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
• Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn
parts.
• Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written
in this manual. Parts that are not tight enough can be lost
or operate poorly. Over tightened parts can be damaged.
Make sure any replacement fasteners are the correct size
and type.
NOTE:
Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or
adjustments for which you do not have the correct tools or
if the instructions in this manual are not sufficient for you.
INSPECTION ITEMS
SERVICE SCHEDULE
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
The chain must remain on the
sprockets. If the chain comes off the sprockets, the coaster
brake will not operate.
MAINTENANCE AND
WARNING:
Do not attempt chain repairs. If there is a
problem with the chain, have a bicycle service shop make any
repairs.
The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the
bicycle will be difficult to pedal. If too loose, the chain can
come off the sprockets.
When the chain is at the correct tightness, you can rotate
the crank freely and you can pull it no more than one-half
inch away from a straightedge as shown. (See Figure 1.)
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.
TIRE REMOVAL/SEATING
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 sides of the tire. If the tire does not appear to be
seated correctly, release air from the inner tube until you can
push the bead of the tire into the rim where necessary. Add
air slowly and stop frequently to check the tire seating and
the pressure, until you reach the correct inflation pressure.
Incorrectly seated
Properly seated
Less than 1/2”
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