Mountain Trike MT push User manual

MT push

User Manual

MT push - Owner’s Manual Issue 1

MT push Owner’s Manual

1st Edition 2015

This manual is designed to meet EN Standards 12182, 12183, 14971

IMPORTANT:

This owner’s manual contains important safety, performance and service

information. Please read it before you take the first ride on your new MT push and

keep it for reference.

Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components

such as the suspension on your MT push may also be available. Make sure that your

dealer has given you all the manufacturers’ literature that was included with your

MT push; a complete list can be found on page 9. In case of a conflict between the

instructions in this manual and information provided by a component

manufacturer, always follow the component manufacturer’s instructions.

If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility for

your safety and consult with your dealer.

NOTE:

This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or

maintenance manual. Please see your MT push dealer for all service, repairs or

maintenance.

MT push Frame Number

MT push Order Number

Date of Purchase

MT push - Owner’s Manual Issue 1

Introduction

Congratulations! You now possess one of the finest all terrain wheelchairs in the world. The

following pages will provide you with the information you need to properly use, adjust and

maintain your new MT push, so you can get the most out of every ride.

It is essential that you read this owner’s manual thoroughly before riding your MT push, we know

you’re anxious to get riding, but it will only take a few minutes, and then you can unleash the full

potential of your MT push

Please pay special attention to the safety information and cautions shown throughout this

owner’s manual.

If you encounter any issues with your MT push that aren’t covered in this manual, please contact

your nearest Authorized MT push Dealer. As your number one resource, your MT push dealer can

answer questions, perform required maintenance and recommend the best equipment to

complement your ride.

Thank you for buying an MT push!

Enjoy the ride!

All diagrams included in this manual are based on a standard MT push, although some custom

options may also be available at your MT push dealer.

Some images have parts of the MT push removed to make the image and instruction clearer

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Table of Contents

A word about Warnings, Accidents and Safety..................................................................5

Think Safety...................................................................................................................6

A special note for parents..............................................................................................6

Your MT push ...................................................................................................................7

1.0 Setting up your MT push ............................................................................................7

1.1 Intended Operator................................................................................................7

1.2 Folding................................................................................................................8

2.0 Riding Instructions.................................................................................................12

2.1 Pre-Ride Mechanical Safety Checks ..................................................................12

2.2 Transferring in and out .......................................................................................13

2.3 Steering..............................................................................................................15

2.4 Braking...............................................................................................................15

2.5 Hill and Kerb Climbing........................................................................................16

2.6 Descending Slopes ............................................................................................16

3.0 Safety Advice ........................................................................................................17

3.1 Riding safely Off Road .......................................................................................17

3.2 Riding safely about town ....................................................................................18

3.3 Wet and Cold Weather Riding............................................................................18

3.4 Night Riding .......................................................................................................19

3.5 Adding Accessories and Changing Components................................................19

4.0 Service..................................................................................................................19

4.1 Looking after Your MT push...............................................................................20

4.2 Maintenance Schedule.......................................................................................22

4.3 Bedding in Period...............................................................................................22

5.0 Warranty................................................................................................................23

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A word about Warnings, Accidents and Safety

The MT push is designed to be used for transportation, recreation and exercise. Riding off road

can be dangerous, especially if you or your pusher go beyond the limits of your ability.

All terrain riding involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride an MT push, you assume

the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know and to practice the rules of safe and

responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your MT

push reduces risk of injury.

If you crash or apply force that is higher than the limits of your MT push, you are very likely to

cause damage to it or its parts. If your MT push has been damaged and you crash or load it again

later, this additional impact or loading can cause a failure at a much lower load.

This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences of failure to

maintain or inspect your MT push and of failure to follow safe riding practices.

•The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

• The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury,

or is an alert against unsafe practices.

• The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not

avoided, could result in serious damage to the MT push or the voiding of your warranty.

Many of the Warnings and Cautions say “you may lose control and fall”. Because any fall can

result in serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or

death.

Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding,

this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the MT push under all conditions.

There are risks associated with the use of any MT push, which cannot be predicted or avoided,

and which are the sole responsibility of the rider.

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Think Safety

Always think about your safety and avoid dangerous situations. Make sure you read this manual

before you ride. You add to your risk when you make modifications, ride in unusual locations or

ride in a high-risk manner.

