Huffy M0073 manual Maintenance Inspection of the Bearings, Head Tube Bearings, Crank Bearings

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Maintenance

Inspection of the Bearings

Maintenance

Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests:

Head Tube Bearings

The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube.

Crank Bearings

The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not be loose on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side-to-side.

Wheel Bearings

Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. The bearings are correctly adjusted if:

•The wheel spins freely and easily.

•The weight of the spoke reﬂector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the bicycle, causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times.

•There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force.

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Contents For Multi-Speed Comfort Bicycles Components Model / Serial Number Purchase Date Model Name Owner’s Bicycle Identiﬁcation RecordFitting the Rider to the Bicycle Introduction If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility Reﬂectors Rules of the RoadMeanings of Warnings Use extra caution in wet weather Owner’s ResponsibilityMake yourself more visible to motorists 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 models08a Handlebar and Stem InstallTwo Bolt Stem various models To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp Assembly Testing Stem and Handlebar TightnessTo test the tightness of the stem 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 TiresTest the tightness of each Brake Shoe Maintenance Brake SystemPut the brake shoes B in the correct position ﬁg 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 leverOperation Operate the shift system as follows Maintenance Shift SystemParts of the Shift System Shift System Maintenance Rear Derailleur Adjustments Adjust the Index Shift System Maintenance Inspection of the Bearings Head Tube BearingsCrank Bearings Wheel BearingsLubrication Maintenance Lubrication TableWhat When How 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