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Pull the wheel back towards the back of the bicycle and align the tire with the center of the frame. Do
not apply to much pressure backwards to cause the chain to be too tight. The chain should also not be
hanging and run in a straight line.
Once you have aligned the wheel and the chain is straight, close the quick release lever to clamp and
lock the axle into the dropouts. It will require some force to close the quick release lever.
If the quick release lever closed easily, open the lever ½ way and tighten the acorn nut to a strong
resistance. Once tightened, close the quick release lever with force to clamp and lock the axle into the
dropouts. The force must be strong enough for the axle not to become loose later. It should take some
effort to close the lever but not so much that you are straining or feel you are damaging the quick
release. You should not be able to open the quick release lever with 1 finger.
Test to see if the quick release lever will open with 1 finger, if it opens you must perform the previous
step again until the quick release lever clamp is tight
d. Replacing a tube or tire
Read the previous sections a. and b. to learn how to remove and replace the front and rear wheel. You will need to
understand how to remove the wheel prior to replacing a tube or tire. This section only explains how to remove the
tire from the rim and how to replace a tube.
Before explaining how to replace a tube and tire, details on the G Plus Mariner's tubes and tires are discussed.
Tubes and tires are 2 of the most important components on your new bicycle and must always be in optimum
condition. It is important you understand about the tubes and tires used on your bicycle.
The G Plus Mariner uses high-performance KENDA Low Resistance UNI-Directional tires with a 40-65 PSI rating.
Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tires
designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. If, once you've gained experience with
your new bicycle, you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs; your dealer can help you select
the most appropriate design.
The size, pressure rating, and on some high-performance tires the specific recommended use, are marked on the
sidewall of the tire. The part of this information, which is most important to you, is Tire Pressure.
safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump that has a built-in pressure gauge.
WARNING:
Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire's sidewall.
Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim, which could cause damage
to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders.
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