Step 7) Attaching Stem & Handlebar
A.
Loosen expander bolt on stem and insert stem into head tube.
B.
Insert handlebar through stem, center it and adjust to desired angle. Tighten handlebar binder nut securely.
(Torque 170 to 180 in. lbs.)
C.
Place handlebar and stem at right angle to length of trike and tighten stem expander bolt securely.
(Torque 175 to 250 in. lbs.)
D.
“Warning: The stem minimum insert mark must be inside the head tube.”
Step 8) Installation of Cantilever Brakes
A.
Loosen screw on brake lever attachment bracket until lever slides over left handle of handlebar. Do
not tighten screw yet.
B.
Slide grip on handlebar, making sure that grips are all the way to the end of the handlebar. Do not
use any type of lubricant to install grips.
C.
Slide brake lever back, as close as possible, to grip on handlebar. Turn lever to desired angle and tight-
en securely. (Torque 24 to 36 in. lbs.)
D. Install brake arms by inserting the end of the spring into the middle hole on the fork stud and tighten arm.
E. Insert the cable end-nipple into slot on brake lever.
F.
Insert the cable into link wire.
G. Set link wire end-fitting into hook side of brake arch. Install the cable through the link wire housing and
fixing bolt.
H. Push both brake arches toward the rim, allowing 3 mm. clearance between brake shoes and rim. Tighten
the wire fixing nut. (Torque 36 to 48 in. lbs.)
I.
Cut off excess cable, leaving about 25 mm. Put protective cap on cable end and crimp with pliers.
J.
“Warning: Removal of the front reflector bracket could result in serious injury if the brake cable
snaps and the link wire snags the front tire.”
(Fig. 9)
(Fig. 10)
(Fig. 11)
12
ev3man99.qxd 6/22/99 1:21 PM Page 12
