Mountain Trike MT push, User Manual

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MT push - Owner’s Manual Issue 1
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3.2 Riding safely about town
You may wish to ride your MT push around town, over uneven pavements, cobbled streets or
inside buildings.
1. Avoid riding in the road as this can be highly dangerous, always stay on the pavement where
possible
2. Obey all Rules of the Road and all local traffic laws
3. Respect other people and observe rights of way
4. Beware that others may not see you coming
5. Be prepared to avoid obstacles and look ahead for
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Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up
behind you.
• Parked car doors opening.
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Pedestrians
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Children or pets playing nearby.
• Narrow gaps or spaces
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Kerbs, pot holes, drain covers, railway tracks, expansion joints, construction works,
debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into the path of others, or
hinder your progress
6. Slow down and look both ways at street crossings
7. Never ride with headphones as they can drown out noises from potential hazards around
you, or the cables may tangle in the moving parts of the MT push
8. Never carry a passenger as this could make the MT push unstable
9. Take care when carrying luggage, always ensure it is strapped properly to the Trike and
cannot become tangled in moving parts
12. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people
13. Never operate your MT push when under the influence of alcohol or inhibiting drugs.
14. Take care when riding in bad weather conditions, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk
or in the dark, or if you are very tired. These conditions have associated higher risks.
3.3 Wet and Cold Weather Riding
1. Wet weather reduces grip for steering, braking and drive, therefore the risk of an accident is
dramatically increased in wet conditions.
2. Avoid excessive speed and allow greater stopping distances and apply the brakes gently to
avoid skidding.
3. Take care when crossing soft wet ground, if in doubt; avoid extremely boggy ground which
may result in the MT push becoming stuck.
4. Take care when riding over snow or ice as the ground may be slippery, reducing the
effectiveness of the brakes.