Speedkid2 2018
Subject to change. 12|2017 –
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Assembly
Tip!
You do not have to remove the tow bar after use. Instead, simply fold it under the cabin
floor, see
„Insert tow bar“ on page 21
.
Mounting the coupler onto a bicycle
Danger!
Make sure that your bicycle is suitable for towing a bicycle trailer, see
„Performance
limits“ on page 4
. Since it may in some cases be necessary to change the rear wheel
axle, it is best to consult your specialist dealer or the bicycle manufacturer in order to
do this.
Caution!
Secure the bicycle to prevent it from toppling over, and make sure that the rear wheel
cannot drop out of the axle mount after the screw connection has been undone. Use for
example an assembly stand, or turn the bicycle upside down so that you can place it on
its saddle and handlebars.
In the as-delivered state, the supplied coupler is connected to the tow bar:
f
Undo the cotter pin fastening and remove the coupler.
f
Then insert the retaining cotter pin onto the tow bar
coupler pocket.
f
Prepare the bicycle for mounting the coupler by
undoing the screw connection of the rear wheel axle:
–
Quick-release axle: Open the bracket of the quick-release axle and unscrew the cap nut on
the other side of the rear wheel axle.
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Full axle: Unscrew the nut on the left side of the rear wheel axle.
f
Mount the coupler on the rear wheel axle:
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Place the large hole of the coupler onto the left side
of the rear wheel axle so that the coupler is facing
outwards.
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Screw on the dedicated nut and tighten it slightly.
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Align the rear wheel so that it can turn freely.
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Align the coupler so that it faces horizontally to the rear.
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Tighten the connection firmly in order to secure the rear wheel:
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Quick-release axle: Tighten the cap nut until you can close the clamp with a certain amount
of pressure.
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Full axle: Tighten the nut with a spanner. Always pay attention to the bicycle manufacturer’s
notes about the tightening torque.
