Huffy M0012 Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness, If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp a fig

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Seat Installation - continued

CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever by hand only. Do not use a ham- mer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever.

You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position. If you can easily move the lever to the “close” position, the clamping force is too light.

WARNING: If the clamping force of the Quick Release Lever is too light, the seat post can loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others.

Tighten the quick release lever:

•Open and close the Quick Release Lever with one hand while you turn the Ad- justing Nut (F) with the other hand (fig 08).

•Tighten or loosen the Adjusting Nut (F) by hand, so that you first feel resistance to the quick release lever when it perpendicular to the bicycle frame.

•Push the Quick Release Lever to the “close” position (fig 08).

•When in the “close” position, make sure the Quick Release Lever lays against the Seat Post Clamp.

•The tightening torque of the Quick Release Lever should be tight enough so that the seat does not move during normal operation.

Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness

To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp:

WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red reflector is correctly positioned (see page 16).

•Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down.

•If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp (A) (fig 06):

•Loosen the Seat Clamp.

•Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp tighter than before.

•Do this test again, until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp.

•If the Seat Post (9) moves in the Seat Tube (B):

•Move the Quick Release Lever to the “open” position.

•Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Quick Release Lever tighter than before.

•If necessary, loosen Quick Release Lever, tighten Adjusting Nut and re-tighten Quick Release Lever.

•Do this test again, until the seat post does not move in the seat tube.

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Contents For Mountain Bikes Your Bike Model / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name Owner’s Bicycle Identification RecordFitting the Rider to the Bicycle Your Bike Meanings of Warnings Rules of the RoadIf you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility Use extra caution in wet weatherYour Bike Owner’s Responsibility Parts Assembly View Parts View Description Parts Assembly ListParts List Assembly Introduction Small Adjustable Wrench AssemblyTools Needed Flat-blade ScrewdriverQuill Style Stem Handlebar and Stem InstallationThreadless Style Stem Loosen the Front Brakes Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork AssemblyInstall the Front Wheel Re-attach Front Brake Cable Re-attache Front Brake CableAssembly Setting Up the Handlebars To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp Testing Stem and Handlebar TightnessTo test the tightness of the stem Tighten the quick release lever Assembly Seat InstallationAttach Seat to Seat Post pre-assembled on some models To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp TightnessIf the seat moves in the Seat Clamp a fig If the Seat Post 9 moves in the Seat Tube BTighten the pedals fig Assembly Pedal InstallationInstalling Derailleur Guard on some models Reflector Brackets InstallationTest the tightness of each Brake Shoe Maintenance Brake SystemStretching the cable fig Maintenance Final Brake Adjustment Before RidingCheck tightness of the cantilever mounting Bolt a Center brake shoes on rimPut the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim Maintenance Final Brake AdjustmentTest the travel of each brake lever MaintenanceTest the tightness of the cable clamp fig Maintenance Operation Operate the shift system as follows Shift SystemParts of the Shift System 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 modelsTo change the suspension AdjustmentSuspension Frame various models Inflating the Tires Maintenance TiresMaintenance Lubrication Repair and ServiceLubrication Table What When HowInspection of the Bearings Maintenance ReflectorsHead Tube Bearings Crank BearingsWhat does this Limited Warranty cover? Warranty Huffy Corporation Limited WarrantyWhat must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect? What is not covered by this Limited Warranty?For how long does this Limited Warranty last? WarrantyHow do you get service? What will Huffy do?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product
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