Front Wheel - Schwinn 12in Tiger Owner's Manual

FRONT WHEEL

Retaining
washer
There are two types of front wheel hubs; Nutted and quick release.
Axle Hub
Nutted Front Wheels
Loosen the axle nuts on the front wheel. If there is a washer inside of the axle nut, it
belongs outside of the fork dropouts. If the washer has a hook or a step, be sure that
it engages the fork before tightening the axle nuts. Slide the front wheel between the
fork dropouts. If the wheel has a hook shaped washer, be sure that the hook is hooked
into the hole above the wheel slot. If there is a step washer, be sure the step fits into
the key hole at the top of the wheel slot. Tighten the two outer axle nuts evenly; Tighten
one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are tightened
securely. Be sure that the wheel is centered between the fork legs. If it is off center, loosen
Axle
nut
the axle nut on the side that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your
Cone
Step
hand to push the wheel to a centered position; hold the wheel with one hand, and
nuts
retaining
Fork
tighten the axle nut and check again. Repeat if needed to be sure the wheel is
washer
drop out
centered and securely tightened. (Fig. 3.9)
3.9
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