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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
STEERING
In the following text, there are references to
removing/installing bolts etc. Additional hard-
ware (nuts, washers etc.) that are removed must always be
installed in their original positions unless otherwise specified.
Non-specified torque specifications are as shown in the table
contained in Section ‘A’.
Tool List
Qty. Required
Floor jack .....................................................................1
Jack stands..................................................................2
Wheel chocks ..............................................................4
For all steering repairs, raise the front end using the pro-
cedures described in Section ‘B’ (Safety) of this manual
and support the vehicle frame on jack stands.
To reduce the possibility
of personal injury, follow
the lifting procedure in
Section ‘B’ of this manual. Place wheel chocks in
front and behind the rear wheels and check the stabil-
ity of the vehicle on the jack stands before starting
any repair procedure. Never work on a vehicle that is
supported by a jack alone.
HANDLEBAR STEERING
Standard steering on the Minute-Miser model is by han-
dlebar. There are no gears or steering sectors to be
adjusted.
FRONT WHEEL
Front Wheel Removal
Tool List
Qty. Required
Box end wrench, 9/16".................................................1
Socket, 9/16", 3/8" drive ..............................................1
Open end wrench, 1 1/8" .............................................2
Socket, 1 1/8", 1/2" drive .............................................1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive .......................................................1
Ratchet, 1/2" drive .......................................................1
Framing square............................................................1
While holding nut (item 1), remove nut (item 2) securing
axle (item 3) to front fork (item 4) (Ref Fig. 1 on page P-
1). Remove lock washer (item 5) and flat washer (item 6).
Repeat on other side of front fork. Remove axle assem-
bly from front fork.
Front Wheel Installation
Front wheel installation is the reverse order of removal.
With vehicle sitting on a level surface, adjust front axle so
that the tire does not have more than 1/4" (6 mm) lean
from vertical in either direction.
Replace washer (item 5) and nut (item 2). Tighten nut to
90 - 100 ft. lbs. (120 - 135 Nm) torque. Repeat on other
side of front fork. Lower vehicle.
Check for smooth rotation of wheel and an absence of
play when the wheel is grasped by the outside of the tire.
MAINTENANCE
Good routine maintenance of the steering consists of
routine lubrication (See Lubrication Chart and the Peri-
odic Service Schedule in Section ‘A’). Be sure to use the
recommended lubricants. Maintain the correct adjust-
ment of the front bearings and repack them in accor-
dance with the Periodic Service Schedule or if a bearing
replacement is required. Routine examination of the front
tire will provide indications that an alignment is required.
Lubrication
Tool List
Qty. Required
Floor jack .................................................................... 1
Jack stands ................................................................. 2
Wheel chocks.............................................................. 4
Grease gun ................................................................. 1
Bearing packer ............................................................ 1
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Fig. 1 Front Wheel Removal
1
4
2
3
Part of Front
Fork Assembly
5
6
7
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
Summary of Contents for MINUTE MISER
Page 7: ...Page iv Repair and Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Notes...
Page 11: ...Owner s Manual and Service Guide SAFETY INFORMATION Page viii Notes...
Page 27: ...SAFETY Page B ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 37: ...BODY Page C ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 41: ...WHEELS AND TIRES Page D ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 45: ...BATTERIES AND CHARGING Page E ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 55: ...ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Page F ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 61: ...MOTOR Page G ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 67: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND BATTERY CHARGER Page H ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 81: ...Page J ii BRAKES Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 87: ...BRAKES Page J 6 Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 89: ...REAR AXLE Page K ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 95: ...PAINT Page L ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 99: ...LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND GROUNDING Page M ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 105: ...GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Page N ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 109: ...Page N 4 Repair and Service Manual GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Notes...
Page 111: ...STEERING Page P ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...