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Owner’s Manual 

12” to 20” Freewheel Bicycles

Please read and fully understand this manual 

before operation.

Save this manual for future reference.

This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation 

and maintenance information.

HFW 12-20 EN 020813 

m0078

Copyright Huffy Corporation 2012

Summary of Contents for freewheel

Page 1: ... Please read and fully understand this manual before operation Save this manual for future reference This manual contains important safety assembly operation and maintenance information HFW 12 20 EN 020813 m0078 Copyright Huffy Corporation 2012 ...

Page 2: ... and Stem Installation 10 Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness 11 Seat Installation 12 Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness 14 Front and Rear Reflector Installation 14 Pedal Installation 15 Training Wheel Installation various models 16 Brake System Setup various models 18 21 Accessories various models Streamers Handlebar Pad and Bag 22 Plaques 23 Bell Installation 24 Maintenance and Service...

Page 3: ...ame Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and flat on the ground 3 1 2 There must be at least 1 inch 2 5 cm of clearance 1 between the highest part of the top tube 2 and the crotch of the rider with tires properly inflated The minimum leg length for the rider is the highest part of the t...

Page 4: ... adult supervision is required Do not add a motor to the product Do not tow or push the product Do not modify the product Replace worn or broken parts immediately If anything does not operate properly discontinue use Reflectors WARNING For your own safety do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed damaged or missing Make sure the front and rear reflectors are vertical Do n...

Page 5: ...ld hinder your vision hearing or control Do not ride with both hands off the handlebar The Owner s Responsibility WARNING This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general transportation and recreational use It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and jumping If the bicycle was purchased unassembled it is the owner s responsibility to follow all assembly and adjustment...

Page 6: ...6 Components 4 5 32 3 7 6 10 1 14 13 29 2 12 12 18 30 17 15 16 9 9 11 8 22 20 21 27 28 19 20 21 26 31 23 24 25 Part Assembly View ...

Page 7: ...ector 29 Crank and Spindle Set 8 Seat 30 Rear Wheel Nut x2 9 Seat Post Hardware 31 Training Wheel Set 10 Seat Post 11 Rear Refl ector Accessories various models 12 Quick Release and Lever Nut 32 Bell 13 Head Set Bearings 33 Handlebar Bag 14 Right Pedal 34 Streamers 15 Left Pedal 35 Plaque 16 Kick Stand 17 Wheel Retainer x2 18 Front Wheel Nut x2 19 Front Wheel Assembly 20 Tire x2 21 Tube x2 22 Rear...

Page 8: ...ific sections of this manual Please read through this entire manual before beginning assembly or mainte nance If you are not confident with assembling this unit refer to a local bike shop WARNING Keep small parts away from children during assembly NOTE All of the directions right left front rear etc in this manual are as seen by the rider while seated on the bicycle Do not dispose of the carton an...

Page 9: ...s 4 Attach the front wheel with the Axle Nuts 5 Tighten Axle Nuts to 21 ft lbs fig 04 17 18 D 17 18 2 NOTE Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender WARNING Do not use Nuts 18 without serrations to attach the front wheel WARNING Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten both nuts to the recommended torque of 21 ft lbs WARNING Failure to obey these steps can allow the fr...

Page 10: ...ebar 3 into a comfortable riding posi tion fig 08 08a 5 Tighten Handlebar Clamp Nut Screws D just enough to hold it in position fig 08 08a 6 Align the stem with the front tire and tighten the Stem Bolt C securely fig 07 6 A A B E B C fig 07 WARNING Do not over tighten the stem bolt Over tightening the stem bolt can damage the steering system and cause loss of control Four Bolt Clamp fig 08a If nec...

Page 11: ...of the handlebar up and down or forward and back WARNING Do not exceed 100 lbs force If the handlebar moves loosen the bolt s of the handlebar clamp Put the handlebar in the correct position and tighten the bolt s of Handlebar and Stem Installation continued One Bolt Clamp fig 08 If necessary re adjust Handlebar 3 Tighten Clamp Nut D NOTE Do not over tighten Torque to 17 ft lbs WARNING If the hand...

Page 12: ... seat post into the seat tube it may be difficult to remove it Point the Seat 8 forward and put the Seat Post 10 into the Seat Tube B figs 10 11 WARNING To prevent the seat com ing loose and possible loss of control the MIN IN minimum insertion mark C on the seat post must be below the top of the Seat Tube B fig 10 A 10 C B B C 8 Tighten the quick release lever Move the Quick Release Lever D to th...

Page 13: ...ting Nut F with the other hand fig 11 Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand so that you first feel resistance to the quick release lever when it perpendicular to the bicycle frame Push the Quick Release Lever to the close position fig 11 When in the close position make sure the Quick Release Lever lays against the Seat Post Clamp E The tightening torque of the Quick Release Lever should be t...

Page 14: ...his test again until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp If the Seat Post 10 moves in the Seat Tube B Move the Quick Release Lever D to the open position Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Quick Release Lever tighter than before If necessary loosen Quick Release Lever tighten Adjusting Nut F and re tight en Quick Release Lever Do this test again until the seat post does not ...

