KMART 42271840 700C Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BICYCLE ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE
42271840 700C VINTAGE BIKE
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Do not Return This Product To The Store,
Please Keep Your Instructions! Your Model number is necessary
should you need to contact us. Please read through this instruction
manual book to familiarize yourself with all parts and assembly steps.
Kindly refer to the parts identified below and be sure that all parts
have been included. Although we are dedicated to giving our customers
the best product possible, a question may arise or parts may be missing.
If you are missing parts, or, if you have any questions, please contact our
fast and friendly service centre on: TEL: 1800-124-125

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  • Page 1 KMART INSTRUCTION MANUAL BICYCLE ASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE 42271840 700C VINTAGE BIKE IMPORTANT NOTICE! Do not Return This Product To The Store, Please Keep Your Instructions! Your Model number is necessary should you need to contact us. Please read through this instruction manual book to familiarize yourself with all parts and assembly steps.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES OF THE ROAD OWNER’S INFORMATION OWNER’S IDENTIFICATION RECORD SAFETY WARNINGS SAFE SIZING OF A BICYCLE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY PUTTING YOUR BIKE TOGETHER ASSEMBLE THE FRONT WHEEL TO FORK KICKSTAND REFLECTORS HANDLE BAR STEM HANDLE BAR PEDALS SEAT POST AND SEAT V-BRAKE...
  • Page 3: Rules Of The Road

    RULES OF THE ROAD IN THE INTEREST OF SAFER CYCLING, MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL. NOTICE: Some state and local traffic laws may require that your bicycle be equipped with a warning device, such as a horn or bell and a light, if the bicycle is to be ridden after dark.
  • Page 4: Owner's Identification Record

    OWNER’S INFORMATION continued It is the responsibility of the person who initially assembles the bicycle to do so correctly and make any necessary adjustments for proper operations. The owner or principal rider is then responsible for normal maintenance of the bicycle to keep it in good condition. Make certain that all assembly instructions and necessary adjustments have been followed.
  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS Before you ride, please read all the following items making sure you understand them. Failure to do so could cause damage to the bicycle or possible injury to yourself or others. Your bicycle meets or exceeds industry standards. It is NOT designed for off-road use, Jumping, stunts and other types of abusive riding.
  • Page 6: Tools Required For Assembly

    The correct frame size is the largest frame that the rider can automatically straddle keeping both feet on the ground and allowing 25 mm (1 inch) clearance between the rider’s crotch and the top of the frame tube (see illustration) Noted Ladies can use men’s bicycle to determine their correct frame size.
  • Page 7: Putting Your Bike Together

    PUTTING YOUR BIKE TOGETHER REMOVE BIKE FROM CARTON Be sure all parts are removed from carton. Check before you discard the carton. Remove all protective packing material. STEP# 1 – ASSEMBLE THE FRONT WHEELTO FORK Turn the fork until the fork Plate points to the front of the Bicycle.
  • Page 8: Handlebar

    STEP# 3 FRONT (WHITE) REFLECTOR NOTE: For your convenience, your front reflector may have been pre-assembled to the handle bar at our factory. 1. Remove the clamp screw from the reflector bracket 2. Push open the bracket “loop” and slide it onto the handlebar (If there is a sizing insert included with the bracket, please be sure it is inside the clamp loop before mounting.)
  • Page 9 STEP# 6 STEM ASSEMBLY Insert the stem pillar into the fork tube to the minimum insertion line, indicated on the stem pillar. Tighten the 6 mm stem pillar bolt to a torque requirement of 12-15 ft. lb. or 17-19 NM. WARNING: The handle bar stem pillar must be inserted into the head tube until the minimum insertion line indicated on the stem is covered.
  • Page 10 STEP # 8 INSTALL PEDALS WARNING: For safe operation, the pedal spindle must be securely tightened against the crank arm. Always replace damaged pedals, and always wear shoes or sneakers when riding a bicycle. NOTE : Start each pedal spindle by hand to avoid stripping the threads.
  • Page 11: Seat Post And Seat

    STEP # 9 SEAT POST AND SEAT continued Tighten seat post binder bolt securely at desired height. Adjust angle of seat so that top of seat is parallel to the ground or comf ortable to the rider. Retighten seat clamp nuts securely with an adjustable wrench. NOTE : Test the seat to pedal distance by having the rider sit on the seat.
  • Page 12 V-BRAKE INSTALLATION NOTE: your V-brakes have been pre-Installed at the factory, use this information for adjustment and future reference. Install the v-brakes onto the cantilever bosses: Slide each V-Brake assembly onto the appropriate cantilever boss and secure by tightening the cantilever blot with a 5 mm hex key.
  • Page 14: Thumb Shifter

    Check for stack in Cable at point A and tightness AXLE NUT NOTE: Loosen the nut on the cable anchor bolt. Pull end of cable wire wi While rotating wheel with p ADJUSTING LOW GEAR BARREL ADJUSTING he front, the derailleur moves to SCREW HIGH GEAR ADJUSTING...
  • Page 15 STEP # 12 IF YOUR BIKE HAS FRONT FENDER IF your bike has fenders, it may be necessary to assemble the front fender to your bike. The front fender is mounted at the fork crown. There are two methods to mount your front fender.
  • Page 16: Safety Checklist

    STEP# 14 IF YOUR BIKE HAS HANDLE BAR BASKET NOTE: FOLDABLE & REMOVABLE BASKET, MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR THE BASKET IS 2KGS. A. Insert the screws with the washer (1) through the handlebar mounting bracket as shown Make sure to place the flat washer with elongated holes(2) between the round washer and the plastic basket.
  • Page 17: What Is Torque

    WHAT IS TORQUE? IMPORTANT: Torque is a measurement of how tight a fastener needs to be. A person using a 12 inch (30.5cm) wrench and applying one pound of force at the end of the handle, puts one foot-pound (ft-lb.) of torque on a fastener. Torque can be measured with a torque wrench. Torque wrenches are available at most stores that have hand tools.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE continued TIRE REMOVAL Most tires can be removed and replaced by hand. Be careful, pinching the tire tube can easily put a hole in it even if you are using tire tools. Remove valve stem cap. Release air from the by depressing valve stem. Tire should be loose in the rim.
  • Page 19 TIRE AND TUBE DAMAGE To prevent tire cuts, ruptures, rim bruise and star breaks. Avoid rough streets and alleys having glass and other debris. Don’t jump curbing. Crooked wheels cause chafing of tires as well as uneven tread wear. To prevent distorted tire casings, hang your bicycle up or turn it upside down when storing for long periods.
  • Page 22 12 MONTH WARRANTY...

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