18
Brake System
These models are equipped with a
rear ‘coaster’ brake that is operated by
rotating the crank backwards (
fi g 15
).
fig 15
Chain Adjustment
fig 16
30
B
A
Adjustment (fi g 16):
The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the bicycle will be dif-
fi cult to pedal. If too loose, the chain can come off the sprockets.
When the chain (30) is at the correct tightness, you can rotate the crank freely
and you can pull it no more than one-half inch (A) away from a straightedge (B)
as shown.
Adjust the tightness of the chain as follows:
•
Loosen the axle nuts of the rear wheel.
•
Move the rear wheel forward or backward as necessary.
NOTE:
Make sure the rear wheel is in the center of the bicycle frame.
•
Hold the wheel in this position and tighten the axle nuts to 21 ft.-lbs.
WARNING:
Do not attempt chain repairs. If there is a problem with the
chain, have a bicycle service shop make any repairs.
