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- Page 1 (English) UM-L890A-002 User's Manual SPD Pedals Light Action https://si.shimano.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE..................3 Important safety information ................ 4 Notice....................... 7 Regular inspections before riding the bicycle ..........8 Names of parts ....................9 Cleat types, and using the cleats ..............10 How to engage ....................10 How to release ....................10 Adjusting the cleat holding force of the pedals......... -
Page 3: Important Notice
A dealer's manual for professional and experienced bicycle mechanics is available on our website ( https://si.shimano.com For safety, be sure to read this user's manual thoroughly before use, follow it for correct use, and store it so that it can be referenced at any time. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Important safety information... - Page 5 Use only SPD shoes with this product. Other types of shoes may not release from the pedals, or may release unexpectedly. Use only SHIMANO cleats (SM-SH51 / SM-SH56) and make sure that the mounting screws are tightened securely to the shoes. Failure to securely tighten the screws may result in a fall in which the cleats do not release.
- Page 6 Important safety information If the warnings above are not followed, your shoes may not come out of the pedals when you intend or they may come out unexpectedly or accidentally, and severe injury may result. Be sure to attach reflectors to the bicycle when traveling on roads. Reflectors are sold separately for models that do not come with reflectors equipped as standard.
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Page 7: Notice
If you experience any trouble with the rotating parts of the pedal, the pedal may require adjustment. Consult your place of purchase or a distributor. Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging. For maximum performance we highly recommend SHIMANO lubricants and maintenance products. -
Page 8: Regular Inspections Before Riding The Bicycle
Regular inspections before riding the bicycle Regular inspections before riding the bicycle Before riding the bicycle, check the following items. If any problems are found, consult your place of purchase or a distributor. Are the fastening sections fixed securely? Has excess play increased between the cleat and pedal due to wear? Are there any abnormalities when the cleat engages or releases? Are there any abnormal noises? -
Page 9: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Names of parts Fastening section Binding... -
Page 10: Cleat Types, And Using The Cleats
Cleat types, and using the cleats How to engage Cleat types, and using the cleats How to engage Press the cleats into the pedal binding with an angled downward motion. How to release The release mode can be selected depending on the type of cleat being used. (Check the cleat model number and color for the appropriate release method.) - Page 11 Cleat types, and using the cleats How to release Multiple release mode cleats: SM-SH56 Single release mode cleats: SM-SH51 (Silver, gold) (Black / sold separately) The cleats can be released by twisting in any direction. These cleats only release when the heel is moved outward. They will not release if the heel is twisted in any other direction.
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Page 12: Adjusting The Cleat Holding Force Of The Pedals
Adjusting the cleat holding force of the pedals Adjusting the cleat holding force of the pedals Adjustment screw Adjustment plate Adjustment screw Decrease Increase The spring tension of the pedals can be adjusted by turning the adjustment screw. Clicking the adjustment screw once changes the tension one step. There are four clicks per turn. The adjustment screw is located at the rear of each binding, resulting in four positions in total. - Page 13 Adjusting the cleat holding force of the pedals In order to prevent accidental cleat release and ensure that release is possible when needed, make sure that the cleat holding force is properly adjusted. If the cleats are not adjusted equally, it can cause the rider difficulty in engaging or releasing the cleats. The cleat holding force for the right and left pedals should be adjusted so they are equal.
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Page 14: Replacing Cleats, Replacing Body Covers
Replacing cleats, replacing body covers Replacing cleats, replacing body covers Cleats and body covers become worn and need to be replaced periodically. When, due to wear, the cleat release starts to become too tight or too loose, immediately contact the place of purchase or a distributor and replace the cleats and body covers with new ones. - Page 15 One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003 High Tech Campus 92, 5656 AG Eindhoven, The Netherlands Phone: +31-402-612222 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka 590-8577, Japan Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English) © Mar. 2023 by SHIMANO INC. ITP...