Owner's Manual: Coaster Bicycles
Owner's Manual: Coaster Bicycles
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Owner’s Manual
Coaster Bicycles
Bicycle Assembly
• Parts Assembly View..............................................................................................................6
• Parts Assembly List.................................................................................................................7
• Introduction to Assembly....................................................................................................8
• Tools Needed............................................................................................................................8
• Installing the Front Wheel...................................................................................................9
• Handlebar and Stem Installation................................................................................. 10-11
• Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness.........................................................................11
• Seat Installation (various models)................................................................................ 12-13
• Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness...........................................................14
• Front and Rear Reflector Installation.......................................................................... 14-15
• Pedal Installation...................................................................................................................15
• Training Wheel Installation (various models).......................................................... 16-17
• Brake System Setup (various models)........................................................................ 18-21
• Brake Pad Replacement.......................................................................................................21
• Coaster Brake...........................................................................................................................22
Warranty
• Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................30
Your Bike
HELMET WHEN RIDING
can be found on the bottom of the crank
housing as shown.
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• Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug.
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your chin.
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• A proper Date:
fitting helmet should be comfortable and not rock
forward/backward
Model Name: or side to side.
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Warning and Safety Information
Meanings of Warnings:
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 instruc-
tions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur.
Your Bike
The word “WARNING” is before personal safety instructions. If you do not obey these in-
structions, injury to the rider or to others can occur.
• CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
• Adult assembly is required.
• Handlebar hand grip or tube end plugs should be replaced if damaged as bare tubes have
been known to cause injury. All products with capped handlebar ends should be checked
regularly to ensure that adequate protection for the ends of the handlebars are in place.
• Replacement forks must have the same rake and tube inner diameter as the original
product.
• Do not add a motor to the product.
• Do not tow or push the product.
• Do not modify the product.
• Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
• If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use.
WARNING : This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general
transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and
jumping.
If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all as-
sembly and adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual, and any “Special In-
structions” supplied and to make sure all fasteners and components are securely tightened.
NOTE: Periodically check that all fasteners and components are securely tightened.
If the bicycle was purchased assembled, it is the owner’s responsibility, before riding the
bicycle for the first time, to make sure the bicycle has been assembled and adjusted ex-
actly as written in this manual, and any “Special Instructions” supplied and to make sure all
fasteners and components are securely tightened.
NOTE:
If product is assembled, please proceed to sections:
• Testing Stem, Handlebar
• Seat Clamp tightness.
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Rules of the Road
WARNING : Failure of the rider to obey the following “Rules of the Road” can
result in injury to the rider or to others.
• Obey all traffic regulations, signs, and signals.
Your Bike
• Always wear a bicycle helmet that meets CPSC safety standards, as well as local safety
standards.
• Always wear shoes.
• Ride on the correct side of the road, in a single file, and in a straight line.
• Bikes 12in (30cm) and under not intended for use on public roads.
• Avoid riding at night, dusk, dawn and any other time of poor visibility.
• Reflectors: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly
installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear reflectors are vertical. Do not
allow the visibility of the reflectors to be blocked by clothing or other articles. Dirty reflec-
tors do not work well. Clean the reflectors, as necessary, with soap and a damp cloth.
• Use extra caution in wet weather:
• Ride slowly on damp surfaces because the tires will slide more easily.
• Allow increased braking distance in wet weather.
• 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.
• Do not carry any items or attach anything to your bicycle that could hinder your vision,
hearing, or control.
• Do not ride with both hands off the handlebar.
• This bicycle is not suitable for the fitting of a luggage carrier and (or) a child seat.
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Parts Assembly View
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Parts View
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3 8
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9 11
6 10 12
12
14
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19 29 28
16 30
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NOTE: All features, components 18
and accessories are not included
on all models. 31 27
Parts Assembly List
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Introduction to Assembly
This Owner’s Manual is made for several different bicycles:
• Some illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product.
• Follow instructions completely.
• If the bicycle has any parts that are not described in this manual, look for separate “Special
Assembly
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.
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Installing the Front Wheel
NOTE: See Brake Section to loosen and Re-attach front Brakes (if equipped).
1. A
If the Axle Nuts are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by removing
them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench.
Assembly
2. Set the wheel into the front forkB .
3. C
Install wheel retainers making sure the tabs are in the forkD tab holes.
4. Attach the front wheel with the Axle Nuts.
5. Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten Axle Nuts securely.
D
C
A B
WARNING: Do not use Nuts A without serrations to attach the front wheel.
WARNING : Failure to obey these steps can allow the front wheel to loosen
while riding. This can cause injury to the rider or to others.
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Handlebar and Stem Installation
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the stem bolt. Over tightening the stem bolt
can damage the steering system and cause loss of control.
2 4
fig B
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Handlebar and Stem Installation - continued
One Bolt Clamp (fig C):
• If necessary, re-adjust Handlebar for
proper fit.
• Tighten Clamp Nut G .
