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Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)  
© Apr. 2006 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Printed in Japan

In the case of carbon handlebars, it
may be necessary to lower the
tightening torque in order to prevent
damage to the  handlebar.
Please consult the  bicycle or handlebar manufacturer regarding the
appropriate level of tightening torque for carbon handlebars.

Series

XT

DUAL CONTROL lever

ST-M766 / ST-M761 / ST-M765 / ST-M760

Outer casing

SIS-SP41

Rear derailleur

RD-M760

Type

SGS / GS

Freehub

FH-M760 / FH-M765

Gears

9

Cassette sprocket

Chain

Bottom bracket guide

CS-M760

CN-HG93

SM-SP17 / SM-BT17

LX

ST-M580 / ST-M585

SIS-SP41

RD-M580

SGS / GS

FH-M580 / FH-M585

9

CS-M580

CN-HG73

SM-SP17 / SM-BT17

One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A.  Phone: +1-949-951-5003

Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands  Phone: +31-341-272222

3-77 Oimatsu-cho Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-8577, Japan

This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the
Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your new bicycle.
For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which
are not related to Shimano parts, please contact the place of
purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.

In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be used.

Specifications

Operating the levers

Installation of the rear derailleur

Chain length on bicycles 
with rear suspension

SIS Adjustment

Model number

Type

Gears

Total capacity

Largest sprocket

Smallest sprocket

Front chainwheel tooth difference

RD-M760 / RD-M580

SGS

GS

33T

34T

11T

22T

9

45T

34T

11T

22T

Rear Derailleur

When installing, be careful not to let the B-tension adjustment
screw come into contact with the dropout tab, otherwise
deformation may result.
Do not remove the Pro-Set alignment block at this time.

The length of A will vary depending on the movement of the rear
suspension. Because of this, an excessive load may be placed on the
drive system if the chain length is too short. Set the length of the
chain by adding two links to the chain when the rear suspension is at
a position where dimension "A" is longest and the chain is on the
largest sprocket and the largest chainring. If the amount of movement
of the rear suspension is large, the slack in the chain may not be
taken up properly when the chain is on the smallest chainring and
smallest sprocket.

Bracket spindle Tightening torque : 

8 - 10 N·m {70 - 86 in. lbs.}

Tightening torque :

5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}

A

A'

Add 2 links (with the chain on
both the largest sprocket and
the largest chainring)

5 mm Allen key

Dropout tab

B-tension 
adjustment screw

Largest

sprocket

Chain

Largest

chainring

1

1

2

2

Largest

sprocket

Guide pulley

Low adjustment

screw

Groove

1. Low adjustment

Turn the low adjustment screw
so that the guide pulley moves
to a position directly in line with
the largest sprocket.

Cutting the outer casing

When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to the end
with the marking. After cutting the outer
casing, make the end round so that the
inside of the hole has a uniform diameter.

Attach the same outer
end cap to the cut end
of the outer casing.

Outer end cap

2. Top adjustment

Turn the crank arm while
pulling the derailleur with your
hand to move the derailleur to
the top position, and then turn
the top adjustment screw to
adjust so that the guide pulley
is in line with the outer line of
the smallest sprocket when
looking from the rear.
Turn the crank arm to set the
derailleur to the low position.

3. Connecting and securing the inner cable

< XT >

Operate lever eight times or more, 
and check on the indicator that
the lever is at the lowest
position. Then remove the 
inner hole cover and connect
the inner cable.

Tightening torque :

0.3 - 0.5 N·m {3 - 4 in. lbs.}

Install the inner hole cover by turning it
as shown in the illustration until it
stops.
Do not turn it any further than this,
otherwise it may damage the screw
thread.

Connect the cable to the rear derailleur and,
after taking up the initial slack in the cable,
re-secure to the rear derailleur as shown in
the illustration.

Connect the inner cable to
the derailleur as shown in
the illustration.

1

2

1

2

Outer line of 
smallest sprocket

Guide pulley

Top adjustment

screw

Pull

Note:

Be sure that the cable is
securely in the groove.

The sealed cap with tongue
and the rubber shield should
be installed to the outer
casing stopper of the frame.

Rubber shield

Rubber shield

Be careful not to bend

Sealed cap with tongue

Tightening torque : 

6 - 8 N·m {53 - 69 in. lbs.}

5 mm Allen key

These service instructions are
printed on recycled paper.

For the best SIS performance, periodically lubricate all 
power-transmission parts.

5. SIS Adjustment

Push lever while turning the crank arm to move the derailleur to
the largest sprocket. Then operate lever once to move the
derailleur to the 2nd-gear sprocket. After this, operate lever just
as far as the extent of play, and then turn the crank arm.

When changing
to 3rd

Turn the cable adjustment bolt
clockwise to tighten it until the
chain returns to the 2nd sprocket.

* Turn the adjustment bolt together

with the outer casing adjustment
barrel cover.

Turn the cable adjustment bolt
counterclockwise to loosen it until
the chain touches a sprocket and
generates noise.

* Turn the adjustment bolt together with

the outer casing adjustment barrel
cover.

When no
noise is
heard at all

2 3

2 3

2 3

2 3

Adjustment bolt

Adjustment bolt

Best setting

The best setting is when the cable adjustment bolt is tightened
(turned clockwise) until noise occurs without lever being
operated, and then loosened (turned counterclockwise) 90 - 180
degrees from that point.

Operate lever to change gears, and check that no noise occurs
in any of the gear positions.

