Shimano PD-5610-S, PD-7810 Service Instructions

General Safety Information

WARNING

SPD-SL pedals are designed so that you release them
only when you intend to release. They are not designed
to release automatically at times such as when falling
off the bicycle. This is a safety measure to prevent you
from losing balance and falling off the bicycle as a
result of your feet becoming accidentally released from
the pedals.

Use only SPD-SL shoes with this product. Other types
of shoes may not release from the pedals, or may
release unexpectedly.

Use only Shimano cleats (SM-SH10 / SM-SH11) and
tighten the mounting bolts securely to the shoes.

Before attempting to ride with these pedals and shoes,
make sure you understand the operation of the
engagement / release mechanism for the pedals and
cleats (shoes).

Before you attempt to ride with these pedals and shoes,
apply the brakes, then place one foot on the ground and
practice engaging and releasing each shoe from its pedal
until you can do so naturally and with minimal effort.

Ride on level ground first until you become adept at
engaging and releasing your shoes from the pedals.

Before riding, adjust the spring tension of the pedals to
your liking.

When riding at low speed or when there is a possibility
that you might need to stop riding, (for example, when
doing a U-turn, nearing an intersection, riding uphill or
turning a blind curve), release your shoes from the
pedal beforehand so that you can quickly put your feet
onto the ground at any time.

Use a lighter spring tension for attaching the pedal
cleats when riding in adverse conditions.

Keep cleats and bindings clear of dirt and debris to
ensure engagement and release.

Remember to check the cleats periodically for wear.
When the cleats are worn, replace them. Always check
the spring tension after replacing the pedal cleats and
before riding. If you do not maintain both your shoes
and cleats in good condition, release and engagement
to the pedals could become unpredictable or difficult,
which could result in severe injury.

Be sure to attach reflectors to the bicycle when riding at
night. Do not continue riding the bicycle if the reflectors
are dirty or damaged, otherwise it becomes more
difficult for oncoming vehicles to see you.

Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior
to installing the parts. Loose, worn, or damaged parts
may cause serious injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano
replacement parts.

If you have any questions concerning your pedals,
contact a professional dealer.

Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and
keep them in a safe place for later reference.

BE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE ABOVE
WARNINGS CAREFULLY.

If the warnings are not followed, your shoes may
not come out of the pedals when you intend or they
may come out unexpectedly or accidentally, and
severe injury may result.

NOTE:

Before riding the bicycle, check that there is no play or
looseness in the connection. Also, be sure to retighten
the crank arms and pedals at periodic intervals.

In addition, if pedaling performance does not feel normal,
check this once more.

Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or
deterioration resulting from normal use.

For maximum performance we highly recommend
Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.

– To avoid serious injuries:

SI-42T0A-005

PD-7810
PD-6700

SPD-SL Pedals

PD-R670
PD-5610

Technical Service Instructions

Cleat types and using the pedals

Cleat types

SM-SH10

(Option)

Wide

SM-SH10

Fixed mode

There is no play when the
shoes are firmly engaged with
the pedals.

Engaging the cleats with the pedals

Press the cleats into the pedals with a forward and downward motion.

Releasing the cleats from the pedals

Release the cleats from the pedals by twisting your heels outward.

Note:

Place one foot on the ground, practice engaging and releasing
the cleat from the pedal several times, and set the spring tension
to the tension you prefer when releasing the cleat.

SM-SH11

Narrow

SM-SH11

Self-aligning mode

There is some sideways play
when the shoes are firmly
engaged with the pedals.

Attaching the cleats

Set the cleat on the bottom of each shoe as shown in the
illustration, and then provisionally tighten the cleat mounting bolts.
Refer to the service instructions provided with your shoes for
further details.

Note:

When installing the cleats, use the cleat mounting bolts and
the cleat washers that are provided with the cleats. If you use
any other cleat mounting bolts, it may damage the cleats and
cause problems with correct installation.

