Cannondale 2002 Blaze, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT
Regular Maintenance
Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication of your
vehicle helps keep it safe and reliable to operate. The
maintenance schedule provided in this section is intended
as a general guide only. Where you ride (geographic
location), the weather conditions, terrain (e.g. sand, dirt,
dusty, wet, etc.), and your riding style all influence how
often a maintenance item should be performed. For
example, if you ride in sandy conditions the time (interval)
between servicing will be shortened because sand is very
abrasive and will act to wear vehicle components more
quickly.
Your Ability
If you do not feel comfortable or in any way doubt your
own abilities to perform a procedure described in this
manual, don’t attempt it; have an authorized Cannondale
motorsports dealer perform the servicing.
Torque specs
Many maintenance procedures found in this section
require the use of a “torque wrench,” - a special tool
enabling a precise tightness to be applied to a fastener. If
you do not have a torque wrench or are not familiar with
using one; contact your authorized Cannondale dealer for
assistance.
WORK SAFELY
Make sure you read and understand the warnings at the
beginning of this section.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard
that COULD result in serious
injury or death.
When reading this manual, remember: