Huffy cruiser User manual

Owner’s Manual
for Cruiser Bicycles
Please read and fully understand this
manual before operation.
Save this manual for future reference.
This manual contains important safety,
assembly, operation and maintenance
information.
Cruiser with Accessories Owner’s Manual v072012
Copyright Huffy Corporation 2012
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Owner’s Manual Index
Your Bike
• Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record ................................................... 3
• Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle............................................................... 3
• Rules of the Road.................................................................................. 4
• Warning and Safety Information ............................................................ 5
• The Owner’s Responsibility................................................................... 5
Assembly
• Parts Assembly View ............................................................................. 6
• Parts Assembly List ............................................................................... 7
• Introduction............................................................................................ 8
• Tools Needed......................................................................................... 8
• Front Fender Installation........................................................................ 9
• Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork (without basket)....................... 11
• Basket Assembly .................................................................................. 12
• Rear Fender Assembly ......................................................................... 13
• Handlebar and Stem Installation .......................................................... 14
• Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness................................................ 15
• Seat Installation .................................................................................... 16
• Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness ................................... 17
• Pedal Installation .................................................................................. 18
• Front Reflector Bracket Installation ...................................................... 19
• Luggage Rack Adjustment.................................................................... 19
• Handlebar Bags.................................................................................... 20
• Brake System ....................................................................................... 21
• Chain Adjustment ................................................................................. 21
Maintenance and Service
• Tires ..................................................................................................... 22
• Repair and Service ............................................................................... 23
• Lubrication ............................................................................................ 23
• Lubrication Table................................................................................... 24
• Inspection of the Bearings .................................................................... 24
• Operation and maintenance ................................................................. 24
Huffy Warranty
• Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty ..................................................... 26
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Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record
NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. It is not available
from Huffy.
Each Huffy bicycle has a Serial
Number stamped into the frame.
The Serial Number (1) can be found
on the bottom of the crank housing
as shown.
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
1
Write this number below to keep it for future reference.
If the bicycle is stolen, give this number and a description of the bicycle to the
police. This will help them find the bicycle.
Model / Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Model Name:
Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle
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To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider:
• Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and flat on
the ground.
• There must be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of clearance (1) between the high-
est part of the top tube (2) and the crotch of the rider with tires properly
inflated.
• The minimum leg-length for the rider is the highest part of the top tube plus
one inch (3).
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Rules of the Road
WARNING: Failure of the rider to obey the following “Rules of the Road”
can result in injury to the rider or to others.
• Obey all traffic regulations, signs, and signals.
• Always wear a bicycle helmet that meets CPSC safety standards, as well
as local safety standards.
• Ride on the correct side of the road, in a single file, and in a straight line.
• If possible, avoid riding at night, dusk, dawn and any other time of poor
visibility.
• If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility:
• Purchase, install, and use a headlight and taillight.
• Headlights are required by all states for nighttime riding and taillights
are required in some states.
• Battery-powered lights or flashing safety lights are also recommended.
• Make sure the reflectors of your bicycle are correctly positioned. Do not
remove the reflector or replace the reflectors with lighted devices that
look similar to reflectors.
• Make yourself more visible to motorists.
• Wear light-colored or reflective clothing, such as a reflective vest and
reflective bands for your arms and legs.
• Use reflective tape on your helmet.
• Do not let anything cover the reflectors.
• Use extra caution in wet weather:
• Ride slowly on damp surfaces because the tires will slide more easily.
• Avoid these hazards to prevent loss of control or damage to your
wheels:
• Be aware of drain grates, soft road edges, gravel or sand, pot holes or
ruts, wet leaves, or uneven paving.
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle to prevent the loss of control.
• 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.
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Warning and Safety Information
Meanings of Warnings:
aThis symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING”
which follows it.
The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey
these instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can
occur.
The word “WARNING” is before personal safety instructions. If you do not
obey these instructions, injury to the rider or to others can occur.
• Do not add a motor to the product.
• Do not tow or push the product.
• Do not modify the product.
• Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
• If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use.
The Owner’s Responsibility
WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for
general transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the
abuse of stunting and jumping.
