Pacific Bicycle Owner's Manual page 48

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Axle Nut
Axle
Retaining
Washer
Fork Drop Out
Brake Lever
Grip
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1. Make sure the brakes are loose enough to allow the wheel to
Hub
2. Place wheel into fork drop outs.
3. Install retaining washers with raised lip pointed towards the fork,
4. Install axle nut and tighten. Make sure the wheel is centered
5. Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered and clears the
6. Turn the bicycle upright using the kickstand to support it.
Cone Nuts
Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to
Nipple
Ferrule the appropriate assembly instructions. For more information on brake
adjustment and maintenance, refer to p. 68-71. A greater force is
required to activate the rear brake due to longer cable length. It is
advisable to mount the rear brake on the side of the stronger hand. It
is important to become familiar with the use of hand brakes. When
properly adjusted, hand brakes are an efficient braking system. Keep
the rim and brake shoes clean and free from wax, lubricants and dirt
at all times. Keep brakes properly adjusted and in good working
condition at all times.
Open the brake lever and place the nipple end of the short brake
Cable
cable into the lever, then close the lever. Secure the ferrule against
Adjusting
Barrel the lever using the cable adjusting barrel.
Handlebar
pass through the brake pads easily.
and insert into the small hole of the fork blade.
between the fork blades.
brake shoes. Tighten the brakes if necessary.
It is very important to check the front wheel
connection to the bicycle. Failure to properly tighten
may cause the front wheel to dislodge.