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Chain Adjustment
g 16
30
B
A
Adjustment (fi g 16):
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 off the sprockets.
When the chain (30) 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 the axle nuts to 21 ft.-lbs.
WARNING: The chain must
remain on the sprockets. If the
chain comes off the sprockets, the
coaster brake will not operate.
WARNING: Do not attempt
chain repairs. If there is a problem
with the chain, have a bicycle ser-
vice shop make any repairs.
Repair and Service
WARNING:
• Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs
or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make
sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and
any “Special Instructions”.
• Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts.
• Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and
any “Special Instructions”. Parts that are not tight enough can be lost or oper-
ate poorly. Over tightened parts can be damaged. Make sure any replacement
fasteners are the correct size and type.
NOTE: Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you
do not have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any “Special In-
structions” are not suffi cient for you.
Maintenance and Service
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