Huffy M0012 manual Maintenance, Test the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁg

Page 23

Final Brake Adjustment - continued

WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp. Over tightening the cable clamp may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others.

8.Repeat these steps until the brake shoes are 1/16 inch from the rim and the Brake Lever (G) does not go all the way to the grip when squeezed (ﬁg 15).

WARNING: Do not move the brake shoes away from a wheel rim that is not true (straight). This can cause the caliper brake to be less effective and unsafe. To al- low safe adjustment of the caliper brake, have a bicycle service shop true the wheel.

Test the tightness of the cable clamp (ﬁg 15):

Maintenance

1.Squeeze each Brake Levers (G) with ﬁrm pressure.

2.Make sure the cable does not move in the Cable Clamp (E).

3.If the cable moves in the cable clamp, adjust the brakes again but tighten the cable clamp tighter than before.

4.Do this test again, until the cable does not move in the cable clamp.

Test the travel of each brake lever:

1.Squeeze each Brake Lever (G) with strong pressure

2.If the brake lever touches the grip, adjust the brakes again.

G

WARNING: After you adjust the brakes again, if either brake lever touches the grip or does not work well, have a bicycle service shop repair or adjust the brakes.

23

Image 23

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 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 Description Parts Assembly ListParts List Assembly Introduction Flat-blade Screwdriver AssemblySmall Adjustable Wrench Tools NeededQuill 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 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 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 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