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Page 2 - Owner’s Manual Index; Your Bike

Owner’s Manual Index Your Bike • Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record ................................................... 3 • Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle ............................................................... 3• Warning and Safety Information ............................................

Page 3 - Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record; Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle; To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider:; our Bike

3 Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available from Huffy. Each Huffy bicycle has a Serial Number stamped into the frame. The Serial Number (1) can be found on the bottom of the crank housing as shown. Write this number be...

Page 5 - The Owner’s Responsibility; Handlebar and Seat Clamp tightness.; Rules of the Road -continued

5 The Owner’s Responsibility WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and jumping. If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all asse...

Page 7 - Description; Parts List

7 Parts Assembly List No. Description No. Description 1 Handlebar Stem 19 Grips (x2) 2 Handlebar 20 Crank & Spindle Set 3 Front Wheel Assembly 21 Crank Bearings 4 Fork 22 Kickstand 5 Wheel Retainer (x2) 23 Chain 6 Axle Nut (x4) 24 Chain guard 7 Front Re fl ector 25 Head Set Bearing 8 Seat 26 Sea...

Page 9 - Tools Needed; Small Adjustable Wrench; Assembly

9 Tools Needed Small Adjustable Wrench (Jaws must open at least 9/16 inch.) Open-End Wrenches Flat-blade Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Slip-Joint Pliers Metric Allen Wrenches Assembly

Page 10 - Handlebar and Stem Installation; To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control,

10 Handlebar and Stem Installation WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (A) on the stem must be below the top of the Locknut (B) (fi g 01). NOTE: Bike will have one of two styles of Stems: Quill and Threadless. NOTE: Remove pl...

Page 11 - Threadless Style Stem:; This procedure applies to both

11 WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, completely seat Stem (1) onto Fork Tube (E). Threadless Style Stem: Note: This procedure applies to both the two-bolt Stem and four-bolt Stem (fi gs 01b and 01c): 1. Insert the Stem (1) onto the Fork Tube (E). 2. Point the S...

Page 12 - Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork; Loosen the Front Brakes:

12 Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork Loosen the Front Brakes: 1. Squeeze the two Brake arms together (A). 2. Lift out the Brake Cable Guide (B) from the Guide Bracket (C). Install the Front Wheel: 3. Set the Front Wheel (3) into the front fork (4) ( fi g 03 ). 4. Install wheel retainers (5) makin...

Page 13 - Squeeze the two Brake arms together; Check Front Brake Adjustment Before Riding!

13 Re-attach Front Brake Cable: 7. Squeeze the two Brake arms together (A). 8. Insert the Brake Cable Guide (B) into the cutout in the Guide Bracket (C). 9. Make sure the Brake Cable Guide (B) is seated securely in the Guide Bracket (C) cutout. fig 04 B B C C A A WARNING: Check Front Brake Adjustmen...

Page 14 - Setting Up the Handlebars; This procedure is for one, two and

14 Setting Up the Handlebars Note: This procedure is for one, two and four bolt Handlebar Stems. 1. If necessary, loosen the Handlebar Clamp Screw(s) (A) and rotate Handle-bar (2) into a comfortable riding posi-tion. 2. Tighten Handlebar Clamp Screw(s) (A) securely. NOTE: Do not over tighten. Torque...

Page 15 - Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness; To test the tightness of the stem:; Straddle the front wheel between your legs.; To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:; Do not exceed 100 lbs downward force.

15 Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness To test the tightness of the stem: • Straddle the front wheel between your legs. • Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar. • If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt...

Page 16 - Seat Installation; Attach Seat to Seat Post:; If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may be; Tighten the quick release lever:; The words “open” and “close” are on

16 Seat Installation Attach Seat to Seat Post: (pre-assembled on some models)• Loosen nuts on seat clamp (A) and rotate Seat (8) into riding position. • Put the seat post (9) fully through the seat clamp (A). • Tighten the Seat Clamp so the seat stays on the seat post. • If the Seat Clamp has a nut ...

Page 17 - Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness; To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp:; Seat Installation - continued

17 CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever by hand only. Do not use a ham- mer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever. You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position. If you can easily move the lever to the “close” position, the clamping force is too...

Page 18 - Pedal Installation; tion

18 Pedal Installation CAUTION: There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”. • The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in a clockwise direc- tion . • The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in a counterclockwise direction (anti-clockwise) . • Turn the ...

Page 19 - Refl ector Brackets Installation; points straight forward (; Installing Derailleur Guard (on some models)

19 Refl ector Brackets Installation 1. Position FRONT Refl ector (7) so it points straight forward ( fi g 10 ). 2. Tighten Clamp Screw. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will damage the Clamp. fig 11 10 fig 10 7 1. Position REAR Refl ector (10) so it points straight backward ( fi g 11 ). 2. Tighten Cl...

Page 20 - Brake System; Adjustments; You must adjust the front and rear brakes before you ride the; Step 2: Test the tightness of each Brake Shoe:; Maintenance

20 Brake System Adjustments 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 (fi g 13): 1. Loosen the Screw (A) of each Brake Shoe (B).2. Adjust each Brake Shoe so it is fl at against the rim and aligned with the ...

