Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1C4880-A01 Huffy
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Owner ’ s Manual for This Owner's Manual contains assembly , operation, and maintenance instructions. W ARNING: - Check operation of brakes every time before bicycle is ridden. - The rider must wear a helmet. - Do not ride at night. - Check on local bicycle laws before bicycle is ridden.
HBC Limited W arranty Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice. This Limited W arranty is the only warranty for your HBC bicycle. There are no other express warran- ties. The only uses for this product are described in this manual.
Owner ’ s Bicycle Identification Record Safety Information Meanings of the Safety Instructions This symbol is important. See the word “ CAUTION ” or “ W ARNING ” which follows it.
The Owner ’ s Responsibility W ARNING: 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.
- Purchase, install, and use a headlight and taillight. Headlights are required by all states for nighttime riding and taillights are required in some states. Battery-powered lights or flashing safety lights are also recommended. - Make sure the reflectors of your bicycle are correctly positioned.
This Owner ’ s Manual is made for several different bicycles. Some of the illustrations may not look exactly like the parts of the bicycle, but the instructions are correct. If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “ Special Instructions” that are supplied with the bicycle.
Front Wheel If the bicycle does not have a front fender , go to Step 2. 1. Attach front fender [1] to the fork [2] with screws [9]. 2. Assemble the front wheel to the fork: - If the axle nuts are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by removing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench - Set the wheel into the front fork.
3. Assemble the quick release mechanism to the front wheel: - Remove the adjusting nut [4] and one spring from the quick release mechanism - Put the quick release mechanism through the front wheel hub - Put the spring and adjusting nut back on the quick release mechanism - Do not tighten the adjusting nut at this time.
5. Adjust and tighten the quick release mechanism: W ARNING: Do not tighten the quick release mechanism by turning the lever in a circular motion. This causes the clamping force to be too light. Y ou must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” position.
Operation T o remove the wheel: - Move the quick release lever to the “open” position. - It is not necessary to turn the adjusting nut to remove the wheel. Before riding the bicycle: - Especially after parking in a public place, always check that the quick release mechanism is properly installed and tightened.
This section covers the assembly of the front reflector to the front reflector bracket. Determine which style you have before beginning assembly . Snap In Style Screw In Style 1. Assemble the clear reflector to the front reflector bracket: W ARNING: Install the clear reflector exactly as shown or it will not operate correctly .
Front Reflector Bracket Installation Bottom of Fork T op of Fork Handlebar Mount Style 1 Handlebar Mount Style 2 This section covers several different placements of the front reflector bracket. Make sure the front reflector is vertical (perpendicular to the ground).
Bottom of Fork 1. Attach the hardware to the fork: - Remove and discard plastic cap [5] on fork [6] - T ighten bearing cone [2] by hand to make sure the bearings are tight - Install sheath stop [3] and locknut [4]. Y ou may not have a sheath stop. If you do not, install a keyed washer and locknut.
This section covers the assembly of the rear reflector to the rear reflector bracket. Determine which style you have before beginning assembly . Snap In Style Screw In Style Rear Reflector Bracket and Red Reflector Assembly 1.
Rear Reflector Bracket Installation Post Clamp Seat Post Rear Brace This section covers several different placements of the rear reflector bracket. Make sure the rear reflector is vertical (perpendicular to the ground). The rear reflector bracket will mount on the seat post, post clamp, or rear brace.
Rear Brace 1. Install bracket on rear brace: - Put bracket on brace so the bracket points up - Install bolt and nut (also washer , if provided) - T ighten securely . Operation and Maintenance W ARNING: For your own safety , do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing.
Style 3 - One-quarter turn - Put fastener [6] over a spoke [7] and into each reflector - T urn fastener clockwise one-quarter of a turn. Operation and Maintenance W ARNING : For your own safety , do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing.
Handlebar and Stem The bicycle may have different styles of handlebar stems. One style mounts inside the fork while the other mounts around the outside of the fork.
3. Determine the type of parts to be assembled to the handlebar: Following are the various combination of parts that you may have to assemble. Determine which parts are most like what you have and assemble as shown. Y ou may not have some of the parts but assemble the parts you have in the order as shown.
