User Guide

Follow these steps when repairing a tube in the event of a flat tire, or
when replacing a worn tire.
1. Open the brake quick release lever. For caliper type brakes, the quick
release lever is on the brake itself. For direct-pull brakes, disconnect the
link arm from the curved pipe (Fig. 72). For cantilever brakes or U-brakes
(Fig. 73), disengage the brake by removing the link-wire from the brake
caliper. After opening the quick release mechanism, the brake will spring
open allowing the tire to pass between the brake pads.
Note: If you are removing the rear wheel, shift the chain to the smallest
chainwheel and the smallest cog of the cassette.
For Nexus 7 speed rear wheels (Fig. 74), undo the brake and shift
cables. Be careful not to touch the rear hub which may be hot from
braking. To release the brake cable, press the cable carrier arm forward
and the cable clamp bolt rearward so that the bolt aligns with the
carrier’s larger diameter hole, and then pull outward to disengage the
cable clamp bolt. Then slide the brake cable stop forward to remove it
from the brake arm. To release the shift cable, first put the shifter in 1st
gear. Pull the cable's housing out of the shift cable housing stop. Rotate
the shift cable fixing bolt until the washer flats align with the slit in the
cog joint bracket, and remove the cable.
2. For wheels with axle nuts, gradually loosen the nut on alternate
sides of the hub. This prevents altering the bearing adjustment of the
hub. For wheels with quick release devices, release the quick release
lever and for front wheels unscrew the quick release adjustment nut 3
full turns. Remove the wheel from the fork tips.
Note: For the rear wheel on bikes with a derailleur, hold the rear derailleur
up and back while removing the wheel. For rear wheels on bikes without
rear derailleur, slide the wheel forward and lift the chain off the rear cog.
Then remove the wheel.
3. Deflate the tire completely. Remove the tire from the rim with your hands
or tire lever tools. Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver to remove
the tire.
4. If you are repairing a tube leak, repair the puncture on the tube with
a tube patch, or replace the tube. Check the inside of the tire and rim to
be sure there are no foreign objects protruding through or stuck to the
insides. Make sure the rim strip covers all of the spoke heads. Inspect the
tire for wear, and any other damage. If a tire has any cuts or separations
which go through the tire, making any part of the inner tube visible, or
if any part of the tire casing, such as threads or other material, shows
through the tire tread (running surface) replace the tire.
5. If you are replacing the tube or tire, make sure the new tube or tire is
the same size as the old one, or check with your Fisher dealer for compat-
ibility of differing sizes. The size can be found on the side of the tire.
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TIRE INSTALLATION
Fig. 72
WARNING
Disc brakes can get very hot and could cause burns. Do not touch
the rotor (brake disc) for at least 30 minutes after braking.
Keep away from parts like rotors and spokes when rotating. They
may cause personal injury.
Fig. 73
Linkwire
Fig. 74
Cable
carrier
arm
Cable
clamp
bolt