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SECTION 5—OPERATION

Part No 1114850 31 Recumbent Handcycle Series

•ToDisengagetheParkingBrake‐Squeezeandreleasetheratchetbutton.

FIGURE 5.5 Using Parking Brake

Steering/Cornering

ƽ WARNING

DO NOT attempt to corner the handcycle at high speeds. This could result in a fall

causing injury and/or damage to the handcycle.

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 5.6.

Tosteerthehandcycle,usethehandcranktodirectthefrontforkandwheelassemblyin

thedirectionyouintendtogo(straight,right,orleft).

• Steeringcanbedonewhilerotatingthehandcrank(pedaling)orcoasting.

•Whencornering,itis

recommendedthatyouslowthehandcycle,stoppedaling,

steerthehandcycleandcoastthroughtheturn.Handsshouldbeupinthecrank

cycle(atapproximatelybetweenthe11and2oʹclockposition).

FIGURE 5.6 Steering/Cornering

Parking Brake Location

NOTE:Approximatelocationshown.Actualside

ofhandcycleandlocationonseatframemayvary.

Handle

Slots or Hook and Loop Strap (Not

Shown)

Handle UP

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