DESOTO / WORKER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
Remove all parts from the frame and wheel cartons.
Check air pressure and inflate tires to 35 psi. Make
sure tires are properly seated on rims.
1.
Frame Assembly
Slide front frame (25) into rear frame (12) with
transmission box open side down, as far as possible.
Install four 3/8” carriage bolts (21) through the slots in
the sides of the transmission box from the outside
inward. Be sure the square shoulders of the bolts seat
into each slot. Install flange nuts (23);
do not tighten
at this time.
2.
Front Fender and Wheel
Attach front fender(30) to fork (39) thru “l” bracket
using bolt(32), washer (33), and nut (31)Install front
wheel (37) in the slots in the fork. Install washer & nut
on other side. Hand tighten at this time. Install Brake
Caliper using Lock Washer & Screw. Attach lower
end of Cable (36) to Caliper (61).
Check that the wheel is centered between the fork
blades and close the axle locking lever.
3. Pedals
To install pedals (18), screw the pedal marked “R” into
the right side of the crank in a clockwise direction.
Install the left pedal (marked “L”) by turning in a
counter-clockwise direction. Use a 9/16” open-end
wrench to tighten.
4. Chain
Install drive chain (24) over front and rear sprockets
and join together with connecting link (29). Install
connecting link, and spring clip, using pliers. Slide the
frame section apart, evenly, until the chain is tight
(approximately 3/4” total up and down chain
movement at middle is permissible) and securely
tighten all four rear frame bolts. Rotate the pedal
several times to check that the chain is running freely.
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KEEP FINGERS CLEAR!
If binding is encountered, the chain may have to be
loosened until the binding is eliminated. Chain
binding is usually the result of a sprocket
misalignment. Repositioning the sprocket on the
rear axle, or re-squaring the trike rear to the front
frame section can correct this.
5. Chain Guard
To install chain guard (17), place over chain and
slide rear of guard under top of transmission box.
When the plastic screw grommet (19) on the rear of
the guard is lined up with the slotted hole in the side
of transmission box, secure with screw (16). Before
tightening it is necessary to line up the holes in the
front mounting bracket. Remove and reinstall
screw (44) and tighten. Tighten the rear screw. Turn
the pedals to make sure the chain does not rub on
the chain guard. If the chain rubs, adjust the back
or front mounting bracket to obtain clearance.
6. Western Saddle Seat
To install western saddle seat (10), secure sissy bar
(22) to the two 5/16” studs on the underside of the
seat. The sissy bar should be installed so the top
curves to the rear of the trike.
Remove the seat-mounting bracket (48) (it is
loosely installed on the seat post) and install on the
two remaining studs on the bottom of the seat. You
will need to use a 1/2” socket wrench to reach the
nut. Secure the seat mounting bracket and seat to
the seat post (45) using any of the four sets of holes
with the
1-1/2” long screw (47) and nut (11).
NOTE:
The
four sets of holes in the seat-mounting bracket will
determine the distance from the handlebar. You
may have to reposition later. Attach the sissy bar
long slotted holes to the two tabs welded to the axle
housing. Install carriage bolts (21) and attach nuts
(23).
DO NOT
tighten at this time
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Seat Adjustment
Install seat post clamp(46) to the frame seat mast.
Install the seat post (45) with seat (10) attached and
raise seat to desired height.
DO NOT
expose more
than 6-1/2” of seat post. Pull up on back of seat
until level. Tighten seat post clamp and sissy bar
bolts securely.
NOTE:
The four sets of holes in the
seat-mounting bracket allow 3-1/4” front/back
adjustment to the handlebar. Reposition height &
front back setting for rider’s maximum comfort.
