Huffy M0073 manual Maintenance Brake System, Put the brake shoes B in the correct position ﬁg

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Maintenance

Brake System

NOTE: The front and rear brake adjustments are the same.

WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes before you ride the bicycle.

Step 1: Put the brake shoes (B) in the correct position (ﬁg 13):

1.Loosen the Screw (A) of each Brake Shoe (B).

2.Adjust each Brake Shoe so it is ﬂat against the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim.

3.Make sure each Brake Shoe does not rub the tire.

4.If the surface of the Brake Shoe has arrows, make sure the arrows point toward the rear of the bicycle.

5.Hold each Brake Shoe in position and tighten the Screw.

B

C

D

A

fig 13

Step 2: Test the tightness of each Brake Shoe:

1.Try to move each Brake Shoe out of position.

2.If a Brake Shoe moves, do Step 1 again, but tighten the nut tighter than before.

3.Do this test again, until each Brake Shoe does not move.

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Contents For Multi-Speed Comfort Bicycles Components Owner’s Bicycle Identiﬁcation Record Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle IntroductionModel / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name Reﬂectors Rules of the Road Meanings of WarningsIf you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility Owner’s Responsibility Make yourself more visible to motoristsUse 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 modelsHandlebar and Stem Install Two Bolt Stem various models08a Assembly Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness To test the tightness of the stemTo 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 TiresMaintenance Brake System Put the brake shoes B in the correct position ﬁgTest 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 leverMaintenance Shift System Parts of the 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 BearingsMaintenance Lubrication Table What When HowLubrication 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