3 Assembly
20
ATTAch The PedAls
Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm can strip the
pedal threads and cause irreparable damage. Before your first
ride, check to ensure your pedals are attached correctly.
1
Pedal in up
position
Pedal in down
position
WARNING!
If the bicycle came
without
the pedals attached follow
steps 1 - 6
. If the pedals came
with
the pedals attached follow
step 5 only
:
❶
Match the pedal marked R with the right-hand crank arm,
and match the pedal marked L with the left-hand crank arm.
Figure 3.5
❷
Place the threaded pedal into the threaded hole on the
crank arm.
❸
By hand, slowly turn the spindle toward the front of the
bicycle. Clockwise for right pedal, counterclockwise for left
pedal.
Important!
Stop if you feel resistance! This may be an
indication the spindle is entering the hole at an angle.
Remove the spindle and redo step three.
❹
If the spindle entered the hole cleanly then use a 15 mm
wrench to tighten completely.
❺
Flip the pedals into the down position.
Figure 3.6
Figure 3.6
Figure 3.5
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