Huffy Green Machine, green machine 20, green machine HGM-G-8 20 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

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.

HGM-G-9 20 EN-AU 091515 m0301

Copyright Huffy Corporation 2015

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Your Green Machine

• Owner’s Model Identication Record .....................................................3

• Warning and Safety Information ...........................................................4-5

• Assembly Notes - Tools Needed............................................................6

• Operating Your Green Machine ............................................................7-9

• Coaster Brake ......................................................................................9

Model Assembly

• Parts Assembly List ............................................................................10-11

• Assemble Front Frame to Rear Frame .................................................12

• Steering Arms .......................................................................................13

• Assemble Steering Linkage ................................................................14-15

• Assemble Rear Steering Axle .............................................................16-17

• Assemble Rear Wheels ........................................................................18

• Installing Seat .......................................................................................19

• Installing Pedals ...................................................................................20

Maintenance and Service

• Repair and Service ...............................................................................21

• Torque Chart .........................................................................................21

• Tires .....................................................................................................22

• Tire/Tube Replacement ........................................................................23

• Lubrication and Lubrication Table .........................................................24

• Inspection of the Bearings ....................................................................25

Warranty

• Corporation Limited Warranty .............................................................26-27

Contents

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Green Machine

Owner’s Model Identication Record

NOTE: This information is only available with model itself. It is not available from
Huffy.

Model number is on the packaging and instruction manual.
Write the model number below to keep it for future reference.

If the model is stolen, give this number and a description of the model to the police.

This will help them nd the model.

Model Number:
Purchase Date:
Model Name:

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Warnings and Safety

Warning and Safety Information

PLEASE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE PRODUCT

This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which fol-
lows it.
The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these
instructions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the product 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.

All wheeled vehicles will provide safe, enjoyable transportation and recreation when
used and maintained properly. Like bicycling, skateboarding, and in-line skating, riding
can be dangerous even under the best of circumstances. We do not want you to get
hurt. Please follow all safety rules and operating instructions.

This toy should be used with caution since skill is required to avoid falls or collisions
causing injury to the user or third parties.

WARNING - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:

• CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

• Adult assembly is required.

• Continuous adult supervision is required.

• The brake may be hot after continuous use. Do not touch after braking.

• Ensure rider can reach the pedals through full range of motion.

• Always wear a CPSC approved helmet while riding, with the chinstrap securely
fastened.

• Always wear shoes when riding.

• Ride on smooth paved surfaces. Do not ride on streets or roadways.

• Always comply with local laws and regulations.

• Never use near motor vehicles.

• Do not ride on hills, steeply sloped areas, on or near steps, near swimming pools,
or in alleys.

• Do not ride the product at dusk, at night or at times of limited visibility.

• Do not ride off road, on grass or wet surfaces.

• Do not ride the product over curbs or bumps that can damage the steering mecha­nism.

• Do not wear headphones or anything else that would impair your ability to hear or
see.

• Do not jump or ramp product.

• Do not tow the product.

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Warnings and Safety

Warning and Safety Information - continued

• Do not pull any objects with the product.

• Do not push the product.

• Never ride with more than one person. Maximum weight is 180 lbs (82Kg).

• Excessive weight may cause a hazardous or unstable condition.

• Understand all operating procedures before riding.

• Do not add a motor to the product.

• Do not modify the product.

• Before each ride check all screws, fasteners and brakes; re-tighten any that are

loose. Replace any fasteners that are damaged.

• 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.

• Know your limits. Be familiar with your abilities. Use common sense.

• Replace worn or broken parts immediately.

• If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THIS

PRODUCT, PLEASE REFER TO THIS OWNERS MANUAL OR CALL

CONSUMER SERVICE

ASSEMBLY WARNINGS:

Wheels, Tire & Axle:

• The rear axle nuts must be securely
tightened to ensure rear wheels do not

come loose from the axle.

• All hardware must be sufciently tight­ened to ensure it does not come loose.

• Recommended tube/tire ination pres­sure is on the tire sidewall.

Pivot Bolt:

• Pivot bolt must be correctly and se­curely installed to ensure it does not
come loose.

Steering Function:

• Ensure the Steering Levers move
freely, front to back and all attaching
hardware is securely tightened.

Seat:

• Secure the seat adjustment bolts each
time the seat is moved.

Coaster Brake:

• Ensure seat is adjusted so rider can
easily reach the front wheel coaster
brake.

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Assembly Notes

Assembly Notes

Required Tools

Suggested Handling Methods:

13mm socket (supplied) Metric Allen Wrench (supplied)

Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver

Torque Wrench (recommended)

The instructions in this manual refer to the right and left side of the product, these
are dened from the rider position. Do not discard any parts until the unit is com­pletely assembled.

NOTE: Check Front Tire Pressure before rst ride!

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Steering your Green Machine

Operation

Steering Function:

• Pulling back on the left lever, and pushing forward on the right lever will turn the
product towards the left.

• Pulling back on the right lever, and pushing forward on the left lever will turn the
product towards the right.

• Steering this product takes some practice. Ensure the rider can properly steer the
product. Practice in an open area.

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Operation

WARNING: Failure to lean in the direction of the turn as shown can result in

the unit rolling over.

Lean INTO a LEFT T urn

Lean INTO a RIGHT T urn

Leaning into a Turn

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Coaster Brakes

These models are equipped with
a ‘coaster’ brake that is operated
by rotating the crank backwards.

Operation:

Operate the coaster brake as
follows:

• Push the pedal down and
forward as shown.

• As you push the pedals with
increasing force, the braking
action of the coaster brake
increases.

WARNING: Adjust Seat so that rider can fully use Coaster Brake safely.

WARNING: If you do not
obey the following instructions,
injury to the rider or to others can
occur :

• When you ride the product

the rst time, test the coaster

brake and practice using it at
a low speed in a large level
area that is free of obstruc­tions.

• Every time the product is
ridden, make sure the Bolt on

the Brake Arm (A) is securely

attached to the Fork Mount

(B). The coaster brake will

not work correctly if the brake arm is loose or is not attached securely to the Fork
Mount.

• Removal of Brake Arm Bolt (A) will result in brakes NOT working.

A

B

Operation

Forward to Pedal, Backwards to Stop