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Move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position. The lever should now be parallel to
the fork blade and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough clamping force, you should have to wrap your
ngersaroundtheforkbladeforleverage,andthelevershouldleaveaclearimprintinthepalmofyour
hand.
NOTE: If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the
OPENposition.Thenturnthetensionadjustingnutcounterclockwiseone-quarterturnandtrytighteningthe
lever again.
WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a quick release lever takes considerable force. If
youcanfullyclosethecamleverwithoutwrappingyourngersaroundtheforkbladefor
leverage, the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, and the serrations on
thewheelfastenerdonotembossthesurfacesofthedropouts,thetensionisinsufcient.Openthe
lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
(6)Ifyoudisengagedthebrakequick-releasemechanismin3.a.(1)above,re-engageittorestore
correct brake pad-to-rim clearance.
(7)Spinthewheeltomakesurethatitiscenteredintheframeandclearsthebrakepads;thensqueeze
the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are operating correctly.
c. Removing a disk brake Rear Wheel
(1)IfyouhaveanEdgeRunnerwitharearderailleur,shifttherearderailleurtohighgear(thesmallest,
outermostrearsprocket).
Ifyouhaveaninternalgearrearhub(EdgeRunner11i),consultyourdealerorthehubmanufacturer’s
instructions before attempting to remove the rear wheel.
(2)Onaderailleurgearsystem,pullthederailleurbodybackwithyourrighthand.
(3)Withacamactionmechanism,movethequick-releaselevertotheOPENposition.Withathrough
boltorboltonmechanism,loosenthefastener(s)withanappropriatewrench,lockleverorintegrallever;
then push the wheel forward far enough to be able to remove the chain from the rear sprocket.
(4)Lifttherearwheeloffthegroundafewinchesandremoveitfromthereardropouts.
d. Installing a disk brake Rear Wheel
CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a rear disk brake, be careful not to damage the disk,
caliperorbrakepadswhenre-insertingthediskintothecaliper.Neveractivateadiskbrake’s
control lever unless the disk is correctly inserted in the caliper.
(1)MovethequickreleaselevertotheOPENposition.Thelevershouldbeonthesideofthewheel
opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets.
(2)Onaderailleurbike,makesurethattherearderailleurisstillinitsoutermost,highgear,position;
then pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel
sprocket.