SI-5XP0A-001-00

General Safety Information SI-5XP0A-001 Technical Service Instructions 3. Chain length on bicycles with rear suspension 5. How to use the B-tension adjustment screw
The length of A will vary depending on the movement of the rear Mount the chain on the smallest chainring and the largest
suspension. Because of this, an excessive load may be placed sprocket, and turn the crank arm to shift gears. Then turn the B-
WARNING on the drive system if the chain length is too short. Set the tension adjustment screw Largest sprocket
RD-M780
Smallest sprocket
Rear derailleur length of the chain by adding two links to the chain when the rear to adjust so that the guide
“Maintenance interval depends on the usage and riding circumstances. suspension is at a position where dimension "A" is longest and pulley does not interfere
Clean regularly the chain with an appropriate chaincleaner. Never use the chain is on the largest sprocket and the largest chainring. If with the sprocket but not so
alkali based or acid based solvents such as rust cleaners. If those solvent the amount of movement of the rear suspension is large, the close that it touches the
be used chain might break and cause serious injury.” slack in the chain may not be taken up properly when the chain is chain. Next, set the chain
• In order to obtain good gear shifting performance, this chain has a forward side In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be used. on the smallest chainring and smallest sprocket. to the smallest sprocket
B-tension
and a reverse side, and the sides are marked so that the chain will face the and repeat the above to adjustment screw
Series XT make sure that the pulley
correct way when installed. The proper design performance will be obtained when
the chain is installed so that it faces the correct way. If it is installed so that it Shifting lever SL-M780 / SL-M780-I Chain does not touch the
Largest Largest
faces the opposite way, the chain may come off and the bicycle may fall over and sprocket.
Outer casing OT-SP41 sprocket chainring
serious injury may occur as a result.
• Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain. Rear derailleur RD-M780 <Checking the distance between the largest sprocket
• If connecting pins other than reinforced connecting pins are used, or if a reinforced connecting Type SGS / GS and the guide pulley>
pin or tool which is not Set the rear derailleur to the lowest gear
Reinforced Freehub FH-M785 / FH-M788
suitable for the type of Chain Chain tool position, stop the wheel from turning, and then
connecting pin Gears 10
chain is used, sufficient check that the distance from the edge of the
connection force may not Add 2 links (with the chain on both the largest guide pulley to the edge of the largest sprocket
with groove (3) Cassette sprocket CS-M771-10 sprocket and the largest chainring)
be obtained, which could TL-CN32 is within the range of 5 - 6 mm. Turn the crank
10-speed super narrow Chain CN-HG94
cause the chain to break TL-CN23 arm to shift gears and check that there is no
chain for MTB
or fall off. with groove (2) TL-CN27 Bottom bracket guide SM-SP17 / BT17 roughness in the feel. If the number of teeth for the cassette
4. Outer casing length
• Make sure that the sprocket is changed, carry out this setting again.
(1) Loosen the B-tension adjustment screw until it is in the
connecting pin is aligned with the outer link surface from the side that Link surface
position shown in the illustration.
the pin is inserted. It should feel smooth and flush when you run your
(2) Check that there is enough slack in the outer casing. Next,
finger over it. The pin will protrude slightly on the backside after the Specifications align the outer casing with the bottom edge of the outer 6. SIS Adjustment
break off pin is removed.
casing holder at the rear derailleur and Operate the shifting lever several times to move the chain to the
• If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in the Connecting pin
Rear Derailleur Outer casing holder
then cut of any excess length of outer 2nd sprocket. Then, while pressing the lever just enough to take
number of sprocket teeth, make the cut at some other place than the
Model number RD-M780 casing. up the play in the lever, turn the crank arm.
place where the chain has been joined using a reinforced connecting
pin. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a place where it has been Type SGS GS
joined with a reinforced connecting pin. When shifting to When no sound
• Check that the tension of the chain is correct and that the chain
Reinforced Connecting Pin Gears 10 10 3rd at all is heard
is not damaged. If the tension is too weak or the chain is Total capacity 43T 35T
damaged, the chain should be replaced. If this is not done, the Outer casing
Applicable sprocket combination 11 - 32T, 11 - 34T, 11 - 36T
chain may break and cause serious injury. (1) (2)
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to Link Pin Link Pin Smallest sprocket 11T 11T
installing the parts. Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious Front chainwheel tooth difference 18T 18T Note: Adjustment barrel Adjustment barrel
injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement The distance between the outer stopper to the outer casing
parts. holder of the rear derailleur may change when the rear
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. If adjustments suspension moves, so determine the length of the outer casing at
are not carried out correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle Installation of the rear derailleur the point where this length is at its greatest.
which could result in serious injury.
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later 5 mm Allen key
Tighten the outer casing Loosen the outer casing
reference. adjustment barrel until the adjustment barrel until the
Cutting the outer casing
When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to the end chain returns to the 2nd chain touches the 3rd sprocket
Bracket spindle Note: Periodically check that there is no gap between the sprocket. (clockwise) and makes noise. (counter
Note Tightening torque : dropout and the bracket as shown in the illustration. If there is a with the marking. After cutting the outer
8 - 10 N·m {70 - 86 in. lbs.} casing, make the end round so that the clockwise)
• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts. gap between these two parts, problems with gear shifting
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should performance may occur. inside of the hole has a uniform diameter.
replace the derailleur.
• You should periodically clean the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts (mechanism and Dropout Attach the same outer
Best setting
pulleys). end cap to the cut end Outer end cap
of the outer casing. The best setting is when the shifting lever is
• If gear shifting adjustment cannot be carried out, check the degree of parallelism at the rear end Bracket operated just enough to take up the play and the
of the bicycle. Also check if the cable is lubricated and if the outer casing is too long or too short. chain touches the 3rd sprocket and makes noise.
• If you hear abnormal noise as a result of looseness in a pulley, you should replace the pulley. The sealed cap with Be careful not to bend * Return the lever to its original position (the position where
• You should periodically wash the sprockets in a neutral detergent and then lubricate them again. tongue and the rubber Rubber shield the lever is at the 2nd sprocket setting and it has been
In addition, cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and lubricating it can be a effective way of shield should be released) and then turn the crank arm clockwise. If the
extending the useful life of the sprockets and the chain. installed to the outer chain is touching the 3rd sprocket and making noise, turn the outer
Sealed cap with tongue
• If the chain keeps coming off the sprockets during use, replace the sprockets and the chain. casing stopper of the casing adjustment barrel clockwise slightly to tighten it until the noise
• Use a frame with internal cable routing is strongly discouraged as it has tendencies to impair the frame. Rubber shield stops and the chain runs smoothly.
SIS shifting function due to its high cable resistance. Operate lever to change gears, and check that no noise occurs
Group marks
• Always be sure to use the sprocket set bearing the same group marks. in any of the gear positions.
Never use in combination with a sprocket bearing a different group mark.
• Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even when the ag - 18T

