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Worksman PortoTrike: The Compact Deluxe Adult Folding Tricycle
Assembly Instructions, Parts List, and Owner’s Manual for PT, PT2F, PTCB, PT2CB, PT3CB
Congratulations on your purchase of the Worksman PortoTrike Compact
Folding Tricycle, one of the most popular adult recreational tricycles of all
time. This is a recreational tricycle for the consumer market, with a
recommended weight limit of 210-225 pounds, depending on brakes
chosen. The low step-through and compact frame design are ideal for
those riders who simply want to ride leisurely, safely, and comfortably.
The PortoTrike has been carefully manufactured in the USA using
domestic and imported parts, with simple finishing assembly required.
It is
always recommended to have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform
repairs and assembly of any cycle.
Please read these instructions
thoroughly prior to assembling and riding.
Failure to have this cycle professionally assembled could result in injury or death.
Tools Needed for Assembly:
Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers, Large Adjustable Wrench
(A) Unfolding the PortoTrike:
·
Remove protective bubble wrap and
cardboard.
·
Located at the PortoTrike
’s hinge, find the
quick-release arm, loosen it, and swing
towards the rear.
·
Now that hinge is free, unfold the trike so that
the frame is straight.
·
Slide quick-release arm
’s pin down through
frame hole, pull lever forward, and tighten.
(B) Steps to Attach Front Wheel/Front Fork to Main Frame:
a. Slide one bearing (49B) onto the fork
steerer tube cone, balls facing up.
b. Slide fork assembly into the front of the
frame; make sure that bearing is flat.
c. Place the remaining bearing (49B), balls
facing downward, onto the steerer tube.
d. Thread top adjustment cone (52B) onto
this tube. Tighten the bottom. Again,
make sure both bearings are sitting
evenly inside their respective cones.
Hand-tighten until tube is tight enough
the sit steady but can still turn freely.
e. Place keyed silver washer (53) above the
adjustment cone. (Key inside slot in tube.)
f. Next, place quick release clamp (4911B
—
it has a black handle) above washer, with
clamp arm towards the back of the cycle.
g. Next, place reflector bracket (5030F) on top
of the clamp with key inside slot as done
before. Make sure holes point upwards.
h. Place 2 regular washers (53B) above the reflector bracket, followed by the small black-keyed washer (53BWO),
and then screw on the threaded lock nut securely (54B).
Note: Headset assembly should be tight enough so all pieces are touching and there are no loose pieces.
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