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Maintenance
Chain Adjustment
WARNING:
• The chain must remain on the sprock-
ets. If the chain comes o the sprock-
ets, the coaster brake will not operate.
• Do not attempt chain repairs. If there
is a problem with the chain, have a
bicycle service shop make any repairs.
Adjustment:
The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the bicycle will be diffi cult to pedal.
If too loose, the chain can come o the sprockets.
When the chain
C
is at the correct tightness, you can rotate the crank freely and you can
pull it no more than one-half inch
A
away from a straightedge
B
as shown.
Adjust the tightness of the chain as follows:
• Loosen the axle nuts of the rear wheel.
• Move the rear wheel forward or backward as necessary.
NOTE: Make sure the rear wheel is in the center of the bicycle frame.
• Hold the wheel in this position and tighten securely.
Coaster Brakes
These models are equipped with a rear
‘coaster’ brake that is operated by rotating the
crank backwards.
Operate the coaster brake as follows:
• Push the pedals backward to move the
chain backward
• The chain activates the coaster brake
mechanism that is inside the rear wheel
hub
• As you push the pedals backward with
increasing force, the braking action of the
coaster brake increases.
(various models)
If your bicycle has a caliper brake(s) in ad-
dition to the coaster brake, always use the
coaster brake as the main brake to stop the
bicycle.
WARNING: If you do not obey the
following instructions, injury to the rider or
to others can occur :
• When you ride the bicycle the rst
time, test the coaster brake and prac-
tice using it at a low speed in a large
level area that is free of obstructions.
• Every time the bicycle is ridden, make
sure the clamp
A
on the brake arm
B
is securely attached to the chain stay
C
of the
bicycle frame. The coaster brake will not work correctly if the brake arm is not attached
to the chain stay.
C
B
A
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