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Instructions for 3-speed Internal Gear
Hubs
3810.0405.007 © Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Inc.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Scope of this leaflet
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sturmey-Archer internal gear hub. For
the best performance, please follow instructions in this leaflet. Please contact
your dealer if any problems are experienced with these products.
,
!
Riding a gear hub out of correct adjustment may cause damage to the
internal parts and possible malfunction
This leaflet refers to the following 3-speed gear hubs:
Gear Hubs with Drum BrakeABSABXRD3
Gear HubsAWSRF3
Gear Hubs with Coaster BrakeAWCSRC3
Gear Hubs for Band BrakeAWBSRB3
1.2 Lubrication
No routine lubrication is required. During a major service, the hub greases
should be replenished or replaced, especially for internal transmission parts.
Please contact your Sturmey-Archer dealer who is equipped to carry this out.
,
!
Under no circumstances should any lubricant be applied to the brake
drum and drum brake shoes, as this may prevent the brake from
functioning!
1.3 Gear Changing
Continue pedaling but ease pressure on the pedals and select the gear required.
If the bicycle is stationary simply select gear required.
1.4 Gear Ratio
1
st
Gear
0.75
2
nd
Gear
1.0
3
rd
Gear
1.33
1.5 Brake Operation
1.5.1 ABSABXRD3
To activate the brake, pull the appropriate brake lever on the handlebar. If the
wheel does not run free, or cannot be locked by a full application of the brake,
then adjustment is necessary.( See section 4.)
1.5.2 AWCSRC3
The coaster brake is activated by back-pedaling. To apply maximum braking
effort, begin brake application when the pedals are horizontal. When
descending down a long steep slope it is advisable to apply front and rear
brakes alternately to prevent the coaster brake from overheating.
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 AB3SAB3XRD3
1. Build hub into wheel .
2. Fit the dust-cup (2)spacer (3)sprocket (4)circlip (5) onto the driver. For
hubs already pre-fitted with a plastic dust-cap with built-in spacer, simply fit
sprocket (4) and circlip (5) onto the hub driver.
3. Put the hub axle into the rear fork ends and place the chain around the
sprocket (4).
4. Fit the lock-washer (6)dome nut (12) or hex nut (8) or flange nut (13) on the
right side of the axle.(Sprocket side is right hand side.) Screw the nuts finger
tight.
5. Fit brake arm into brake arm clip (14) with nut (14A) and bolt (14B).Fit
lockwasher and axle nut to left hand side Do not fully tighten at this point.
6. Locate the lock-washers (6)fulcrum lever (7)/(15) and guide nut (16) or hex
nut (8) and guide pulley set (9), Do not tighten nuts at this point. Align the
wheel, tension the chain and ensure the fulcrum lever (7)/(15) is parallel with
the chainstay.
3. GEAR ADJUSTMENT
4. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1
2
3
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Sturmey-Archer AB Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSturmey-Archer
ModelAB
CategoryBicycle Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Scope of this Leaflet

Overview of the manual's scope and product applicability for 3-speed internal gear hubs.

Lubrication Requirements

Guidance on lubrication needs, emphasizing no routine lubrication and professional service for internal parts.

Gear Changing Procedure

Instructions on how to change gears by easing pedal pressure or selecting while stationary.

Gear Ratios

Details the specific gear ratios for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears.

Brake Operation

Instructions for operating drum and coaster brakes, including advice for steep descents.

Installation

Installation for AB, SAB, XRD3 Hubs

Steps for building the hub into a wheel, fitting components onto the driver, and axle placement.

Installation for AW, SRF3, AWB, SRB3 Hubs

Refers to specific installation steps for these hub models.

Installation for AWC, SRC3 Hubs

Details installation steps for coaster brake models, referencing specific diagrams.

Gear Adjustment

Gear Adjustment Procedure

Comprehensive steps for adjusting gears, including indicator rod alignment and locknut tightening.

Brake Adjustment

Brake Adjustment for AB, SAB, XRD3

Procedure to adjust the brake cable and adjuster for drum brake models.

Brake Adjustment for AW, SRF3, AWB, SRB3

Advises checking the brake manufacturer's manual for these models.

Brake Adjustment for AWC, SRC3

Instructions for adjusting the coaster brake, including adjuster rotation.

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