Page 15: ...ked R into the right side of the crank arm and the left pedal marked L into the left side of the crank arm Tighten the pedals fig 14 Make sure the threads of each pedal are fully into the crank arm NOTE The recommended torque tightness for each pedal is 30 ft lbs fig 14 R L Note A Pedal Wrench is preferred for attaching Pedals An open end wrench can also be used as shown WARNING Ensure ped als are...

Page 16: ...ove outside Axle Nuts A from both sides of Axle C 2 Put the Alignment Tab B and a Training Wheel Leg 30 and an Axle nut A on each end of the rear wheel Axle C WARNING Make sure the notch of the tab of the Alignment Tab B is to the rear of the axle and in the slot of the frame fig 19 fig 19 B C continued Bicycle Assembly ...

Page 17: ...ride on the bike s two wheels To move the training wheels loosen the axle nuts slide the leg to the correct position and retighten the axle nuts To remove the training wheels remove the axle nut leg and alignment tab Then reinstall and tighten the axle nut securely WARNING When riding with training wheels Ride only on level areas Do not ride on steep hills uneven sidewalks or near steps The bicycl...

Page 18: ...the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim Make sure each Brake Shoe does not rub the tire If the surface of the Brake Shoe has arrows make sure the arrows point toward the rear of the bicycle Hold each Brake Shoe in position and tighten the Screw Step Two Test the tightness of each Brake Shoe Try to move each Brake Shoe out of position If a Brake Shoe moves do Step 1 again but tighten the nut ...

Page 19: ...cle Assembly Brake System Setup continued 1 Loosen Cable Nut 1 1 so that the cable is loose 1 1 1 2 Insert Cable Barrel 2 1 into Brake Lever 2 1 2 3 Insert Brake Cable 3 1 into Groove as shown 3 1 3 continued ...

Page 20: ... Groove 4 2 and tighten Housing Nut 4 3 4 3 4 2 4 1 4 5 Squeeze Brake Arms 5 1 so that Brake Pads 5 2 are against the Rim 5 5 1 5 2 5 2 6 Pull Brake Cable 6 1 tight Tighten Cable Nut 6 2 Adjust Cable Nut 6 3 for 1 16 Brake Pad clearance 6 3 6 2 6 6 1 1 16 1 16 Bicycle Assembly ...

Page 21: ...ssembly Brake System Setup continued 7 Make sure the Brake Lever is not loose 7 1 7 1 0 7 8 Make sure the cable sheaths are fully inserted into the adjustment housing at the Caliper 8 1 and Hand Lever 8 2 8 1 8 2 8 ...

Page 22: ...not come loose Handlebar Pad Remove the cover from the Handlebar bag 5 Push foam pad over handlebar brace A Wrap handlebar pad cover around foam pad and close with the Velcro strip Handlebar Bag Open the Velcro straps on the bag 33 and wrap them around the handlebar brace A If Handlebar Pad 5 is in place wrap Velcro straps around the Handlebar Pad Make sure the straps are secure Accessories ...

Page 23: ...aques various models fig 23 35 A B C Attach Plaque 35 to Handlebar Cross Brace A using supplied Clamps B and Screws C Tighten Screws so that the Plaque does not move Do not over tighten Screws This may damage the Plaque ...

Page 24: ...rew A open Clamp 32 just enough to fit over the handlebar Position Bell so that it can be easily used with your thumb Insert Screw and tighten just enough so Bell does not move on handlebar NOTE Do Not Overtighten Screw This will damage the clamp Accessories ...

Page 25: ...25 Accessories Notes ...

Page 26: ... Do not attempt chain repairs If there is a problem with the chain have a bicycle ser vice shop make any repairs Repair and Service WARNING Inspect the bicycle frequently Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments as necessary can result in injury to the rider or to others Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any Special Inst...

Page 27: ...nflation pressure is shown on the tire sidewall If two inflation pressures are on the tire sidewall use the higher pressure for on road riding and the lower pressure for off road riding The lower pressure will provide better tire traction and a more comfortable ride Before adding air to any tire make sure the edge of the tire the bead is the same distance from the rim all around the rim on both si...

Page 28: ...e chain Wipe all excess oil off the chain Lubrication WARNING Do not over lubricate If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes it will re duce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be neces sary Injury to the rider or to others can occur The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim Wipe excess oil off the chain Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where...

Page 29: ...eely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not be loose on the crank You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side to side Wheel Bearings Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand The bearings are correctly adjusted if The wheel spins freely and easily The weight of the spoke reflector when you put it toward the fr...

Page 30: ... Bicycle receives all necessary maintenance and adjustments Bicycle is used for general transportation and recreational use only What is not covered by this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear normal maintenance items or any damage failure or loss that is caused by improper assembly main tenance adjustment storage or use of the bicycle This Limited Warranty w...

Page 31: ...om the date of purchase What will Huffy do Huffy will replace without charge to you the component found to be defective by Huffy The original owner must pay all labor and transportation charges connected with the repair or warranty work How do you get service Contact Huffy Consumer Service See included list for Customer Contact information What rights do you have This warranty gives you specific l...

Page 32: ...he strap and your chin A proper fitting helmet should be comfortable and not rock forward back ward or side to side Always read the user manual that comes with your helmet to make sure it is fitted and attached properly to the wearer s head according to the fitting instructions described in the user manual CORRECT INCORRECT Check www Huffy com for the current contact information WARNING ALWAYS WEA...

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