TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Chain jumping off
Chainring bent
Replace Chainring
Chainring loose
Tighten mounting bolts
Chainring teeth bent or
broken
Replace Chainring
Rear or front derailleur
side-to-side travel out of
adjustment
Adjust derailleur travel
Constant clicking
noises when pedalling
Stiff chain link
Lubricate or replace link
Loose pedal spindle /
bearings
Adjust bearings / spindle nut
Loose bottom bracket
spindle / bearings
Adjust bottom bracket
Bent bottom bracket / pedal
spindle
Replace bottom bracket /
spindle
Loose crank
Tighten crank bolt
Grinding
noise when
pedalling
Pedal bearings too tight
Adjust bearings
Bottom bracket bearings
too tight
Adjust bearings
Chain fouling derailleurs
Adjust chain line
Derailleur jockey wheels
dirty / binding
Clean and lubricate jockey
wheels
Freewheel does
not freewheel
Freewheel internal pawl
pins are jammed
Lubricate. If problem persists,
replace freewheel
Regular maintenance by your tricycle retailer is recommended