Type

Thumb shifter
Shifting lever
Outer casing
Rear derailleur
Multiple freewheel
Chain
Bottom bracket cable guide
Cutting the outer casing
When cutting the outer casing, cut the opposite end to
the end with the marking. After
cutting the outer casing, make the
end round so that the inside of the
hole has a uniform diameter.
Inserting the inner cable
Insert the inner cable into the outer casing from the end
with the marking on it. Apply grease from the end with
the marking in order to
maintain cable
operating efficiency.
Attach the same outer end cap to the cut end of the
outer casing.
Outer end cap
Marking
Rear Drive System
Technical Service Instructions SI-6PTRA-002
One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003 Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at : http://techdocs.shimano.com
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English) Aug. 2009 by Shimano Inc. XBC IZM Printed in China.
SL-TZ20
SIS
RD-TZ50 / RD-TX31
MF-TZ20 / TZ21, MF-TZ06 / TZ07
CN-UG51
SM-SP18
In order to realize the best performance, we recommend
that the following combination be used.
Specifications
Shifting lever
Model number
SL-TZ20
Gears
6, 7
GS
6, 7
34T
28T (Triple front chainwheel)
14T
Rear derailleur
Type
Gears
Total capacity
Rear largest sprocket
Rear smallest sprocket
Tooth combination
Sprocket tooth configurations
Gears
14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28T
14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28T
6
7
Tightening torque:
3 - 4 Nm
{26 - 34 in. lbs.}
Installation of the rear derailleur
Installation of the freewheel
Adapter type
Bracket nut
Frame
Bracket bolt
Freewheel removal tool
TL-FW30
Bracket
Chain length
SIS Adjustment
Add 2 links (with the chain on both the largest sprocket and
the largest chainring)
Largest sprocket Largest chainring
Chain
Stroke adjustment and cable
securing
1. Top adjustment
Turn the top adjustment screw to adjust so that the guide
pulley is below the outer line of the smallest sprocket
when looking from the rear.
2. Connection and securing of cable
Connect the cable to the rear derailleur and, after taking
up the initial slack in the cable, reattach to the rear
derailleur as shown in the illustration.
Secure the cable by pulling it with pliers with a force of 5-
10 kg.
1 2
Top adjustment
screw
Outer side of smallest sprocket
Guide pulley
3. Low adjustment
Turn the low adjustment screw so that the guide pulley moves to a position
directly below the largest sprocket.
Low adjustment
screw
Largest sprocket
Guide pulley
Tightening torque:
30 Nm {260 in. lbs.}
Tightening torque:
5 - 7 Nm {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
General Safety Information
WARNING
If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in the number of
sprocket teeth, make the cut at some other place than the place where the chain
has been joined using a reinforced connecting pin or an end pin. The chain will be
damaged if it is cut at a place where it has been joined with a reinforced connecting
pin or an end pin.
Check that the tension of the chain is correct and that the chain is not damaged. If
the tension is too weak or the chain is damaged, the chain should be replaced. If this is not done, the chain may
break and cause serious injury.
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn or damaged parts
may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using
genuine Shimano replacement parts.
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. If adjustments are not carried out
correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle which could result in serious injury.
Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference.
Note
The reinforced connecting pins cannot be used with the UG chain, otherwise the connections will not move
properly and noise will occur.
If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts.
If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should replace the derailleur.
You should periodically clean the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts (mechanism and pulleys).
If gear shifting adjustment cannot be carried out, check the degree of parallelism at the rear end of the bicycle.
Also check if the cable is lubricated and if the outer casing is too long or too short.
If you hear abnormal noise as a result of looseness in a pulley, you should replace the pulley.
If the wheel becomes stiff and difficult to turn, you should lubricate it with grease.
Do not apply any oil to the inside of the hub, otherwise the grease will come out.
You should periodically wash the sprockets in a neutral detergent and then lubricate them again. In addition,
cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and lubricating it can be a effective way of extending the useful life of the
sprockets and the chain.
If the chain keeps coming off the sprockets during use, replace the sprockets and the chain.
Use an outer casing which still has some length to spare even when the handlebars are turned all the way to both
sides. Furthermore, check that the shifting lever does not touch the bicycle frame when the handlebars are turned
all the way.
