41 BEN-
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
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Perform the following checks once a month.
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Perform the following checks after a fall.
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If your child heavily uses the BEN
shorten the maintenance intervals and have you
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If you notice any damage during maintenance, do not use the BEN
repaired by your dealer.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORK
Incorrect tightening of screws can lead to material fatigue. Bol
high.
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If you detect loose screw connections
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If you tighten screws by yourself, check the corresponding torques. An overview of the most important
torques can be found in the appendix to this manual.
SCREW CONNECTIONS
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Lift the BEN-E-BIKE approx. ten
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If you hear noticeable noises (except from the chain and the rear derailleu
connections tightened immediately
FRAME
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Check that the frame and the fork are not cracked or deformed (visual inspection).
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If the frame or fork shows cracks or deformation, contact your dealer immediately.
SUSPENSION FORK
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Compress the fork and check for unexpected
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If you hear unusual noises ("slurping
resistance, consult your dealer.
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If there is any excessive oil leakage
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Clean and lubricate the suspension fork (see chapter "Cleaning and care")
SADLE
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Grasp the saddle and check that it cannot be twisted, tilted or moved in
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If you can twist, tilt or shift the saddle, have it adjusted again or
appropriate torque.
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once a month.
after a fall.
the BEN-E-BIKE in tough conditions or drives more than 1,000 km per year,
shorten the maintenance intervals and have your dealer inspect every 6 months.
If you notice any damage during maintenance, do not use the BEN-E-BIKE before you
GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORK
Incorrect tightening of screws can lead to material fatigue. Bolts may soften or even
screw connections, have them tightened by your dealer with a torque wrench.
If you tighten screws by yourself, check the corresponding torques. An overview of the most important
torques can be found in the appendix to this manual.
ten centimetres and let it drop gently to the ground. Pay attention to noises.
If you hear noticeable noises (except from the chain and the rear derailleur), get the appropriate screw
connections tightened immediately.
Check that the frame and the fork are not cracked or deformed (visual inspection).
If the frame or fork shows cracks or deformation, contact your dealer immediately.
and check for unexpected noises.
f you hear unusual noises ("slurping" noises from the oil damping are normal) or the fork releases without
resistance, consult your dealer.
eakage on the fork, contact your dealer.
Clean and lubricate the suspension fork (see chapter "Cleaning and care").
Grasp the saddle and check that it cannot be twisted, tilted or moved in any direction.
If you can twist, tilt or shift the saddle, have it adjusted again or tighten the corresponding screws with the
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or drives more than 1,000 km per year,
r dealer inspect every 6 months.
before you have it checked or
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, have them tightened by your dealer with a torque wrench.
If you tighten screws by yourself, check the corresponding torques. An overview of the most important
s and let it drop gently to the ground. Pay attention to noises.
r), get the appropriate screw
Check that the frame and the fork are not cracked or deformed (visual inspection).
If the frame or fork shows cracks or deformation, contact your dealer immediately.
" noises from the oil damping are normal) or the fork releases without
direction.
tighten the corresponding screws with the
