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OWNER’S MANUAL

Transporter Tricycle

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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Transporter Tricycle www electricbicycle com au...

Page 2: ...ansporter To prolong the life of your BATTERY it is important to keep it in a CHARGED state NEVER allow your BATTERY to DISCHARGE and REMAIN DISCHARGED as this will greatly reduce the life of your BAT...

Page 3: ...helping to sustain our fragile environment by utilizing clean green renewable energy Attention Before you use this Transporter please thoroughly read and understand this Owner s Manual After you under...

Page 4: ...rt to preserve the environment To ensure proper usage and extended life of your fabulous Transporter please read this Owners Manual carefully Main Functions and Characteristics 1 Highly efficiency hig...

Page 5: ...throttle slowly towards you to accelerate The further you turn the twist grip throttle the more you will accelerate and the faster your speed B Pedal Activation System Simply start to pedal and power...

Page 6: ...harger can be turned OFF Charging duration depends on the level of discharge of the battery Normal charging duration is 4 5 hours from flat 7 Battery performances can be greatly influenced by many fac...

Page 7: ...ng periods of time 4 Remember that the motor on your tricycle is designed to assist your pedalling and not substitute for your pedalling so in order to extend motor and battery life pedal to assist yo...

Page 8: ...wo seconds To switch OFF the Discovery hold the power button again for 2 two seconds If the bike is stationary for more than 10 minutes it will switch off automatically Top Level Menu NOTE The menus a...

Page 9: ...ghts To switch ON the headlight and taillight press the headlight button To switch OFF the headlight and taillight press the headlight button again NOTE The display backlight will dim when the headlig...

Page 10: ...a screen in the menu use the or buttons whilst the black text is flashing To advance a screen in the menu use the i button when the white text is flashing To exit the menu hold the i button for 2 two...

Page 11: ...pecific to The TRANSPORTER Acknowledgments This Manual has been developed by BIA Ltd Illustrations reproduced courtesy of BIA member Companies The information contained in this Manual complies with re...

Page 12: ...eady for use you must obtain assembly instructions from your supplier Return your tricycle for an initial service by your tricycle retailer to ensure correct functions of components The owner or main...

Page 13: ...MOUNTAIN OR OFF ROAD The Mountain Tricycle is designed to give the rider maximum control and durability on a wide variety of harsh terrain Everything about the Mountain Tricycle is more rugged Its fra...

Page 14: ...andlebar fork assembly axle pegs and wide profile tyres Using a freestyle type tricycle for trick or competition riding may void warranty POWER ASSISTED TRICYCLES Have characteristics and equipment wh...

Page 15: ...s ID label Familiarise yourself with the tricycle s terminology it will make basic maintenance instructions much easier to follow TYPICAL PARTS OF A TRICYCLE NOTE Not all components nor all tricycle t...

Page 16: ...AUTIONS 1 1 FITTING YOUR TRICYCLE FOR A SAFE RIDE To ride safely and comfortably a tricycle and its equipment must be matched properly to the size and skills of the rider FITTING FOR LEG LENGTH FRAME...

Page 17: ...saddle out of alignment A loose seat post will allow the saddle to turn or slip and may cause you to lose control and fall Therefore 1 Ask your tricycle retailer to help you make sure you know how to...

Page 18: ...CONTROLSPOSITION ADJUSTMENT The brake and shifting controls on your tricycle are positioned where they work best for most riders The angle of the controls and the position on the handlebars can be cha...

Page 19: ...to side wobble If a wheel wobbles or hits the brake pads take the tricycle to your tricycleretailer Brakes Check that the brakes operate effectively QUICK RELEASES Are the front wheel rear wheel and s...

Page 20: ...ver brakes are fitted front chain ring guard rear wheel spoke protector right hand side chain guard where fitted warning stickers affixed to frame Note A replacement fork must be the same length and m...

Page 21: ...re clean straight unbroken and securely mounted Equip your tricycle with lights white front and red rear Riding in low light or at night time without reflectors and lights is extremely dangerous YOUR...

Page 22: ...steps to the hook turn 1 Stay on the left go straight ahead and cross the intersection Stop on the other side of the intersection 2 Swing your bike around to face the new direction 3 Obey any traffic...

Page 23: ...ing incidents involve small children and teenagers Make sure The tricycle is in good working order The rider knows How to use the controls The road rules Clothing helmet lighting are appropriate for t...

Page 24: ...e from the tricycle causing damage to the tricycle and risk of a crash It is essential that you Ask your tricycle retailer to show you how to install and remove your wheels safely Use the correct tech...

Page 25: ...y twisting the adjusting nut Never use the QR lever to wind up the mechanism Tighten or loosen using the adjusting nut with the QR lever in the open position FRONT WHEEL SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICES So...

Page 26: ...your front wheel is fitted with axle nuts instead of a Quick Release mechanism use a spanner of the correct size to fit the axle nuts Unwind the axle nut sufficiently to allow the secondary retentiond...

Page 27: ...is correct NOTE If you are not sure of any of these steps or how the quick release mechanism operates ask your tricycle retailer REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL Set the rear gear lever so that the chain can...

Page 28: ...the lever from releasing whilst riding When repositioning the wheel in the frame make sure that it is centrally located to prevent rubbing of the wheel on the frame WARNING Failure to properly reinsta...

Page 29: ...eeze the brakeleverscomfortably Most tricycles are fitted with front and rear hand brake levers and these are attached to either CANTILEVER CALIPERS SIDE PULL CALIPERS DISK or LINEAR BRAKES When repla...

Page 30: ...e wheel rim To adjust the brakes on the brake lever turn the barrel adjuster CLOCKWISE to loosen the brake Move the adjuster ANTI CLOCKWISE to tighten the brake Turn the lock ring located below the ba...

