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(Shipping Style of Super Large Trike).

Rear End Parts

2 ea. of Wheels (15 x 6.00-6 turf)             

2 ea. of Chrome Hub Caps

2 ea. of White Spacers

2 ea. of Cotter Pins

1 ea. of Washer (shin if needed)

1 ea. of Frame

1 ea. of Fork with Front Wheel Assembly

1 ea. of Handle Bar, Stem, Grips

Headset Assembly (Super Large Trike)

Note: Large Trike's front fork is pre-assembled.

1 ea. of Adjusting Nut

1 ea. of Washer

1 ea. of Retaining Flange                          

1 ea. of Washer

1 ea. of Seat

2 ea. of Bearings

1 ea. of Top Nut

Fork Assembly for Super Large Trike                 

  Position the fork in an upright position with the threaded tube facing up.  The trike has been shipped partially assembled and the retaining flange (thin galvanized sleeve with flared end facing down), large washer, and racer seat (beveled ring that bearing contacts) should be in place in the order listed. 

 Remove any other bearings or nuts off the fork tube.  Place one of the bearings on the racer seat making sure that the ball bearings are facing UP.  Now lift the head tube of the frame over the fork tube and lower onto fork. 

  Place the second bearing into the racer cup, this time making sure that the bearings are facing DOWN.  Screw the adjusting nut onto the fork tube with the flat side facing UP.  Tighten this nut firmly until there is no side to play when firmly shaking the fork (be careful not to over tighten which causes steering to be stiff).  Place medium washer onto fork tube and tighten top nut well.

Insert Handle Bar Assembly both Super Large and Large Trike

  Insert handle bar assembly into frame (fork tube) by loosening the long bolt (located in the stem) a little making sure that the wedge nut stays on.  Position the handle bar and tighten the head of the long bolt until assembly does not move.

The handlebar can be adjusted forward or backward by loosening the bolt or bolts on the handlebar stem – turning the handle bar to the desired angle and then retightening the bolt or bolts.

The height of the handle bar is adjustable. The handle bar is normally shipped with the handle bar in the lowest position. It has approx. 2” of adjustment. Loosen the center bolt on the stem and then raise the handle bar to the desired height. Align by eyesight the handlebar to the front wheel and then retighten the bolt while holding the handle bar. If the handle bar is raised too high, then the bolt will not tighten and the handle bar will have to be lowered.

Rear End Assembly for both Super and Large Trikes

  Place the frame in an upright position with the rear foot platform near you.  Insert the steel axle into the rear of frame.  Place a spacer on each end of the axle followed by the wheel.  Secure the wheels in place by inserting a cotter pin into the holes located at both ends of the axle and bending.  Chrome hub caps can now be secured to the hub.

Seat

The seat normally leaves the plant in the lowest height. The seat can be adjusted vertically by loosening the bolt on the bottom of the seat – moving the seat up or down – and then retightening the nut on the bolt. There is approx. 2” of adjustment on the seat.

The seat can be moved forward or backward on the frame. Different trikes have different # of adjustment holes on the frame – usually 2 or 3. Loosen the nut and remove the bolt on the seat post and frame and move to the desired hole. Insert the bolt and tighten firmly the nut.

On certain seats the spring under the seat may work loose causing the seat to tilt.
The spring turns into the plate of the seat. Grab the spring by hand and turn the spring into the plate. You will be able to determine which direction to turn the spring by observing whether the spring is raising the seat

Pedals:

The pedals should be periodically checked to make certain that they are screwed tight to the crankshaft. Occasionally with heavy usage the pedal will come loose from the crankshaft. It must be tightened immediately so that the threads on the pedal or the crankshaft are not damaged. The pedals should be kept screwed very tight to the crank shaft. If the threads are damaged on the crankshaft or the pedals, they must be replaced.

If the pedals or the crankshaft needs to be replaced (a rare occurrence if checked properly), there is an R or an L imbedded on the crankshaft and on the axel of the pedal. The R or L on the crankshaft must match the R or L on the pedal. When sitting on the seat and facing the handle bar, the R set must be installed on the right side of the wheel and the L to the left.

If the pedals turn but the front wheel does not turn, it usually means that the bolt that attaches the front rim hub through the axel is broken. We use a 1/4x20 socket head cap screw Grade 8.

 Tires:

Tires should be periodically checked for pressure. Pressure should be approx. 35PSI 

Paint:

The trikes are powder coated under hi-temperature to provide a hard durable surface. We are very careful in packing the trikes for shipment to protect them from damage in shipping, but occasionally there may be some paint damage or chipped paint on the trike.

Also with product use, the paint may be scratched or chipped. For touch up spray paint, we recommend the use of Rust-Oleum Apple Red on the red trikes or Deep Blue for the blue trikes. For touch up on the black surface of the Black Trike,  the Backrest Arm or Extension Arm we recommend use of Rust-Oleum Gloss Black.

 We have found a close matching Yellow for yellow trikes in a spray can from the John Deere store. It is defined as Ag/C&CE Yellow Paint

We also had Home Depot match the powder coated Yellow. They provided this formula - use Ultra-Hide Alkyd gloss int/ext:

Colorant                      OZ       48        96

AX Perm Yellow         1          13        0

KX White                   0          24        0

T-medium Yellow       0          10        1 

Fabric:

The fabric on the trike seat or the backrest cushion may become damaged in shipment or with use. Any cut or hole should be covered with a black vinyl tape to keep the hole or cut from spreading. You can also buy an upholstery/leather repair kit at an auto supplies store – such as Pep Boys, or you take the part to an auto upholstery business for repair.  Be sure to get a quote to make certain that the repair is not more costly than a new part. If the cut or tear exposes the foam underneath, we also have had success with a spray adhesive called “CAM TACK”. We use our finger or a cotton swab to insert the adhesive under the fabric and then press the fabric until the adhesive dries. “CAM TACK” is normally sold at an auto supply store or at a fabric store.

Handgrips:

The handgrips on the handlebar may become damaged with use. You can cut the handgrips off, wipe the glue on the handle bar off with a lacquer thinner and install new grips. Grips should be available from any bike shop. We use a clear lacquer in a spray can, or you can also use a hair spray, to spray into the handgrip to allow the handgrip to slide easily onto the handlebar and then to seal the grip to the handle bar. You must do this quickly because the lacquer or the hair spray dries very fast.

Trike Trailer Assembly

Click to enlarge: Trike Trailer Assembly Diagram

You receive the front fork assembly like this.

Super Large Trike Front Folk Assembly

Large Trike Assembly

Back Rest Assembly

Height Extension Assymbly

Fork Assembly 1

(Super Large Trike Only)

Fork Assembly 2

(Super Large Trike Only)

Fork Assembly 3

(Super Large Trike Only)

Insert handle bar assembly and tighten the bolt.

Rear Tire Assembly 1

(Both Super and Large Trike)

Rear Tire Assembly 2

(Both Super and Large Trikes)