TRAILMATE Meteor User manual

TRAILMATE
METEOR
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
The Trailmate Meteor recumbent has been designed for easy
assembly. This means more time to enjoy the smooth ride
with single speed, 3 speed coaster brake and 21 speed models
available.

Assembly
1. Remove all parts from the box and carefully unwrap all
parts. Leave the tape on the axles so that the keys are not
lost.
Tool required: 8” crescent wrench, ½” and 9/16” socket
wrench, Allen wrenches, rubber mallet, pliers, Phillips
screwdriver, air pump.
2. Frame Assembly
Loosen the four bolts and remove the Allen screw on the rear
of the main frame. Slide in the rear frame and align the holes
with the slots and holes. Be sure that the shoulders of the bolts
seat into the slots. Install the nylon locknuts; Do not tighten
at this time.
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3. Wheels and Front Fender
Attach the front fender to the front fork with the bracket on
the back of the fork and the brace attached to the fork at the
threaded hole. It may be necessary to loosen the brake shoes
and then align them to the rim for proper contact.
Front fender bracket Front wheel with fender
Remove nylon locknut from rear axle and slide rear wheels
onto the shaft aligning the key square with the slot on the hub.
Rear wheel with locknut Front Brake shoe aligned
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4. Pedals
Install the pedals into the crank using a 9/16” open-end
wrench to tighten. Note: left hand and right hand thread.
5. Chain
Install the rear drive sprocket on the left rear axle. Install the
rear drive chain and join together with the connecting link.
Install the connecting link and spring clip using pliers. Slide
the frame sections apart evenly until the chain is tight
(approximately ¼” total up and down movement is
permissible) and securely tighten all the rear frame bolts and
the upper Allen screw in the center. Rotate the pedal several
times to check that the chain is running freely.
Keep fingers clear! If binding move rear sprocket to correct.
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6. Handlebar
Loosen the Allen screws on the stem and clamp the handle
bars in place with the portion containing the long bolt to the
rear of the handlebar. Install the stem into the fork until the
line marked on the stem is not visible. Align handlebar to the
fork as it faces straight ahead and tighten bolt in stem firmly.
Do not over tighten; this can damage the fork. Position the
brake handles and tighten using an Allen wrench. Attach front
clear reflector.
7. Western saddle Seat
To install the western saddle seat, remove the flanged nuts
and place the seat so that it fits to the sliding seat plate.
Ensure that the aluminum spacers are in place then tighten
three nuts.
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8. Back Rest Frame and Seat
Attach main frame to the center bracket using Allen
wrenches. Attach the adjustable braces to the rear bracket on
the main frame and also to the back rest frame. Tighten bolts
while ensuring that the frame can slide while the saddle seat is
slid back and forth.
Center support for back rest Vertical braces attached
Slide the rear seat cover unto the frame. Insert the top corners
into the pockets and drape down. Insert nylon straps into the
buckles and snap in top to bottom. Turn bottom corners inside
out to fit lower frame snugly. Adjust tension for comfort and
fit.
Complete assembly by inspecting all fasteners, collars and
chains for tightness and inserting safety flag into the holder.
Pump tires to the proper pressure.
Adjust handlebar and seat as necessary.
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