17
CRICKET STEPPER
OWNER’S MANUAL
m
INFLATING AND ALIGNING THE TIRES WITH THE RIM .
Cricket Stepper is equipped with inflated air tires made of rubber. Inside they have an inner tube
filled up with air. One of the conveniences of inflated tires is that they absorb the shocks really
well. It will definitely make your ride more comfortable and smooth. Inflated tires have to be
inflated and checked regularly. Keeping the tires properly inflated is one of the best ways to
prevent flats. Always keep the rear tires inflation to 50 PSI, and the front tire to 45 PSI. If the
tires are under inflated it will reduce the coasting distance (free ride) substantially.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Tires have a line around the inner edge
that serves as a guide to align the tire with the rim when
inflating the tire. SEE IMAGE (A) ITEM 1. During the time of
inflation, it is very important this line follows the outer side of
the rim evenly all around on both sides SEE IMAGE (B) ITEM 1.
If the alignment procedure is not correct the wheels will lose
the center of the rotation. Because the tricycle has two wheels
on the rear, the frame will follow the unbalanced rotation of the
wheels; this uneven movement is transferred from the frame to
the handlebar when riding. It will feel like you are riding on a
bumpy surface. If you get a flat tire, and you are not sure how to
align the tires with the rims, it is very important you take
Cricket Stepper to a local bike mechanic to inflate the tires
properly and align with the rim. Otherwise you will experience
an uncomfortable ride.
STEP 1. Place the tricycle on the ground in the position where
the rear tires can be rotated manually SEE IMAGE (C).
STEP 2. With your fingers, apply soapy water on the inside edge
of the tire all the way around on both sides SEE IMAGE (A) ITEM
2 for area to apply soapy water, this is to create a slippery
surface between the tire and the rim.
STEP 3. Remove cap from air valve. Use any available device
with a gauge to fill the tires with air, (hand air pump, air
compressor, etc).
STEP 4. Fill up the wheel with air 15 to 20 PSI. With both hands
guide the alignment line that is on the wheel SEE IMAGE (A)
ITEM 1 against the outer side of the rim SEE IMAGE (B) ITEM 1
on both sides. Slowly rotate the wheel while looking for uneven
rotation simultaneously. Sometimes you will have to softly
pound the wheel with your hand or a rigid object to achieve the
correct alignment between the tire and the rim.
STEP 5. Fill the wheel with another 10 to 15 PSI to obtain a
firmer tire. Repeat STEP 4 alignment procedure.
A
1
C
1
2
B
1
2
TO INFLATE REAR TIRES FOLLOW STEPS 1-9.