Retaining Pins -
Inspect every time you ride to make sure
they are in good condition and installed correctly. Trailer
Attachment (pg. 21) explains how to correctly install and
inspect the retaining pins. Worn-out or damaged pins
should be replaced immediately.
Tire Pressure -
Tires gradually loose air pressure. Check
your tire air pressure weekly. With a tire pressure gauge
verify that the pressure in your tire falls within the range
embossed on the sidewall.
If you must add air to the tire we recommend using a
hand pump with built in gauge. Compressed air should not
be used. It inflates tires too quickly and can cause damage
to the tube and tire.
Tire Inspection -
Monthly, or more often if you ride daily or
off road. Remove any foreign material such as glass, metal
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fragments, and thorns from the tread. Inspect your tire
tread and sidewalls for excessive wear, tears, rips, and
gouges. If your tire shows excessive wear or damage,
replace it to avoid blowouts or other failures.
If your tire is flat or needs replacement and you have
not fixed or changed a tire previously, we recommend you
have this job done by an experienced bicycle mechanic. It
requires special knowledge and tools.
COZ Trailer Fork -
The pivot screw for the front fork of
your trailer should be checked weekly for tightness. The
procedures are explained under COZ Front Fork Tightening
in the Assembly section.
The front fork pivots on Delrin Bushings and is prelubricat-
ed during manufacture
Fig. 39.
If the fork squeaks during
rotation use a minuscule amount of spray lubricant such as
TRI FLO™. Otherwise, the bushings will give you years of
service. See Maintenance Schedule for other service infor-
mation. Inspect for tightness of the bearing to pivot rod
assembly and replace approximately every two years or
when excess looseness can be felt.
To remove the fork and bushings, proceed as follows:
Remove pivot screw and “boom” tube cap with a 5mm
Allen wrench. Remove the fork from the “boom “ tube by
rotating the fork from side to side and pulling the fork off.
Use blunt punch and mallet to remove bushings. Drive
them out with gentle taps from a mallet.
Reinstall bushings by using an arbor press or soft face
mallet, tapping the bushing into the pivot tube until it con-
tacts the flange. Apply a light grease to the bushings.
FIG. 39
COZ fork and Delrin bushing assembly
Pivot
Screw
Delrin
Bushing
Boom
Tube
Fork
Boom
Tube
cap
Lock
Washer
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