Tomcat SILVER ARROW, Manual

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Page 2: ...omers the very best in product aftercare because we understand that things can change and your vehicle may be your lifeline Our customer service and spares department is open 6 days a week between 10 am and 5 pm Monday to Saturday for technical advice spare parts service and general assistance throughout the life of your product Because your trike is entirely made in England by Tomcat and because ...

Page 3: ...meet the needs of persons with wide ranging physical difficulties from simple confidence or balance issues right through to complex physical conditions However after easy access and ease of use we believe that transportability is the single most important factor for our customers That is why we ve built some fantastic optional innovation into the design including Quick Release frame separation rem...

Page 4: ...liding Seat Removable Seat Two Piece Frame separation for easy transportation simple safe and easy Trike to Trailer Conversion Quick Release Removable Wheels Battery Power Assist 250W motor 9Ah battery Li ion Charger Puncture Proof Tyres Front and rear Lighting Set Road Ready Safety Pack including Wheel Reflectors pedal reflectors Rear reflector and Flag Self Levelling Pedals with straps Strapped ...

Page 5: ...s disconnected Test braking and steering functions and ensure all removable components wheels seat divisible frame mechanisms etc are correctly assembled in accordance with instructions in this manual interlocked where appropriate and in good working order 4 General Safety Instructions unsupervised damage or destabilise the vehicle Before each use 5 Technical Specification This information relates...

Page 6: ...m Motor Type Ansmann Brushless FM6 250W 36V Battery Li Ion 9000mAh 36V output Charger Lithium Ion Charger CC CV method Note UK law requires power assisted riders to be a min 14years of age 6 Manufacturer The product is designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom in compliance with EEC Directive 93 42 by Tomcat SNI Ltd Unit 13 7 The Gloucester Business Park Hucclecote Gloucester GL3 4AA Tel 44 ...

Page 7: ... therefore adjustment of the pedals may also be necessary Pedals Remove the chain slacken the Sliding Bottom Bracket clamp and roughly adjust the Sliding Bottom Bracket to achieve a comfortable leg stretch A new chain made to a suitable length is then attached The Sliding Bottom Bracket is then finely adjusted and re clamped Chain tension must be neither slack nor tight but quiet running and free ...

Page 8: ...or an average adult male rider on Silver Bullet versions and an average 14year old on Silver Arrow versions Very slightly built persons or those with low arm strength or grip may find the SCS return force to be greater than they need or are able to comfortably manage In these exceptional cases the self centralising force can be reduced and it will be necessary to fit softer springs to the SCS to r...

Page 9: ...cap screw 7 that is now visible and the end of the spring cylinder 2 Make a note of the measurements 6 Remove the Cap screws 7 carefully as parts may fly 7 Withdraw the compression washer and spring 6 8 Remove the cover plates from the underside of the SCS body 3 9 Grease all working parts with a medium waterproof bike grease 10 Refit the new springs complete with compression washer and screw 12 C...

Page 10: ... in the reverse order to disassembly Aligning the steering after spring replacement or at any other time You can align the steering by adjusting the individual spring compressions Follow the procedure to 4 above Ideally the steering will be dead ahead with the ends of both screws flush with the bottom of the clevis slots but if the trike steers to left or right adjust as follows 8 2 Brake Maintena...

Page 11: ...rake adjuster locknut 1 Turn the adjuster 2 until the brake is applied Slacken the adjuster until the wheel can just be turned freely Tighten the locknut 1 Sturmey Archer Front Drum Brake SILVER BULLET ARROW PAGE 10 ...

Page 12: ...ken the securing nut 1 centralise the calliper assembly then retighten the nut Front Calliper where fitted Periodically check the thickness of the brake pad and replace when the pad is less than 3mm Ensure the pads make full surface contact with the wheel rim and does not rub the tyre Adjust the pad position if necessary For efficient braking set the calliper up so that there is an even gap of 1 5...

Page 13: ...e lever and observe any movement that occurs before the arm moves If it is excessive adjust with the adjuster and locknut or re clamp the wire Full braking contact should be achieved before the brake lever reaches the handlebar grip Adjust if necessary The brake is now ready for use Rear Disc Brake Promax Rear Brake Adjustment when Fitted The Promax Disc brake calliper is of the fixed and moving a...

