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PEDAL LUBRICATION AND ADJUSTMENT: Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow
access to the internal bearings and axle. However, it is usually possible to inject a little oil
onto the inside bearings, and this should be done every six months. If the pedal is the type
that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased
every six to twelve months. Because of the wide variety of pedal types and their internal
complexity, disassembly procedures are beyond the scope of this manual and further
assistance should be sought from a professional bicycle mechanic.
PEDAL ATTACHMENT - Note: The right and left pedals of a bicycle each have a different
thread and are not interchangeable. Never force a pedal into the incorrect crank arm. Check
for the right (R) and left (L) letters on each pedal bolt end. Not all crank arms are marked
but the right pedal crank arm is on the right side of the bike with a rider in normal riding
position and the left crank arm is located on the left side of the bike. Match the appropriate
pedal to each crank (right to right and left to left) for assembly. Insert the correct pedal into
the crank arm and begin to turn the thread with your fingers only. When the axle is screwed
in substantially all the way then securely tighten using a 15mm narrow open-ended wrench
so that the shoulder of the pedal spindle is securely tightened against the crank arm. If
removing a pedal, remember that the right pedal axle must be turned counter clockwise, i.e.
the reverse of when fitting.
If replacing the original pedals with a new set, make sure the size and the axle thread is
compatible with the cranks on your bicycle.
NOTE: Never try and force a pedal with the wrong thread size into a bicycle crank. If the
pedal is too loose or too tight, it is the wrong pedal and might come loose in use.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
CAUTION: CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-451-KENT OR
CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE MECHANIC WITH ANY
QUESTIONS ON REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
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