Flyer Mountain - Operating Quick-Release Fasteners; And Axles

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Ensure that you have read the manufac-
turer‘s instructions before using clipless
or step-in pedals. Practise clipping your
shoes in and out of the pedals’ locking
systembeforeyour rst ride ina quiet,
safe place. Clipless pedals which do not
properly release are a safety hazard.
The release force of step-in pedals can
beadjusted.Pleasetestthisonyourrst
ride with a setting that releases easily.
Regularly clean the step-in pedals and
service them with a suitable lubricant.
The pedal surfaces may be very rough.
This improves the grip on the pedal.
Leather soles may be damaged by the
rough surface.
13.1 Operating quick-release
 fastenersandaxles
The wheels, seat post, seat, stem and handlebars
may be attached with quick-release fasteners,
quick-releaseaxlesorscrewconnections.
Only allow your FLYER specialist retailer
to perform work on quick-release fasten-
ersand quick-release axles.These are
components which are crucial for your
safety, so incorrect work and tools in this
area of the bicycle could lead to serious
falls.
Quick-releasefasteners
Quick-release fasteners are clamping brackets
which attach components like a screw, however
their clamping force stems from tightening the le-
ver without tools. The clamping force is activated
by opening and closing the lever.
The clamping force is adjusted by turning the
counter nut when the lever is open.
1. In order to open a quick-release fastener, to
adjust the seat post for example, open the
quick-release lever.
2. Now you can move and adjust the seat post.
3. The quick-release fastener must be securely
closed before using the FLYER. Completely
fold down the quick-release lever for that pur-
pose. Fully engage any possible safety devic-
es.
The quick-release fastener is only se-
curely closed when you need the power
of the ball of your hand to close the
clamping lever.
The adjustment nut of the quick-release fastener
must be tightened when the tightening force is not
high enough, e.g. when the seat does not stay
in position. To do this, the clamping lever must
be open.
The quick-release fastener cannot be closed
when the tightening force is too high. Open the
clamping lever in this case and slightly loosen the
adjustment nut.
• All quick-release fasteners must be
rmlyclosedbeforeyouseto󰀨.
• Check all quick-release fasteners for
correct attachment if the vehicle was
parked for a short time without super-
vision and before every ride.
• A closed quick-release fastener must
be folded close to the frame, fork or
seat post.
Lock down wheels or other parts of your
vehicle that are attached with quick-re-
lease fasteners when you park your bi-
cycle.
Tightening the adjusting nutLoosening the adjusting nut