Shifter Adjustment; Adjustment - Front Derailleur - Kogan FORTIS 700C User Manual

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Shi er Adjustment

Shi the rear shi er to the smallest number indicated, then shi the front shi er to the

smallest number indicated. Disconnect the front derailleur cable from the cable anchor

bolt and place the chain on the smallest chainwheel.

Ensure the front derailleur cage is parallel with the outer chainwheel on the crankset.

There must be a 3 - 5mm gap between the bottom of the derailleur cage and the top of

the outer chainwheel teeth to ensure the derailleur will clear the chainwheel when

shi ing.

Adjust the low limit screw so the chain is centered in the middle of derailleur cage. Pull

all slack out of the cable by pulling it taut, then reconnect the cable and tighten the

cable anchor bolt securely.

Shi the front shi er into the largest gear and pedal the bike so the chain jumps to the

largest chainwheel. If the chain does not shi onto the largest chainwheel, you will need

to turn the high limit screw counter-clockwise until the chain moves to the largest

chainwheel. If the chain falls into the pedals, the high limit screw has been turned too

far. You will need to readjust the high screw clockwise in 1/4 turn increments until the

chain no longer falls oﬀ.

Shi through each gear ensuring all are achieved quietly and without hesitation. Some

shi ers may have an adjusting barrel. Use the adjusting barrel to ﬁne tune the

adjustment of the chain location. Turn the adjusting barrel clockwise will move the

derailleur inboard - towards the frame, while turning it counterclockwise will direct the

chain outboard - away from the frame.

WARNING: Do not operate a bicycle that is not shi ing properly. Overlooking

proper adjustments may cause irreparable damage to the bicycle and/or bodily

injury. Never move the shi er while pedalling backward or pedal backward a er

having moved the shi er. Doing so may jam the chain and cause serious damage

to the bicycle and/or rider.

(Figure 22)

Figure 22

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