If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to fol-
low all assembly and adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual,
and any “Special Instructions” supplied and to make sure all fasteners and
components are securely tightened.
NOTE: Periodically check that all fasteners and components are securely
tightened.
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 has been assem-
bled and adjusted exactly as written in this manual, and any “Special Instruc-
tions” supplied and to make sure all fasteners and components are securely
tightened.
NOTE:
If product is assembled, please proceed to pages 15 and 17: Testing
Stem, Handlebar and Seat Clamp tightness.
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Parts Assembly View
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42 43
47
48
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Parts Assembly List
No. Description No. Description No. Description
1 Frame 20 Right Pedal 39 Basket Support 2 Front Wheel Assembly 21 Fork 40 Support Bracket
3 Front Fender 22 Tire (x2) 41 Cup Holder 4 Wheel Retainer (x2) 23 Tube (x2) 42 Luggage Panel 5 Axle Nut (x4) 24 Grips (x2) 43 Screws (x4) 6 Washer (x4) 25 Crank 44 Handlebar Bag
7 Fender Brace Bolt (x4) 26 Crank Bearings 45 Reflector 8 Front Fender Mount Bolt 27 Sprocket 46 Reflector Bolt
9 Washer (x3) 28 Kickstand 47 Adjustable Rack
10 Nut (x2) 29 Rear Wheel Assembly 48 Adjust Knob
11 Rear Fender Mount Bolt 30 Chain 49 Insulated Bag
12 Handlebar 31 Chain guard 13 Handlebar Stem 32 Head Set Bearing 14 Seat 33 Seat Post
15 Quick Release Lever & Nut 34 Seat Post Hardware 16 Rear Fender 35 Basket
17 Front Reflector 36 Screw (x4) 18 Rear Reflector 37 Washer (x4) 19 Left Pedal 38 Nut (x4)
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Introduction
This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles:
• Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product.
• Follow instructions completely.
• If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for
separate “Special Instructions” that are supplied with the bicycle.
• Models may have different accessory items such as bags, baskets, reflec-
tors, cup holders, racks, etc.
• All features, components and accessories are not included on all models.
• Use the Index page to locate specific sections of this manual.
• Please read through this entire manual before beginning assembly or
maintenance.
WARNING: Keep small parts away from children during assembly.
NOTE: All of the directions (right, left, front, rear, etc.) in this manual are as
seen by the rider while seated on the bicycle.
Do not dispose of the carton and packaging until you complete the assembly of
the bicycle. This can prevent accidentally discarding parts of the bicycle.
Tools Needed
Small Adjustable Wrench
(Jaws must open at least 9/16 inch.)
Large Adjustable Wrench
(Jaws must open at least 1 1/4
inch.)
Flat-blade Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver
Slip-Joint Pliers Metric Allen Wrenches
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Front Fender Installation
Use Screw Driver and Wrench:
1. Front fender attaching hardware
has been pre-assembled onto the
fork. Remove the Bolt (8) and
Washer (9) and Nut (10) from the
fork crown.
2. Remove lower mounting Bolts (7)
and Washers (6) from the dropout
before starting (fig 01).
g 01
7
6
8
910
Model with Front Reflector (45):
(not included on all models)
3. Place the Fender (3) in the fork
with the longer fork mounting tab
(A) on the rear side of the fork (fig
02).
4. Place Reflector (45) between fork
and Front Fender Tab (D).
5. Insert the Bolt (46) through the
Washer (9), Fender Tabs (A,D)
and fork mounting hole.
6. Install Washer (9) and Nut (10)
onto Bolt (46) and tighten se-
curely.
7. Make sure Reflector (45) is point-
ing forward.
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46
45
9
A
D
10
9
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Front Fender Installation Continued:
Model without Front Reflector:
8. Place the Fender (3) in the fork
with the longer fork mounting tab
(A) on the rear side of the fork (fig
02).
9. Insert the Bolt (8) through the
Washer (9) and Fender Tabs (A,D)
and fork mounting hole.
10. Install Washer (9) and Nut (10)
onto Bolt (8) and tighten securely.
g 01
g 02
8
9
A
10
9
3
Attaching Lower Fender Braces:
11. Line up the lower Fender Braces
(B) with the Fork Mounting Tabs
(C) (fig 03).
