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R
N
N
A
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N
N
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A
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L
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C
C
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O
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L
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O
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G
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I
C
C
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A
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Y
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M
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L
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D
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1
1
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8
8
6
6
6
6
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7
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4
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2
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6
6
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1
Operating Instructions
Before You Ride
Make sure quick release is locked and secure. Make sure all parts, components and
accessories are in good working order. Check all fittings and be sure that they are tight
and secure. Inspect your bike completely.
Quick Release Operating Instructions:
1.
To release the lever, pull it away from the bike and towards you until it turns 180
°
and the word “open” is visible facing the outside, away from the bicycle. If your
quick release lever is not marked “open” and “closed”, it is open when the lever
curves away from the bicycle.
2.
The tightness of the lever is adjusted with the nut opposite the release lever and
by rotating the quick release lever. Turn the nut by hand to adjust the tension
while holding the lever stable.
3.
To lock the release lever, push lever up and over towards the bike frame until it
turns over 180
°
and the word “open” is no longer visible, or the lever curves
toward the bicycle. The lever is securely tightened when it leaves an imprint on
the palm of your hand from pushing it closed.
4.
Once the lever is securely closed, you should not be able to move it unless you
open it again (Step 1). If you can easily move it, then open the quick release lever
again and tighten the nut another half turn clockwise. Continue with Step 3.
5.
If you have adjusted the nut too tightly and cannot push the lever to the “closed”
position, open the quick release lever again and turn the nut a half turn
counterclockwise. Continue with Step 3.
Failure to properly tighten, adjust and fasten these mechanisms
may result in loss of control of the bicycle. If in doubt, take your
shadow to a local bicycle dealer for instruction or call IES Service Department
at 1-866-726-6856.
DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE WITHOUT THE SEAT QUICK
RELEASE SECURELY LOCKED.
