Removing And Installing Front & Rear Wheels - MARIN Owner's Manual

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O P E R AT I N G T H E Q U I C K R E L E A S E
M E C H A N I S M
REMOVING & INSTALLING FRONT AND REAR WHEELS
Note: It is important that you thoroughly understand the use of the
Quick Release Mechanism to remove and attach both your front and
rear wheels. Failure to ensure that the wheels are properly attached
before every ride could result in the wheels coming off the bike or in
loss of control which could cause serious injury. The dealer from
whom you bought your Marin bicycle should have already demon-
strated the use of the Quick Release Mechanism to you. But you must
take responsibility to make sure you fully understand how to operate
the Quick Release. If you are not certain, it is your responsibility to
make sure your dealer teaches you.
1. OPEN POSITION 2. CLOSE HALFWAY AND TURN ADJUST-
ING NUT CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN
Adjusting Nut
3. SECURE LEVER IN
CLOSED POSITION
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM:
"Quick Release" means the ability to remove your wheel easily and
rapidly without having to use tools. The Quick Release basically pass-
es a skewer through the hub of the wheel and allows it to be loosened
or tightened by means of a lever on one side of the bike and an adjust-
ing nut on the other side. Remember: the Quick Release Lever is a
cam-action device that tightens when the lever is swung on its pivot
180 degrees. Don't try to tighten it as if it were a regular wing nut-type
bolt. Never use a wrench or pliers to adjust the Quick Release.
USING AND ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE:
Push the Quick Release Lever into the Open position so that it faces
the front of the bike. Move the lever so that it is pointing away from
the center of the hub with one hand while tightening the Adjusting
Nut on the other side of the bike with your other hand. Tighten the
nut as far as it will go by hand only. Close the Quick Release Lever
towards the rear of the bicycle 180 degrees; you will meet increasing
resistance as you push. You'll need to use the full force of the palm of
your hand to push the lever all the way to the Closed position facing
the rear of the bike. The front Quick Release should be positioned in
a way that will not interfere with the functions of other bicycle parts
and so that it cannot be easily snagged.
PREFERRED POSITIONING FOR Q.R. LEVER
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RAP WHEEL DOWNWARDS TO ENSURE
THAT IT IS FIRMLY ATTACHED