12. Insert each lower mounting Bolt
(7) and Washer (6) into the Fork
Mounting Tabs (C) and tighten
securely.
g 03
7
6
B
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Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork (without basket)
1. If the Axle Nuts (5) are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by
removing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench.
2. Set the wheel into the front fork (21) (fig 04).
3. Install wheel retainers (4) making sure the tabs are in the fork (D) tab
holes.
NOTE: If model has a basket, see page 12 - Basket Assembly, before attaching
Axle Nuts.
4. Attach the front wheel with the Axle Nuts (5).
5. Tighten Axle Nuts to 21 ft-lbs.
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21
4
4
5
D
NOTE: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender.
WARNING: Do not use Nuts (5)
without serrations to attach the front
wheel. 5
WARNING: Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten
both nuts to the recommended torque of 21 ft.-lbs.
WARNING: Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to
loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others.
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Basket Assembly
1. Attach Support Legs (39) to bot-
tom of Basket (35) using Bracket
(40), Screws (36) [x2], Wash-
ers (37) [x2] and Nuts (38) [x2].
Tighten Securely.
2. Make sure Support Legs (39) set
between Bracket (40) and Basket
(35) (fig 04b).
3. If installed, remove Axle Nuts (5).
4. Place Support Legs (39) on to
Axle (B) on both sides.
5. Install Axle Nuts (5) hand tight.
6. Place Basket (35) into position
against upper Bracket (A) and at-
tach with Screws (36) [x2], Wash-
ers (37) [x2] and Nuts (38) [x2].
Tighten Securely.
7. Attach Axle Nuts (5) securely.
8. Tighten Axle Nuts (5) to 21 ft-lbs.
g 04b
35 40 39
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35
A
40
36
37
37
38
38
39
5
B
NOTE: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender.
WARNING: Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten
both nuts to the recommended torque of 21 ft.-lbs.
WARNING: Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to
loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others.
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Rear Fender Assembly
Note: Top Fender mount is loose (fig 06) to allow installation.
1. Line up the Rear Fender Braces (A) with the Frame Mounting Tabs (B) (fig
05).
2. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and Washer (6) into the Frame Mount-
ing Tabs (B) and tighten securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire.
g 05
67
B
B
A
Tighten Top Fender Mount:
3. Tighten Bolt (11) and Nut (10) securely. Make sure fender is centered over
tire (fig 06).
g 06
11 10
Note: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting frame or fender.
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Handlebar and Stem Installation
WARNING: To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of
control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum insertion) mark (A) on the stem must be below
the top of the Locknut (B).
NOTE: Remove plastic Cap (E) from
the end of the Stem (13).
1. Insert the Stem (13) into the fork
(fig 07).
2. Point the Stem (13) towards the
front of the bike.
3. Tighten the Stem Bolt (C) just
enough to hold it in position.
4. If necessary, loosen the Handle-
bar Clamp Nut (D) and rotate
Handlebar (12) into a comfortable
riding position (fig 08).
5. Tighten Handlebar Clamp Nut (D)
just enough to hold it in position
(fig 08).
6. Align the stem (13) with the front
tire and tighten the stem bolt (C)
securely (fig 07).
WARNING: Do not over tighten
the stem bolt. Over tightening the stem
bolt can damage the steering system
and cause loss of control.
g 07
C
13
A
A
B
E
B
7. If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar
(12) (fig 08).
8. Tighten Clamp Nut (D).
NOTE: Do not over tighten. Torque to
14-17 ft-lbs.
WARNING: If the handlebar
clamp in not tight enough, the handle-
bar can slip in the stem. This can
cause damage to the handlebar or
stem, and can cause loss of control.
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08
D
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Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness
To test the tightness of the stem:
• Straddle the front wheel between your legs.
• Try to turn the front wheel by turning the handlebar.
• If the handlebar and stem turn without turning the front wheel, realign the
stem with the wheel and tighten the stem bolt(s) tighter than before (about
1/2 revolution only at a time).
• Do this test again, until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning
the front wheel.
To test the tightness of the handlebar clamp:
• Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar up
and down.
