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Printed : 8/15/02
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance schedule is intended as a general guide only. Where and how you ride will affect how
often and what items are serviced on your vehicle. 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 the drive chain, sprockets and other drive components will be
shortened since sand is very abrasive and will act to wear them more quickly. If you have questions about estab-
lishing a maintenance schedule appropriate to you riding style and conditions, contact your Cannondale dealer.
Perform the Pre-Ride Inspection before every ride and at scheduled maintenance periods.
NOTE
1. Service more frequently if operating in dusty, sandy, or snowy areas.
2. Service more frequently if operating in wet or muddy conditions.
3. Replace every 2 years
D - Cannondale dealer
O - Owner
EVERY
SYSTEM
ITEM TO CHECK
NOTE
BREAK-
IN
RACE
5Hrs
25Hrs
100Hrs
GENERAL
WARNING LABELS (condition, readable)
EVERY RIDE
••
Inspect aluminum frame components for damage
O
O
D
•
Adjust the idle speed
D
•
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and fasteners to the
specified torque
O
O
O
D
i
Check to make sure seat is fastened securely.
Inspect for damage.
O
O
AIR
Clean and re-oil the air filter
1
O
O
O
BRAKES
•
Check the brake fluid levels. Check the system
(hoses, caliper, fittings) for leaks
3
O
O
D
••
Check the front and rear brake pad and disc
thickness(s)
1,2
O
O
D
COOLANT
Check the coolant level. Check for coolant
leakage
3
O
O
I
•
Replace the coolant
EVERY YEAR
DRIVE
Clean and lubricate the drive chain. Check the
drive chain (slack, stretch, buffer, guide block,
sprockets (condition/tightness), guards)
1,2
O
O
D
ELECTRICAL
Check spark plug condition. Check the gap.
D
Check for proper operation of all electrical
switches
1, 2
O
O
D
Check the lighting (headlight, taillight) for proper
operation/ beam direction
O
O
D
ENGINE
Check the engine oil level
O
O
Change the engine oil and clean the filters
O
O
O
•
Change the transmission oil and clean the filter
O
O
O
Valve clearance
D
EXHAUST
•
Clean spark arrester, repack silencer
D
FUEL
•
Check the fuel hoses, tank, quick connects for
damage or leakage.
O
O
O
D
Replace the fuel filter
EVERY 5 HOURS
•
Check and the throttle freeplay, proper operation
O
O
STEERING
•••
Check the steering damper mounting
Grease the pivots
Check the damper settings
1,2
O
O
D
•••
Check wear, lubricate the tie rod ends
1,2
O
O
• Cannondale dealer service suggested. Servicing owners should have the proper tools, service data, and be mechanically qualified.
•• Operational safety involved, The service should be performed by a Cannondale dealer.
••• Lithium soap base grease
