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HP
Velotechnik
Folding on the floor
Alternatively, the Gekko fx can be folded on
the floor:
1. Open the quick release behind the seat and
swivel the seatback to the front.
2.Take the velcro strap off the second strap
and apply it to the soft velcro under the cross
tube to secure the seatback in its position.
3.Turn the bike on the right front wheel.
4. Open the quick release at the folding hinge.
Release the safety bolt against spring pressure.
Slightly open the folding hinge. Swivel the quick
release lever to the upside so that it is held in
an upright position by the sheetmetal.
5. Swivel the rear part forward comfortably.
Make sure the folding buffer passes through
the long hole in the stem underpart to lock
the steering.
6. Push the frame together until you can hear
the locking sheetmetal snaps in.
7.Tilt the folded Gekko fx sideways to make it
stand upright on the on the integrated rollers
and the buffer inside the folding hinge.
Unfolding on the floor
To unfold the Gekko fx stand next to the rear
wheel of the tricycle standing on its rollers.
1.Tilt the trike on the right front wheel.
2. Use your right hand to push the locking
sheetmetal’s tongue downwards. Grab the seat
stays with your left hand.
3. Swivel the rear part of the Gekko fx com-
pletely to the right.The folding hinge’s securing
bolt snaps in.
4.Tilt the trike back on its wheels
5. Close the folding hinge quick release.
6. Release the velcro under the cross tube and
put it back on the seat strap.
7. Rearrange the seatback to your desired po-
sition and close the quick release.
Caution!
Always tightly close the quick re-
lease at the seat back.The seat is a structur-
al part of the trike frame.An opened quick
release may lead to frame damage.
Danger!
Make sure the folding hinge is
properly closed.The safety bolt must be
snapped in correctly and the quick release
fastened tightly.
Caution!
Don’t rest the bike on the rear
rack. It may become deformed.
