Manual Threewheel cart "SAM"
| This traing-cart may only be used as directed. This training-cart was constructed and buildt for the training of powerful dogs as for example sleddogs. Pay attention to the currently valid animal rules. It is not allowed to hang on the cart at any vehicles.(Especially motorized vehicles).The driving on public roads is not allowed, because the cart is not prepared to have part with the traffic. | If you are driving on forest roads you have to pay attention to the currently valid rules. These rules are different from country to country so you have to inform yourself. This training-cart is not a child toy. Keep the cart away from kids. They could hurt themselve or others. |
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The cart is collapsible. Assembling it goes forward as following: |
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figure 1 assembling
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| Before you start you have to check if the cart is roadworthy. Depending on how often you drive can it be necessary to check the screws. | During you harness the dogs you have to fix the cart safe, for example with a paniksnap ( see figure 2). Only the sledgebrake is not sure enough! |
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figure 2 fixing the cart
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| While you are driving you have to shift your weight to the inside of the bends. | In very narrow bends and high speed at the same time you additional have to sag at the knees. |
| With the sledge brake is it possible to lock the cart on the way. If you have to go to the dogs so do it as follows: Put one foot on the sledge brake. | Hold the cart with the handbow struts and lift it up until the bow of the brake clicks in. To release it pull the grip to you. |
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figure 3 Locking the cart with the sledge brake
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| The brakes are the most important things of
your cart. For a perfect function please pay attention to the following:
Never bend the brake ropes! The brake ropes always have to glide lightly.
Depending on the stress of the ropes it can be useful to change the ropes
once a saison. The brakes can be adjusted with the screws at: - at the
beginning of the brake ropes upt the brake levers - at the end of each brake rope at the wheels |
By turning out the screws you shorten the length of the ropes, by turning in you lengthem them. After every change you have to fix the screws again. The brakes are adjusted the right way if you here the brakes slipping while turning the wheel. |
| The brake levers are additional able to be used as a handbrake because they can be locked in every position. |
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figur 4 brake levers
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| The drum brakes are nearly maintenance-free. If the brake performance gets weaken you can rough the linings with sandpaper. This is also recommended if the brakes got overheated. For this work you have to remove the corresponding wheel. While you are working on the brakes please pay attention to the following: Never oil or grease on linings or drum! | If the linings are nearly worned out till the sheets you have to replace them. Occasionally one drop of oil on the brake lever keeps it going (See arrow in figure 5). |
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figure 5 drum brake
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| The hydraulik disk brakes are much more stressed than the drum brakes. The brake linings must be changed often. How often depends on the terrain you are driving. | It is possible that the linings are attritioned after 250 km! Tip: Control the linings every 50 km till you know how often you have to change them. |
| 1. The linings are holded with
a pin. 2. This pin is secured with a ring. 3. Remove the ring with a screwdriver. 4. Drive out the pin (figure 6) with a plastic hammer from the side of the wheel. 5. Take out the spring. 6. Take out the linings. |
7. Press the pistons back so far
as possible. Use two screwdrivers simultaneously from two sides. Never
use force! Don`t damage the seal! 8. Put in the new linings and fix them with pin and spring. 9. Secure the pin. |
| If you think you are not capable to do this work so please contact a garage. | |
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figure 6 disk brake
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The hydraulik brake lever
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| In the tank of the brake lever always has to be enough brake fluid. The system is leaking if there is the need to fill it up occasionally . In this case please contact a garage immediately. | |
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figure 7 hydraulik brake lever
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| Mount the shaft as you can see in the picture. | Don`t forget to secure the shaft with the leather-straps. |
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figure 8 shaft for scandinavian-style
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| The speedometer got its own manual. | Please use it when you want to configure it. |
| The cart is a solid and long-living gear. To have it always in a good condition | please follow the maintenance instructions below. |
| Part | What to do | How often | Remarks |
| Linings drum brake | checking | Once a year | |
| Linings disk brake | checking | Every 200 Km | See above! |
| Brake ropes | checking | Before every season | |
| Screw connections | checking | Once a year | |
| Tyres | replace | Tread less than 3mm |
Fritz Dyck
Ziegelweg 10
D-78166 Wolterdingen
Tel. +49 07705/929571
Fax +49 07705/929572
