Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices; Removing A Quick-Release Front Wheel - Giant TwisT LAFREE TWIST Model Year 2002 Owner's Manual

rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference
between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.
NOTE:
Once the quick-release is installed in the hub axle by the manufacturer or the dealer, it never needs to be
removed unless the hub itself requires servicing. If the hub requires servicing, consult your dealer.

6.3.3 Front wheel secondary retention devices

Lafree Twist is equipped with a secondary wheel retention device
32) to keep the wheel from disengaging if the quick-release is incorrectly
adjusted or the cam opens accidentally. Secondary retention devices are
not a substitute for correct quick-release adjustment.
The secondary retention device is integral with the fork dropouts and is
recessed for the quick-release lever that keeps the wheel from dropping
out of the fork's dropouts should the quick-release lever open
accidentally.
However, these tabs are not designed to keep the wheel in place should
the quick-release lever open accidentally. If you hear or feel looseness
coming from the front wheel, stop riding immediately and check the quick-
release tension. Ask your dealer to explain Lafree's secondary retention
device in more detail.
WARNING:
Removing or disabling the secondary retention device is extremely dangerous and may lead to serious injury
or death. It also may void the warranty.

6.3.4 Removing a quick-release front wheel

(a) Release the front brake's elbow cable guide and spread the brake shoes to allow the front tyre to move
in between them (see fig.
(b) Rotate the wheel's quick-release lever from the locked or "CLOSE" position (you can read "CLOSE" on
the lever) to the "OPEN" position (you can read "OPEN" on the lever)
(c) Loosen the tension adjusting nut about six full turns.
(d) Raise the front wheel a few centimetres / inches off the ground and tap the top of the wheel with the
palm of your hand to knock the wheel out of the front fork.
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