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CRICKET STEPPER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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INSPECTION, MAINTANANCE, AND SERVICE (
Cont
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4.
If owner/user decides to perform the inspection, maintenance and service themselves, they
assume all responsibility for any improperly performed labor. It is recommended to have a bike
mechanic professional at your local bicycle store inspect the quality of your work.
5.
If the owner/user finds themselves in a crash collision, FIRST, MAKE SURE YOU GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED. Do not continue riding until you have Cricket Stepper
completely inspected by a professional bike mechanic to make sure it is safe to resume riding.
MAINTENANCE
1.
The biggest deal in keeping your bike from corrosion is where you store it. Water is bad. It will
rust/corrode any bare metal. The chain and every other part of the propulsion mechanism will start
to rust quickly. (
Your bearings will also start to seize or break down. Then your cables will
corrode
—
the steel cable inside will get oxide on it and yo
u’ll have lots of drag to degrade your
shifting and braking, etc).
2.
Leaving Cricket Stepper under the sun for long periods of time can also
degrade the plastic and
rubber parts on your tricycle. Also the colors will fade.
3.
Ideally we would all have indoor space in which to shelter our bikes under climate-controlled
conditions. If space is not available, having a cover over your tricycle can at least shield it from
the rain and sun
.
To extend the life of your Tricycle, try to always store it in a dry place away
from the weather elements.
NOTE: These inspection /maintenance suggestions mentioned above are the most obvious
and common to perform. It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required
to properly maintain your Tricycle.
4.
If you follow the procedures to inspect, maintain and service your Cricket Stepper as described
in this manual, you will enjoy many years of fun low impact exercise outdoors!
WARNING
:
•
Failure to inspect, maintain, or service your Tricycle as needed
could result in the malfunctioning of the mechanics and internal
components of the tricycle. IT COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE TRICYCLE, CAUSING RISK OF AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE.