Huffy M0073 Assembly Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness, To test the tightness of the stem

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Assembly

Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness

To test the tightness of the stem:

•Straddle the front wheel between your legs.

•Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar.

•If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at a time).

•Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel.

To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:

•Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar up and down.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 100 lbs downward force.

•If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp.

•Put the handlebar in the correct position and tighten the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp tighter than before.

•If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally.

•Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.

Note: Exceeding 100 lbs downward force may damage the Threads of the Stem and Handlebar. If the Threads are damaged, the Handlebar will not stay in position when tightened.

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Contents For Multi-Speed Comfort Bicycles Components Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle Introduction Owner’s Bicycle Identiﬁcation RecordModel / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name Meanings of Warnings Reﬂectors Rules of the RoadIf you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility Make yourself more visible to motorists Owner’s ResponsibilityUse extra caution in wet weather Components List DescriptionAssembly Introduction Tools NeededFlat-blade Screwdriver Slip-Joint PliersFront Fender Install various models AssemblyLoosen the Front Brakes Use Screw Driver and WrenchFront Fender Install various models Assembly Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork Re-attach Front Brake Cable Rear Fender Install various models Tighten Top Fender MountHandlebar and Stem Instal One Bolt Stem various modelsTwo Bolt Stem various models Handlebar and Stem Install08a To test the tightness of the stem Assembly Testing Stem and Handlebar TightnessTo test the tightness of the handlebar clamp Seat Installation Attach Seat to Seat Post ﬁgAssembly Tightening Seat Quick Release Lever Tighten the quick release leverTesting Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clampIf the Seat 14 moves in the Seat Clamp ﬁg 10a If the Seat Post 33 moves in the Seat Tube BAssembly Front / Rear Reﬂectors Installation various models Front Reﬂector InstallRear Reﬂector Install various mod- els Dual Rear Reﬂectors various modelsPedal Installation Tighten the pedals ﬁgMaintenance Repair, Service and Adjustment Luggage Rack Adjustment various modelsMaintenance MaintenanceTires Inﬂating the TiresPut the brake shoes B in the correct position ﬁg Maintenance Brake SystemTest the tightness of each Brake Shoe Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding Tightening the cable ﬁgStretching the Cable Center brake shoes on rimPut the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim ﬁg Test the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁg Test the travel of each brake leverParts of the Shift System Maintenance Shift SystemOperation Operate the shift system as follows Shift System Maintenance Rear Derailleur Adjustments Adjust the Index Shift System Maintenance Inspection of the Bearings Head Tube BearingsCrank Bearings Wheel BearingsWhat When How Maintenance Lubrication TableLubrication Warranty 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 rights do you have?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product