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N o t e - T h e m a j o r cause o f trouble i s f a u l t y gear adjustment. C h e c k t o see t h a t
the Outer shoulder o f the indicator is level w i t h the end o f axle when gear control
lever is in N o . 2 gear position. I f the complaint is sluggish gear change o r stiffness
Symptom
No low gear (1st).
Slipping in low gear (1st).
Fluctuating between low gear (1st)
normal gear (2nd).
Slipping in normal gear (2nd).
Slipping in top gear (3rd).
Hub runs stiffly. D r a g o n pedals
when free-wheeling.
Sluggish gear change.
Poor Braking.
Brake feels spongy,
Stiff hand brake lever action.
Brake is stiff or sticks in the "on" position.
PRINTED IN ENGLAND
12/60/S.31188
GEAR A N D BRAKE C O R R E C T I O N G U I D E
Fault
I.
Low gear pawls upside d o w n o r pointing i n wrong
direction.
2.
Sliding clutch thrust collar not seating over axle key.
3. Incorrect axle spring.
I.
Sliding clutch 'nosed' off, due to bad adjustment.
2.
Indicator not screwed home fully.
. Right-hand cone wrongly adjusted.
4.
Bad cable ends or kinks in wire.
5.
Twisted gear indicator chain through over-tightening.
I.
Faulty or worn gear ring pawls.
I.
Gear ring dogs and/or sliding clutch 'nosed' o f f due
to bad adjustment.
2.
Indicator not screwed home fully.
I.
Pinion pins o r sliding clutch badly worn due t o bad
adjustment.
2.
Very weak or distorted axle spring.
3.
Incorrect right-hand cone adjustment.
4.
Grit between clutch sleeve and axle.
I.
Too many balls in ball ring.
2.
Cones excessively tight.
3.
Chainstay ends not parallel.
4. Corrosion due t o inferior o i l o r lack o f lubrication.
5.
Distorted dust caps.
I.
Distorted axle spring.
2. Bent axle.
3.
Worn gear indicator chain link.
4.
Lack o f lubrication o f control cable, or frayed control
wire.
I.
Oil on brake linings.
1. Incorrect brake adjustment.
2. Loose cable pinch-bolt.
I.
Cable inner wire not free.
I.
Incorrect brake arm adjustment.
this m a y p o i n t t o l a c k o f oil. H u b s h o u l d b e oiled a n d re-tested before g o i n g ,
further. I f the fault persists, the following chart should locate the trouble.
I.
Re-assemble pawls correctly.
2.
Fit thrust collar correctly.
3. Fit correct axle spring.
I.
Fit new sliding clutch and adjust correctly.
2. Screw indicator home.
3.
Re-adjust right-hand cone.
4.
Fit new control cable.
5.
Replace or refit as required.
,
I.
Change both gear ring pawls.
I.
Fit new gear ring and/or sliding clutch.
2.
Screw Indicator home.
,
I.
Fit necessary new parts, and check adjustment.
.
2.
Fit new spring.
3.
Re-adjust.
4.
Clean away grit.
I.
24 balls.only should be fitted.
i .
Re-adjust cones.
3.
Correct chainstay ends. I l l s essential that the ends are
parallel, otherwise the axle will be strained when the
nuts are tightened and the internals may be seriously
affected.
4.
Clean hub thoroughly and use only Sturrney-Archer oil.
5.
Check dust caps and replace those showing distortion,
or signs o f binding.
I.
Replace spring.
2.
Replace axle.
3.
Replace indicator and chain,
4.
Lubricate control wire or replace.
I.
Replace brake assembly.
I.
Re-adjust Brake-see notes.
2. Fully tighten pinch-bolt (use spanner).
I.
Lubricate full length of inner wire.
I.
Ensure that the brake-arm has free movement - check
brake arm adjustment - ensure that brake arm adjus-
tMg nut is loosend at least half a turn - then tighten
Iocknut.
Also fit metal bush (HSB 242) through clip bolt hole in
brake arm.
Tighten clip bolt securely.
A PRODUCT OF RALEIGH INDUSTRIES LTD., NOTTINGHAM
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