Huffy M0073 manual Test the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁg, Test the travel of each brake lever

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Brake System - continued

WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp. Over tightening the cable clamp may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others.

1.Repeat these steps until the brake shoes are 1/16 inch from the rim and the Brake Lever (G) does not go all the way to the grip when squeezed (ﬁg 15).

WARNING: Do not move the brake shoes away from a wheel rim that is not true (straight). This can cause the caliper brake to be less effective and unsafe. To al- low safe adjustment of the caliper brake, have a bicycle service shop true the wheel.

Test the tightness of the cable clamp (ﬁg 15):

1.Squeeze each Brake Levers (G) with ﬁrm pressure.

2.Make sure the cable does not move in the Cable Clamp (E).

3.If the cable moves in the cable clamp, adjust the brakes again but tighten the cable clamp tighter than before.

4.Do this test again, until the cable does not move in the cable clamp.

Maintenance

Test the travel of each brake lever:

1.Squeeze each Brake Lever (G) with strong pressure

2.If the brake lever touches the grip, adjust the brakes again.

G

WARNING: After you adjust the brakes again, if either brake lever touches the grip or does not work well, have a bicycle service shop repair or adjust the brakes.

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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 Description ListSlip-Joint Pliers Assembly IntroductionTools Needed Flat-blade ScrewdriverUse Screw Driver and Wrench Front Fender Install various modelsAssembly Loosen the Front BrakesFront Fender Install various models Assembly Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork Re-attach Front Brake Cable Tighten Top Fender Mount Rear Fender Install various modelsOne Bolt Stem various models Handlebar and Stem InstalHandlebar 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 Attach Seat to Seat Post ﬁg Seat InstallationTighten the quick release lever Assembly Tightening Seat Quick Release LeverIf the Seat Post 33 moves in the Seat Tube B Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp TightnessTo test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp If the Seat 14 moves in the Seat Clamp ﬁg 10aDual Rear Reﬂectors various models Assembly Front / Rear Reﬂectors Installation various modelsFront Reﬂector Install Rear Reﬂector Install various mod- elsTighten the pedals ﬁg Pedal InstallationLuggage Rack Adjustment various models Maintenance Repair, Service and AdjustmentInﬂating the Tires MaintenanceMaintenance TiresMaintenance Brake System Put the brake shoes B in the correct position ﬁgTest the tightness of each Brake Shoe Center brake shoes on rim Final Brake Adjustment Before RidingTightening the cable ﬁg Stretching the CablePut the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim ﬁg Test the travel of each brake lever Test the tightness of the cable clamp ﬁgMaintenance Shift System Parts of the Shift SystemOperation Operate the shift system as follows Shift System Maintenance Rear Derailleur Adjustments Adjust the Index Shift System Wheel Bearings Maintenance Inspection of the BearingsHead Tube Bearings Crank BearingsMaintenance Lubrication Table What When HowLubrication What is not covered by this Limited Warranty? Warranty Huffy Corporation Limited WarrantyWhat does this Limited Warranty cover? What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect?What rights do you have? WarrantyFor how long does this Limited Warranty last? How do you get service?Always Wear Your Helmet When Riding this Product