FLX F5 TRAIL - Secure the Front Wheel; Install the Seat

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F5 Trail|OwnersManual
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F5 Trail|OwnersManual
Figure6.InsertingtheThruAxle Figure7.TighteningtheThruAxle
4.Tightentheendcapoftheaxleabout3/4thsoftheway.Then,iptheleverontheother
sideintotheupward/closedpositionandholdittherewhileyoutightentheaxletherestof
theway.(Tightening the axle should be done from the bolt side, not the clamp side)
5.Testthetensionbyopeningtheleveragain.Ifitiseasytoopen,tightentheaxleendcap
furtherandtryagain.Youwanttomakesurethereisgoodtensionasthiswillensurethat
yourwheelisonsecurely.Do not over-tighten the axle, as this can cause malfunction.
STEP 4: Install the Seat
1.Loosenthequickreleaseleverontheframeanddroptheseatintotheopening.
Findaheightthatworksforyouandclosethequickrelease.
Figure10.DroppingSeatintoBike
Note: The seat post must be
inserted to at least 5” in depth
to avoid damage to your frame.
If you need to raise the seat
above this height, please
purchase a longer seat tube to
satisfy the depth requirements.
STEP 3: Secure the Front Wheel
1.Removethethru-axlefromin-betweentheforks.Pushintheendtocollapsetheteeth
holdingitinplace,thenslideitoutbypullingontheotherend.
2.Slidethewheelintoplace,makingsurethebrakecaliperslidesontotherotorandthe
forksareproperlylinedupwiththewheel.
Figure4.PushtoremoveThru-Axle Figure5.PlacingtheWheel
Ensure that your Axle is properly seated by checking that the teeth have
expanded fully as this is essential in order for the axle to hold the wheel
secure. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Figure8.ProperlySecuredAxle-ExpandedFully Figure9.ImproperlySecuredAxle-NotExpanded
3.Insertthethru-axleonthesamesideasthebrakecaliper/rotor.