Puky Steel 16 Notice D'utilisation page 8

User Manual
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While assembling the pedals pay attention to the right-hand or left-hand screw-
thread (marked by R or L on the pedal shaft near the screw-thread).
Note! If necessary the stabilizers (a basic aid to help the child balance the bike) must
be mounted on the rear wheel, and secured. The stabilizers must only be used until
the child can ride the bike safely since they may exert uncontrollable forces on the
frame as the child's cycling experience increases.
5. Maintenance
- Please note that the front wheel brake is less effective when wet.
- Avoid sudden, strong front wheel braking. V-brakes in particular have very high
braking performance that could suddenly change the behaviour of the bike and
result in a fall.
- For long downhill stretches avoid using the back pedal brake for a long time (this
heats up the back pedal break hub too much).
- If the brake lever can be pulled by more than half of its path to the handlebars, it
should be adjusted.
- The braking surfaces must be clean and free of grease, and the brake covers must
be parallel to each other (refer to Fig 1).
- The brake cover should rest 1 mm below the top edge of the rim and be assembled
at a slight angle to the rim (refer to Fig. 2).
- Worn covers must be exchanged immediately! When exchanging them ensure that
they use original covers or at the least that they match the rim material
(e.g. the "Alloy / Alu" marking for aluminium rims).
Fig.1
Be aware of rim wear and tear
Regularly check the status of the rims and pay particular attention to the rotary wear
slot. Contact your specialist workshop in good time (when you
can still see the slot a little). Risk of breakage and injury!
Pay special attention that the handlebar and the saddle are secure and cannot
be rotated! Check the chain tension and tighten the chain if necessary (by undoing
the rear wheel, aligning and securing the wheel again).
Direction in
which rim
moves
Fig.2
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