GRIT GRITJunior, Assembly Manual & User'S Manual

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5.1. Safety
It is important that you have your young rider practice riding the GRIT Junior on
smooth, at ground until you feel con dent . Be sure you have enough space to safely
experiment with the controls. While practicing in the GRIT Junior, avoid areas containing
rough terrain, steep slopes, automobile tra c, or open water.
WARNING:
PRACTICE RIDING THE GRIT JUNIOR IN A SAFE AREA UNTIL
YOU ARE COMFORTABLE. Do not ride in areas containing rough terrain, steep slopes,
automobile tra c, or open water until you have become pro cient with stopping and turning
the GRIT Junior.
WARNING:
Riding the GRIT Junior without the ability to actuate the brakes could
result in loss of control, injury, and even death. Make sure the rider can use the brakes before
going downhill.
CAUTION:
YOU CANNOT MOVE BACKWARD WITH THE LEVERS
INSERTED. The GRIT Junior is designed to prevent your young rider from rolling backward
during inclines. To move backward, remove one or both of the levers and pivot/reverse as
desired. You can store the levers in the storage slots located at the rear sides of the seatpan.
5.2. Pre-Ride Safety Checks
It is extremely important to inspect your GRIT Junior before each ride to make sure it is in
trail-ready condition:
1. Ensure the wheels are correctly attached and the axle push buttons are popped out.
2. Ensure that the tires are properly in ated. Refer to the sidewalls of each wheel for the ideal
range.
3. Check that the seatback is fully inserted and the push buttons are popped out.
4. Ensure that the footplate is attached securely.
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