Pacific Cycle HF3305 manual Front Wheel

	Retaining
Axle Nut	Washer
	Axle	Hub
		Cone Nuts	Step
	Fork Drop Out		Retaining
			Washer
Brake Lever		Nipple	Ferrule
			Cable
			Adjusting
			Barrel
Grip		Handlebar

Front Wheel

1.Make sure the brakes are loose enough to allow the wheel to pass through the brake pads easily.

2.Place wheel into fork drop outs.

3.Install retaining washers with raised lip pointed towards the fork, and insert into the small hole of the fork blade. NOTE: Some bikes may have step retaining washers in place of the retaining washer (shown in dotted box). If so, install the step retaining washer, raised portion sliding in to the fork dropouts.

4.Install axle nut and tighten. Make sure the wheel is centered between the fork blades.

5.Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered and clears the brake shoes. Tighten the brakes if necessary.

6.Turn the bicycle upright using the kickstand to support it.

It is very important to check the front wheel connection to the bicycle. Failure to properly tighten may cause the front wheel to dislodge.

Front Brake

Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions. For more information on brake adjustment and maintenance, refer to p. 77-80. A greater force is required to activate the rear brake due to longer cable length. It is advisable to mount the rear brake on the side of the stronger hand. It is important to become familiar with the use of hand brakes. When properly adjusted, hand brakes are an efficient braking system. Keep the rim and brake shoes clean and free from wax, lubricants and dirt at all times. Keep brakes properly adjusted and in good working condition at all times.

Open the brake lever and place the nipple end of the short brake cable into the lever, then close the lever. Secure the ferrule against

the lever using the cable adjusting barrel.

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