Page 31: ...near brake press the brake arms together and unclip the cable lead unit curved metal tube from the pivotted metal stirrup The brake cable remains attached to the opposite brake arm If the cable lead u...

Page 32: ...brake types The brake lever for a linear brake is not designed to work with other types SIDE PULL TYPE BRAKES ROAD TRICYCLES When your side pull brake caliper is properly adjusted you should have bet...

Page 33: ...of the disk itself which can even be damaged by some tricycle parking racks Hydraulic systems may require special tools and adjustments If in doubt about any adjustments or maintainance consult your...

Page 34: ...chain INTERNAL GEARED HUB If your tricycle is fitted with a multi speed internal geared rear hub it may require special instruction for correct use adjustment care and maintenance Read carefully the i...

Page 35: ...s NOTE Some tricycles have gear levers mounted on the down tube see diagram of the frame Using this type of mounting requires practice WARNING Pedalling backwards whilst changing gears can jam the cha...

Page 36: ...og smallest rear cog and small chain ring This puts excessive strain on the chain and can damage derailleur parts Practice changing to a lower gear before stopping This will assist easier starting at...

Page 37: ...positions the ball of the foot over the pedal spindle which gives maximum pedalling power The toe strap when tightened keeps the foot engaged throughout the rotation cycle of the pedal Getting into an...

Page 38: ...he sidewall of the tyre If the tyre pressure on your tyres is not in kilopascals please refer to the conversion table on Page 43 Tyre pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure rang...

Page 39: ...e end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta valve has a narrower diameter and is only found on tricycle tyres To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta hea...

Page 40: ...uch of your tricycle s service and maintenance you can do yourself depends on your level of skill and experience and whether or not you have the special tools required Warning Some tricycle service an...

Page 41: ...hain free wheel For advice on appropriate special lubricants ask your tricycle retailer 3 2 MONTHLY SERVICE CHART Monthly servicing of your tricycle is recommended This consists of lubrication and adj...

Page 42: ...Clean and examine all cable wires for kinks and frayed ends Replace if necessary Adjust barrel adjusters and or cable anchor bolts to compensate for cable stretch HUBS Check front and rear hub bearin...

Page 43: ...earings for excess play or binding Check that the locknut is tight Checkbottombracketiscorrectlylubricated HEADSET Check headset for excess play or binding Check the locknut is tight PEDALS Check peda...

Page 44: ...retailer will help you to select tricycle accessories for the kind of riding you wish to do Tricycle shop staff have the knowledge tools and experience to give you reliable advice and provide mainten...

Page 45: ...and headset Do not attempt to alter the original sizes of these parts Avoidovertighteningoftheseatpost Any other questions Please contact your tricycle retailer 4 3 TOOLS AND TRICYCLE ASSEMBLY Should...

Page 46: ...tres The following checklist presumes a tricycle which is assembled except for the handlebar stem brake and gear levers saddle and seat stem pedals frame reflectors and wheels Fit wheels to frame and...

Page 47: ...sideways Check derailleur gears hub gears for correct operation adjust to manufacturer s specification Check both brakes for correct operation WARNING If you are unsure about correct assembly and or a...

Page 48: ...com au providesadditional information www cyclingpromotion com au helping you get moreoutofyourriding 4 5 KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR TRICYCLE Take a colour photograph of your tricycle write the frame numbe...

Page 49: ...place blocks Brake block toe in incorrect Correct block toe in Brake blocks rim dirty or wet Clean blocks and rim Brake arms loose Tighten mounting bolts Brakes not working effectively Brake blocks wo...

Page 50: ...oken Replace axle Wheel out of true True wheel Hub cones loose Adjust hub bearings Headset binding Adjust headset Gear shifts faulty Derailleur cables sticking stretched damaged Lubricate tighten repl...

Page 51: ...Adjust bearings spindlenut Loose bottom bracket spindle bearings Adjust bottom bracket Bent bottom bracket pedal spindle Replace bottom bracket spindle Loose crank Tighten crank bolt Grinding noise w...

Page 52: ...2 8 276 105 7 2 724 45 3 1 310 110 7 6 758 50 3 5 345 115 7 9 793 55 3 8 379 120 8 3 827 60 4 1 414 125 8 6 862 65 4 5 448 130 9 0 896 70 4 8 483 135 9 3 931 75 5 2 517 140 9 7 965 80 5 5 552 145 10 0...

Page 53: ...tate and Territory consumer and fair trading office numbers Key words CONSUMER AFFAIRS FAIR TRADING Government web sites provide extensive information Check these sources Warranty enquiries should be...

Page 54: ...only for the purpose of normal riding and they are specifically not designed or intended for off road riding or any other uses including but not limited to jumping stunt riding or racing 2 2 To the g...

Page 55: ...of purchase to the Dealer from which the TEBCO Product was purchased or to the address above together with the following information a the brand model and serial number of the TEBCO Product b the date...

Page 56: ...TY CLAIMS WILL BE RECOGNISED UNLESS TRANSPORTER IS REGISTERED AT TIME OF PURCHASE REGISTRATION TAB TOP RIGHT CORNER ON TEBCO WEB SITE www electricbicycle com au THE ELECTRIC TRICYCLE CO PL PO BOX 2014...

Page 57: ...THEN THE BATTERY MUST BE RE CHARGED EVERY MONTH FAILURE TO RE CHARGE BATTERY REGULARLY CAN LEAD TO SEVERE DEGRADATION OF BATTERY NEGLIGENCE IN THIS MATTER MAY VOID WARRANTY FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES C...

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