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3. Place a drop of oil under the head of the expander bolt. Tighten the expander bolt just enough to hold
the stem in place.
4. Raise or lower the handlebar stem until you have reached the desired height for your child and then
position the handlebar so it is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the front wheel. Next, tighten the expander
bolt to the required torque. Be sure to have inserted the stem into the fork tube at least 2 1/2” (65mm),
making certain the minimum insertion line is not visible.
WARNING! ASSEMBLER IS CAUTIONED AGAINST THE DANGER OF DAMAGING THE HANDLEBAR
STEM ASSEMBLY AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE RIDER RESULTING FROM OVER TIGHTENING
THE EXPANDER BOLT AND EXPANDER WEDGE.
BAND BRAKE
BAND BRAKE QUICK ADJUSTMENT
Check the brakes on this bike regularly and adjust the brake when needed.
CAUTION: Never allow your child to ride the bike if the brake is not working
properly
. If you do not feel comfortable in your ability to adjust the brake, we
recommend that you take your bike to a qualified bike mechanic for
adjustment.
1. Turn the 10mm adjuster bolt counter clockwise. In turning the adjuster bolt,
the brake cable will be pulled and will reduce the clearance between the lining
and the drum.
2. Press and release the brake lever 3 times to determine if the brake is holding.
3. Spin the wheel then press and hold brake lever, make sure that rear wheel stops.
WARNING: WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE LEVER ENSURE THE LEVER DOES NOT HIT THE END OF
THE HANDLEBAR TO PREVENT MALFUNCTIONING OF THE BRAKE. IF THIS OCCURS, REPEAT
STEP 1. ENSURE THERE IS AT LEAST 3/4” CLEARANCE IN BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE HANDLEBAR AND
THE BRAKE LEVER.
HAND BRAKE TORQUE REQUIREMENT 6-7 ft-lb (8-12 N-m)
TIRES AND TUBES
After assembling your bike, it will be necessary to inflate the tires. Check the sidewall of the tire for the
correct tire pressure (PSI) and inflate tires accordingly with a MANUAL BICYCLE PUMP.
Improper
inflation is the biggest cause of tire failure. Due to the slightly porous nature of bicycle inner tubes, it
is normal for your bike tires to lose pressure over time. For this reason it is critically important to
maintain the proper tire inflation on your bike.
1. Your bicycle has been equipped with tires which the bicycle’s manufacturer felt were the best balance
of performance and value for the use for which the bike was intended. The tire size and pressure rating
are marked on the sidewall of the tire. CAUTION: Pencil type automotive tire gauges and gas station air
hose pressure settings can be inaccurate and should not be relied upon for consistent, accurate pressure
readings. Instead, use a high quality dial gauge.