4 mm Allen key

Cleat mounting bolt

Cleat washer

Cleat

SM-SH11

Adjusting the cleat position

The cleats have an adjustment range of 15 mm

1.

front to back and 5 mm right to left.
After provisionally tightening the cleats, practice
engaging and releasing, one shoe at a time.
Readjust to determine the best cleat positions.

After you have determined the best cleat

2.

position, firmly tighten the cleat mounting bolts
with a 4 mm Allen key.

Tightening torque:
5 – 6 N·m {43 – 52 in. lbs.}

SM-SH11

Mounting the pedals on the crank
arms

Use an 8 mm Allen key (for PD-7810 pedals) or a 15 mm spanner
(for PD-6700 / PD-R670 /PD-5610 pedals) to mount the pedals on
the crank arms.
The right pedal has a right-hand thread; the left pedal has a left­hand thread.

PD-7810

8 mm Allen key

Tightening torque:
35 – 55 N·m {304 – 477 in. lbs.}

PD-6700

Pay attention to
the mark

PD-R670
PD-5610

R: right pedal
L : left pedal

15 mm spanner

Tightening torque:
35 – 55 N·m {304 – 477 in. lbs.}

Note:

A 6 mm Allen key cannot provide a sufficient tightening torque.
Always be sure to use a 15 mm spanner.

Adjusting the spring tension of
the binding

The spring force is adjusted by means of adjustment bolts at the
rear of the pedals. Adjust the spring force to the optimum cleat
holding force when releasing the cleats from the bindings.
Equalize the spring tensions for both pedals by referring to the
tension indicators and by counting the number of turns of the
adjustment bolts.
The spring tensions can be adjusted in four steps for each turn of
the adjustment bolts, and each adjustment bolt can be turned up to
three full turns.

2.5 mm Allen key

Decrease

Adjustment bolt

Indicator

Increase

Decrease
Increase

Do not turn the bolt past the point at which the indicator shows the
maximum or minimum tension.

Note:

In order to prevent accidental release from occurring, make
sure all the spring tensions are properly adjusted.

The spring tensions should be adjusted equally for both
right and left pedals. If they are not adjusted equally, it can
cause the rider difficulty to engage or release from the
pedals.

If the adjustment bolt is completely withdrawn from the
spring plate, disassembly and reassembly will be required.
If this occurs, ask a professional dealer for assistance.

Cleat replacement

Cleats wear out over time and should be replaced periodically.
Cleats should be replaced when it becomes difficult to release, or it
starts to release with much less effort than the when it was in new
condition.

Note:

If the yellow (SM-SH11) or red (SM-SH10) portions of
the cleats become worn, replace the cleats with new
ones.

Front: Replace the cleats when the black layer
underneath the cleats are visible.

Rear: Replace when section A in the illustration
becomes worn.

Cleat

Front

Rear

Section A

Replacement of the body cover

If the body cover of the pedal becomes worn, replace it with a new
body cover (sold separately) as shown below.

Phillips screwdriver (#1)

Tightening torque:

0.6 – 0.8 N·m
{5.2 – 6.9 in. lbs.}

Body cover fixing screw

Body cover

Note:

The body cover is a consumable part. Replace the body cover
with a new one before any part of the body cover becomes
flush with the pedal. If you continue to ride the bicycle without
replacing the body cover, it may damage the pedal. In
addition, self-locking screws are used as the body cover fixing
screws, so once they have been loosened, they should be
discarded and new body cover fixing screws should be used.

Body cover

Pedal

Maintenance of the axle units

If you experience any trouble with the rotating parts of the pedal,
the pedal may require adjustment. Obtain advice from a
professional dealer.

Mounting the reflectors (optional)

An optional reflector set (SM-PD58) is available. Please contact a
professional dealer for details.

* Service Instructions in further languages are available at:

http://techdocs.shimano.com

Please note: Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)

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Apr. 2009 by Shimano Inc. PIT. SZK. Printed in Japan