Mongoose 6061 - Page 26

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Figure 3.15
❼ Move the quick-release lever into the open posion. With
one hand on the quick-release lever and one hand on the
adjustment nut, start to hand ghten the adjustment nut
unl you start to feel some resistance against the fork.
Figure 3.15
❽ Try to close the quick-release lever. If it closes easily, open
it up and ghten the adjustment nut further. If it is too
dicult to close, open the quick-release lever up and
loosen the adjustment nut a lile and try again. Do not
aempt to ghten by turning the quick-release lever. The
quick-release lever is for closing, the adjustment nut is for
adjusng the tension.
Important! You should feel resistance when you close
the quick-release lever that should leave a temporary
impression on your ngers. Open and close the handle to
ensure the wheel is securely locked in place.
❾ Re-check that the handlebars are perpendicular to the front
wheel. Adjust if needed.
Quick-release
lever in closed
posion
Important! Only ghten
the quick-release with the
adjustment nut.
Quick-release
lever in the
open posion
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