Sportrex2 – Q6000A
Subject to change. – 02|2016 –
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Utilisation
Checking the weight distribution and tow bar load
An optimum weight distribution is important for safe handling: The load’s centre of gravity should
always lie in the centre of the wheel axle. The tow bar load with which the tow bar lies on the
coupler must be neither too great or too low in Trailer mode:
Tow bar load too great (> 8 kg): Too much load on the coupler.
Tow bar load too low (< 3 kg): The trailer could reduce the traction of the rear wheel through
lifting and thereby cause critical situations in curves.
Centre of gravity too far out: Loading on one side makes tipping over while cornering more
likely.
Danger!
Distribute the load evenly across the width of the
Sportrex2
. If you are carrying
only 1 child, he/she must sit in the middle, see
“Adjusting the safety harnesses” on
page 23
.
Check the tow bar load before every journey with a trailer. Tow bar loads outside the
permitted range of 3 – 8 kg cause critical handling performance.
Checking the tow bar load
Use bathroom scales, for example, to measure the tow bar load:
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Load the
Sportrex2
in the usual way and fasten the children in.
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Do not connect the trailer to the bicycle yet.
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Place the bathroom scales next to the tow bar.
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Get onto the bathroom scales and note the weight displayed.
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Lift the tow bar’s coupler pocket to the coupler height (approx. 35 cm).
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Determine the tow bar load by making a comparison
with the previous measured value:
–
The weight
must be at least 3 kg more
than the
measured value without the tow bar.
–
The weight
may be a maximum of 8 kg more
than
the measured value without the tow bar.
Changing the towbar load
Adjust the tow bar load by moving or reducing your baggage:
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Tow bar load over 8 kg:
Move items of baggage to the rear, e.g. from the storage space to the pouch for small items.
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Tow bar load less than 3 kg:
Move items of baggage forward, e.g. from the pouch for small items to the storage space.
Total weight too heavy
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Reduce the baggage weight in the pouch for small items to max. 2 kg.
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Reduce the baggage weight in the storage space to max. 5 kg.
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Make sure that the loaded trailer weighs less than 60 kg.
