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- 1 Introduction
- Safety Signal Words
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- 2 Safety
- User Responsibility
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Protective Gear and Clothing
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Riding Safety
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Wet Weather
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Night Riding
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- 3 Parts
- 4 Assembly
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Getting Organized
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Initial Set-Up - Attach the Handlebars
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Attach the Rear Frame
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Attach the Secondary Chain
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Attach the Rear Wheels
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Attach the Front Fender
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Attach the Front Wheel
- Assemble the Front Brake
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Brake Locking Buttons
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Attach the Rear Fenders
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Assemble the Wire Basket
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Attach the Wire Basket
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Attach the Saddle
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Attach the Pedals
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Adjust the Handlebar
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Adjust the Seat
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- 5 Use
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Pre-Ride Checklist
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- 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Parts Maintenance
- Rear Brake Adjustment
- Hub Bearings
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Inflating The Tire Tube
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Repairing A Flat Tire
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- 7 Warranty
- 8 Purchase Record
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MERIDIAN OWNER'S MANUAL
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.
READ THE MANUAL BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR TRICYCLE, AND KEEP THE MANUAL
HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To register your bike visit www.schwinnbikes.com/registerbike
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Summary of Contents for Schwinn Meridian
- Page 1 THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. READ THE MANUAL BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR TRICYCLE, AND KEEP THE MANUAL HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. To register your bike visit www.schwinnbikes.com/registerbike Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 1 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
8 Purchase Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Assemble the Front Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 3 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 4: Introduction
Do not return this item to the store . Please call parts, performance, or returns, please contact the Pacific Cycle customer service if you need expertsatPacificCycle. assistance . Enjoy the ride. Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 1 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 5: Safety Signal Words
Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could result isproperlyfittedtothechild. in minor injury . NOTICE •Thechildunderstandsapplicablelawsand common sense rules of safe responsible Indicates a hazard unrelated to personal injury, such as bicycling . property damage . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 2 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 6: Protective Gear And Clothing
. Practice gear shifts, braking, and tricycle or interfere with handling of the tricycle . the use of toe clips and straps, if installed . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 3 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 7: Wet Weather
. braking slowly and earlier than usual . • Always use the correct hand signals to indicate • Wearreflectiveclothingandusesafetylightsfor turning or stopping . increased visibility . • Obeythetrafficlaws(e.g.stoppingataredlight orstopsign,givingwaytopedestrians). Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 4 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 8: Night Riding
• If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries are well charged . • Wearreflectiveandlightcoloredclothing. • Slow down and use familiar roads with street lighting . • Ride at night only if necessary . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 5 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 9: Parts
Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 6 9/18/12 3:44 PM... - Page 10 2 nuts 2 washers Basket Hardware 4 nuts 4 washers Secondary Chain Hardware 4 washers 4 bolts secondary chain Rear Fender Hardware 2 master links Front Wheel Axle Hardware 2 nuts Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 7 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
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Page 11: Assembly
. • Adjustable wrench or 10 mm, 15 mm, and 17 mm open and box end wrenches • Needle nose pliers with cable cutting ability • Grease(Automotiveoranti-slipcoppergrease) Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 8 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 12: Initial Set-Up - Attach The Handlebars
. NOTICE Thestemmaybreakordamagemayoccurifthestem is not inserted the minimum amount . Insert the stem until the Minimum Insertion mark is not visible . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 9 9/18/12 3:44 PM... - Page 13 Stem Minimum insertion mark stem wedge bolt main frame Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 10 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
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Page 14: Attach The Rear Frame
. Note: Do not tighten the nuts at this rear frame slots time.Thiswillbedoneafterthe secondary chain is attached . 3 . Repeat step 2 on the remaining bolts . rear sprocket Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 11 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 15: Attach The Secondary Chain
5 mm of play up or down . Important! Be sure the rear frame is perpendicular to main frame . Failure to square the frames will affect performance of the tricycle . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 12 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 16: Attach The Rear Wheels
. non-drive wheel . 2 . Place the washer on the axle . 3 . Place the locknut on the axle and tighten securely . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 13 9/18/12 3:44 PM... - Page 17 Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 14 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
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Page 18: Attach The Front Fender
4 . Position the front fender so the attachment bar is on the inside of the main frame, and aligns with the threaded screw hole of the fork . brake noodle Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 15 9/18/12 3:44 PM... - Page 19 . 7 . Loosely screw the fender braces to the fork . Note:Thefenderwillbepositionedandfirmlyfastened after the front tire is attached . Decal should be on the outside of the frame . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 16 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
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Page 20: Attach The Front Wheel
2 . Place the front wheel axle in the fork drop-outs, making sure the wheel is centered . 3 . Tightennutsto240in-lbs. 4 . Tightenfenderhardware,makingsurethetiredoes not rub on the fender . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 17 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 21: Assemble The Front Brake
. 4 . Release the brake lever . 5 . Lightly pull on the cable, and rotate the cable nut and cable barrel so they are no longer aligned . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 18 9/18/12 3:44 PM... - Page 22 2 . With your opposite hand, pull the brake cable and noodle brake insert the end of the brake noodle into the brake carrier . cable brake brake wheel rim Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 19 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
