DAHON Folder 1987 - 6.3.6 Frame and Frame Latch; 6.3.7 Handlebar and Stem

There
is
a metal
anchor
fasten-
ed to the
end
of the
cable
wire
which
fits
inside
the brake
lever.
You'll
have
to
look
up under
brake
lever to
see
the
anchor.
Make
sure
that
each
anchor
is
properly
seated
in
its
recess, and
has not
iumPed
out. lf
anchor
is
out
of
Position,
squeeze
caliper
arms
in
against
wheel
rim in order
to slacken
the
cable
wire and
allow
repositioning
of anchor.
if
either
one
touches
the
handlebar
Firmly
squeeze
each
brake
lever
and,
grip,
recheck
cable
adiustment.
SatisfactorY
Out
of Adjustment
E.
Other
Maintenance
and Lubrication
It
is
important
to
often
check
the brake
cables
for broken
strands.
lf
the
cable
wire is
rusted
or the
cable sheath
(cover
ing)
is bent
and can't
be
straighten-
ed without
damaging
the
cable,
it
is
necessary
to replace
the
brake
cable
at
once'
The
brake
pivots
and
cable should
be
lubricated
once
every 4
months,
or
more
often
if
the brake
does
not operate
smoothly
and
freely. To
lubricate
the
cable,
put
several
drops
of light-weight
oil into
each end
of the
cable
sheaths
or
take
it
to a service
shop
so that
sheaths
can
be
removed
and
cables
thoroughly
inspected
and
lubricated'
Warning:
Do
not
get
any
oil
on
caliper
brake
shoes
as
it
will
reduce braking
ef-
fectiveness.
Clean
oil
from
the
shoes
or
rim with
a
rag
wet with soapy
water,
and
rinse.
Warning:
lf
brakes
do
not
work
well,
have
them
repaired
or
replaced
at a bicy-
cle
service
shop
before
riding
your
bike'
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6.3.3 Crank
System and Pedals
Left Crank and Pedal
I
A. Disassembly
s'
221
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U
The
left crank is disassembled
by
removing
lhe nul
(C-223),
washer
(C222),
and cotter
pin
(C-221).
The
pcdal
is
removed
by
rurning lhe
pedal
bolt
(C-320)
cou
nterclockwise.
B. Adiustment,
Trouble Shooting
and
Maintenance
The
crank can be slightly
adjusted in
or out
(horizontally,
to
right
or
left),
by loosening
the nut
C-223
and tapping
the crank
to the
desired
position.
Note:
Positioning the
crank
too
far out may interfere with
folding.
It
is
very important
that the crank
and
pedal
are always
tirmly
attached. lf
the
crank becomes
loose,
first
check
to make sure
that the
nurC-223
is
tighten-
ed.
lf
looseness continues,
one
or
more
of
the
following
parts
is
excessively
worn
and
must be
replaced;1)
cotter
pin
2) inner crank
grooves
3) axle
grooves.
lf
pedal
wobbles
after being tightened,
check;
1
)
lower
crank threads.
2)
pedal
bolt
th
rcad
s.
lf
the crank
or
pedals
are cracked
or
bent,
appropriate
pieces
must be
re-
placed.
Also,
pedals
should be
lubricated
by
laying
the bicycle
on
its side
and
applying 2 or
3
drops of oil to the bearings
once every
month
or when
pedals
do
not spin smoothly. lf
rough
spin
continues,
pedals
should
be
replaced.
Right Crank
A.
Disassembly
Remove
the
right crank
by
unscrewing the locknuts
(C124);
slide
off
washcrs
(C-123\,
and bushings
(C1221.
Then
tap
the
pin (C-121)
out
with
a
plastic
hcaded
hammer. Remove the
crank
latch
(f
-210)
by
first
sliding
off the
chainwhccl,
and then
unscrewing
the 4 mounting bolts
(f
-220)
on the back
side.
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