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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Multi-Speed Comfort Bicycles This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and maintenance information. Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. Save this manual for future reference. m0073 HComfort EN 071913 Copyright Huffy Corporation 2013...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding ..........25 • Shift System ..................28 • Rear Derailleur Adjustments ..............30 • Inspection of the Bearings ..............32 • Lubrication / Lubrication Table .............. 33 Warranty • Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty ...........34/35... -
Page 3: Owner's Bicycle Identifi Cation Record
Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available from Huffy. Each Huffy bicycle has a Serial Number stamped into the frame. The Serial Number (1) can be found on the bottom of the crank housing as shown. -
Page 4: Warning And Safety Information
Warning and Safety Information Meanings of Warnings: This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur. The word “WARNING”... -
Page 5: The Owner's Responsibility
Rules of the Road - continued • Make yourself more visible to motorists: • Wear light-colored or refl ective clothing, such as a refl ective vest and refl ec- tive bands for your arms and legs. • Use refl ective tape on your helmet. •... -
Page 6: Part Assembly View
Part Assembly View... -
Page 7: Parts Assembly List
Parts Assembly List... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles: • Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product. • Follow instructions completely. • If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “Special Instructions”... -
Page 9: Front Fender Install
Front Fender Install (various models) Loosen the Front Brakes: 1. Squeeze the two Brake arms together (A). 2. Lift out the Brake Cable Guide (B) from the Guide Bracket (C). Note: Turn Fork so that Brake Arms are toward front of bike. Use Screw Driver and Wrench: 1. - Page 10 Front Fender Install (various models) - continued 3. Place the Fender (3) in the fork with the longer fork mounting tab (A) on the rear side of the fork (fi g 02). 4. Insert the Bolt (8) through the Washer (9) and Fender tabs and fork mounting hole.
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Page 11: Assemble The Front Wheel To The Fork
Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork 1. If the Axle Nuts (5) are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by remov- ing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench. 2. Set the wheel into the front fork (21) (fi g 04). 3. -
Page 12: Re-Attach Front Brake Cable
Front Wheel Install - Notes and Warnings: NOTE: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender. WARNING: Do not use Nuts (5) without serrations to attach the front wheel. WARNING: Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to loosen while riding. -
Page 13: Rear Fender Install
Rear Fender Install (various models) Note: Top Fender mount is loose (fi g 06) to allow installation. 1. Line up the Rear Fender Braces (A) with the Frame Mounting Tabs (B) (fi g 05). 2. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and Washer (6) into the Frame Mounting Tabs (B) and tighten securely. -
Page 14: Handlebar And Stem Install
Handlebar and Stem Instal WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (A) on the stem must be below the top of the Locknut (B). NOTE: Remove plastic Cap (E) from the end of the Stem (13). - Page 15 Handlebar and Stem Install - continued Two Bolt Stem (various models): • If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar (12) (fi g 08a). • Tighten Clamp Screws (D). NOTE: Do not over tighten. Torque to 17 ft-lbs. WARNING: If the handlebar clamp in not tight enough, the handlebar can slip in the stem.
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Page 16: Testing Stem And Handlebar Tightness
Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness To test the tightness of the stem: • Straddle the front wheel between your legs. • Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar. • If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at a time). -
Page 17: Seat Installation
Seat Installation Attach Seat to Seat Post (fi g 09): (pre-assembled on some models) • Loosen nuts on Seat Clamp (A) and rotate Seat (14) into riding position. • Put the Seat Post (33) fully through the Seat Clamp. • Tighten the Seat Clamp so the Seat stays on the seat post. -
Page 18: Tightening Seat Quick Release Lever
Tightening Seat Quick Release Lever Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position so the word “open” is pointing away from the Seat Post Clamp (E). NOTE: The words “open” and “close” are on opposite sides of the quick release lever. -
Page 19: Testing Seat Clamp And Post Clamp Tightness
Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp: WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure the red refl ector is correctly positioned as shown in fi g. 13 next page. •... -
Page 20: Front / Rear Refl Ector Installation
Front / Rear Refl ectors Installation (various models) Front Refl ector Install: 1. Position Refl ector (17) so it is near the Stem (A) and points straight forward (fi g 12). 2. Tighten Clamp Screw. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will damage the Clamp. -
Page 21: Pedal Installation
Pedal Installation CAUTION: The right pedal is marked “R” and the left pedal is marked “L”. • The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in a clockwise direction. • The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in a counterclockwise direction (anti-clockwise). -
Page 22: Repair, Service And Adjustment
Repair, Service and Adjustment 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”. -
Page 23: Tires
Tires Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire infl ation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to infl ate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over infl... -
Page 24: Brake System
Brake System NOTE: The front and rear brake adjustments are the same. WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes before you ride the bicycle. Step 1: Put the brake shoes (B) in the correct position (fi g 13): 1. -
Page 25: Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding
Brake System - continued Step 3. Tightening the cable (fi g 13): 1. Hold both Brake Shoes against the rim. 2. Loosen the cable clamp Screw (C). 3. Pull the Cable (D) tight and tighten the Screw. WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp Screw. Over tightening the cable clamp Screw may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others. - Page 26 Brake System - continued Put the brake shoes the correct distance from the rim (fi g 15): 1. If desired, adjust Brake Levers (G) to a comfortable distance from the grip using the Adjustment Screw (H). Turning the screw IN brings it closer to the grip. 2.
- Page 27 Brake System - continued WARNING: Do not over tighten the cable clamp. Over tightening the cable clamp may cut the cable and cause injury to the rider or to others. 1. Repeat these steps until the brake shoes are 1/16 inch from the rim and the Brake Lever (G) does not go all the way to the grip when squeezed (fi...
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Page 28: Shift System
Shift System Note: Various models have different handlebar shifters and derailleurs, but the func- tions and instructions are the same. Parts of the Shift System: • Right-hand Shift Lever (A) operates the Rear Derailleur (B). • Rear Sprocket Set (C). Operation: Operate the shift system as follows: 1. - Page 29 Shift System - continued CAUTION: Do not force the shift lever. Shift only when pedaling forward and without strong force. Do not backpedal. Backpedaling can cause the chain to come off the sprockets. Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the sprockets and stretch the cable wire.
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Page 30: Rear Derailleur Adjustments
Rear Derailleur Adjustments The rear derailleur has two adjusting screws. The “low” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “L”, limits how far the rear derailleur and chain can move toward the wheel. The “high” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “H”, limits how far the rear derailleur and chain can move away from the wheel. - Page 31 Rear Derailleur Adjustments - continued Put the “low” adjusting Screw in the correct position as follows (fi g 22): • Shift the chain onto the largest rear Sprocket (F). • Loosen Nut of the cable clamp. • Turn the “low” adjusting Screw (H) so the Jockey Roller is exactly below the larg- est rear sprocket.
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Page 32: Inspection Of The Bearings
Inspection of the Bearings Maintenance Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests: Head Tube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube. -
Page 33: Lubrication / Lubrication Table
Lubrication WARNING: • Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will re- duce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be neces- sary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur. •... -
Page 34: Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty
• Used in a manner contrary to the instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Manual Huffy will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage, due directly or indirectly from use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation... -
Page 35: Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty
• All warranties are from date of purchase and for the original owner. What will Huffy do? Huffy will replace, without charge to you, the component found to be defective by Huffy. The original owner must pay all labor and transportation charges connected with the repair or warranty work. - Page 36 • Always read the user manual that comes with your helmet to make sure it is fi tted and attached properly to the wearer’s head according to the fi tting instructions described in the user manual. Check www.Huffy.com for the current contact information H Helmet EN 100212 i0027...
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