Page 21 - Brake System - continued; Do not over tighten the cable clamp Screw. Over tightening the; Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding; Make sure each cantilever mounting Bolt is tightened securely.; Center brake shoes on rim:

21 Brake System - continued Step 3. Stretching the cable (fi g 13): 1. Hold both Brake Shoes against the rim.2. Loosen the cable clamp Screw (C).3. Pull the Cable (D) tight and tighten the Screw. WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp Screw. Over tightening the cable clamp Screw may cut the ca...

Page 22 - Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim:; both Brake Shoes against the rim and loosen the cable clamp Screw (E); Final Brake Adjustment - continued

22 Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim: 1. If desired, adjust Brake Levers (G) to a comfortable distance from the grip using the Adjustment Screw (H). Turning the screw IN brings it closer to the grip. 2. Make sure brake line Sheaths (A, B) are seated correctly.3. Position each Bra...

Page 23 - Test the travel of each brake lever:

23 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. 8. 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 ( fi g 15 )....

Page 25 - Shift System; Parts of the Shift System:; or moves the shift lever (thumb shift models) to an index position

25 Shift System Parts of the Shift System: • Left-hand Shift Lever (A) operates the Front Derailleur (B). • Right-hand Shift Lever (C) operates the Rear Derailleur (D). • Front Sprocket Set (E). • Rear Sprocket Set (F). D B E F C A Operation: Operate the shift system as follows: 1. The rider turns t...

Page 26 - Shift System - continued

26 CAUTION: Do not force the shift levers. Shift only when pedaling forward and without strong force. Do not backpedal. Backpedaling can cause the chain to come off the sprockets. Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the sprockets and stretch the cable wire. There is no “correct g...

Page 27 - These are the higher gear combinations.

27 These are the higher gear combinations. E D fig 17 They allow you to pedal harder and at a slower rhythm, but with more distance trav-eled per pedal revolution. For the best performance in this case, do not use the largest rear sprocket (E). On bicycles with three front sprockets, you may wish to...

Page 29 - If the shift cable seems to stick, lubricate it.; Perform the “Rear Derailleur Adjustments” if:; The chain will not shift onto all the rear sprockets.; Front Derailleur Adjustments

29 Put the “high” adjusting screw (E) in the correct position as follows: • Shift the chain onto the largest front sprocket and the smallest rear sprocket. • Turn the “high” adjusting screw (E) so the right inside edge of the chain cage and the chain just do not touch. NOTE: If the shift lever does ...

Page 30 - Rear Derailleur Adjustments; Put the “high” adjusting screw in the correct position as follows:

30 Rear Derailleur Adjustments The rear derailleur has two adjusting screws. The “low” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “L”, limits how far the rear derailleur and chain can move toward the wheel. The “high” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “H”, limits how far the rear derailleur and chain can mov...

Page 31 - Put the “low” adjusting Screw in the correct position as follows:; Loosen Nut of the cable clamp.

31 Put the “low” adjusting Screw in the correct position as follows: • Shift the chain onto the largest rear Sprocket (F). • Loosen Nut of the cable clamp. • Turn the “low” adjusting Screw (H) so the Jockey Roller is exactly below the larg-est rear sprocket. • Tighten the Nut of the cable clamp. Adj...

Page 33 - Suspension Frame; Make sure there are at least two threads showing (C) above the; To change the suspension:; • For

33 Suspension Frame (various models) Adjustment: The bicycle may have an adjustable shock-absorbing suspension. You can change the suspension, as you prefer, for a softer or a fi rmer ride. WARNING: Make sure there are at least two threads showing (C) above the Adjusting Nut (A) so the shock does no...

Page 34 - Tires; Infl ating the Tires:

34 Tires Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire infl ation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to infl ate the tire/tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over infl ate bicycle...

Page 35 - Repair and Service; Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts.; Lubrication; Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest.

35 Repair and Service WARNING: • Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instru...

Page 36 - Lubrication Table; What

36 Lubrication Table What When How Pedals every six months Put four drops of oil where the axles go into the pedals. Chain every six months Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain. Wipe all excess oil off the chain. Shift Levers never Do not lubricate the shift levers. Derailleurs every six ...

Page 37 - Inspection of the Bearings; The wheel spins freely and easily.; Refl ectors; For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the refl ectors are

37 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 ...

Page 38 - Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty; What does this Limited Warranty cover?; arranty

38 Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty • Part or model specifi cations are subject to change without notice. • This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for your Huffy Corporation (“Huffy”) product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties. • This Limited Warranty extends only to the origi...

Page 40 - CORRECT; ALWAYS WEAR YOUR

H Helmet EN 100212 i0027 • Helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead• Adjust the strap sliders below the ear on both sides.• Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug.• No more than two fi ngers should fi t between the strap and your chin.• A proper fi tting helmet sho...