Huffy M0073 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

for

Multi-Speed Comfort 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.

HComfort EN 071913 m0073

Copyright Huffy Corporation 2013

Owner’s Manual Index

Introduction

• Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record ...................................................3

• Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle ...............................................................3

• Warning and Safety Information ............................................................4

• Refl ectors ..............................................................................................4

• Rules of the Road .................................................................................4/5

• The Owner’s Responsibility ...................................................................5

Components

• Part Assembly View ...............................................................................6

• Parts Assembly List ...............................................................................7

Assembly

• Introduction ............................................................................................8

• Tools Needed .........................................................................................8

• Front Fender Install ...............................................................................9

• Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork ................................................. 11

• Re-attach Front Brake Cable: ...............................................................12

• Rear Fender Install ...............................................................................13

• Handlebar and Stem Install ..................................................................14

• Testing Stem and Handlebar Tightness ................................................16

• Seat Installation ....................................................................................17

• Tightening Seat Quick Release Lever ..................................................18

• Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness ...................................19

• Front / Rear Refl ector Installation .........................................................20

• Pedal Installation ..................................................................................21

Maintenance and Service

• Repair, Service and Adjustment ...........................................................22

• Adjustable Luggage Rack .....................................................................22

• Tires .....................................................................................................23

• Brake System .......................................................................................24

• Final Brake Adjustment Before Riding ..................................................25

• Shift System .........................................................................................28

• Rear Derailleur Adjustments .................................................................30

• Inspection of the Bearings ....................................................................32

• Lubrication / Lubrication Table ..............................................................33

Warranty

• Huffy Corporation Limited Warranty ...................................................34/35

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Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation 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.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

1

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 fi nd the bicycle.

Model / Serial Number:

x

Introduction

Purchase Date:
Model Name:

Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle

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3

2

To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider:

• Straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and fl at on the
ground.

• There must be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of clearance (1) between the highest part
of the top tube (2) and the crotch of the rider with tires properly infl ated.

• The minimum leg-length for the rider is the highest part of the top tube plus one
inch (3).

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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.

Introduction

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 tow or push the product.

• Do not modify the product.

• Replace worn or broken parts immediately.

• If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use.

Refl ectors

WARNING: For your own safety, do not ride the bicycle if the refl ectors are
incorrectly installed, damaged, or missing. Make sure the front and rear refl ectors are
vertical. Do not allow the visibility of the refl ectors to be blocked by clothing or other
articles. Dirty refl ectors do not work well. Clean the refl ectors, as necessary, with
soap and a damp cloth.

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 traffi c regulations, signs, and signals.

• Always wear a bicycle helmet that meets safety standards, as well as local safety

standards.

• Ride on the correct side of the road, in a single fi le, and in a straight line.

• If possible, avoid riding at night, dusk, dawn and any other time of poor visibility.

• If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility:

• Purchase, install, and use a headlight and taillight.

• Headlights are required by all states for nighttime riding and taillights are re­quired in some states.

• Battery-powered lights or fl ashing safety lights are also recommended.

• Make sure the refl ectors of your bicycle are correctly positioned. Do not remove
the refl ector or replace the refl ectors with lighted devices that look similar to
refl ectors.

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Rules of the Road - continued

• Make yourself more visible to motorists:

• Wear light-colored or refl ective clothing, such as a refl ective vest and refl ec-
tive bands for your arms and legs.

• Use refl ective tape on your helmet.

• Do not let anything cover the refl ectors.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Introduction

The Owner’s Responsibility

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 assembly and adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual, and any
“Special Instructions” 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 fi rst time, to make sure the bicycle has been assembled and ad-
justed exactly 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 pages 16 and 19: Testing Stem,

Handlebar and Seat Clamp tightness.

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Part Assembly View

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Components

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Parts Assembly List

1 Frame 22 Tire (x2)

2 Front Wheel Assembly 23 Tube (x2)

No. Description No. Description

Components

3 Front Fender 24 Grip

4 Wheel Retainer (x2) 25 Crank Set

5 Axle Nut (x4) 26 Crank Bearings

6 Washer (x4) 27 Shift Grip

7 Fender Brace Bolt (x4) 28 Kickstand

8 Front Fender Mount Bolt 29 Rear Wheel Assembly

9 Washer (x3) 30 Chain

10 Nut (x2) 31 Chain guard

11 Rear Fender Mount Bolt 32 Head Set

12 Handlebar 33 Seat Post

13 Handlebar Stem 34 Seat Post Hardware

14 Seat 35 Left Brake Lever

15 Quick Release Lever & Nut 36 Right Brake Lever

16 Rear Fender 37 Rear Brake

17 Front Refl ector 38 Front Brake

18 Rear Refl ector (various models) 39 Derailleur

19 Left Pedal 40 Rear Refl ectors (x2) (various models)

20 Right Pedal

21 Fork

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Introduction

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 Instructions” that are supplied with the bicycle.

• Models may have different accessory items such as bags, baskets, refl ectors, cup

holders, racks, etc.

• All features, components and accessories are not included on all models.

Assembly

• Use the Index page to locate specifi c sections of this manual.

• Please read through this entire manual before beginning assembly or maintenance.

WARNING: Keep small parts away from children during assembly.

NOTE: All of the directions (right, left, front, rear, etc.) in this manual are as seen by
the rider while seated on 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.

Tools Needed

Small Adjustable Wrench

(Jaws must open at least 9/16 inch.)

Flat-blade Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver

Open-end Wrenches

Slip-Joint Pliers Metric Allen Wrenches

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Front Fender Install (various models)

Loosen the Front Brakes:

1. Squeeze the two Brake arms together

(A).

2. Lift out the Brake Cable Guide (B) from

the Guide Bracket (C).

B

A

C

Note: Turn Fork so that Brake Arms are toward front of bike.

Use Screw Driver and Wrench:

B

C

A

Assembly

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 (fi g 01).

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10

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7

g 01

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g 01

Front Fender Install (various models) - continued

3. Place the Fender (3) in the fork with the

longer fork mounting tab (A) on the rear
side of the fork (fi g 02).

4. Insert the Bolt (8) through the Washer

(9) and Fender tabs and fork mounting
hole.

Assembly

5. Install Washer (9) and Nut (10) onto Bolt

(8) and tighten securely.

6. Line up the lower Fender Braces (B) with

the Fork Mounting Tabs (C) (fi g 03).

7. Insert each lower mounting Bolt (7) and

Washer (6) into the Fork Mounting Tabs
(C) and tighten securely.

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9

9

10

A

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C

B

6

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Assemble the Front Wheel to the Fork

g 04

1. If the Axle Nuts (5) are already attached to the front wheel axle, begin by remov-

ing them with an open end wrench or adjustable wrench.

2. Set the wheel into the front fork (21) (fi g 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

Assembly

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Note: Ensure wheel spins freely without contacting fork or fender.

WARNING: Do not use Nuts (5) without serrations to attach the front wheel.

WARNING: Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten

both nuts to the recommended torque of 21 ft.-lbs.

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.

continued >>

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