12" Bicycle
Please retain this leaflet for reference to the manufacturer.
Made in China to European Safety Standards.
Conforms to ISO8098
This mark denotes compliance with the standards
laid down by the EC (European Community).
CUSTOMER HELPLINE
We make every effort to ensure that this product reaches
you in satisfactory condition.
However if you have any queries, need assistance, or find
this product defective, please call our Customer Helpline:
0870 8404255
(UK ONLY)
MV SPORTS & LEISURE LTD
35 Tameside Drive • Castle Bromwich
Birmingham • B35 7AG • UK
Email: [email protected] • www.mvsports.com
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Product No. MO4072
PLEASE READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY
03.04 - ISSUE 1
CONTENTS:
TOOLS
1.
Frame assembly
2.
Front wheel
3.
Mudguard, screw and washer
4.
Front forks
5. Handle and brake assembly
6.
Saddle and saddle pillar assembly
7. Stabiliser arm and wheel assembly (x2)
8.
Pedals (x2)
9.
Handlebar bag
10. Handlebar clamp
11. Head bearing inserts (x2)
Spanner sizes:
13mm for saddle
14mm for stabilisers
15mm for pedals
Screwdriver
Important owner’s information
Please read this before allowing your child to ride the bicycle.
CORRECT BICYCLE SIZE
Make sure the bicycle you
have bought is the correct size
for the child.
The minimum crotch
measurement of the rider,
with feet flat on the ground,
should be 1” (25mm) more
than the height of the bike.
BICYCLE SET-UP
It is essential that, before moving off, the rider is comfortably seated
on the bicycle and not stretching forward to reach the handlebars.
Re-check the instructions given for the installation of the saddle.
FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY
Recheck that all screws, nuts and bolts are firmly tightened.
Make sure that your child is capable of riding this bicycle.
Do not allow your child to ride without supervision.
BASIC MAINTENANCE
To adjust the tension of the chain drive, loosen the two rear wheel
retaining nuts and move the back wheel either forwards or backwards
to adjust tension. Re-tighten nuts once correct tension is achieved.
Brake blocks must be checked by an adult at regular intervals. It is
recommended that the brake blocks are replaced if they become less
than 3mm on the shortest side.
Lubricate moving parts with light machine oil at regular intervals or
when necessary.
Any ware on tyres must be checked by an adult. Please note helpline
number for replacement parts.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE TOLERANCES
Handlebar clamp
15 nm
Seat Post
15 nm
Wheels
20 nm
WARNING! A PROTECTIVE HELMET SHOULD BE WORN
WHEN RIDING.
Check and tighten all bolts regularly. Failure to do so
could result in injury.
Check for wear or damage regularly. Repair if wear or
damage is found.
Not suitable for use on a public highway.
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE
TO SMALL PARTS
Crotch
measurement
This bicycle is to be assembled by an adult
Check the contents and only remove the
protective packaging from each item as
and when it is to be fitted
Please keep the packaging until you have
completely assembled the bicycle.
FITTING THE
HANDLEBARS
1. Slide the
handlebars into the
fork stem at least as
far as the minimum
insertion mark.
2. Align the
handlebars with the
front wheel and
tighten the
handlebar clamp.
3. Slide the clamp
cover down over the
clamp.
6
5
7
Clamp
Minimum
insertion
mark
Transit
protector
Handlebar clamp
Head bearing insert
Head bearing insert
Steering lock tab
Steering lock
Head tube
8
9
TRANSIT PROTECTORS
Remove frame protectors
and dispose of safely.
R
L
FRONT WHEEL
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts
sufficiently to allow the
tabbed locating washers to fit
outside the fork end.
2. Insert the front wheel into the
front forks, sliding the
wheelspindle into the slots in
the fork end.
3. Ensure that the locating
washer tabs are inserted into
the holes in the fork end.
4. Check that the wheel rim is
central between the forks
and tighten the wheel nuts.
Wheel spindle
Forked
plate
Tabbed
locating
washer
Wheel
nut
2
4
3
1
FITTING THE BRAKE CALLIPER
1. Remove the nut, washer and saddle
washer from the brake calliper assembly.
2. Insert the calliper assembly bolt through
the hole in frame fork tube.
3. Replace saddle washer, washer and nut
and tighten.
4. Adjust brake if necessary. (see “adjusting
the brake” overleaf)
FITTING THE MUDGUARD
1. Position the mudguard inbetween the
frame forks, lining up the hole in the
mudguard with the hole in the end of the
frame fork tube.
2. Secure in position with the screw and
washer.
Saddle
washer
Washer
Nut
Mudguard
10
11
FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY
1
Push the 2 head bearing inserts firmly into
the top and bottom of the head tube.
3
Insert front fork stem through the frame
head bearings with the steering lock tab
facing forwards. Ensure the steering lock
tab engages into the steering lock
4
Slide the handlebar clamp onto the fork
stem with clamping at the back
5
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE CLAMP AT THIS
STAGE