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adjusting nut, by way of the skewer, against
the other dropout. The amount of clamping
force is controlled by the tension adjusting
nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut
clockwise while keeping the cam lever from
rotating increases clamping force; turning it
counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever
from rotating reduces clamping force. Less
than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut
can make the difference between safe
clamping force and unsafe clamping force.
NOTE: Once the quick-release is installed in
the hub axle by the manufacturer or the
dealer, it never needs to be removed unless
the hub itself requires servicing. If the hub
requires servicing, consult your dealer.
7.7.2 Front Wheel Secondary
Retention Devices
Lafree is equipped with a secondary wheel
retention device to keep the wheel from
disengaging if the quick-release is incorrectly
adjusted or the cam opens accidentally.
Secondary retention devices are not a
substitute for correct quick-release adjustment.
Lafree’s secondary retention device is integral
with the fork dropouts and is recessed for the
quick-release lever that keeps the wheel from
dropping out of the fork’s dropouts should the
quick-release lever open accidentally.
However, these tabs are not designed to keep
the wheel in place should the quick-release
lever open accidentally. If you hear or feel
looseness coming from the front wheel, stop
riding immediately and check the quick-release
tension. Ask your dealer to explain Lafree’s
secondary retention device in more detail.
WARNING: Removing or disabling the
secondary retention device is extremely
dangerous and may lead to serious
injury. It also may void the warranty.
WARNING: do not lean Lafree over on
its side when removing the front wheel,
as damage will occur to the lead acid
battery. The only time Lafree’s front
wheel should be removed is to
repair/replace a punctured innertube.
Some models are equipped with axle nuts.
For removing the front wheel, loosen the nut
and follow the procedure. For installing the
front wheel, refer to the torque setting table
when fixing the nuts.
7.7.3 Removing Quick-Release Front
Wheel
(a) Place Lafree’s support stand in its down
and locked position.
(b) Release the front brake’s elbow cable
guide and spread the brake shoes to
allow the front tyre to move in between
them (Fig. 7E).
(c) Rotate the wheel’s quick-release lever
from the locked or CLOSE position (you
can read CLOSE on the lever) to the
OPEN position (you can read OPEN on
the lever) (Figs. 7F, 7G).
(d) Loosen the tension adjusting nut about
six full turns.
(e) Raise the front wheel a few inches off the
ground and tap the top of the wheel with
FIGURE 7E
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