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Your Model Number is:________________
Owner's Manual for
Coaster Brake Bicycles
This Owner's Manual contains assembly, operation, and maintenance
WARNING:
- Check operation of brakes every time before bicycle is ridden.
- The rider must wear a helmet.
- Do not ride at night.
- Check on local bicycle laws before bicycle is ridden.
- Read the entire Owner's Manual before bicycle is assembled, ridden, or
maintenance work is performed.
- Keep these instructions for future reference.
- DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE STORE -
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- Page 1 Your Model Number is:________________ (write your model number here) Owner’s Manual for Coaster Brake Bicycles This Owner's Manual contains assembly, operation, and maintenance instructions. WARNING: - Check operation of brakes every time before bicycle is ridden. - The rider must wear a helmet.
- Page 2 HBC Limited Warranty Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for your HBC bicycle. There are no other express warranties. The only uses for this product are described in this manual. Warranty registration is not required. The Limited Warranty extends only to the original consumer and is not transferable to anyone else.
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Page 3: Owner's Bicycle Identification Record
Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available from HBC. Each HBC bicycle has a Model / Serial Number stamped into the frame or printed on a label. The Model / Serial Number [1] can be found on the bottom of the crank housing, on the top of the crank housing, or on the rear of the bicycle as shown. -
Page 4: The Owner's Responsibility
The Owner’s Responsibility WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and jumping. If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all assembly and adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual and any “... - Page 5 - Rider must have the skill to operate the bicycle safely. Every bicycle has different handling and operation features. Practice riding on large, flat areas away from traffic and other hazards before riding on the road. - Always wear a bicycle helmet. - Do not ride at night.
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Page 6: Tools Needed
Introduction This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles. All features and components are not included on all models. Some of the illustrations may not look exactly like the parts of the bicycle, but the instructions are correct. If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “Special Instructions”... -
Page 7: Front Wheel
Front Wheel NOTE: If the bicycle does not have a front fender, go to Step 2. Step 1: If the bicycle has a front fender, attach it to the fork as shown. Locate the fender in the fork with the upper fork mounting tab on the rear side of the fork. -
Page 8: Training Wheels
Training Wheels Attach the legs to the bicycle frame: - Put the alignment insert [1], a leg [2], and a nut [3] on each end of the rear wheel axle [4] - Make sure the tab of the alignment insert [5], is to the rear of the axle and in the slot [6] of the frame - Make sure both training wheels are the same... - Page 9 Front Reflector Bracket and Clear Reflector Assembly This section covers the assembly of the front reflector to the front reflector bracket. Determine which style you have before beginning assembly. Snap In Style Screw In Style Reflector Assembly Assemble the clear reflector to the front reflector bracket: WARNING: Install the clear reflector exactly as shown or it will not operate correctly.
- Page 10 Front Reflector Bracket Installation This section covers several different placements of the front reflector bracket. Make sure the front reflector is vertical (perpendicular to the ground). The front reflector bracket will mount on the fork or handlebar. Some models may already have the brackets and reflectors installed.
- Page 11 Handlebar Mount - Style 1 and Style 2 Assemble to the handlebar: - Put the clamp [1] as near the handlebar stem as possible NOTE: If you have Style 1, make sure the bracket points towards the ground. - Hold the reflector in this position and tighten the screw(s) [3]. Operation and Maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the...
- Page 12 Rear Reflector Bracket Installation This section covers several different placements of the rear reflector bracket. Make sure the rear reflector is vertical (perpendicular to the ground). The rear reflector bracket will mount on the seat post, post clamp, or rear brace. Some models may already have the brackets and reflectors installed.
- Page 13 Spoke Reflectors Your bicycle may have one of the following styles of spoke reflectors. Many bicycles will come with the wheel reflectors already attached. If your bicycle does not have the wheel reflectors attached, determine which style you have and follow the instructions. Assemble a reflector between the spokes of each wheel: Style 1 –...
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Page 14: Handlebar And Stem
Handlebar and Stem The bicycle may have different styles of handlebar stems. One style mounts inside the fork while the other mounts around the outside of the fork. Follow the instructions for the style that you have. Assembly Assemble the stem to the fork: Inside mount style Inside mount - If necessary, assemble the stem bolt [4], washer [10],... - Page 15 - Straddle the front wheel between your legs - Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar - If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the stem with the wheel - Tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about 1/2 revolution only at a time) - Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel.
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Page 16: Coaster Brake
Coaster Brake Operation Operate the coaster brake as follows: - Push the pedals backward to move the chain backward - The chain activates the coaster brake mechanism that is inside the rear wheel hub - As you push the pedals backward with increasing force, the braking action of the coaster brake increases. - Page 17 Seat Assembly If the seat does not come pre-assembled to the seat post, assemble the seat to the seat post: as shown: - Make sure the seat post [10] is fully through the seat clamp [11] - Tighten the seat clamp so the seat [12] stays on the seat post. - If the seat clamp has a nut on each side, tighten both nuts equally.
