BALLARD Columbia, Owner'S Manual

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Quick Release Wheels
1. Locate the quick release skewer from the small parts carton of your
bicycle. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front
tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that both tread patterns face the same
way.
(Fig. A)
2. Unscrew the lock nut from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring
and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is
on the left side of the bike (the side opposite the chain).
(Fig. B)
3. Install spring and then start to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer,
but do not tighten too far.
4. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the wheel is
centered.
5. Inspect the handle, note that there’s an “open” and a “closed” position.
Move the handle so it is in the “open” position. With one hand on the
handle and one hand on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut
until you start to feel some resistance with the fork.
6. Try to close the handle. If it closes easily, open it up, and tighten the lock
nut further. If it is too dificult to close, open the handle up, and loosen
the lock nut a little and try again.
7. The quick release handle should be dificult to push closed with your
palm, but should be possible. Practice opening and closing the handle
until you feel comfortable. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by
turning the handle to tighten; the handle is for closing, the lock nut
(opposite side) is for adjusting the tension.
(Fig. C)
Next go back and check that the handlebars are perpendicular to the
front wheel, go back to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed.
All quick release levers should be inspected before every ride to
be sure they are fully closed and secure. Failure to properly close a
quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle resulting
in injury or death.
Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is
properly closed.
BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY BICYCLE
ASSEMBLY
CLOSE
FIG. A
FIG. B
FIG. C
Front Fender Installation
Use Screw Driver and Wrench:
1. Front fender attaching hardware has been pre-assembled onto the fork.
Remove the Bolt (8) and Washer (9) and Nut (10) from the fork crown.
2. Remove lower mounting Bolts (7) and Washers (6) from the dropout before
starting (Fig. 01) .
3. Place the Fender (3) in the fork with the longer fork mounting tab (A) on the
rear side of the fork (Fig. 02) .
4. Insert the Bolt (8) through the Washer (9) and Fender tabs and fork mounting
hole.
5. Install Nut (9) onto Bolt (8)and tighten securely.
6. Line up the lower Fender Braces (B) with the Fork Mounting Tabs (C) (Fig. 03) .
7. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and Washer (6) into the Fork Mounting Tabs
(C) and tighten securely.
7
6
8
9
10
8
A
10
9
3
7
6
B
C
FIG. 01
FIG. 02
FIG. 03