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4. Position the boot and secure the boot new zip
ties. Make sure the zip ties are installed tightly.
Bi-Monthly Service
Every other month, the boot inspection and needle
bearing lubrication routine descibed under the initial
service interval should be followed.
It is advised to perform the above maintenance
steps every other month as well as checking for
needle bearing migration.
Annual Service
In addition to the bi-monthly maintenance, it is
advised to remove and inspect the cartridge from the
fork structure, thoroughly inspect the telescope for
proper bearing function, corrosion, fatigue, etc.,
replace the boot, and replace the seals and oil in the
cartridge.
If corrosion or misplaced bearings and races are
found, it will be necessary to have the fork repaired.
Your Authorized Cannondale Dealer can assist with
any of the necessary maintenance and/or repairs.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
ABOUT MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
This section describes how to properly perform
adjustments. However, this section makes no
attempt to be a comprehensive shop or service
manual on bicycle mechanics. If you are not a very
e x p e r i e n c e d m e c h a n i c , d o n ’ t p e r f o r m a n y
mechanical adjustment to your bicycle. Take your
bicycle to an authorized Cannondale retailer where a
professional mechanic can do the job safely and cor-
rectly.
All Cannondale bicycles must be fully assembled
and mechanically adjusted by an Authorized Can-
nondale Retailer before delivery to the consumer.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding a damaged fork
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A damaged fork - one that shows signs of a
bent or damaged inner tube, dry or corroded
needle bearing or races, a cracked or damaged
boot - severe structural damage inside the fork
can lead to a complete structural failure while
you are riding. You can be severely injured or
killed in an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect the boot, inner tube, and races regu-
larly.
Make sure your fork is inspected and serviced
by an Authorized Cannondale Retailer at least
every other month or after 40 hours - more fre-
quently if you ride aggressively or in wet or
dusty condition.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Performing adjustment incorrectly
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
If you perform a mechanical adjustment the
wrong way, you can damage the bike or com-
ponent and it can fail while you are riding. You
can be severely injured or killed in a crash.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Don’t perform a mechanical adjustment your-
self.
Have an Authorized Cannondale Dealer per-
form mechanical adjustments.
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