HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 43)

Folding
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Handling instructions
Folding on the floor
Alternatively, the Gekko fx or Gekko fx 26
can be folded on the floor:
1. Open the quick release behind the seat and
swivel the seatback to the front.
2. Take the Velcro strap off the second strap
and apply it to the soft Velcro under the cross
tube to secure the seatback in its position.
3. Turn the tricycle on the right front wheel.
Caution! Don’t rest the tricycle
on the rear rack. It may become deformed.
4. Open the quick release at the folding hinge.
Release the safety bolt against spring pressure.
Slightly open the folding hinge. Swivel the
quick release lever to the upside so that it is
held in an upright position by the sheet metal.
5. Swivel the rear part forward comfortably.
Make sure the folding buffer passes through
the long hole in the stem under part to lock
the steering.
6. Push the frame together until you can hear
the locking sheet metal snaps in.
7. Tilt the folded Gekko fx or Gekko fx 26
sideways to make it stand upright on the on
the integrated rollers and the buffer inside the
folding hinge.
Unfolding on the floor
To unfold the Gekko fx or Gekko fx 26, stand
next to the rear wheel of the tricycle standing
on its rollers.
1. Tilt the tricycle on the right front wheel.
2. Use your right hand to push the locking
sheet metal's tongue downwards. Grab the
seat stays with your left hand.
3. Swivel the rear part of the tricycle com-
pletely to the right. The folding hinge’s secur-
ing bolt snaps in.
4. Tilt the tricycle back on its wheels
5. Close the folding hinge quick release.
6. Release the Velcro under the cross tube
and put it back on the seat strap.
7. Rearrange the seatback to your desired po-
sition and close the quick release.