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Huffy 1C4880-A01 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual for
Multi Speed 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.
- 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.
1C4880-A01

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  • Page 1 - 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. 1C4880-A01...
  • Page 2 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 warran- ties. The only uses for this product are described in this manual. Warranty registration is not re- quired.

  • Page 3: Owner's Bicycle Identification Record

    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. Write this number below to keep it for future refer- ence.

  • Page 4: The Owner's Responsibility

    If the bicycle was purchased assembled, it is the owner’s responsibility, before riding the bicycle for the first time, to make sure the bicycle is assembled and adjusted exactly as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions” supplied and to make sure all fasteners and components are securely tightened.
  • Page 5 - Avoid unsafe actions while riding. - Do not carry any passengers. - Do not carry any items or attach anything to your bicycle that could hinder your vision, hearing, or control. - Do not ride with both hands off the handlebar.

  • Page 6: Tools Needed

    This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles. 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” that are supplied with the bicycle.

  • Page 7: Front Wheel

    Front Wheel If the bicycle does not have a front fender, go to Step 2. 1. Attach front fender [1] to the fork [2] with screws [9]. 2. Assemble the front wheel to the fork: - If the axle nuts are already attached to the front wheel...
  • Page 8 3. Assemble the quick release mechanism to the front wheel: - Remove the adjusting nut [4] and one spring from the quick release mechanism - Put the quick release mechanism through the front wheel hub - Put the spring and adjusting nut back on the quick release mechanism - Do not tighten the adjusting nut at this time.
  • Page 9 If the clamping force of the quick release mechanism is too light, the front wheel can loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others. - If the fork of your bicycle has a wheel retainer attached, move the wheel retainer so it is under the adjusting nut or quick release lever...

  • Page 10: Operation

    - Move the quick release lever to the “open” position. - It is not necessary to turn the adjusting nut to remove the wheel. Before riding the bicycle: - Especially after parking in a public place, always check that the quick release mechanism is properly installed and tightened.
  • Page 11 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 Reflector Assembly 1. Assemble the clear reflector to the front reflector bracket: WARNING: Install the clear reflector exactly as shown or it will not operate correctly.
  • Page 12 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 13 - 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 reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear reflectors are vertical. Do not allow the visibility of the reflectors to be blocked by clothing or other articles.
  • Page 14 Rear Reflector Bracket and Red Reflector Assembly This section covers the assembly of the rear reflector to the rear reflector bracket. Determine which style you have before beginning assembly. Snap In Style Reflector Assembly 1. Assemble the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket: WARNING: Install the red reflector exactly as shown or it will not operate correctly.
  • Page 15 NOTE: If the reflector bracket is too large for the seat post, put the rubber spacer inside the clamp. - Make sure the red reflector [4] is vertical, points toward the rear of the bicycle, and has three inches of clearance between the top of the seat and the top of the red reflector.
  • Page 16 Clean the reflectors, as necessary, with soap and a damp cloth. 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.

  • Page 17: Operation And Maintenance

    Operation and Maintenance WARNING : For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear reflectors are vertical. Do not allow the visibility of the reflectors to be blocked by clothing or other articles. Dirty reflectors do...

  • Page 18: 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 1. Assemble the stem to the fork:...
  • Page 19 - If the grips are open on both ends, push a plastic plug [11] into each end of the handlebar (you may need a rubber mallet for this). NOTE- If your bicycle came with two sets of handlebar end plugs, discard the larger plugs that are packaged with the handlebar ends. The other set will fit correctly 4.
  • Page 20 - Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the front wheel. 6. Test the tightness of the handlebar clamp: - Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar forward or backward - If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp...
  • Page 21 8. Test the tightness of the handlebar ends: - Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar ends forward and backward - If either handlebar end moves on the handlebar, reposition it and tighten the clamp bolt tighter...
  • Page 22 2. Assemble the seat to the seat post or seat pillar: The bicycle may have a seat post or seat pillar. Determine which style you have and follow the instructions.
  • Page 23 - Put the seat at a comfortable height for the rider WARNING: The red reflector must be vertical, point straight toward the rear of the bicycle, and have three inches of clearance between the top oft the seat and the top of the red reflector.
  • Page 24 Operation and Maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear reflectors are vertical. Do not allow the visibility of the reflectors to be blocked by clothing or other articles. Dirty reflectors do not...
  • Page 25 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. 1.