- Page 18 Install the seat post into the seat tube: CAUTION: If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may be difficult to remove it. Install post clamp on seat tube: - Put the clamp on the seat tube. Push the clamp [1] down so you can see 1/16 inch [2] of the seat tube [3] above the clamp.
- Page 19 If the seat post moves in the seat tube: - Loosen the bolt and nut - If you have a quick release lever, move it to the “open” position (see Quick Release Section). - Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the bolt and nut or quick release tighter than before - If you have a quick release lever, move the lever to the “close”...
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Page 20: Brake Systems
Brake Systems Adjustments WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes as written before you ride the bicycle. Put the brake shoes in the correct position: - Loosen the nut [10] of each brake shoe - Adjust each brake shoe so it is flat against the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim - Make sure each brake shoe does not rub the tire - If the surface of the brake shoe has arrows, make sure the arrows point toward the rear of the bicycle... - Page 21 Check tightness of caliper brake mounting nut or cantilever mounting bolt: - Make sure each caliper brake mounting nut or cantilever mounting bolt is tightened securely. Center brake shoes on rim: - If you have a cantilever brake, turn the adjustment screw on the cantilever arm to move the arm in or out so each brake shoe is the same distance from the rim - If you have a caliper brake, hit downward lightly on the return spring of the brake shoe that is farther away from the rim...
- Page 22 Reducing Caliper Brake Noise (Caliper Brake Only) It is common for caliper brakes to make noise or “squeak” when in use. This noise does not normally indicate a brake problem. The noise may be reduced by following the instructions below: - Make sure the caliper brakes are adjusted correctly - Using a small adjustable wrench, bend each caliper arm so the front edge of each brake shoe is the first part to touch the rim...
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Page 23: Water Bottle
Pedals CAUTION: There is a right pedal marked “R” and a left pedal marked “L”. The pedal marked “R” has right-hand threads. Tighten it in a clockwise direction. The pedal marked “L” has left-hand threads. Tighten it in a counterclockwise direction. Make sure you turn the pedal marked “L”... - Page 24 WARNING: Attach a handlebar bag or handlebar and stem bag to the handlebar as written in these instructions: - Do not attach a handlebar bag to any other part of the bicycle - Do not carry any items that could hang down and catch in the front wheel - Do not carry any items in the handlebar bag which weigh more than two pounds - If the handlebar bag has straps, make sure the straps can not get into the front wheel - Fully stop the bicycle before you open or close the handlebar bag...
- Page 25 Frame Bag (on some models): WARNING: Attach a frame bag to the bicycle frame as written in these instructions: - Do not attach a frame bag to any other part of the bicycle - Fully stop the bicycle before you open or close the frame bag - If the frame bag has a water bottle, fully stop the bicycle before you get the water bottle from or return the water bottle to the frame bag.
- Page 26 Seat Bag: Attach the seat bag to the bottom of the seat and to the seat post: - Open the fasteners [19] of the seat bag [20] - Put the seat bag against the bottom of the seat - Wrap the fasteners around the seat post and around the frame that is under the seat as shown - Feed the strap end without the plastic loop...
- Page 27 Pad Sets: Assemble the pads in the correct location as shown. - Attach with the sewn in hook & loop fasteners. WARNING: Failure to install properly could result in serious injury. Doll Carrier Installation The Rear Bracket is installed on the bike at the factory. The Front Bracket is in the parts bag, parts box, or handlebar bag.
- Page 28 Completed Installation: Pegs (standers Your bicycle may not have standers or it may have one of two different styles of standers. The standers are optional. You may choose not to install them on the axles. If your bicycle has standers that are threaded on one end, no additional tools are necessary to install the standers.
- Page 29 Fairings: STYLE 1 Assemble the fairing to the handlebar: - Remove the screws [10] and the clips [11] from the back of the fairing [12] - Put the handlebar through the ring [7] of the fairing - Put a clip around each side of the handlebar - Pull the fairing up onto the front of the handlebar - Put a screw through each clip and into the boss on the back of the fairing...
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Page 30: Chain Adjustment
Chain Adjustment Maintenance The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the bicycle will be difficult to pedal. If too loose, the chain can come off the sprockets. WARNING: The chain must remain on the sprockets. If the chain comes off the sprockets, the coaster brake will not operate. -
Page 31: Repair And Service
Repair and Service WARNING: - Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”. - Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts. - Page 32 Lubrication Maintenance WARNING: Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur. The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim.