HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 85)

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Handling instructions
Swing arm pivot
Swing arm pivot of Scorpion,
Scorpion fx Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26
/Enduro /S-Peldelec, Scorpion plus 20 /
26
The rear swing arm pivot comes with mainte-
nance free bushings. They feature a self lubri-
cating system with Teflon particles. The
bushings sustain a very high load and they
show almost no wear.
In case you notice play or a creaking noise at
the rear swing arm please check the two
screws that keep the axle in the frame. They
have to be secured with thread locker.
Tightening torque: 17-19 Nm
(Please follow the tightening torque settings
listed in the table on page 88.)
Danger! If the screws at the axle
are not tight enough this leads to play and
noises when the spring compresses. In ex-
treme cases the swing arm may come
loose which leads to a serious fall. If the
screws are too tight the thread of the axle
may tear out or the screw may be dam-
aged.
The bushings are exchangeable. For that pur-
pose you will have to dismount the rear swing
arm and send it together with the axle via
your specialist dealer to HP V
ELOTECHNIK
. Af-
ter installation the bushings are machined to
adjust them.
Unscrewing the axle bolts
Before being able to unscrew the axle bolts a
possible rear rack must be disassembled. To
do so both lower screws of the rear rack
must be unscrewed completely, both upper
screws must be loosened. Then, the rear rack
can be swivelled upwards.
In case the rear swing arm is to be dis-
mounted completely you can prevent the axle
from turning by inserting a thin metal rod in
the hole of the axle through the hole in the
rear swing arm under the axle.
Caution! There has to be a big
washer between the main frame and the
end of the bushing else the bushing is not
able to function without play and the frame
will be damaged.
You can prevent the axle from turning by inserting a
thin metal rod in the hole of the axle.
Upper picture: Scorpion fs 26 and Scorpion plus frames
Lower picture: Scorpion fx