Husky T-124C Owner's Manual And Assembly Manual page 31

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
If you a do-it-yourselfer, possess technical skills, and have the proper
tools for repair or maintenance of your bike, you can perform most basic
routine maintenance such as lubrication, tire/tube maintenance, adjusting
chain tension, and tightening loose nuts and bolts. Special attention
should be given to crank locknut and coaster brake axle nuts. We do
recommend that you take your bicycle to an authorized HUSKY dealer for
all major adjustments, wheel alignment and truing, component
replacement, tire repair or replacement.
If you ride your tricycle for more than 20 hours a month, we recommend
that you follow a regular inspection and maintenance schedule. Consult
with your authorized HUSKY dealer for a maintenance schedule that fit
your riding style and time.
FIXING A FLAT TIRE
There will be a time when you need to fix a flat tire. You can either take
the bike to a bicycle shop or fix the flat yourself. You can fix a flat
following these simple steps:
TOOLS NEEDED: 2 tire levers, one frame mounted bicycle pump, axle
nut wrench, a rag or cloth, and a tube patch kit.
1. Remove the wheel with a flat tire. If you are removing the front
wheel, you will need to disconnect the front brake cable and brake
arm from the fork.
2. Open the valve and squeeze the remaining air out of the tube. To
open the valve, using a small screwdriver or tip of a tire lever, press
on the valve pin.
3. Loosen the tire bead from the rime by squeezing the flat tire and
pushing it inward. Repeat this all around the tire, making sure that
the bead is loose.
4. Pry one side of the tire bead up over the edge and insert the tire lever
under the bead by about 1/4". DO NOT USE ANY LEVERS WITH
SHARP POINTS SUCH AS A SCREW DRIVER OR A KNIFE.
5. Pull the tube from under the tire, leaving the tire on the rim.
If you are on the road with a flat tire, we recommend you carry a
spare tube with you. It is much more convenient. You can patch the
flat tube later when you get back home and keep it for later use.
6. Follow patch kit's instructions for patching the leak. Inflate the tube
before putting the tube back to check for any other leaks. If no other
leaks are found, deflate the tube. Dismount the tire from the rim.
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