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Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
(5) If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the
OPEN
position. Then turn the tension adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening the
lever again.
(6) Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the
brake shoes.
WARNING:
Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correct quick release adjustment. Failure to
properly adjust the quick release mechanism can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage, which could cause
you to lose control and fall, resulting in serious injury or death.
c. Removing a Quick Release Rear Wheel
(1) Shift the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest, outermost rear sprocket).
(2) Open up the brake shoes.
(3) Pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.
(4) Rotate the quick-release lever to the
OPEN
position.
(5) Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and, with the derailleur still pulled back, push the wheel
forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts.
d. Installing a Quick Release Rear Wheel
(1) Shift the rear derailleur to its outermost position
(2) Pull the derailleur body back with your right hand.
(3) Rotate the quick-release lever to the
OPEN
position. The lever should be on the side of the wheel
opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets.
(4) Put the chain on top of the smallest free wheel sprocket. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts
and pull it all the way in to the dropouts.
(5) Tighten the adjusting nut until it is finger tight against the frame dropout; then rotate the lever toward the
front of the bike until it is parallel to the frame’s chainstay or seatstay and is curved toward the wheel.
CAUTION:
If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your fingers around the fork blade for
leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient.
Open the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
(6) If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the chainstay or seatstay tube, return the
lever to the
OPEN
position. Then turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise one-quarter turn and try tightening
again.
(7) Push the rear derailleur back into position.
(8) Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the
brake shoes.
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