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Steering/Cornering

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SECTION 5-OPERATION • To Disengage the Parking Brake ‐ Squeeze and release the ratchet button. Parking Brake Location Slots or Hook and Loop Strap (Not Shown) Handle NOTE: Approximate location shown. Actual side of handcycle and location on seat frame may vary. 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). Part No 1114850 Handle UP FIGURE 5.6 Steering/Cornering 31 Recumbent Handcycle Series

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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
±
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 o
ʹ
clock 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