Riding the HydroBike
Steering
Turn the handlebars to steer, just as you would on a bicycle. Turn gradually. Over-steering can cause the EXPLORER to slow down.
Different rider weights and rudder depths affect steering. The handlebars may be adjusted right or left to compensate for these differences.
For best steering results, put the rudder In the DOWN position.
Stopping
There are three ways to stop your EXPLORER:
- 1. Stop pedaling.
- 2. Pedal backwards.
- 3. Turn the handlebars sharply to either the right or left, so that the rudder is perpendicular to the floats.
To stop quickly, pedal backwards and turn the handlebars sharply.
Reversing
To travel backwards, simply pedal in reverse. The propeller drive train may come out of its frame saddle during abrupt reversing. If this happens, pedal forward slowly until the propeller drive train settles back into the frame saddle.
CAUTION Do not pedal backwards into shallow water. This may damage the propeller drive train.