- Page 23 . If necessary, adjust the position or rotation of Brake pad aligned with the rim surface the pads . Pad and rim should be parallel 1-2 mm Allen wrench loosening brake pad screw Correct Incorrect Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 20 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
- Page 24 1-2 mm . 4 . If the gap between the wheel and brake pad is uneven, adjust the position of the brake pad . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 21 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
- Page 25 . Adjustments should be made to each side as equally as possible to prevent running out of adjustment capability . See Adjust the Brake Cable)andrepeatsteps 4-6 . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 22 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
- Page 26 4 . Rotate the wheel and check the gap between the gap between the rim and brake pads and rim is 1-2 mm . brake pad . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 23 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
- Page 27 . page 17 . Replace the brake band before it is completely worn . Therearbrakeisabandbrakesystem.Followthe steps to adjust the rear brake: Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 24 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
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Page 29: Brake Locking Buttons
3 . Release the brake lever while holding down on the brakeleverbutton.Thebrakewillnowbeinthe locked position . Tounlock the brakes: 4 . Squeeze the brake lever tight and release . Thebrakeshouldnowbeunlocked . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 26 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 30: Attach The Rear Fenders
5 . Pull the fender upwards away from the tire to make sure the tire has proper clearance . Securely tighten the 3 bolts to hold the fender in place . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 27 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 31: Assemble The Wire Basket
2 . Align the rings located on two corners of the basket . 3 . Insert the pins on the end of the chain through the rings on the corners of the basket . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 28 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 32: Attach The Wire Basket
3 . Insert the screw and washer through the basket slots onto the threaded screw hole on the rear frame . 4 . Repeat steps three and four for the remaining washers and screws . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 29 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 33: Attach The Saddle
Minimum Insertion mark is not visible . 5 . Turntheadjustingnutuntilthereissufficient pressure to hold the seat in place when the quick release lever is closed . 6 . Close the quick release clamp . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 30 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 34: Attach The Pedals
Important!Stopifyoufeelresistance!Thismaybe clockwise and the an indication the spindle is entering the hole at an right pedal turns angle . Remove the spindle and redo step 4 . clockwise . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 31 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 35: Adjust The Handlebar
. wedge bolt 3 . Adjust the height of the stem, above the Minimum Insertion line, until the rider feels they have control of the tricycle and are comfortable . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 32 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 36: Adjust The Seat
2 . Adjust the height of the seat until the rider feels they have control of the tricycle and are comfortable . 3 . Lock the quick release seat clamp . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 33 9/18/12 3:44 PM... -
Page 37: Use
Use the following checklist to ensure your tricycle is in cables proper working condition before riding the tricycle . Brakes: Thefrontandrearbrakesworkproperly. shoe pads Thebrakeshoepadsarenotoverlywornand are correctly positioned in relation to the rims . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 34 9/18/12 3:44 PM... - Page 38 . Thetireshavetreadandtherearenobulgesor excessive wear . Steering Thehandlebarandstemarecorrectlyadjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering . Thehandlebarsaresetcorrectlyinrelationto tire tread the forks and the direction of travel . Thehandlebarbinderboltistightened. Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 35 9/18/12 3:44 PM...
- Page 39 . Thecrankarmsaresecurelytightenedtothe axle and are not bent . crank arm pedal Frame and Fork Theframeandforkarenotbentorbroken Note: If either are bent or broken, call customer service . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 36 9/18/12 3:45 PM...
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Page 40: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
. and maintenance may vary depending on conditions the tricycle is exposed to . Always inspect the tricycle and conduct necessary maintenance before each use of the tricycle . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 37 9/18/12 3:45 PM... - Page 41 Pedals: that can be disassembled See bicycle mechanic for maintenance . NOTE: Thefrequencyofmaintenanceshouldincreasewithuseinwetordustyconditions.Donotoverlubricate. Remove excess lubricant to prevent dirt build up . Never use a de-greaser to lubricate your chains (WD-40 ® Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 38 9/18/12 3:45 PM...
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Page 42: Parts Maintenance
See bicycle mechanic for repair . Hub Bearings Lift each wheel and see if there is movement See “Hub Bearings” for more detail or bicycle side to side mechanic for repair . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 39 9/18/12 3:45 PM... - Page 43 Check for broken or loose spokes See bicycle mechanic for repair . Tread Inspectforsignsorexcessivewear,flatspots Replace tire . or cuts and damage . Valves Checkthatvalvecapsarefittedandfree Clean dirt from the valve . of dirt . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 40 9/18/12 3:45 PM...
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Page 44: Rear Brake Adjustment
. Check the housing is seated It is recommended that the cables properly into each cable stop of the and housing be replaced every tricycle . riding season . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 41 9/18/12 3:45 PM... - Page 45 . 2 . Pull up on the bottom of the chain . 3 . If movement is more than 10 mm adjust the position of the rear frame . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 42 9/18/12 3:45 PM...
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Page 46: Hub Bearings
. 3 . Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to eliminate free play . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 43 9/18/12 3:45 PM... -
Page 47: InflatingTheTireTube
2 . Add air . 3 . Be sure the tire is evenly seated on the rim, both sides . 4 . Spin the wheel and check for high and low areas . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 44 9/18/12 3:45 PM... -
Page 48: RepairingAFlatTire
. 5 . Remove tube . Release second tire bead . Remove tire . 6 . Carefully inspect inside of the rim and tire for the causeoftheflat. Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 45 9/18/12 3:45 PM... -
Page 49: Warranty
. Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 46 9/18/12 3:45 PM... - Page 50 . misuse, neglect, or theft . Claims involving these issues will NOTICE:Tricyclespecificationssubjecttochangewithout not be honored . notice . Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 47 9/18/12 3:45 PM...
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Page 51: Purchase Record
Fill out this record and retain it as well as your sales receipt a record of your purchase and potential warranty claims . Name: Address: State/City/Zip: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: Serial Number: Model Number: Date Code: Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 48 9/18/12 3:45 PM... - Page 52 Schwinn Meridian Manual R3 0918112 .indd 49 9/18/12 3:45 PM...
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