Huffy M0012 manual Maintenance Shift System

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Maintenance

Shift System - continued

CAUTION: Do not force the shift levers. Shift only when pedaling forward and without strong force. Do not backpedal. Backpedaling can cause the chain to come off the sprockets. Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the sprockets and stretch the cable wire.

There is no “correct gear” in which to ride the bicycle. The “correct gear” is the one that is comfortable to you.

To select a gear or sprocket combination while riding:

1.While pedaling, shift the chain onto different front and rear sprocket combina- tions.

2.You will feel a difference in the rhythm and ease of pedaling.

3.Shift the chain to the gear that allows you to pedal at a rhythm and effort that is comfortable to you.

4.When riding uphill or against the wind, you may wish to keep the chain on the smallest front sprocket (A) and shift the chain on the rear sprocket cluster (B).

BA

C

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These are the lower gear combinations.

They allow you to pedal easier and at a faster rhythm, but with less distance traveled per pedal revolution.

For the best performance in this case, do not use the smallest rear sprocket (C).

When riding downhill or with the wind, you may wish to keep the chain on the largest front sprocket (D) and shift the chain on the rear sprocket cluster.

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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 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 Description Parts Assembly ListParts List Assembly Introduction Tools Needed AssemblySmall Adjustable Wrench Flat-blade ScrewdriverHandlebar and Stem Installation Quill Style StemThreadless Style Stem Loosen the Front Brakes Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork AssemblyInstall the Front Wheel Re-attache Front Brake Cable Re-attach 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 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 rim Maintenance Final Brake Adjustment Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rimTest 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 Three-Piece Cranks various models MaintenanceTo change the suspension AdjustmentSuspension Frame various models 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