Huffy M0012 manual Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness, To test the tightness of the stem

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Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness

To test the tightness of the stem:

•Straddle the front wheel between your legs.

•Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar.

•If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolu- tion only at a time).

•Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel.

To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:

•Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar up and down.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 100 lbs downward force.

•If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp.

•Put the handlebar in the correct position and tighten the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp tighter than before.

•If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally.

•Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.

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Contents For Mountain Bikes Your Bike Owner’s Bicycle Identiﬁcation Record Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle Your BikeModel / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name Use extra caution in wet weather Rules of the RoadMeanings of Warnings If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibilityYour Bike Owner’s Responsibility Parts Assembly View Parts View Parts Assembly List Parts ListDescription Assembly Introduction Flat-blade Screwdriver AssemblySmall Adjustable Wrench Tools NeededQuill Style Stem Handlebar and Stem InstallationThreadless Style Stem Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork Assembly Install the Front WheelLoosen the Front Brakes Re-attach Front Brake Cable Re-attache Front Brake CableAssembly Setting Up the Handlebars Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness To test the tightness of the stemTo test the tightness of the handlebar clamp Assembly Seat Installation Attach Seat to Seat Post pre-assembled on some modelsTighten the quick release lever If the Seat Post 9 moves in the Seat Tube B Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp TightnessTo test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp a ﬁgTighten the pedals ﬁg Assembly Pedal InstallationInstalling Derailleur Guard on some models Reﬂector Brackets InstallationTest the tightness of each Brake Shoe Maintenance Brake SystemCenter brake shoes on rim Maintenance Final Brake Adjustment Before RidingStretching the cable ﬁg Check tightness of the cantilever mounting Bolt aPut the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim Maintenance Final Brake AdjustmentMaintenance Test the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁgTest the travel of each brake lever Maintenance Shift System Parts of the 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 Maintenance Three-Piece Cranks various modelsAdjustment Suspension Frame various modelsTo change the suspension Inﬂating the Tires Maintenance TiresMaintenance Lubrication Repair and ServiceLubrication Table What When HowCrank Bearings Maintenance ReﬂectorsInspection of the Bearings Head Tube BearingsWhat is not covered by this Limited Warranty? Warranty Huffy Corporation Limited WarrantyWhat does this Limited Warranty cover? What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect?What will Huffy do? WarrantyFor how long does this Limited Warranty last? How do you get service?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product