Huffy M0012 manual Handlebar and Stem Installation, Quill Style Stem

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Handlebar and Stem Installation

WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (A) on the stem must be below the top of the Locknut (B) (ﬁg 01).

Assembly

NOTE: Bike will have one of two styles of

Stems: Quill and Threadless.

NOTE: Remove plastic Cap (E) from the end of the Stem (1).

Quill Style Stem:

1.	Insert the Stem (1) into the fork.
2.	Point the Stem (1) towards the front of
	the bike.

B

A

2

C

3.	Tighten the Stem Bolt (C) just enough to
	hold it in position.
4.	Align the stem (1) with the fork and
	tighten the stem bolt (C) securely.

WARNING: Do not over tighten the stem bolt. Over tightening the stem bolt can damage the steering system and cause loss of control.

WARNING: The Front Brake (28) must be positioned in FRONT of the Fork

(4).

fig 01

1

E

B

28

4

fig 01a

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Contents For Mountain Bikes Your Bike Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle Your Bike Owner’s Bicycle Identiﬁcation RecordModel / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility Rules of the RoadMeanings of Warnings Use extra caution in wet weatherYour Bike Owner’s Responsibility Parts Assembly View Parts View Parts List Parts Assembly ListDescription Assembly Introduction Tools Needed AssemblySmall Adjustable Wrench Flat-blade ScrewdriverHandlebar and Stem Installation Quill Style StemThreadless Style Stem Install the Front Wheel Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork AssemblyLoosen the Front Brakes Re-attache Front Brake Cable Re-attach Front Brake CableAssembly Setting Up the Handlebars To test the tightness of the stem Testing Stem and Handlebar TightnessTo test the tightness of the handlebar clamp Attach Seat to Seat Post pre-assembled on some models Assembly Seat InstallationTighten the quick release lever If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp a ﬁg Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp TightnessTo test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp If the Seat Post 9 moves in the Seat Tube BAssembly Pedal Installation Tighten the pedals ﬁgReﬂector Brackets Installation Installing Derailleur Guard on some modelsMaintenance Brake System Test the tightness of each Brake ShoeCheck tightness of the cantilever mounting Bolt a Maintenance Final Brake Adjustment Before RidingStretching the cable ﬁg Center brake shoes on rimMaintenance Final Brake Adjustment Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rimTest the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁg MaintenanceTest the travel of each brake lever Maintenance Parts of the Shift System Shift SystemOperation Operate the shift system as follows Maintenance Shift System These are the higher gear combinations Front Derailleur Adjustments Perform the Rear Derailleur Adjustments if Maintenance Rear Derailleur Adjustments Adjust the Index Shift System ﬁg Maintenance Three-Piece Cranks various models MaintenanceSuspension Frame various models AdjustmentTo change the suspension Maintenance Tires Inﬂating the TiresRepair and Service Maintenance LubricationWhat When How Lubrication TableHead Tube Bearings Maintenance ReﬂectorsInspection of the Bearings Crank BearingsWhat must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect? Warranty Huffy Corporation Limited WarrantyWhat does this Limited Warranty cover? What is not covered by this Limited Warranty?How do you get service? WarrantyFor how long does this Limited Warranty last? What will Huffy do?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product