Shimano PD-7900 Operating instructions

WARNING – To avoid serious injuries:
●SPD-SL pedals are designed so that you release them
only when you intend to release. They are not designed
to release automatically at times such as when falling
off the bicycle. This is a safety measure to prevent you
from losing balance and falling off the bicycle as a result
of your feet becoming accidentally released from the
pedals.
●Use only SPD-SL shoes with this product. Other types of
shoes may not release from the pedals, or may release
unexpectedly.
●Use only Shimano cleats (SM-SH10/SM-SH11) and
tighten the mounting bolts securely to the shoes.
●Before attempting to ride with these pedals and
shoes, make sure you understand the operation of the
engagement/release mechanism for the pedals and
cleats (shoes).
●Before you attempt to ride with these pedals and shoes,
apply the brakes, then place one foot on the ground
and practice engaging and releasing each shoe from
its pedal until you can do so naturally and with minimal
effort.
●Ride on level ground first until you become adept at
engaging and releasing your shoes from the pedals.
●Before riding, adjust the spring tension of the pedals to
your liking.
●When riding at low speed or when there is a possibility
that you might need to stop riding, (for example, when
doing a U-turn, nearing an intersection, riding uphill or
turning a blind curve), release your shoes from the pedal
beforehand so that you can quickly put your feet onto
the ground at any time.
●Use a lighter spring tension for attaching the pedal
cleats when riding in adverse conditions.
●Keep cleats and bindings clear of dirt and debris to
ensure engagement and release.
●Remember to check the cleats periodically for wear.
When the cleats are worn, replace them. Always check
the spring tension after replacing the pedal cleats and
before riding. If you do not maintain both your shoes and
cleats in good condition, release and engagement to the
pedals could become unpredictable or difficult, which
could result in severe injury.
●Be sure to attach reflectors to the bicycle when riding at
night. Do not continue riding the bicycle if the reflectors
are dirty or damaged, otherwise it becomes more difficult
for oncoming vehicles to see you.
●Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior
to installing the parts. Loose, worn, or damaged parts
may cause serious injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano
replacement parts.
●If you have any questions concerning your pedals,
contact a professional dealer.
●Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and
keep them in a safe place for later reference.
●BE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THEABOVE
WARNINGS CAREFULLY.
●If the warnings are not followed, your shoes may not
come out of the pedals when you intend or they may
come out unexpectedly or accidentally, and severe
injury may result.
NOTE:
●Before riding the bicycle, check that there is no play or
looseness in the connection. Also, be sure to retighten the
crank arms and pedals at periodic intervals.
●In addition, if pedaling performance does not feel normal,
check this once more.
●Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or
deterioration resulting from normal use.
●For maximum performance we highly recommend
Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at :
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General Safety Information SI-42T0B-002
PD-7900
PD-7810
PD-6700
PD-R670
PD-5700
SPD-SL Pedals
Technical Service Instructions
Cleat types and using the pedals
Cleat types
There is some sideways play
when the shoes are firmly
engaged with the pedals.
Self-aligning mode
There is no play when the
shoes are firmly engaged with
the pedals.
Fixed mode
SM-SH11
Wide
(Option) Narrow
SM-SH10
Engaging the cleats with the pedals
Press the cleats into the pedals with a forward and downward motion.
Releasing the cleats from the pedals
Release the cleats from the pedals by twisting your heels outward.
Note:
Place one foot on the ground, practice engaging and releasing the cleat
from the pedal several times, and set the spring tension to the tension
you prefer when releasing the cleat.
Attaching the cleats
Set the cleat on the bottom of each shoe as shown in the
illustration, and then provisionally tighten the cleat mounting bolts.
Refer to the service instructions provided with your shoes for
further details.
Note:
When installing the cleats, use the cleat mounting bolts and
the cleat washers that are provided with the cleats. If you use
any other cleat mounting bolts, it may damage the cleats and
cause problems with correct installation.
Cleat
Cleat washer
Cleat mounting bolt
4 mm Allen key
Adjusting the cleat position
1.
The cleats have an adjustment range of 15
mm front to back and 5 mm right to left.
After provisionally tightening the cleats,
practice engaging and releasing, one shoe
at a time. Readjust to determine the best
cleat positions.
2.
After you have determined the best cleat
position, firmly tighten the cleat mounting
bolts with a 4 mm Allen key.
Tightening torque:
5 – 6 N·m {44 – 52 in. lbs.}
Mounting the pedals on the crank
arms
Use an 8 mm Allen key (for PD-7900/PD-7810 pedals) or a 15 mm
spanner (for PD-6700/PD-R670/PD-5700 pedals) to mount the
pedals on the crank arms.
The right pedal has a right-hand thread; the left pedal has a left-
hand thread.
8 mm Allen key
PD-7900
PD-7810
Tightening torque:
35 – 55 N·m {305 – 479 in. lbs.}
PD-6700
PD-R670
PD-5700
15 mm spanner
Pay attention to
the mark
R: right pedal
L: left pedal
Tightening torque:
35 – 55 N·m {305 – 479 in. lbs.}
Note:
A 6 mmAllen key cannot provide a sufficient tightening torque.
Always be sure to use a 15 mm spanner.
Adjusting the spring tension of
the binding
The spring force is adjusted by means of adjustment bolts at the
rear of the pedals. Adjust the spring force to the optimum cleat
holding force when releasing the cleats from the bindings.
Equalize the spring tensions for both pedals by referring to the
tension indicators and by counting the number of turns of the
adjustment bolts.
The spring tensions can be adjusted in four steps for each turn of
the adjustment bolts, and each adjustment bolt can be turned up
to three full turns.
2.5 mm Allen key
Indicator
Adjustment bolt
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Do not turn the bolt past the point at which the indicator shows the
maximum or minimum tension.
Note:
●In order to prevent accidental release from occurring, make
sure all the spring tensions are properly adjusted.
●The spring tensions should be adjusted equally for both
right and left pedals. If they are not adjusted equally, it can
cause the rider difficulty to engage or release from the
pedals.
●If the adjustment bolt is completely withdrawn from the
spring plate, disassembly and reassembly will be required.
If this occurs, ask a professional dealer for assistance.
Cleat replacement
Cleats wear out over time and should be replaced periodically.
Cleats should be replaced when it becomes difficult to release, or
it starts to release with much less effort than the when it was in
new condition.
Note:
If the yellow (SM-SH11) or red (SM-SH10) portions of
the cleats become worn, replace the cleats with new
ones.
Front: Replace the cleats when the black layer
underneath the cleats are visible.
Rear: Replace when section A in the illustration
becomes worn.
Cleat
Front
Rear
Section A
Replacement of the body cover
Note:
For PD-7900, the body cover cannot be replaced.
If the body cover of the pedal becomes worn, replace it with a new
body cover (sold separately) as shown below.
Body cover fixing screw
Body cover
Phillips screwdriver (#1) Tightening torque:
0.6 – 0.8 N·m
{5 – 7 in. lbs.}
Note:
The body cover is a consumable part. Replace the body cover
with a new one before any part of the body cover becomes
flush with the pedal. If you continue to ride the bicycle without
replacing the body cover, it may damage the pedal. In addition,
self-locking screws are used as the body cover fixing screws,
so once they have been loosened, they should be discarded
and new body cover fixing screws should be used.
Body cover
Pedal
Maintenance of the axle units
If you experience any trouble with the rotating parts of the
pedal, the pedal may require adjustment. Obtain advice from a
professional dealer.
Mounting the reflectors (optional)
Optional reflector sets (SM-PD63 special for PD-7900 and SM-
PD58) are available. Please contact a bicycle dealer for details.
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