Pro-Set alignment block

Installation of the chain

Install the chain with the Pro-Set
alignment block still attached.
After installing, remove the Pro-Set
alignment block.

Turn the crank arm to set the
derailleur to the low position.

Use a handlebar grip with a
maximum outer diameter of 32 mm.

Operating the brake lever

Adjusting the grip width

It is recommended that you adjust the grip widths of the levers to
the most comfortable widths for gear shifting and braking.

Gear shifting operation

The lever always returns to the initial position when it is released after
shifting. When operating the lever, always be sure to turn the crank
arm at the same time.

To shift from a large sprocket to a smaller sprocket

To shift one step only, press lever to the (1) position. To shift two steps
at one time, press to the (2) position. A maximum two-step shift can be
made in this manner.

To shift from a small sprocket to a larger sprocket

Press lever once to shift one step from a smaller to a larger sprocket.

4. How to use the B-tension adjustment screw

Mount the chain on the smallest chainring and the largest
sprocket, and turn the crank arm backward. Then turn the 
B-tension adjustment
screw to adjust the guide
pulley as close to the
sprocket as possible but not
so close that it touches.
Next, set the chain to the
smallest sprocket and
repeat the above to make
sure that the pulley does
not touch the sprocket.

1

2

1

2

2

1

Largest sprocket

Smallest sprocket

B-tension

adjustment screw

* If the rear derailleur moves to a large degree, such as in

bicycles with rear suspension, it is recommended that you
replace the cap with the
accessory aluminum cap.

The end of the outer casing
which has the aluminum cap
should be at the derailleur side.

Aluminum cap

Derailleur side

Lever

Inner hole cover

Inner hole cover

Inner cable

Installation of the lever

Becomes
wider

Becomes
narrower

Becomes
narrower

Becomes
wider

1st joint

Lever end

2 mm 

Allen key

ST-M765 / ST-M766
ST-M585

ST-M760 / ST-M761
ST-M580

Approx.
2 mm

These Service Instructions describe the operation method when using the ST-M766/M761/M765/M760, ST-M580/M585 DUAL CONTROL
lever in combination with the RD-M760/M580 reverse spring-type rear derailleur. If using in combination with a top normal-type derailleur,
the operations and indicator displays will be reversed.

< LX >

Operate lever eight times or more, and check on the indicator that
the lever is at the lowest position. Then remove the cover and
connect the inner cable.

Lever

Cover

Inner cable

Technical Service Instructions

SI-5VJ0B

RD-M760
RD-M580

Rear derailleur

General Safety Information

WARNING

• Use neutral detergent to clean the chain. Do not use alkali-based or acid based detergent such as rust

cleaners as it may result in damage and/or failure of the chain.

• Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain.
• There are two different types of reinforced connecting pins available. Be sure to check the table below

before selecting which pin to use. If connecting pins other than reinforced connecting pins are used, or
if a reinforced connecting pin or tool which is not suitable for the type of chain is used, sufficient
connection force may not be obtained, which could cause the chain to break or fall off.

• If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in

the number of sprocket teeth, make the cut at some other place than
the place where the chain has been joined using a reinforced
connecting pin or an end pin. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a
place where it has been joined with a reinforced connecting pin or an
end pin.

• Check that the tension of the chain is correct and that the chain is not damaged. If the tension is too

weak or the chain is damaged, the chain should be replaced. If this is not done, the chain may break
and cause serious injury.

• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn, or damaged

parts may cause injury to the rider. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement
parts.

• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference.

Note

• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should replace

the derailleur.

• You should periodically clean the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts (mechanism and pulleys).
• If gear shifting adjustment cannot be carried out, check the degree of parallelism at the rear end of the

bicycle. Also check if the cable is lubricated and if the outer casing is too long or too short.

• If you hear abnormal noise as a result of looseness in a pulley, you should replace the pulley.
• If the chain keeps coming off the sprockets during use, replace the sprockets and the chain.
• Adjust the RD-M760/M580 reverse spring type rear derailleur from the low side.
• Use a frame with internal cable routing is strongly discouraged as it has tendencies to impair the SIS

shifting function due to its high cable resistance.

• Always be sure to use the sprocket set bearing the same group marks. Never use

in combination with a sprocket bearing a different group mark.

• Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even when the

handlebars are turned all the way to both sides. Furthermore, check that the
shifting lever does not touch the bicycle frame when the handlebars are turned all
the way.

• Make sure that the gear shifting cable and the brake cable do not obstruct each

other during braking operations. If they do obstruct, it may interfere with braking.
Install the cables so that they still have some slack in them even when the
handlebars are turned fully in either direction.

• A special grease is used for the gear shifting cable (SIS-SP41). Do not use DURA-ACE grease or other

types of grease, otherwise they may cause deterioration in gear shifting performance.

• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they slide properly.
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide.
• Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front chainwheel is

turning.

• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please

contact a professional bicycle dealer.

Chain tool

Chain

9-speed super narrow

chain such as 

CN-7701 / CN-HG93

8- / 7- / 6-speed narrow 

chain such as 

CN-HG50 / CN-IG51

Reinforced 

connecting pin

TL-CN32 / TL-CN23

TL-CN32 / TL-CN23

6.5mm

7.1mm

Silver

Black

Reinforced Connecting Pin

End Pin

Link Pin

g

a -18T

-

S

H

IM

A

NO

HYP

ERG

LID

E

C

ag-15T

ag-1

3T

Group marks

Lever initial position

Lever initial position

Auxiliary release lever

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