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CRICKET STEPPER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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REAR BRAKE FUNCTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INFORMATION NOTE:
CRICKET STEPPER is equipped with a rear band brake; located on
the left rear wheel, to ensure the safety of the user. By squeezing
the brake lever, located in the left side of the handle bar, the force
applied to the lever is transmitted through the cable, and to the
brake band simultaneously, the brake band applies friction force
to the drum which is attached to the wheel. This causes the wheel
to slow down, and eventually stop the wheel rotation.
STEP 1. The brake hand lever should be set so
when the band hits the drum the lever is pressed
about ¼ to ½ of the way. If this is not the case
the brake needs cable tension adjustments. To
adjust the brake cable, thread the brake lever
adjuster IMAGE (A) ITEM 1, in or out as needed
until the desired brake adjustment is obtained.
Then proceed to tighten the lock nut IMAGE (A)
ITEM 2. If this adjustment is not enough, you
can also adjust the brake by threading in or out
the adjusting cable screw as needed, located in
the rear brake IMAGE (B) ITEM 1. When the
correct adjustment is achieved, proceed to
tighten the lock nut with an 8mm wrench IMAGE
(B) ITEM 2.
ADVANTAGE OF BAND BRAKES:
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With a simpler design and fewer moving parts that other
types of braking systems, a band brake is easy to maintain and can work properly for years
with no breakdowns.
This brake is very effective and requires low input force to achieve high
brake force.
WHAT IS A BAND BRAKE?
A band brake is a primary or secondary
, consisting of a band
of friction material that tightens around a drum, on a piece of equipment to either prevent it
from rotating, to slow it, or completely stop it. This application is common on
bicycles and
Tricycles
A
1
2
B
1
2
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CABLE STEPS 1-3