KMART 43033430, Owner'S Manual

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Tightening Tests:
Test the tightness of the stem bolts:
‡ Straddle the front wheel and hold it between your legs.
‡ Gently try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar.
‡ If the handlebar and stem turn on the fork realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolts tighter than
before(about 1/4 revolution at a time)
‡ Repeat this test until the stem does not move on the fork.
Test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:
‡ Hold the bicycle stationary.
‡ Gently try to move the ends of the handlebar forward / backward or up / down.
‡ If the handlebar moves loosen the handlebar clamp bolt(s) and relocate the handlebar in correct position.
Tighten the handlebar clamp bolt(s) tighter than before(about 1/4 revolution at a time).
‡ If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally.
‡ Repeat this test until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar clamp.
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the bolts. Over-tightening the bolts can damage the steering system and cause
loss of control.
‡ If the handlebar clamp bolt(s) or stem clamp bolts are not tight enough the handlebar can slip in the stem or the
stem can slip on the fork. This can damage the handlebar or stem and cause loss of control.
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