Installation of the sprockets

ag -15
T
ag
-1
handlebars are turned all the way to both sides. Furthermore, check that the 3T
For the best SIS performance, periodically lubricate all
shifting lever does not touch the bicycle frame when the handlebars are power-transmission parts.
turned all the way. For each sprocket, the < CS-M771-10 > For installation of the HG sprockets, use * If the rear derailleur moves to a large degree, such as in
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• A special grease is used for the gear shifting cable. Do not use DURA-ACE surface that has the group the special tool (TL-LR15/LR10) to tighten
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(bL) 11 - 32T bicycles with rear suspension, it is recommended that you
grease or other types of grease, otherwise they may cause deterioration in mark should face outward the lock ring. replace the cap with an ■ Replacing the rear derailleur
gear shifting performance. and be positioned so that (bJ) 11 - 34T Sprocket spacer

(bk) 11 - 36T Tightening torque: aluminum cap. Derailleur side

• Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they slide the wider part of each Lock ring
30 - 50 N·m {261 - 434 in. lbs.}
properly. sprocket and the A part The end of the outer casing
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide. (where the groove width is which has the aluminum cap
Aluminum cap
• Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front chainwheel is wide) of the freewheel body To replace the HG sprockets, use the should be at the derailleur side.
turning. are aligned. special tool (TL-LR15/LR10) and TL-SR21
• The guide pulley has an arrow on it to indicate the direction of rotation. Install the guide pulley so to remove the lock ring.
that the arrow is pointing counterclockwise when looking at the outer side of the derailleur. Connect the cable to the rear 3 mm Allen key
Wide part
• The tension pulley has an arrow on it to indicate the direction of rotation. Install the tension pulley derailleur and, after taking up Note: Be sure that the cable is
so that the arrow is pointing clockwise when looking at the outer side of the derailleur. ac -14T

the initial slack in the cable, securely in the groove.

Lock ring spacer Lock ring
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use. A re-secure to the rear
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products derailleur as shown in the
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, illustration. Guide pulley / Tension pulley
please contact a professional bicycle dealer. The groove is Tool Tightening torque :
wide at one (TL-SR21) 2.5 - 5.0 N·m {22 - 44 in. lbs.}
TL-LR15/LR10
place only. Disassembly
Pull
Groove

SIS Adjustment
Tightening torque :
This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the Shimano bicycle parts which have been 1. Top adjustment 2. Low adjustment 6 - 7 N·m {52 - 60 in. lbs.}
used on your new bicycle. For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which are not Turn the top adjustment screw to adjust so that the guide Turn the low adjustment screw so that the guide pulley
related to Shimano parts, please contact the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer. pulley is in line with the outer line of the smallest sprocket moves to a position directly in line with the largest sprocket.
when looking from the rear. Note:
Outer line of Set the inner cable so that it protrudes by a
smallest sprocket length of less than about 30 mm, and then
check that the inner cable does not interfere with
the spokes of the wheel. Stop the wheel from
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Largest sprocket Low adjustment
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Guide pulley
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Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English)
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