Assembly
NOTE: Do not over tighten. G
WARNING: If the handlebar clamp
in not tight enough, the handlebar can slip in
the stem. This can cause damage to the han-
dlebar or stem, and can cause loss of control.
fig C
• Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the
handlebar up and down or forward and back.
Ensure the seat is secure to the seat post and the seat bolt is tight-
ened.
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Seat Installation - continued
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.
Assembly
1. Open and close the Quick Release Lever with one hand while you turn the Adjusting Nut
H with the other hand.
2. Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut by hand, so that you first feel resistance to the quick
release lever when it perpendicular to the bicycle frame.
3. Push the Quick Release Lever to the “close” position.
4. When in the “close” position, make sure the Quick Release Lever lays against the Seat
Post Clamp G .
5. The tightening torque of the Quick Release Lever should be tight enough so that the
seat does not move during normal operation.
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Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness
To test the tightness of the seat clamp and the post clamp:
WARNING : Every time the quick release mechanism is loosened, make sure
the red reflector is correctly positioned.
Assembly
• Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down.
• If the seat moves in the Seat Clamp:
• Loosen the Seat Clamp.
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp tighter than before.
• Do this test again, until the seat does not move in the Seat Clamp.
• If the Seat Post moves in the Seat Tube:
• Move the Quick Release Lever to the “open” position.
• Put the seat in the correct position and tighten the Quick Release Lever tighter than
before.
• If necessary, loosen Quick Release Lever, tighten Adjusting Nut and re-tighten Quick
Release Lever.
• Do this test again, until the seat post does not move in the seat tube.
Assembly
2. Install Washer and Locknut D .
3. Make sure Reflector B is pointing straight
C
forward and tighten Locknut securely. D
Pedal Installation
A
Assembly
C
A
B
D
B
continued >>
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Training Wheels - continued
Adjusting Training Wheel Height:
A A
1. Make sure both Training Wheels are the
same distance from the ground (1/8 in
Assembly
(3.17mm)) and pointing straight down.
2. Tighten Axle Nuts A securely.
1/8” 1/8”
(3.17mm)
EZ BUILD MODELS: Adjusting Training Wheel
Height:
OPERATION:
WARNING : Failure to reinstall
Axle Nuts can cause injury to the rider or to
WARNING : Before each ride, others.
make sure both axle nuts are tight. Also
make sure both training wheels are the same WARNING : When riding with
distance from the ground. training wheels:
• Ride only on level areas.
As your child’s ability improves, you may raise • Do not ride on steep hills, uneven side-
and eventually remove the training wheels. walks, or near steps. The bicycle can tip
Raising the training wheels little by little will over if a training wheel goes off the edge
help them learn to ride on the bike’s two of the riding surface.
wheels. • Ride straight up and down sloped sur-
• To move the training wheels, loosen faces, because the bicycle can tip over
the axle nuts, slide the leg to the correct when riding across sloped surfaces.
position, and retighten the axle nuts. • Slow down at corners because you can
• To remove the training wheels, remove not turn as quickly as bicycles without
the Axle Nuts and Training Wheel Legs. training wheels.
Then reinstall Axle Nut over Alignment
Tab and tighten securely.
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Caliper Rim Brake System Setup (various models)
WARNING: You must adjust the front brakes before you ride the bicycle.
NOTE: FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SETUP IS THE SAME.
Assembly
continued >>
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Caliper Rim Brake System Setup - continued
1 2
Assembly
2-1
1-1
3
Step 1:
• Loosen Cable Nut so that the cable is
loose.
Step 2: 3-1
• Insert Cable Barrel into Brake Lever.
Step 3:
• Insert Brake Cable into Groove as shown.
Step 4:
• Rotate Housing Groove away from Cable 4 4-2
Groove and tighten Housing Nut .
4-1
4-3
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Caliper Rim Brake System Setup - continued
Step 5:
• Squeeze Brake Arms so that Brake Pads
are against the Rim.
5
Assembly
5-1
5-2
Step 6:
• Pull Brake Cable tight.
• Tighten Cable Nut .
6
• Adjust Cable Nut for 1/16in (1.5mm) Brake
Pad clearance.
6-3
6-2
6-1
1/16” 1/16”
(1.5 mm)
Step 7:
• Make sure the Brake Lever is not loose . 7 0 7-1
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Caliper Rim Brake System Setup - continued
Step 8:
• Make sure the cable sheaths are fully in-
serted into the adjustment housing at the
Caliper and Hand Lever . 8
Assembly
8-1
8-2
Step 9:
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• Rotate Brake Levers A into a
comfortable riding position and
tighten securely.
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coaster brakes >>
Coaster Brakes - various models
These models are equipped with a rear ‘coaster’
brake that is operated by rotating the crank
backwards.
Assembly
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Streamers, Pad and Bags (various models)
NOTE: NOT ALL BIKES HAVE ALL ACCESSORIES!