Grease the inner cable and the inside of the outer casing before use to ensure that they slide properly.
Use a frame with internal cable routing is strongly discouraged as it has tendencies to impair the SIS shifting
function due to its high cable resistance.
Operation of the levers related to gear shifting should be made only when the front chainwheel is turning.
For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and bottom bracket cable guide.
To ensure the best performance, be sure to use only the specified type of chain. The wide type chain cannot be
used.
For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.
Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use.
For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please contact a
professional bicycle dealer.
Chain tool Chain
9-speed super narrow chain
such as
CN-7701 / CN-HG93
8- / 7- / 6-speed narrow
chain such as
CN-HG50 / CN-HG40
Reinforced
connecting pin
TL-CN32 / TL-CN27
TL-CN32 / TL-CN27
6.5mm
7.1mm
Silver
Black
Reinforced Connecting Pin
End Pin Link Pin
For the best SIS performance, periodically lubricate all power-transmission
parts.
Do not use RD-TZ50-GS for bicycles with small wheels having a
diameter of 20 inches or less, otherwise the rear derailleur may
touch the wheel or the road surface.
Operate the shifting lever several times to move
the chain to the 2nd sprocket. Then, while
pressing the lever just enough to take up the play
in the lever, turn the crank arm.
When shifting to
3rd
Tighten the outer cable adjusting
barrel until the chain returns to
the 2nd sprocket. (clockwise)
Loosen the outer casing
adjustment barrel until the chain
touches the 3rd sprocket and
makes noise. (counter clockwise)
Outer casing
adjustment
barrel
Best setting
The best setting is when the shifting lever is operated just
enough to take up the play and the chain touches the 3rd
sprocket and makes noise.
* Return the lever to its original position (the position where
the lever is at the 2nd sprocket setting and it has been
released) and then turn the crank arm clockwise. If the chain
is touching the 3rd sprocket and making noise, turn the outer casing
adjustment barrel clockwise slightly to tighten it until the noise stops and
the chain runs smoothly.
Operate lever to change gears, and check that no noise occurs in any of
the gear positions.
When no sound at
all is heard
Outer casing
adjustment
barrel
Mounting the shifting lever
Tightening torque:
2,5 Nm {21 in. lbs.}
Lever unit
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE
the shifting lever.
NOTE:
If mounting the shifting lever
so that it is on the top of the
handlebar, install it so that it
cannot touch the brake lever.
Do not allow them to touch
each other.
Brake lever body
Lever mounting bolt
Shifting lever
To install
To disassemble
Groove
Pull
Note:
Be sure that the cable is securely in
the groove.
Play
4. How to use the B-tension adjustment screw
< RD-TX31 >
Mount the chain on the smallest
chainring and the largest sprocket, and
turn the crank arm backward. Then
turn the B-tension adjustment screw to
adjust the guide pulley as close to the
sprocket as possible but not so close
that it touches. Next, set the chain to
the smallest sprocket and repeat the
above to make sure that the chain
tension is correct.
< RD-TZ50 >
In order to obtain suitable gear shifting performance, set the chain onto the
smallest chainring and the largest sprocket. Then turn the B-tension
adjustment screw to adjust so that the distance between the tip of the
freewheel and the tip of the guide pulley is about 10 mm. Next, set the
chain onto the smallest sprocket and repeat the above to make sure that
the chain tension is correct.
Largest sprocket
Smallest sprocket
B-tension
adjustment screw
SI-6PTRA-002-00
This service instruction explains how to use and maintain the Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your
new bicycle. For any questions regarding your bicycle or other matters which are not related to Shimano parts,
please contact the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
Maintenance interval depends on the usage and riding circumstances. Clean regularly
the chain with an appropriate chaincleaner. Never use alkali based or acid based
solvents such as rust cleaners. If those solvent be used chain might break and cause
serious injury.
Check that the wheels are fastened securely before riding the bicycle. If the wheels are loose in any way, they may
come off the bicycle and serious injury may result.
Use the reinforced connecting pin only for connecting the narrow type of chain.
There are two different types of reinforced connecting pins available. Be sure to check the table below before
selecting which pin to use. If connecting pins other than reinforced connecting pins are used, or if a reinforced
connecting pin or tool which is not suitable for the type of chain is used, sufficient connection force may not be
obtained, which could cause the chain to break or fall off.