Test Your Trailer - IKEA SLADDA Fahrrad Handbuch

6. TEST YOUR TRAILER

Before using your trailer you should perform
a safety check on level ground and away from
heavy traffic. It is important that you ensure all
parts are fastened and working properly.
TEST THE TYRES
Make sure that the tyres are inflated to the
recommended pressure limit using a tyre pump
with a gauge. The pressure should not exceed
the recommended limit as stated on the tyre.
It is better to use a hand or foot pump rather
than a service station pump as over inflation
can cause the tyre to blow out.
CHECK REFLECTORS
Check that reflectors are positioned correctly.
WARNING: As with all mechanical compo-
nents, the trailer is subjected to wear and high
stress. Different materials and components
may react to wear or stress fatigue in different
ways. If the design life of a component has
been exceeded, it may suddenly fail possi-
bly causing injuries to the rider. Any form of
cracks, scratches or change of colouring in
highly stressed areas indicate that the life of
the component has been reached and it should
be replaced.
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