A
SSEMBLY
I
NSTRUCTIONS FOR
T
HE
W
ORKSMAN
E
XECUTIVE
™
T
RICYCLE
:
Please read this manual carefully prior to performing the simple finishing assembly and prior to riding. We recommend that a qualified
bicycle mechanic assemble this cycle. Carefully remove the tricycle components from the carton, and follow the instructions in the
order presented. Keep in mind that the “left” or “right” side of the cycle is when viewed from the rear.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Socket Set
Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Adjustable wrench
Allen wrench set
Air pump
Bicycle grease
Sand paper or emery cloth
PACKAGING
This tricycle comes packaged in two cartons. Check to make sure the following parts are included in each carton:
Carton A
- Front frame with pre-assembled seatpost binder bolt, chainguard, sprocket, and cranks
- Front fork with pre-assembled wheel, tire, fender, caliper or drum brake, cable, lever, and headset
- Rear wheels with tires (Free spinning wheel has two bearings. Drive wheel has one bearing.)
Carton B
- Rear Basket
- Seatpost and seat
- Grips
- Handlebar
- Stem
- Pedals
- Rear Frame Assembly (Frame, axle, axle nuts, fixed drive or freewheel sprocket)
- Coaster brake kit (single or three speed, when tricycle is ordered as coaster brake model)
- Hardware
Rear Frame Assembly to Front Frame
a) 2 hex bolts (3/4
” x 3/8”)
c) 2 hex bolts (1
” x 3/8”)
b) 4 flanged serrated nuts (3/8
”)
d) 6 washers (3/8
”)
Chain Parts
a) Long chain (121 links
– freewheel OR 103 links – coaster brake)
b) Short chain (41 link
– coaster brake models ONLY)
c) Chain connecting links (1 for freewheel models OR 2 for coaster brake models)
1) FRAME ASSEMBLY:
(See illustration.)
1. Remove the four 3/8
” bolt/nut/washer combinations pre-mounted to the
rear section of the frame.
2. Loosely attach rear section of frame with axle-side facing down and
basket mounting straps facing up. Install bolt/nut/washer as shown.
(Note change in direction for front and rear. Bolts go in from opposite
directions on each side of frame.)
2)
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY:
(See illustration. For freewheel models, connect chain with supplied connecting link from front
sprocket to rear freewheel sprocket on rear axle and proceed to step 6b of the Transmission Assembly instructions.)
1. Attach coaster brake hub onto frame with brake arm facing forward on the left side of the tricycle.
2. Install chain tensioners on each side of the coaster brake hub axle and place tensioner clips over threaded end of
tensioner and around coaster brake dropout tips. Install two nuts on each tensioner.
3. Connect the long chain with the supplied connecting link from the front sprocket (cranks) to the right-side sprocket
of the coaster brake hub.
4. Tighten chain by tightening the first two nuts on each chain tensioner. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN THE CHAIN. IT SHOULD HAVE APPROXIMATELY ¼
” OF SLACK AT
THE TOP/CENTER OF CHAIN, BUT NO MORE THAN 3/8
”. (See illustration.)
5. Attach brake arm to frame by bending brake strap around frame and fixing into position with provided nut and bolt.
6. a) Connect short rear chain from coaster brake hub to rear axle using provided connecting link.
b) Pull back slightly on rear section of frame and tighten the four nut/bolt/washer combinations from Step 1.
7. On coaster brake models, align fixed drive gear on rear axle with coaster brake drive gear.
8. Slide keyway between axle and fixed drive gear in slot on axle. Install set screw into fixed drive gear and tighten
with Allen key. MAKE SURE KEYWAY IS FULLY UNDER BUSHING.
If you have a single speed coaster brake or freewheel Executive, proceed to the Attach Rear Wheels section of these instructions.
