Mountain Trike MT push User Manual
MT push
User Manual
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MT push Frame Number
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 Order Number
Date of Purchase
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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 Saf ety .................................................................. 5
Think Safety................................................................................................................... 6
A special note f or par ents .............................................................................................. 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 Instruc tions ................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Pre-Ride Mechanical Safety Checks .................................................................. 12
2.2 Transfer r ing in and out ....................................................................................... 13
2.3 Steering .............................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Braking ............................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Hill and Kerb Clim bing ........................................................................................ 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 Cha nging Components ................................................ 19
4.0 Service .................................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Looking after Y our MT push ............................................................................... 20
4.2 Maintenanc e S c hedule ....................................................................................... 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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