Page 14: ...htens the foot as normal This causes the strap to grip the foot across the instep thus preventing the foot from rising or slipping off the pedal 8 4 Sliding Seat Optional The sliding seat has a smooth sliding front to back movement of 150mm It is used in conjunction with the adjustable handlebars to achieve a comfortable arm reach for the user To adjust the seat position pull on the locking knob b...

Page 15: ...t Optional The seat is removable as part of the vehicle s transportation feature IMPORTANT Before removing the seat rotate the seat to the central position The lever 1 is situated beneath the front of the seat in order that it cannot be released by a seated person To remove the seat first steady the seat with your free hand then press on the end of the seat release lever 1 until the lever can be s...

Page 16: ...on as shown in Fig 5 Now fit in the normal way If the seat feels loose or wobbly do not continue to use the vehicle Refer to the maintenance instructions SILVER BULLET ARROW PAGE 15 Fig 5 8 7 Water resistant seat cushions Seat and backrest cushions are covered in a nylon coated polyurethane material that is impervious to liquids so liquids falling on the seat will not be absorbed by the cushion co...

Page 17: ...er 2 anticlockwise about a sixth of a turn Release the interlock before letting go the release lever The release lever must stay OPEN Grasp the front section of the vehicle with both hands and lift the front wheel from the ground enough to be able to slide the front section backwards The front section can be fully removed when slid backwards by about 1cm Refitting is a reversal of the above proces...

Page 18: ...with the sliding seat the handlebars can be adjusted to achieve a comfortable reach for the rider To adjust slide the button of the clamp interlock to the open position then pull the lever open The handlebars can now be moved and rotated to the desired position Close the lever to re lock 8 11 Removable Mudguards Optional Removable mudguards are an essential companion of removable wheels and must b...

Page 19: ...oapy water and a clean rag Test the action of the axle release mechanism before attempting assembly If problems occur follow the instructions in the maintenance section To remove a wheel support the frame with one hand whilst pressing the central release button with the other hand The wheel can now be pulled from the axle Lower the frame to its support leg To refit a wheel slide the wheel as far o...

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Page 21: ...ear five check and adjust the alignment immediately as this indicates poor hub adjustment Continued use may cause serious damage 8 15 Differential Drive The vehicle is fitted with a differential drive to both rear wheels in a similar manner to a motorcar This ensures a smooth drive and even braking to both rear wheels whilst ensuring accurate positive and responsive steering at all times and at al...

Page 22: ...aid is limited to 6kph and should not be used for prolonged periods Always set the power level to 1 one when using the A Button See Power Assist Motor Video 9 General Product Care Keep the product clean Store is in a dry moisture free environment Do not leave exposed to the elements for prolonged periods of time Do not re route any mechanical control cables particularly gear cables This will alter...

Page 23: ...the steering pulls to the right Slackening an over tightened nut will have the opposite effect 10 2 Removable Seat The Trolley mechanism Annually or when problems arise inspect the bayonet latch between the seat and trolley The Trolley latch should rotate freely and should interlock at both radial limits of its movement Check that the spring loaded knob that releases the interlock slides freely on...

Page 24: ...Lubricate the turret with Vaseline and protect from grit and grime Never place the turret on soil gravel stone etc 10 3 Folding Handlebar Column Should the column become loose in service adjust the hinge by tightening the lever screw a tenth of a turn at a time To tighten open the hinge move the lever sideways so the screw is central then adjust the screw with a socket or combination spanner Lubri...

Page 25: ...se and at layup lubricate all chains with cycle chain oil Chain Drive Adjustment The chain drive comprises a chain ring cranks and pedals mounted on a maintenance free bottom bracket cassette the chain ring is connected to the Shimano Nexus Inter 8 Hub by 3 32 chain as the components bed in the chain may become slack and need its tension adjusted SILVER BULLET ARROW PAGE 24 ...

Page 26: ...b screws have pre applied thread locker Now screw in the grub screw the exact number of turns it was unscrewed and clean away any excess thread locker Thoroughly clean the bore of the hub and with an old toothbrush clean the hub drive face and drive pins Inspect the internal surfaces of the hub bore for mechanical damage and replace both O rings Attempt to refit the hub to the axle It must slide o...

Page 27: ... is two years from the date of purchase and five years for the product frame excluding any attachments A replacement Physical Good or part assumes the remaining warranty of the original Physical Good or part from the date of purchase 3 What does this warranty not cover This Limited warranty does not cover any problems that are caused by Conditions malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects ...