Shimano TIAGRA FD-4400 - TECHNICAL Operating instructions

Technical Service Instructions SI-5EV0B
FD-4400 Front derailleur
General Safety Information
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose,
worn, or damaged parts may cause injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement parts.
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding,
otherwise you may fall off the bicycle.
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for
later reference.
Note
• If gear shifting operations cannot be carried out smoothly, clean the derailleur and
lubricate all moving parts.
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you
should replace the derailleur.
• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration,
the chain may contact the front chainrings or front derailleur
and generate noise. If the noise is a problem, shift the chain
onto the next-larger rear sprocket or the one after.
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and
the bottom bracket cable guide.
• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing
before use to ensure that they slide properly.
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal
use.
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and
maintenance products.
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or
operation, please contact a professional bicycle dealer.
WARNING
Front
chainrings
Rear
sprockets
Type Band type / Brazed on type
Front derailleur installation band diameter S (28.6mm), M (31.8mm)
Chainstay angle (C)61° - 66°
Chain line 43.5mm
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following
combination be used.
Series TIAGRA
Shifting lever ST-4400 / ST-R600 / SL-7700 / SL-R440
Outer casing SP40
Gears 18
Front derailleur FD-4400
Front chainwheel FC-4401
Bottom bracket BB-ES51 / BB-ES30
Rear derailleur RD-4400-SS
Freehub FH-4400
Cassette sprocket CS-HG50-9
Chain CN-HG53
Bottom bracket cable guide SM-SP17
Specifications
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Installation of the front derailleur
1. Adjust so that the clearance between the chain guide
outer plate and the large gear is 1 - 3 mm before installing.
2. The level section of the chain guide outer plate should
be directly above and parallel to the largest chainring.
3. Secure using a 5mm Allen key.
SG
A-53
Clearance: 1 - 3 mm
Chain guide outer plate
Chainwheel
(largest chainring)
Chain guide
Tightening torque:
5 - 7 N·m
{44 - 60 in. lbs.}
SIS adjustment
1. Low adjustment
Set so that the clearance between
the chain guide inner plate and the
chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
2. Connection and securing of cable
While pulling the inner cable, tighten the wire fixing bolt
with a 5 mm allen key to secure the cable.
Largest
sprocket Inner ring
Smallest
sprocket Outer ring
Pull
Tightening torque:
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
After taking up the initial slack in
the cable, re-secure to the front
derailleur as shown in the
illustration.
3. Top adjustment
Set so that the clearance between
the chain guide outer plate and the
chain is 0 - 0.5 mm.
B
A
A
B
Chain guide inner plate
Chain
Low adjustment
screw
A
B
BA
Top adjustment
screw
Chain guide inner
plate
Chain

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4. Adjustment of the cable tension
(1) Set the chain to the largest rear sprocket, and shift the front to top gear.
(2) Perform the trimming.
(3) After trimming, adjust the clearance (by using the cable-adjustment bolt) of
the chain and chain guide to the minimum (0 - 0.5 mm).
■Trimming (noise-prevention mechanism)
Gently press the lever [
b.
(A “click”sound will be heard.)
BA
Be sure to read these service instructions in conjunction with the service
instructions for the ST-4400 / ST-R600, SL-7700 / R440 before use.
Outer casing adjustment bolt
Largest
sprocket Outer ring
Largest
sprocket Outer ring
Front shifting (ST-4400)
Lever [ b
From large chainring
to small chainring
Lever [ a
From small chainring
to large chainring
Lever [ a
Lever [
b
BA
Chain guide
inner plate
Chain
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