Operation; Removing And Installing Bolt-On Wheels - Kogan FORTIS 700C User Manual

OPERATION

It's important to your enjoyment and safety to understand how things work on your new
bicycle. Even if you're an experienced cyclist, don't assume that the way things work on your
new bike is the same as how they work on older bikes. Be sure to read and to understand this
section . If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something, talk
to your local bicycle specialist or contact Kogan.com for support.

Removing and Installing Bolt-on Wheels

Removing Bolt-on Front Wheel:
1. Open up the brake shoes.
2. With a 15mm box wrench or a 6 inch adjustable wrench, loosen the 2 axle nuts.
3. If your front fork has a clip-on type secondary retention device, disengage it and go to
Step 4. If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device, loosen the axle nuts
about six full turns; then go to Step 4.
4. Raise the front wheel a few inches off the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the
palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the fork ends.
Installing a Bolt-On Front Wheel:
1. With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that
the axle sits firmly at the top of the slots which are at the tips of the fork blades. The
axle nut washers should be on the outside, between the fork blade and the axle nut. If
your bike has a clip-on type secondary retention device, engage it.
2. While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts, and at the
same time centering the wheel rim in the fork, use a 6inch adjustable wrench or a 15mm
box wrench to tighten the axle nuts securely.
3. Close the brake shoes; then spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame
and clears the brake shoes.
Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel:
1. Open the rear brake shoes.
2. Shi the rear derailleur to high gear (the smallest rear sprocket) and pull the derailleur
body back with your right hand.
3. With a 15mm box wrench or a six inch adjustable wrench, loosen the 2 axle nuts.
4. Li the rear wheel off the ground a few inches, and with the derailleur still pulled back,
push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts.