Huffy M0012 manual Maintenance Tires, Inﬂating the Tires

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Maintenance

Tires

Maintenance:

•Frequently check the tire inﬂation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires.

•Do not use unregulated air hoses to inﬂate the tire/tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over inﬂate bicycle tires and cause them to burst.

•Replace worn tires.

WARNING: Do not ride or sit on the bicycle if a tire is under inﬂated. This can damage the tire, inner tube and rim.

Inﬂating the Tires:

•Use a hand or a foot pump to inﬂate the tires.

•Service station meter-regulated air hoses are also acceptable.

•The maximum inﬂation pressure is shown on the tire sidewall.

•If two inﬂation pressures are on the tire sidewall, use the higher pressure for on- road riding and the lower pressure for off-road riding.

•The lower pressure will provide better tire traction and a more comfortable ride.

Before adding air to any tire, make sure the edge of the tire (the bead) is the same distance from the rim, all around the rim, on both sides of the tire. If the tire does not appear to be seated correctly, release air from the inner tube until you can push the bead of the tire into the rim where necessary. Add air slowly and stop frequently to check the tire seating and the pressure, until you reach the correct inﬂation pressure. See ﬁg 26.

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Tire Bead Seated Correctly

34	Tire Bead NOT Seated Correctly

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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