Owner’s Manual for Cruiser Bicycles This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and maintenance information. Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. Save this manual for future reference.
Owner’s Manual Index Your Bike • Owner’s Bicycle Identification Record ................................3 • Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle ............................................3 • Warning and Safety Information .........................................4 • Rules of the Road ...............................................................4 • The Owner’s Responsibility ................................................5 Bicycle Assembly • Parts Assembly View ..............................................
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. xxx xx x 1 xx 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.
Warning and Safety Information Meanings of Warnings: a This 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 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.
4 5 8 2 22 23 9 Parts Assembly View 7 6 3 10 17 12 32 21 30 1 13 27 20 31 34 33 24 25 26 19 15 28 18 14 10 9 29 22 23 16 11 6 5 7
Seat Quick Release Lever & Nut Rear Fender Front Reflector Rear Reflector 14 15 16 17 18 Washer (x3) 9 Handlebar Stem Front Fender Mount Bolt 8 13 Fender Brace Bolt (x4) 7 Handlebar Washer (x4) 6 12 Axle Nut (x4) 5 Nut (x2) Wheel Retainer (x2) 4 Rear Fender Mount Bolt Front Fender 3 11 Front Wheel Assembly 2 10 Frame Description 1 No. Parts Assembly List 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 No.
Introduction This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles. Some of the illustrations may not look exactly like the parts of the bicycle, but the instructions are correct. If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “Special Instructions” that are supplied with 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.
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). 8 9 10 6 7 fig 01 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. Insert the Bolt (8) through the Washer (9) and Fender tabs and fork mounting hole.
Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork 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. 4. Attach the front wheel with the Axle Nuts (5). 5. Tighten Axle Nuts to 21 ft-lbs. D 21 4 5 4 5 fig 04 Note: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender.
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 Mounting Tabs (B) and tighten securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire. B A B 6 7 fig 05 Tighten Top Fender Mount: 3. Tighten Bolt (11) and Nut (10) securely. Make sure fender is centered over tire (fig 06).
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 into the fork (fig 07). 2. Point the Stem towards the front of the bike. 3. Tighten the Stem Bolt (C) just enough to hold it in position. 4.
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.
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. • Tighten the Seat Clamp so the Seat stays on the seat post. • If the Seat Clamp has a nut on each side, tighten both nuts equally. 14 A 33 fig 09 CAUTION: If you accidentally drop the seat post into the seat tube, it may be difficult to remove it.
CAUTION: Operate the Quick Release Lever 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” position. 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 is too light, the seat post can loosen while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others.
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. 17 A fig 12 Rear Reflector Bracket Installation 1. Position Reflector (18) to it points straight backwards (fig 13). 2. Tighten Clamp Screw. NOTE: Do not over-tighten. This will damage the Clamp.
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 counterclockwise 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.
Brake System These models are equipped with a rear ‘coaster’ brake that is operated by rotating the crank backwards (fig 15). fig 15 Chain Adjustment WARNING: The chain must remain on the sprockets. If the chain comes off the sprockets, the coaster brake will not operate. 30 B A fig 16 Adjustment (fig 16): The chain must be at the correct tightness. If too tight, the bicycle will be difficult to pedal. If too loose, the chain can come off the sprockets.
Tires Maintenance: • Frequently check the tire inflation pressure because all tires lose air slowly over time. For extended storage, keep the weight of the bicycle off the tires. • Do not use unregulated air hoses to inflate the inner tubes. An unregulated hose can suddenly over inflate bicycle tires and cause them to burst. • Replace worn tires. WARNING: Do not ride or sit on the bicycle if a tire is under inflated. This can damage the tire and inner tube.
Repair and Service WARNING: Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”. • • Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts. • Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.
Inspection of the Bearings Maintenance Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests: Head Tube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube.
Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty • • • • • Part or model specifications are subject to change without notice. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for your Huffy Corporation (“Huffy”) product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties. This Limited Warranty extends only to the original consumer and is not transferable to anyone else. Warranty registration is not required. The only uses for this product are described in this manual.
For how long does this Limited Warranty last? • The frame is warranted for life except aluminum frames which are warranted for ten (10) years, from the date of purchase. • The fork is warranted for life except for shock forks which are warranted one (1) year from date of purchase. • All other components are warranted for six (6) months from the date of purchase. What will Huffy do? Huffy will replace, without charge to you, the component found to be defective by Huffy.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET WHEN RIDING THIS PRODUCT! CORRECT INCORRECT • • • • • Helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead Adjust the strap sliders below the ear on both sides. Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug. No more than two fingers should fit between the strap and your chin. A proper fitting helmet should be comfortable and not rock forward/backward or side to side.
