Chike e-cargo, Operating Instructions Manual

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bigger, it has to be compensated by
turning the left tie rod. Rotating the tie
rod counterclockwise (when looking
outwards) increases the distance at
the back and decreases the distance in
the front and vice versa for a clockwise
rotation. If both distances are equal
the toe angle is correctly adjusted.
Tighten the lock nuts in the same way
as described for the right tie rod.
As adjusting the toe angle
needs some experience
and the proper tools
it is better to let your dealer
do this. Damaged tie rods or
unproperly mounted and locked
tie rod ends may render your
b a
uncontrollable, possibly leading to
severe accidents.
Checking the tie rod ends
Please regularly check the wear of the tie
rod ends. To this end move the tie rod
end 1 , fig. 15, p. 32 up and down with
moderate force. If there is a play of more
than 2mm in this direction, the tie rod
end has to be replaced. Please contact
your
b a
dealer.
Worn-out tie rod ends
negatively effect the
steering characteristics.
Therefore please have the tie rod
ends replaced in case of wear as
soon as possible.
Checking the
suspension element
b a
is equipped with a sturdy
elastomer suspension element that
requires no special care and normally
does not wear out or need to be
replaced. Nevertheless, check at regular
intervals, whether the suspension
elements shows any signs of wear, in
particular whether the connection
between the elastomer and the metal
plates comes off. If this is the case, the
suspension element must be replaced
immediately.
Replacing the
suspension element
The suspension element covers the
entire range of payloads from empty
run to the maximum permissible load.
An adaptation is therefore usually not
required. The damper element needs to
be replaced only in case of damage. To
replace the damper element, it is best to
fix your
b a
in a work stand. Lock out
the tilting (see section Tilt lock p.18).
1 1
Figure 17. : Replacing the suspension
element
1 : Fixing screws suspension element
Then loosen the two screws on the
right hand side 1 , fig. 17, p. 33 and
the two screws on the left hand sides,
which fix the suspension element to the
upper A-arms. Please hold the respective
wheel while loosening the second screw
on each side and then gently let the
wheel come down up to the stop. Now