A
SSEMBLY
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NSTRUCTIONS FOR
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HE
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ORKSMAN
ADAPTABLE™
I
NDUSTRIAL
T
RICYCLE
:
Your Worksman Adaptable
™ Industrial Tricycle has been hand made by American Craftspeople at
our Ozone Park, New York City factory. We take great pride in each and every Worksman Business
Cycle that we manufacture and appreciate your support. Please read this manual carefully prior to
performing the simple finishing assembly and prior to riding. Keep these instructions as our parts list
is contained within this document which you will need for future reference.
Carefully remove the tricycle from the carton. You will notice the tricycle is mostly pre-assembled at
the factory. Some finishing assembly is required.
The front wheel and the fork assembly is pre-assembled at the factory
.
TO ATTACH FRONT FORK/WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME:
1) Grease cups (48) with Rustolene 200 lubricant or equal. Bearings (49) are pre-
greased at the factory, but it is always a good idea to add lubrication prior to
assembly.
2) Place one bearing (#49) onto the fork steering tube with the balls facing up.
3) Slide the threaded fork (#60HD) steering tube into the frame head.
4) Place the other bearing on the top of the fork tube with the balls facing down towards
the cup (#48), which is already pressed onto the frame.
5) Install the top adjusting cone (#52) onto the treaded fork steering tube. Hand-
tighten, making certain the bearings do not bind. After hand tightening, turn back ¼ turn.
6) Install the fork key washer (#53) and reflector bracket (if reflectors were ordered)
on top of the adjusting cone with tip of washer in slot on steering tube.
7) Install head lock nut (#54) and securely tighten. Make sure that the fork rotates freely
without being loose. Excess play or resistance must be adjusted. Failure to adjust
properly can lead to improper steering response.
8) Install handlebar stem (55A) into the fork steering tube with the handlebar clamp
facing forward. The stem must be inserted far enough to reach the minimum insertion
line. Tighten the stem bolt slightly at this point. Loosen the handlebar clamp nut and
slide the handlebar through the clamp centering the knurled center section of the
handlebar into the clamp. Position the handlebar to the desired angle and tighten clamp
securely. Recommended torque is 300 IN. LBS. Adjust the handlebar rotation so that it
is perpendicular to the front wheel when it is perfectly straight. Tighten stem bolt
securely. Recommended torque 240 IN. LBS. Be sure not to over tighten as damage to
the parts may occur causing steering failure.
9) Attach brake hand lever to the handlebar (either left or right depending upon the
rider
’s preference) Make sure brake cable is not tangled in anyway.
INSTALLING PEDALS:
Pedals are marked on the pedal shaft with either an
“L”
or
“R”
denoting left or right. The
“R”
pedal fits on the right
(sprocket side) of the crank arm. Tighten clockwise. The
“L”
pedal fits on the left side of the crank arm.
Tighten counter-
clockwise! The left pedal is left-hand thread!
Securely tighten. Recommended torque 275 IN. LBS.
CAUTION:
Tightening in the wrong direction will damage the crank and pedal threads and will void warranty on those parts.
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS:
Although the seat is already installed at the factory, adjust the height to your desired level by loosening the seat clamp nut
at the top of the frame
’s seat tube. Re-tighten at desired height. Make sure a minimum of 3 1/2” of the post remains in
the frame tube. Never adjust post above this level. Adjust angle of seat with nose raised slightly. Tighten seat clamp
securely. (240 IN. LBS.)
REAR
FENDERS:
Attach fender braces to fender, and fender braces to mounting bracket on frame using the provided nuts, bolts, and
washers. Be sure to install the smaller fender brace in the middle. Bend braces slightly if tire is rubbing the brace.