A special note for parents

As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child, and

that includes making sure that the MT push is properly fitted to the child; that it is in good repair

and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe

operation of the MT push. As a parent, you should read this manual, as well as review its warnings

and the MT push’s functions and operating procedures with your child, before letting your child

ride.

CAUTION – You may wish to ensure that your child always wears an approved Bicycle

helmet when riding; but also make sure that your child understands that a Bicycle helmet

is for MT push riding only, and must be removed when not riding. A helmet must not be

worn at any time while not riding a MT push, if the helmet is caught on an object, the

wearer could choke.

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Your MT push

Each MT push has its own unique

identification (ID) number. This MT push

ID enables you and the dealer to identify

the MT push and record its history. The

MT push ID can be found stamped into

the frame under the seat.

Please take a moment to write down

your MT push ID and Dealer’s name for

your own records on page 3 in this

manual.

Accompanying this manual you should

also have been supplied with the

following:

•Brake Instruction manual

•Shock Instruction manual

1.0 Setting up your MT push

We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least,

read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections

on any issue which you don’t completely understand. Please note that not every MT push has all

of the features described in this manual and the MT push pictured in the images may differ

slightly to your own MT push.Ask your dealer to point out the features of your MT push.

1.1 Intended Operator

The MT push is a manual all terrain wheelchair that gives unsurpassed performance on a variety

of challenging types of terrain. The MT push is an attendant wheelchair where the person in the

MT push (rider) is pushed along by someone (pusher) who applies force to the push handle. The

Pusher must accept full responsibility for control of the MT push and must be capable of

controlling the device. If you are unsure as to whether you could use the MT push safely and

effectively, your MT push dealer can assist you and make the appropriate recommendations.

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Frame Size and seating adjustment

To get the most enjoyment from riding your MT push, it is important to ensure the seating is

adjusted correctly for you. Your MT push Dealer will advise you on the correct seating position for

you.

CAUTION -The designed maximum weight of the rider is 100 kg (17 stone)

1.2 Folding

The MT push is designed in such a way that, when folded, it will fit into the back of a car for easy

transport or require as little space as possible for storage.

Seat Folding

For efficient stowing of the MT push for transport or storage, pull the seat back cushion out at its

base then pull the cord joining the two locking pins and push seat forward. To restore the seat to

its upright position, lift the seat back whilst pulling the cord, allowing the locking pins to retract.

Once in the upright position, release the cord and the locking pins will spring out into the holes in

the frame.

CAUTION -Ensure the locking pins are BOTH fully engaged in the holes in the frame before

riding. Failure to do so could result in the seat back becoming unstable such that the user

could lose control and fall.

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Folding the Push Handle

Remove the push handle from the clamp by undoing the Quick Release lever. Slide the push

handle up and out of the clamp and taking care not to overstretch the brake hoses, locate the

handle under the loop on the back of the seat.

To refit the handle, slide it out from the seat back and slot in into the Clamp at the desired height.

Ensure the handle is straight before tightening the Quick Release (QR) lever. (See instructions

below for QR details)

Folding the Rear Wheel

Like the seat, the rear wheel can also be folded away. This is done by simply releasing the rear

shock absorber from the rear swingarm as shown below. Once folded, the rear wheel can be held

in place with a Velcro strap underneath the seat base.

Using the Quick Release (QR) Lever, located at the connection between the rear shock absorber

and the rear swingarm, the rear shock absorber can be separated from the Rear Swing Arm,

allowing the rear wheel and swing arm to fold underneath the seat. QR levers are designed such

that reasonable hand/finger strength is sufficient to provide the required compression force upon

flipping the lever closed. If the lever flips with little or no resistance, then the adjusting nut will

need tightening until the lever flips with enough resistance to provide adequate compression.

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WARNING -It is important that the QR levers are set to the right compression force,

failure to do so could result in the rear shock becoming loose and in a worst case scenario,

detaching during a ride causing the rider to lose control and fall.

WARNING -The full force of the QR cam action is needed to clamp the rear shock

absorber securely. To fasten securely, hold the QR lever in the open position, as indicated

in step 3 in the second diagram above, and tighten the adjuster nut until it is tight before

closing the QR lever.

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