Universal JUNIOR ATB, Owner'S Manual & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...JUNIOR ATB OWNER S MANUAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ckaging 10 Front Wheel 11 Pedals 12 Pedal Arm left 13 Pedal Arm right 14 Chain 15 Rear Wheel 16 Rear Axle 17 Rear Reflector 18 Multi sized Spanner 19 Allen Hexagonal Key 20 Stabilisers 1 NOTE This is a general guide for assembly of all Universal Junior ATB Bicycles Therefore not all parts pictured are available on all models 14 15 16 17 1 7 2 6 11 18 6 13 3 4 5 7 8 10 12 9 19 20 ...

Page 3: ... Your Bicycle 5 Attaching the Stabilisers if supplied 6 Attaching the Handlebars 7 Attaching the Saddle 8 Attaching the Pedals 11 BEFORE USE 12 Checking and Adjusting your Bicycle 12 User Precautions 13 Using your Bicycle 15 AFTER USE 16 Maintenance 16 Replacement Parts Spares 22 2 ...

Page 4: ...werve in and out of traffic Do not hang anything over the handlebars as this will impede the steering of the bicycle Do not hold onto another vehicle or cyclist Do not ride too close behind another vehicle IMPORTANT Have a sounding device i e a bell or horn fitted to our bicycle to warn others of your approach Wear suitable clothing This includes an approved helmet If in doubt about the efficiency...

Page 5: ... 16 oiling cleaning checking and adjusting it will give you many years of enjoyable cycling In the pages which follow we describe with the help of a few simple pictures and diagrams how to enjoy your bicycle and how to keep it in a safe operating condition and ready for riding at all times WARNING It is important to read this Owners Manual thoroughly noting in particularly the assembly and working...

Page 6: ...rton and discard Remove all components and carefully examine the carton for any remaining loose parts Identify all components before starting to assemble Keep all plastic bags out of the reach of children and dispose of at once Fully assemble the bicycle before discarding the carton 5 ...

Page 7: ...ner to loosen the outer axle nut and slide the stabiliser arm up or down into the desired position Re tighten the outer axle nut to secure into place 1 Stabiliser Arm 2 Outer Axle Nut 3 Rear Wheel Axle Initially when teaching a child to ride a bicycle there should not be a great deal of side to side movement of the cycle The stabilisers should be set so that both stabilisers and the rear wheel tou...

Page 8: ...t the forks are facing forwards curving away from the frame bike gently lower the handlebar stem into the headset head tube 1 Handlebars 2 Allen Key Hexagonal Key Ensuring that the handlebars are inserted beyond the minimum insertion mark set the handlebars at the required height and use the allen key to secure into place 7 1 4 2 3 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...the narrow end of the seat post into the hole on the underside of the saddle and tighten using the spanner Insert the seat post with saddle attached into the main frame ensuring that it is inserted beyond the minimum insert mark Fasten into place using the allen key to tighten the clamp bolt 8 4 3 2 1 2 1 5 ...

Page 10: ...drop outs 1 Fork 2 Front Brake Blocks 3 Pinch Bolt Nut Using the multi sized spanner loosen the pinch bolt nut on the front brake to allow enough room between the brake blocks for the front wheel to slide between This can also be accomplished by letting some air out of the front tyre and squeezing the tyre with your fingers in between the brake blocks 9 2 1 2 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...retention washers and axle nuts making sure the retention washers are hooked into the locating holes in the front dropouts see picture and diagram Ensure the front wheel is central in the forks and it turns freely Securely tighten both axle nuts Using the multi sized spanner re tighten the nut on the front brake to secure into position 10 1 2 3 Drop Out Hub Fork Axle Nut Wheel Retention Washer Axl...

Page 12: ...h the wrong pedal into the pedal arm side may result in damaging the thread Ensuring that you are inserting the correct pedal into the correct side screw each pedal by hand into the pedal arm The right pedal has a normal thread and screws on in a clockwise direction The left pedal has a left hand thread and screws in an anti clockwise direction Ensure both pedals are securely tightened 1 Multi siz...

Page 13: ...cycle in the upright position with one leg either side of the front wheel hold the front wheel firmly in position Loosen the handlebars using the allen key and adjust the handlebars to the right height and position for use The mid section of the handlebars must be aligned with the front wheel Tighten into place The ideal saddle position suitable for use should allow the toes of the rider to touch ...

Page 14: ...d test that each brake works individually To obtain the best performance from your bicycle check the tyre pressure by squeezing each tyre between your index and middle finger and thumb The tyre should feel firm if necessary pump air into it Refer to the manufacturers recommendations as shown on the tyre sidewall Your Universal Bicycle is now ready for use 13 1 2 3 ...

Page 15: ... the bicycle is travelling and take care to avoid pedestrians and unforeseen obstructions When re adjusting the handlebars or seat pay particular attention to the minimum insertion marks Routine safety checks and regular maintenance must be carried out Remember the more frequently and harder a cycle is used the more frequently maintenance checks should be carried out Always remember that the braki...

Page 16: ...his position can usually be determined by fully extending the leg when seated on the saddle and placing your heel on the pedal with the pedal at its lowest point This allows for the most efficient use of the thigh muscles and makes riding easy The saddle should be horizontal or with the nose tilted slightly upwards The position of the handlebar should be set to allow a comfortable riding position ...

Page 17: ...ings should be regularly checked to ensure they are smooth and free from excessive play If excessive side play occurs at the wheel rim loosen the axle nuts loosen the cone lock nut A and adjust Cone B with the multi sized spanner Tighten lock nut A and tighten the axle nut Brake Ensure that the brakes operate smoothly without locking or grabbing when applied Make periodic checks for wear and tear ...

Page 18: ...justed lock nut A against the brake arm NOTE Should one brake block F make contact with the wheel rim before the other the brake can be centralised Using a hammer and a suitable punch tap the return spring E on the opposite side to the calliper brake block that touches the rim first Chain The chain should have approximately 10mm 3 8 of vertical movement when checked in the centre between the front...

Page 19: ...ior to leaving the factory Correct further lubrication requires disassembly cleaning and re packing and should be done by a qualified bicycle mechanic However using a light oil or WD40 type lubricant you may periodically oil the chain rear wheel sprocket brake calliper pivots front and rear wheel bushes bottom bracket bushes and headset bushes The calliper pivots can also be lightly oiled but care...

Page 20: ...t follow the instructions supplied To replace the tyre fit one side of the tyre back onto the rim Push the valve through the rim valve hole and feed the inner tube into the tyre Make sure the inner tube is slightly inflated and them work the tyre back on to the rim using both thumbs Slowly inflate the tyre making sure it is sitting squarely and is sealed correctly on the rim When fully inflated re...

Page 21: ...roperly positioned onto the wheel rim as incorrect alignment can cause chafing of the tyre against the frame or fork tubes Make sure that when purchasing replacement tyres you obtain the correct size The tyre size is found on the tyre sidewall Torque Settings Recommended Torque settings for cycle components 20 Torque Torque Description Front Wheel Nut Rear Wheel Nut Handlebar Expander Bolt Handleb...

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