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2.1.8 Casters
To adjust the caster adapters:
• (1)
loosen all four screws
(A)
, also the ones on the
frame inner surface, that connect the adapter and
the frame pipe together on both sides,
• loosen both screws
(B)
,
• bring the adapter in an exact vertical position
by turning the adjustment plate
(C)
(with a slot
screwdriver),
• check the position by using an angle.
• Tighten all screws again; screws
(A)
with 9 Nm,
screws
(B)
with 7 Nm
ATTENTION
After every change made on the casters the steering head
tendency must be newly adjusted.
ATTENTION
Safety nuts can only be used once. Once removed, the
safety nuts must be replaced by new ones.
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INDICATION
A falsely fixated steering head tendency can cause disrup
-
tive and hindering “ascend and descend drive” through
the caster while driving around bends.
2.1.9 Casters with closed frame arch
If you would like to add a frame arch so that the frame is
closed in the front and more resilient:
• (2)
Remove the caster adapters from both sides
(A)
including the half shells
(B)
,
• put the frame arch
(C)
on and attach it from the
top with the screws
(D)
,
• move the caster adapters
(A)
out of the old holes
(E+F)
into the new holes
(F+G)
,
• mount the adapters
(A)
including half shells
(B)
with the screws
(H)
in the new position and adjust-
--as described above---the casters in an absolute
vertical position.
ATTENTION
The casters MUST be mounted in the new position, so
that the screws (E) for the caster adapter on the frame
arch are attached to the frame.
A VARIANT POSITION IS NOT ALLOWED AND HIGHLY DAN-
GEROUSE!!
ATTENTION
Correct the position of the knee lever brake and be sure
that it functions properly (see knee lever brake).
ATTENTION
After every change made on the casters the steering head
tendency must be newly adjusted.
(1)
(B)
(frame inner
surface)
(C)
(A)
