consult AmTryke to find out the best solution for your rider Many riders do not have the motor skills required to be able to use the hand brake effectively Depending on trunk stability behavioral compliance and body awareness some riders may need supports e g lateral head belts e g lap shoulder hip abductors or other specialized equipment A physical therapist health professional can assist you ...

Page 6: ...ke use both brakes It is advisable to start braking by operating the rear brake slightly before the front brake Shift Gears If your tryke has shift gears use precaution when shifting gears When shifting gears keep pedaling but reduce pedaling pressure Do not try to change gears when pedals or wheels are not moving Also never change gears while back pedaling and do not force the gear shifter when c...

Page 7: ... have been put together correctly Tighten locknuts by hand until snug then use proper tools to tighten nuts completely Getting Started Your AmTryke is shipped in parts Carefully remove and lay out all parts from the carton so that you don t scratch or lose any parts or pieces Check that you have all the necessary parts If any parts are missing please call us at 1 888 AMTRYKE for assistance Remove ...

Page 8: ...Revised 12 16 2015 N AmTryke Manuals and Instructions New Manuals Manual Docs and Pdf JT2000 AM 20 Tryke Parts Locator Your AmTryke also includes the following hardware Hardware ...

Page 9: ...nd slide wheels over each side 2 Replace the washers and nuts on each side of the axle and tighten using a 22 mm socket or adjustable wrench 3 Place the black nut covers on top of the wheel nuts on each side Lightly tap with the palm of your hand to secure in place Step 1 Directional arrow NOTE Pay attention to directional arrows on the tires CAUTION DO NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS WHEEL BEARING...

Page 10: ... 2 Use the quick release wrench to remove the thumb nut from one side 3 Place the front wheel in the front fork and slide the shaft of the quick release axle through the center of the rim 4 Put the spring of the quick release axle on the other side with the narrow end pointing inward 5 Thread the thumb nut back on and tighten Step 3 Step 2 Steps 1 and 2 Step 3 Step 4 Nut washer Nut cover Quick rel...

Page 11: ...mes pull back on the rear frame to tighten the chain While pulling tighten the four nuts with a 15 mm socket or wrench Install the upper support Allen bolts one on each side washers and nuts using a 5 mm Allen wrench and 13 mm wrench Seat Start seat assembly by first attaching the seat support bracket to the rear frame Use two 5 mm Allen bolts and nuts to secure it Tighten with a 10 mm socket or w...

Page 12: ... frame using two long shafted Allen bolts with flat washers and nuts Tighten with a 10 mm wrench or socket and a 5 mm Allen wrench 4 Slide the short support bars over the long bars of the seat support bracket Align the holes and insert a clevis pin with snap ring to both bars Quick release lever Steps 1 and 2 Seat support Seat frame Support mounts Allen bolt Step 3 Clevis pin Step 2 NOTE Angle of ...

Page 13: ...them by pulling The cover will conform to the seat frame Front Brakes The front brake caliper is already installed but you need to install the brake levers onto the handlebar and connect the brake cable to them the cable is already attached to frame Brake Levers Each brake lever has a button on it with a spring underneath it The brake lever should be installed so that the button is on the top side...

Page 14: ...The brake cable Ferrell has two parts the Ferrell and lock nut The Ferrell and lock nut each have a slot for the cable to slide through To attach the cable to the brake levers follow these steps Brake lever parts Ferrell Brake cable barrel clamp Button Slotted brake handle Ferrell Lock nut Step 1 Turn the Ferrell so that the slot in it and the lock nut align Step 2 Pull in on the lever and pull ou...

Page 15: ...stment To adjust the brakes follow these instructions 1 Squeeze the top of the caliper arms with your hand until the brake pads lightly touch the rim 2 While squeezing the caliper arms tighten the anchor bolt with a 5 mm Allen wrench Once the anchor bolt is tight you can release the caliper arms 3 Pull the brake lever in and hold it while trying to push the bike If you are unable to move the bike ...

Page 16: ...Pedals Put a thin washer in the pedal crank arm and hand thread the right pedal clockwise and the left pedal counterclockwise into the pedal crank arms When you are certain that the pedals are threaded properly use a 15 mm wrench to tighten securely Reflectors Install the rear reflector with bracket on the rear frame between the seat support brackets Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the c...

Page 17: ...quirements For more information on how to measure rider s size correctly see Rider s measurements graphic on page 23 Follow these instruction to adjust the tryke for rider 1 Adjust the seat by moving it forward back to suit the rider s needs When seated the rider s knees should be slightly bent Tighten the quick release lever under the seat securely 2 Adjust the seat back by moving seat back suppo...

Page 18: ...r mirrors For a complete and updated list of available accessories please visit our website at www ambucs org Troubleshooting Here are some common troubleshooting issues with answers Pedals handles will not thread into crank arms Check to make sure that the right pedal is used on the right side and the left pedal is used on the left side Rear wheels make noise Axle nut s is too tight You need to l...

Page 19: ...he repair kit Brakes Brake shoes wear out so inspect them at least every six months Make sure that they are properly aligned on the wheel rim for maximum braking power Make adjustments if necessary It is best to let a professional to replace brake shoes If you however decide to replace them yourself remove old brake shoes and install the new shoes in the brake arm Tighten the brake shoe clamp bolt...

Page 20: ...slack frayed cable Every 6 months Brake arms Check mounting bolt tightness Every 6 months Brake levers Check tightness on handlebars Every 6 months Brake shoes Inspect for wear alignment Every 6 months Chain Check for wear clean relube or tension Every 6 months Pedals Check tightness Every 9 months Rear axle nuts Check tightness Every 4 months Tires Check tire pressure Weekly Wheel alignment Check...

Page 21: ...aler service charges for parts replacement or shipping charges to or from AmTryke FRAME All AmTryke frames and forks are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of original purchase A frame or fork found defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at AmTryke s option Useful Information AmTryke LLC owned and op...

Page 22: ...age appropriate The AmTryke Road Trip brings the equipment to rehabs clinics and therapy centers Training or in services are offered to teach therapists about the AmTryke program These are often combined with bike days so families can bring their riders and receive free evaluations for AmTrykes Donations National AMBUCS Inc supports the AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycle Program through charitable contr...

Page 23: ...dress for UPS FEDEX is AMBUCS Resource Center 4285 Regency Drive Greensboro NC 27410 After inspecting the returned merchandise we will reimburse the purchase price of the item less original shipping costs You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used for purchase within 30 business days of our receiving the items A restocking fee of 50 00 is charged for returned goods You wil...

Page 24: ...e on how the length is measured http www ambucs org s sizing chart Tools Refer to the photo below to identify different tools Tools top row tools are included with your AmTryke Questions or Concerns Regarding your Build No problem Please Contact Derek Shaw AmTryke Technical and Customer Support Coordinator 1 800 838 1845 x114 or dereks ambucs org Wrench Allen wrench Quick release wrench Screwdrive...

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