  • Page 26: Brake Systems

    Brake Systems Adjustments WARNING: You must adjust the front and rear brakes as written before you ride the bicycle. 1. Put the brake shoes in the correct position: - Loosen the nut [7] of each brake shoe - Adjust each brake shoe so it is flat against the rim and aligned with the curve of the rim...
  • Page 27 The following sections describe final brake system adjustments required before riding. Determine which style you have and follow the instructions. Sidepull Brake 1. 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. 2.
  • Page 28 Do not move the brake shoes away from a wheel rim that is not true (straight). This can cause the caliper brake to be less effective and unsafe. To allow safe adjustment of the caliper brake, have a bicycle service shop true the wheel. 4. Check sheath position:...
  • Page 29 WARNING: After you do Steps 1 through 7 again, if either brake lever touches the grip or does not work well, have a bicycle service shop repair or adjust the caliper or cantilever brakes. Reducing Caliper Brake Noise (Caliper Brake Only) It is common for caliper brakes to make noise or “squeak”...

  • Page 30: Operation

    - Check and adjust the brakes the first time they do not stop the bicycle quickly and smoothly, do not stop the bicycle as well as they have in the past, or if either brake lever can touch the grip.
  • Page 31 - Make sure the bag does not cover any reflectors. - Do not attach the bag to any other part of the bicycle. - Do not carry any items that could hang down and catch in the front wheel.
  • Page 32 Frame Bag Assemble the bag to the bicycle frame: - Put the bag under the top tube and in front of the seat tube of the bicycle frame - Wrap each fastener around the frame tube and push together. Saddle Bag...
  • Page 33 If your model does not already have the kickstand attached, determine which kickstand looks most like the one you have and follow the instructions. CAUTION: Do not sit on the bicycle with the kickstand down. Damage to the kickstand and frame can occur. Crank Mount...

  • Page 34: Shift System

    Backpedaling and shifting while not pedaling can damage the sprockets and stretch the cable wire. There is no “correct gear” in which to ride the bicycle. The “correct gear” is the one that is comfortable to you. To select a gear or sprocket combination while riding:...

  • Page 35: General Adjustments

    General Adjustments These instructions describe most adjustments that the shift system may need. If you can not adjust the shift system using these instructions, have a bicycle service shop do the adjustments that are needed. The front derailleur has two adjusting screws. The “low” adjusting screw, sometimes marked “L”, limits how far the front derailleur and chain can move toward the frame.

  • Page 36: Rear Derailleur Adjustments

    - Turn the “low” adjusting screw so the left inside edge of the chain cage [17] and the chain [18] just do not touch - Remove the slack from the cable wire and tighten the nut of the cable clamp. 2.
  • Page 37 If you remove an original pin from the chain, discard it. Use only a new connecting pin to assemble the chain. If you have any questions, contact HUFFY Bicycles at 1 - 800 - 872 - 2453. If you do not...

  • Page 38: Repair And Service

    NOTE: Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any “Special Instructions” are not sufficient for you.

  • Page 39: Three-Piece Cranks (On Some Models)

    WARNING: Do not ride or sit on the bicycle if either inner tube is under inflated. This can damage the tire and inner tube. Do not use unregulated air hoses to inflate the inner tubes.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Inspection Of The Bearings

    You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side-to-side. Wheel Bearings Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. The bearings are correctly adjusted if:...
  • Page 42 Huffy will make every attempt to find exact replacement parts for newly purchasedbicycles. We cannot however, guarantee exact replacement parts or every part for older models. Description Frame Fork Head Bearing Set Crank Bearing Set...
  • Page 44 We recommend the following internet sites for helpful information on bicycle assembly, repair and adjustment: www.bicyclerepairshop.com/ members.aol.com/biketune/...

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