Lubrication; Adjustment (Rear) - Dynacraft SINGLE SPEED Owner's Manual

Lubrication

All the pivoting points of the front and rear derailleurs should be
lubricated with light oil at least every month. Be sure to wipe off
any excess oil to prevent attraction of dirt into the mechanisms.
The shifting cables should be cleaned and recoated with a thin
layer of grease every six months, or whenever new cables are
being installed.
Adjustment - Rear Derailleur
The Low limit screw determines how far the rear derailleur will
travel toward the wheel of the bicycle, while the High limit screw
determines how far the cage will travel toward the frame.
1. Shift the rear shifter to the largest number indicated,
disconnect the rear derailleur cable from the cable anchor bolt
and place the chain on the smallest sprocket.
2. Adjust the High limit screw so the chain and the smallest
sprocket are lined up vertically. Remove any slack in the cable
by pulling it taut, then reconnect the cable and tighten the
cable anchor bolt securely.
3. Some derailleurs have an adjusting barrel (see drawings). Use
the adjusting barrel to fine tune the adjustment of the chain
location. Turning the adjusting barrel clockwise will move the
derailleur inboard - towards the wheel - while turning it
counterclockwise will direct the chain outboard - away from
the wheel.
4. Shift the chain onto the largest sprocket; adjust the low limit
screw so the chain and the largest cog are lined up vertically.
If you are unable to get the chain to the largest cog, turning
the Low limit screw counterclockwise will enable the chain to
move towards the wheel.
5. Shift through the gears ensuring each gear is achieved quietly
and without hesitation.
NOTE: It may take several adjustments
to achieve the desired positioning.
Please refer to the troubleshooting
section for assistance.
NOTE: Some bicycles may be equipped
with a rear derailleur mechanism that
works in REVERSE to the directions
above.
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