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2. Shift the chain to the outermost/
smallest rear sprocket by turning the
right twist shifter all the way away
from you, or moving the right shift
lever all the way towards you.
3. While turning the crank forward,
rotate the right twist shifter or push
the right shift lever to the next
position.
4. The chain should move to the
second sprocket quickly and easily.
If it stays on the first sprocket, the
tension of the shifting cable must be
increased (proceed to Step 6).
5. If the chain jumps across the second
sprocket or if it scratches the third
sprocket, the tension of the shifting
cable must be decreased.
6. Cable tension is adjusted by turning
the Cable Adjusting Barrel, which is
located at the junction of the cable
and the shifter or rear derailleur
(Fig. 51). To increase tension, turn
the knurled knob counterclockwise,
to decrease tension, turn the knob
clockwise. Turn until the problem is
corrected.
If the tension is adjusted according to
the above steps, the chain should follow
all shifting commands on the shifters.
If the gear system still does not function
properly, please contact a bicycle dealer
for assistance.
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
CONTINUED
Front Derailleur Adjustment
With bicycles that have more than one
chainring, the front derailleur makes gear
changes.
To adjust the small-chainring position
1. Move the chain to the smallest front
chainring and the largest rear cog.
2. Decrease the tightness of the cable
clamp bolt (Fig. 52) until the cable is
free.
3. Turn the low-gear adjustment screw
(identified with an “L”) until the
inner chain-guide of the derailleur
is approximately 0.5 mm from the
chain.
4. Pull on the cable end, and move the
left shift lever to the small chainring
position.
+
+
H
L
Adjustment
Screws
Cable clamp
bolt
Chainring
Cable
Chain guide
Fig. 52: Front Derailleur Adjustments.