All nuts and bolts should be checked on a regular
basis for tightness. To assist in achieving the correct
tension when tightening nuts and bolts the use of a
torque wrench is recommended. Apply the following
torque for the nominated parts of your tricycle:
Front Wheel Nuts
22-27 Newton Metres
Rear Wheel Nuts
24-29 Newton Metres
Seat Binder Nut
12-17 Newton Metres
Seat Pillar Clamp Nut
4-19 Newton Metres
Brake Anchor Nut
7-11 Newton Metres
Handle Bar Clamp Nut
5-19 Newton Metres
Head Stem Expander Bolt
17-19 Newton Metres
Crank Cotter Pin Nuts
5-10 Newton Metres
Brake Centre Bolt
5-7 Newton Metres
Pedals
35-40 Newton Metres
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 align. Secure axle nuts
or Quick Release (QR) mechanism.
Lubricate handlebar stem, slacken wedge bolt
and wedge, slide into head set to below
minimum insert mark, align square to front wheel,
tighten wedge bolt. Tighten wedge bolt. Check
head stem lock nut is tight and that the handlebar
will not rotate.
If your tricycle is equipped with a ‘threadless’
headset, check fitting adjustments with your
tricycle retailer. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the two
securing bolts.
Slide brake and gear lever assemblies onto
handlebar in correct configuration. Tighten
locking bolts. Adjust brake assembly cables and
align brake blocks for prescribed clearance.