Handlebar Pad:
Accessories
• Remove the cover from the Handlebar pad A
• Push foam pad over handlebar brace B A
• Wrap handlebar pad cover around foam pad and
close with the Hook and Loop strip B
Streamers:
C
• Insert each Streamer C in the hole in the end of
each Handlebar Grip
• Ensure Streamer is fully inserted so that is does not
come loose
D E
E F
WARNINGS :
• Make sure front reflectors are not blocked by Bags or Baskets.
• Handlebar Bag/Basket weight limit: 5 lbs (2.3kg). 23
Plaques Installation (various models)
VIEW 1: Bracket Mount:
• Attach Plaque A to Handlebar Cross Brace A
B using supplied Clamps C and Screws
D .
Accessories
WARNING :
• Ensure Plaque does not interfere with
child’s visibility or ability to control the
product.
• Make sure front Reflectors are not blocked
by Plaque.
B
Bell and Handlebar Features (various models)
Bells and Features:
• If the mounting Screw A is factory installed,
remove it and set aside.
Accessories
• Open the Clamp B just enough to fit on the
handlebar.
• Position the Bell / Accessory so that is level and
positioned as shown.
• Tighten Screw securely. Do not over-tighten.
This can damage the Clamp.
A B
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Repair and Service
Maintenance and Service
WARNING:
• Inspect the product frequently. Failure to inspect the product 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 with original
equipment.
• Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual and any
“Special Instructions”. Parts that are not tight enough can be lost or operate poorly.
Over tightened parts can be damaged. Make sure any replacement fasteners are the
correct size and type.
NOTE: Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not
have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any “Special Instructions” are
not sufficient for you.
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Tires
Maintenance:
Before adding air to any tire, make sure the edge of the tire (the bead) is the same distance
from the rim, all around the rim, on both sides of the tire. If the tire does not appear to be
seated correctly, release air from the inner tube until you can push the bead of the tire into
the rim where necessary. Add air slowly and stop frequently to check the tire seating and the
pressure, until you reach the correct inflation pressure.
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Inspection of the Bearings
Maintenance and Service
MAINTENANCE
Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. 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.
CRANK BEARINGS
The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not be
loose on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side-to-
side.
WHEEL BEARINGS
Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. The
bearings are correctly adjusted if:
• The wheel spins freely and easily.
• The weight of the spoke reflector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the bicycle,
causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times.
• There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light
force.
Chain Adjustment
WARNINGS : C
• The chain must remain on the sprock-
ets. If the chain comes off the sprock-
ets, the coaster brake will not operate.
• Do not attempt chain repairs. If there
is a problem with the chain, have a B
bicycle service shop make any repairs. A
Adjustment:
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.
When the chain C is at the correct tightness, you can rotate the crank freely and you can
pull it no more than one-half inch A away from a straightedge B as shown.
Adjust the tightness of the chain as follows:
• Loosen the axle nuts of the rear wheel.
• Move the rear wheel forward or backward as necessary.
NOTE: Make sure the rear wheel is in the center of the bicycle frame.
• Hold the wheel in this position and tighten securely.
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Lubrication
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Limited Warranty
General: • Used in a manner contrary to the instructions
Warranty Information
• Part or model specifications are subject to and warnings in this Owner’s Manual
change without notice.
• This Limited Warranty is the only warranty Huffy will not be liable for incidental or
for the product. There are no other express consequential loss or damage due directly or
warranties. indirectly from use of this product. Some States do
• The only uses for this product are described not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
in this manual. or consequential damages, so the above limitation
• Warranty registration is not required. may not apply to you.
• The Limited Warranty extends only to the
original consumer and is not transferable to What will Huffy do?
anyone else. Huffy will replace, without charge to you, any part,
or component found to be defective by Huffy.
What does this Limited Warranty cover?
This Limited Warranty covers all parts of the How do you get service?
product except those indicated below as not Contact the Customer Service Department.
warranted. • See included list for Customer Contact
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What must you do to keep the Limited contact.
Warranty in effect?
This Limited Warranty is effective only if: What rights do you have?
• Product is completely and correctly This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
assembled. may also have other rights which vary from State
• Product is used under normal conditions to State.
for its intended purpose (see the following
For how long does this Limited Warranty last?
section for excluded activities).
• The frame is warranted for life except
• Product receives all necessary maintenance
aluminum frames which are warranted for ten
and adjustments.
(10) years, from the date of purchase.
• Product is used for general transportation
• The fork is warranted for life except for shock
and recreational use only. forks which are warranted one (1) year from
date of purchase.
What is not covered by this Limited • All other components are warranted for six (6)
Warranty? months from the date of purchase.
This product is designed for recreational use only.
This Limited Warranty does not cover normal
wear and tear, normal maintenance items, or any
damage, failure, or loss that is caused by improper
assembly, maintenance, adjustment, storage, or
use of the product.
Bike Identification
stamped into the frame. The Recovery Code
can be found on the bottom of the crank
housing as shown.
Recovery Code:
Purchase Date:
Model Name:
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