Huffy 1C4880-A01 manual

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-Pull or loosen the cable wire slightly

-Tighten the cable clamp

WARNING: Do not overtighten the cable clamp. Overtightening the cable clamp may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others.

-Do Step 3 until the brake shoes are the correct distance from the rim

-Turn the locknut(s) against the brake lever and the caliper brake.

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 allow safe adjustment of

the caliper brake, have a bicycle service shop true the wheel.

4.Check sheath position:

-Make sure both ends of the sheath are fully recessed in the brake lever, sheath stops (if equipped), and brakes

-If not, install sheath in correct position and do Step 3 again

-Do this test again, until the sheath is in the correct position.

5.Test the tightness of the cable clamp:

-Squeeze each brake lever with firm pressure

-Make sure the cable does not move in the cable clamp

-If the cable moves in the cable clamp, do Steps 3 and 4 again but tighten the cable clamp tighter than before

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

6.Adjust the brake lever reach so the distance from the grip is comfortable to the rider:

-Turn the adjustment screw [ ] (if equipped) to change the distance of the brake lever [ ] from the grip

-Make sure the back of each grip is no more than 3 1/2 inches from the from the front of each brake lever.

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Contents Multi Speed Bicycles HBC Limited Warranty Meanings of the Safety Instructions Safety InformationOwner’s Bicycle Identification Record Owner’s Responsibility Rules of the RoadFitting the Rider to the Bicycle Page Introduction Tools NeededFront Wheel Page Page Operation Snap In Style Front Reflector Bracket and Clear Reflector AssemblyScrew In Style Front Reflector Bracket Installation Top of ForkBottom of Fork Handlebar Mount Style 1 and StyleRear Reflector Bracket and Red Reflector Assembly Seat Post Rear Reflector Bracket InstallationPost Clamp Rear Brace Spoke ReflectorsStyle 1 Bolt and nut Operation and Maintenance Assembly Handlebar and StemInside mount style Outside mount styleThumb Shift Page Operation Seat Post Style SeatSeat Pillar Style Page Operation and Maintenance Pedals Adjustments Brake SystemsSidepull Brake Cantilever Brake Page Reducing Caliper Brake Noise Caliper Brake Only Operation Water Bottles AccessoriesBags Frame Bag Handlebar BagSaddle Bag Crank Mount KickstandRear Mount Shift System General Adjustments Rear Derailleur Adjustments Chain Adjustments Repair and ServiceSuspension Frame on some models Three-Piece Cranks on some models MaintenanceTires What When How LubricationInspection of the Bearings Head Tube BearingsCrank Bearings Wheel BearingsReplacement Part Order List