WARNING: Do not exceed 100 lbs downward force.
• If the handlebar moves, loosen the bolt(s) of the handlebar clamp.
• Put the handlebar in the correct position and tighten the bolt(s) of the
handlebar clamp tighter than before.
• If the handlebar clamp has more than one bolt, tighten the bolts equally.
• Do this test again, until the handlebar does not move in the handlebar
clamp.
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Seat Installation
Attach Seat to Seat Post (fig 09):
(pre-assembled on some models)
• Loosen nuts on seat clamp (A)
and rotate Seat (14) into riding
position.
• Put the seat post (33) fully through
the seat clamp (A).
• Tighten the Seat Clamp (A) so the
seat (14) stays on the seat post.
• If the Seat Clamp has a nut on
each side, tighten both nuts
equally.
g 09
A
33
14
CAUTION: If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it
may be difficult to remove it.
• Point the Seat (14) forward and
put the Seat Post (33) into the
Seat Tube (B) (figs 10, 11).
WARNING: To prevent the seat
coming loose and possible loss of
control, the “MIN-IN” (minimum inser-
tion) mark (C) on the seat post must
be below the top of the Seat Tube (B).
g 10
14 CB
33
B
C
Tighten the quick release lever:
• Move the Quick Release Lever (D)
to the “open” position so the word
“open” is pointing away from the
Seat Post Clamp (E).
NOTE: The words “open” and “close”
are on opposite sides of the quick
release lever.
g 11
E
B
F
33
D
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CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever (D) by hand only. Do not
use a hammer or any other tool to tighten the quick release lever.
You must use strong force to move the quick release lever to the “close” posi-
tion. If you can easily move the lever to the “close” position, the clamping force
is too light.
WARNING: If the clamping force of the Quick Release Lever (D) is too
light, the seat post can loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or
to others.
Tighten the quick release lever (continued):
• Open and close the Quick Release Lever (D) with one hand while you turn
the Adjusting Nut (F) with the other hand (fig 11).
• Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand, so that you first feel resistance
to the quick release lever when it perpendicular to the bicycle frame.
• Push the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “close” position (fig 11).
• When in the “close” position, make sure the Quick Release Lever (D) lays
against the Seat Post Clamp (E).
• The tightening torque of the Quick Release Lever (D) should be tight
enough so that the seat does not move during normal operation.
Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness
To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp:
WARNING: Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make
sure the red reflector is correctly positioned.
• Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and
down.
• If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp (A) (fig 09):
• Loosen the Seat Clamp (A).
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp (A)
tighter than before.
• Do this test again, until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp (A).
• If the Seat Post (33) moves in the Seat Tube (B):
• Move the Quick Release Lever (D) to the “open” position.
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Quick Release Lever
(D) tighter than before.
• If necessary, loosen Quick Release Lever (D), tighten Adjusting Nut (F)
and re-tighten Quick Release Lever (D).
• Do this test again, until the seat post does not move in the seat tube.
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Pedal Installation
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 counterclock-
wise direction (anti-clockwise).
• Turn the right pedal marked “R” into the right side of the crank arm, and the
left pedal marked “L” into the left side of the crank arm.
Tighten the pedals (fig 14):
• Make sure the threads of each pedal are fully into the crank arm.
NOTE: The recommended torque (tightness) for each pedal is 30 ft.-lbs.
g 14
R
L
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Front Reflector Bracket Installation
1. Position Reflector (17) so it points
straight forward (fig 12).
2. Tighten Clamp Screw.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will
damage the Clamp.
g 12
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Luggage Rack Adjustment
1. Loosen Adjustment Knob (48) by turning counter clockwise.
2. Slide Adjustable Rack (47) into position
3. Tighten with Adjustment Knob (48) by turning clockwise.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will damage the Knob.
47 48
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Handlebar Bags
Round Bag Installation (not included on all models):
44
1. Attach Bag (44) to Handlebar using the two Straps (A).
2. Tighten Straps (A) so bag does not move.
NOTE: Do not over tighten. The Straps may break.
Insulated Bag Installation (not included on all models):
49
A
B
1. Attach Bag (49) to Handlebar by sliding the Back Brace (A) securely into
the Bracket Slots (B).
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