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MATERIALS & TOOLS / INITIAL SETUP ADJUSTMENTS
Ref. # Description | Qty | |
1 | Frame | 1 |
43 | Pedals with Toe Clips & Straps (Left & Right) | 1 Pair |
Tools Required |
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Stamped Steel Combination Wrench | 1 |
A. Remove Pedals (43) from the small parts box and look at the ends of the pedal threads. You will notice that each pedal is market with an "R" or an "L" on the very end of the spindle past the threads. This mark indicates which side of the bike the pedal is intended to mount. This is important since the thread directions are different for each pedal.
B.Locate the Pedal that has the "R" on the spindle. This pedal is for the right side crank arm of the bike (chain guard side) and is right hand threaded (turn clockwise to tighten). It is a good idea to apply grease to the threads before attaching them to the crank, this will assure that they can be removed in the future. Using the supplied Combination Wrench thread the right Pedal on to the crank arm, tighten firmly.
C.Locate the Pedal that has the "L" on the spindle. Follow the directions in step B. however, you will need to turn the spindle left
Prior to first using the Schwinn IC bike it is a good idea to follow these initial set up steps.
A.Move bike into its final location. Confirm that all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor and that the bike is stable. If any of the feet are not making full contact it is recommended that you adjust them by turning the entire foot assembly
B.With the resistance adjustment knob turned fully in the
C.Once the pads are lubricated it is recommended that you tighten the resistance adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the brake pads against the flywheel surface. Do this until the brake pads are firm- ly clamped against the flywheel. This will set the brake parts and give the springs some initial com- pression. This process will also assure that the
D.Confirm that the Saddle is positioned in the desired location on the saddle mounting bracket. If the angle of the saddle or the fore/aft position of the saddle needs to be adjusted, use the Combination Wrench to loosen the 14mm nuts on either side of the saddle mounting bracket. This will allow you to adjust the tilt angle and fore/aft position of the saddle. Once in the correct position, tighten both 14mm nuts on the saddle mounting bracket with the Combination Wrench.
That's it! Initial set up is complete and you can now enjoy all these features and quality of you new Scwhinn IC Bike!