Owner's Manual

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Attach the Pedals
NOTICE: Attaching a pedal to the incorrect side can
strip the pedal threads and cause irreparable damage.
Visually match the R and L stickers on the pedal and
crank arm before attaching the pedals.
Parts: Left and right pedals, crank arms
Tools: 15mm open and box end wrench, Adjustable
Pliers
1. Match the pedal marked R with the right-hand crank
arm, and match the pedal marked L with the left-
hand crank arm.
2. Place the threaded pedal into the threaded hole on
the crank arm.
4. By hand, slowly turn the spindle toward the front
of the bicycle. Clockwise for right side pedal,
counterclockwise for left side pedal.
Important!Stopifyoufeelresistance!Thismaybe
an indication the spindle is entering the hole at an
angle. Remove the spindle and redo step 4.
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5. If the spindle is entering the hole cleanly then use a
15 mm wrench or pliers to tighten completely.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for the opposite pedal.
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3
Theleft pedal
turns counter-
clockwise and the
right pedal turns
clockwise.
Tip!
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