Pacific Cycle HF3305 manual Drivetrain, Pedals, Never ride with loose pedals

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L = Left

Turn counter-clockwise

to tighten.

R = Right

Turn clockwise

to tighten.

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DRIVETRAIN

The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel.

PEDALS

Pedals are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, and each are designed with a particular purpose in mind. Some pedals can be fitted with toe clips and straps. These help to keep the feet correctly positioned and allow the rider to exert pulling force, as well as downward pressure, on the pedals. Use of toe clips with straps requires practice to acquire the necessary skill to operate them safely.

Inspection

Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas:

-Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will not only be dangerous but will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks.

-Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Move the pedals up and down, and right to left, and also rotate them by hand. If you detect any looseness or roughness in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required.

-Ensure that the front and rear pedal reflectors are clean and securely fitted.

-Also ensure that the toe clips, if fitted, are securely tightened to the pedals.

Never ride with loose pedals.

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Contents Helmets Save Lives Page Please Retain your Sales Receipt As Proof of Purchase Service PacificcyclePage Page Part ? Part 6 PartParts Identification PA RT 1 PA RT S I D E N T I F I C AT I O N Page Tools Required Monday Friday 800 a.m. 500 p.m. Central TimeAbout this Manual Correct Frame Size Saddle Height Riding PositionReach Handlebar Height Wheels and Tires BrakesSteering Accessories ChainBearings Cranks and PedalsHelmets Front Reflector Mount with Caliper Brake Assembly Fork Mount Reflector Bracket AssemblyReflectors Seatstay Mount Reflector Bracket Assembly Seat and Handlebar Mounting ReflectorsRiding Safely General RulesNight Riding Wet WeatherPedaling Technique Do not leave it up to trial and error Hill TechniqueCornering Technique Rules for ChildrenDerailleur Gears Operating PrinciplesHand Grip Shifters Recommended Chainwheel/Rear Sprocket Gear CombinationsThumb Shifters Top Mounted Below the Bar ShiftersBasic Maintenance Bicycle CareStorage SecurityGetting Started HandlebarsStem Installation Should be assembled on the bike already Handlebar InstallationTightening/Preloading Aheadset Failure to do this may cause loss of steering controlSunken Stem Bolt System Headtube of the BicycleShifters Top mounted thumb shifterForks Seat and Seat Post Pedals & Crank Set Correct Quick Release Axle Setting Front WheelCantilever Brakes Utilizing a Link Wire Front BrakeTouching Cantilever Brakes Utilizing a Straddle Cable Style BrakesBrake While holding the shoe against Check your Brakes Disc Brakes Page Derailleur Rear DerailleurFront Derailleur Dual Suspension Rear Pivots Saddle Bag Frame Bag Reflector Fenders Front FenderCaliper Brake Mounting System 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting SystemScrew Mounting System Rear Fender10mm Bolt and Screw System Final Check Single Speed & BMX Seat Front Wheel Side Pull Brake Touching Pinch Bolt Straddle Cable 90o Anchor Pivot Caliper Arm Brake Adjust the balance with the spring tension adjustment screws Front U-Brake Rear U-BrakeBlake Lever Cable Installation Rotors Single Cable Casing Cable Adjuster Cable Splitter Non-Threaded Axle Peg Assembly InstructionsThreaded Training Wheels OptionShape Brace Attaching Training Wheel Brace to BicycleFlat Brace Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Pads Rear Front Reflector Red White Chainguard Schedule 1 Lubrication WeeklyMonthly Every Six MonthsSchedule 2 Service Checklist Frequency Task ReferenceTravel Tools Wheels and Tires Wheel InspectionRecommended Tire pressures Tire InspectionBead Hub Bearing Adjustment How To Fix a Flat TireRemove tire bead from the rim Pull tire back onto the rim Handlebars and Stem Handlebar StemDo not over tighten Grip Shift Installation Grip ShiftersCables and Cable Housing Do not ride a bicycle that is not operating properlyAdjustment HeadsetInspection Standard HeadsetSaddle and Seat Post LubricationAdjustment Brakes Adjustment Sidepull Calipers Adjustment Cantilever Calipers Tread Pedals DrivetrainNever ride with loose pedals Attachment Lubrication and AdjustmentNever ride in traffic with fully tightened toe straps Crank SET Lubrication and Adjustment One Piece Cranks To disassemble Lubrication and Adjustment Cotterless CranksCotterless Crank Removal Cotterless Crank Replacement Adjustment After UseAdjustment and Replacement ChainFreewheel Coaster HUB Derailleur Systems Adjustment Rear Derailleur Without hesitationAdjustment Front Derailleur Quick Release Levers ReflectorsMiscellaneous Accessories Basket AssemblyProblem Possible Cause Remedy Problem Possible Cause Remedy Problem Possible Cause Remedy Adjusting the quick release mechanism Wheel Quick ReleaseFront Wheel Secondary Retention Devices 100 Removing and Installing Bolt-On Wheels 101Seatpost Quick Release Adjusting the quick release mechanism102 103 How brakes workAdjusting your brakes Why all those gears?Shifting 104105 Shifting a derailleur drivetrain106 Shifting the Rear DerailleurToeclips & Straps 107Clipless step-in pedals Tires and Tubes108 Tires109 Tire ValvesBicycle Suspension 110111 Serial Number LocationLimited Warranty 112