W ARNING: If the handlebar clamp in not tight enough, the handlebar can slip in the stem. This can cause damage to the handlebar or stem, and can cause loss of control. - T ighten the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp - If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally .
- T ighten the clamp screw of each brake lever - Move each bar end around the handlebar to a position that is comfortable to the rider - T ighten the clamp bolt of bar end securely .
Assembly CAUTION: If you accidently drop the seat post into the seat tube, you may not be able to remove it. 1. Install post clamp on seat tube: - Put the clamp on the seat tube. Push the clamp [1] down so you can see 1/16 inch [2] of the seat tube [3] above the clamp.
3. Point the seat forward and put the seat post or seat pillar into the seat tube. - Make sure you can not see the “MIN-IN” minimum insertion mark [13] of the seat post above the seat tube - Insta.
4. T est the tightness of each the clamp and the post clamp: W ARNING: Every time you loosen the quick release mechanism, make sure the red reflector is correctly positioned if the reflector is mounted on the seat post or seat pillar .
CAUTION : There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”. The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. T ighten it in a clockwise direction. The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. T ighten it in a counterclockwise direction.
Brake Systems Adjustments W ARNING: Y ou must adjust the front and rear brakes as written before you ride the bicycle. 1. Put the brake shoes in the correct position: - Loosen the nut [7] of each brak.
The following sections describe final brake system adjustments required before riding. Determine which style you have and follow the instructions. 1. Check tightness of caliper brake mounting nut or cantilever mounting bolt: - Make sure each caliper brake mounting nut or cantilever mounting bolt is tightened securely .
- Pull or loosen the cable wire slightly - T ighten the cable clamp W ARNING: 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 - T urn the locknut(s) against the brake lever and the caliper brake.
7. T est the travel of each brake lever: - Squeeze each brake lever with strong pressure - If the brake lever touches the grip, do Steps 1 through 7 again. W ARNING: After you do Steps 1 through 7 again, if either brake lever touches the grip or does not work well, have a bicycle service shop repair or adjust the caliper or cantilever brakes.
Operation Operate the brakes as follows: - Squeeze the brake lever on the handlebar - The brake lever pulls on a cable that is attached to the brake - The brake squeezes the rim between two brake shoes. Operate the brakes by slowly and continuously squeezing both brake levers until you feel the braking action.
W ater Bottles Determine which water bottle looks most like the one you have and follow the instructions. W ARNING: Do not use a water bottle while riding. Always stop the bicycle before you use the water bottle. NOTE: Thoroughly wash any water bottle before you use it.
Attach the bag to the handlebar: - Put bag against the front of the handlebar - Wrap fasteners around the handlebar and push together - Make sure the bag does not cover any reflectors - If the bag covers any reflectors, turn the bag toward the rider - Wrap fasteners around the handlebar and push together .
If your model does not already have the kickstand attached, determine which kickstand looks most like the one you have and follow the instructions. CAUTION: Do not sit on the bicycle with the kickstand down. Damage to the kickstand and frame can occur .
Shift System 1 Operation There are two shift levers on the bicycle. The right-hand shift lever operates the rear derailleur and the left-hand shift lever operates the front derailleur .
2 - They allow you to pedal easier and at a faster rhythm, but with less distance traveled per pedal revolution - For the best performance in this case, do not use the smallest rear sprocket [3] - Whe.
- T urn the “low” adjusting screw so the left inside edge of the chain cage [17] and the chain [18] just do not touch - Remove the slack from the cable wire and tighten the nut of the cable clamp.
- Loosen nut of the cable clamp [12] - T urn the “high” adjusting screw so the jockey roller [7] is in line with the outside edge of the smallest rear sprocket [8] - Remove the slack from the cable wire and tighten the nut of the cable clamp.
W ARNING: - 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 Instructions”.
Three-Piece Cranks (on some models) Maintenance Both three-piece crank arms [1] were tightened to the spindle [2] at the factory . After riding the bicycle the first few times, make sure the crank arms have not loosened.
Maintenance W ARNING: Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary . Injury to the rider or to others can occur . The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim.
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 T ube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times.
1 Replacement Part Order List T o order warranty replacement parts, call us at (E.S.T .) 1-800-872-2453. T o order the correct part, refer to the model number stamped on the inside cover of this manual and substitute it for the “xxxxx” below in our Part Number system.
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