Huffy M0012 manual Assembly Introduction

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Assembly

Introduction

This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles:

•Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product.

•Follow instructions completely.

•If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for sepa- rate “Special Instructions” that are supplied with the bicycle.

•Models may have different accessory items such as bags, baskets, reﬂectors, cup holders, racks, etc.

•All features, components and accessories are not included on all models.

•Use the Index page to locate speciﬁc sections of this manual.

•Please read through this entire manual before beginning assembly or mainte- nance.

•If you are not conﬁdent with assembling this unit, refer to a local bike shop.

WARNING: Keep small parts away from children during assembly.

NOTE: All of the directions (right, left, front, rear, etc.) in this manual are as seen by the rider while seated on the bicycle.

Do not dispose of the carton and packaging until you complete the assembly of the bicycle. This can prevent accidentally discarding parts of the bicycle.

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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 Rules of the Road Meanings of WarningsIf 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 Assembly Small Adjustable WrenchTools Needed 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 Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clampIf the seat moves in the Seat Clamp a ﬁg 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 ShoeMaintenance Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding Stretching the cable ﬁgCheck tightness of the cantilever mounting Bolt a Center brake shoes on rimMaintenance 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 TableMaintenance Reﬂectors Inspection of the BearingsHead Tube Bearings Crank BearingsWarranty Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty What does this Limited Warranty cover?What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect? What is not covered by this Limited Warranty?Warranty For how long does this Limited Warranty last?How do you get service? What will Huffy do?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product