Schwinn Tango Tandem Seven IPS Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 65

Problem Wobbling wheel Steering not accurate Frequent punctures Possible Cause Remedy • Axle broken • Wheel out of true • Hub comes loose • Headset binding • Hub bearings collapsed • QR mechanism loose • Replace axle • True wheel • Adjust hub bearings • Adjust headset • Replace bearings • Adjust QR mechanism • Wheels not aligned in frame • Headset loose or binding • Front forks or frame bent • Align wheels correctly • Adjust/tighten headset • Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment • Inner tube old or faulty • Tire tread/casing worn • Tire unsuited to rim • Tire not checked after previous puncture • Tire pressure too low • Spoke protruding into rim • Replace inner tube • Replace tire • Replace with correct tire • Remove sharp object embedded in tire • Correct tire pressure • File down spoke MAINTENANCE ©2010 65