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Inflating the Tire Tube
An unseated tire can rupture unexpectedly and cause
serious injury or death . Be sure the tire is properly
seated when inflating the tube.
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WARNING!
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CAUTION!
Over inflation or inflating the tube too quickly may result
in the tire blowing off the rim and damage the bicycle
or cause injury to the rider . Always use a hand pump to
inflate the tube. Do not use a gas station service pump
to inflate the tube.
Follow these steps to inflate a tire:
1. Remove the valve cap .
2. Add air .
3. Be sure the tire is evenly seated on the rim,
both sides .
4. Spin the wheel and check for high and low areas .
5. Complete inflation.
6. Be sure the tire is evenly seated on the rim, both
sides. If not release some air and repeat steps three
through six .
7. Check for dirt in the valve cap or stem. If necessary,
clean dirt from cap or stem .
8. Securely replace the valve cap on the stem .
