HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 86)

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Mudguards
Mudguards are exposed to very strong vibra-
tions, especially at suspended wheels, which
may cause them to break. Please check the
stays and mountings of the mudguards regu-
larly for their position and check the mud-
guards themselves for cracks or deformations.
Replace damaged mudguards immediately.
Front mudguards
If the wheels are removed, the tricycle must
not rest on the front mudguards. Loosen the
screw between mudguard mounting and
knuckle to remove the mudguard.
The front mudguards are adjustable in height
to accommodate different tire heights by
means of the slotted holes in the mudguard
mounting.
After having performed service work or after
replacing mudguards check if the wheels turn
freely. There has to be a distance of at least 7
mm between mudguard and wheel.
Check whether the suspension can still be
completely compressed with mounted mud-
guards. The mudguards, stays, mountings, and
screws must not touch other parts under
maximum compression.
Retrofit mudguards are aligned at HP
V
ELOTECHNIK
before they are sent out. After
assembling them to the tricycle a final align-
ment must be performed.
Danger! If branches or other
obstacles get caught in the wheels while
riding and are moved around they may
drag the mudguards along. The mudguard
can possibly fold up between frame and
tire and hence block the wheel, which may
lead to a serious fall. If you hear any un-
known noises while riding stop immedi-
ately and remove anything that might cling
to the mudguards or the wheels.
Caution! You must not mount
additional parts like rear lights or reflec-
tors to the mudguards since those may
break then
Mounting of front mudguard on
Scorpion fs, Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro
/S-Peldelec, Scorpion plus 20 / 26
The front mudguard mounting is attached to a
bracket on the suspension struts.
The sheet metal mounting bolts (facing the
wheel) must be fastened with 7–9 Nm.
To remove the mudguards unscrew the sheet
metal mounting bolts until the sheet metal can
be pulled out. Secure or remove the sheet
metal mounting bolts.
Retrofit mudguards are aligned at
HP V
ELOTECHNIK
before they are sent out. Af-
ter assembling them to the tricycle a final
alignment must be performed.
Danger! Make sure that the
sheet metals are fastened with the correct
tightening torque (7–9 Nm) and the screws
are secured with retaining washers and
thread locker. Frequently check the as-
sembly. If a sheet metal becomes loose, the
fender may be caught by the wheels and
lock the wheel or flung away. This may
lead to serious injury or fall!
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