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f
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h
6. Are the tires in good condition and do they
have sufficient pressure
(e)
? Please note that
a pedelec weighs more and that your usual tire
pressure may be insufficient. A higher pressure
gives a better riding stability and reduces the risk
of a puncture; a too high pressure reduces the
comfort. The minimum and maximum pressure
(in bar or psi) is indicated on the tire side.
For more information see the chapter “The
wheels and the tires” in your comprehensive orig-
inal CENTURION user manual as well as in the
instructions of the component manufacturers on
the enclosed CENTURION CD-ROM.
7. Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are
true. If you have disc brakes, watch the gap be-
tween frame and rim or tire and, if you have rim
brakes, between brake pad and rim. Untrue rims
can be an indication of tires with ruptured sides,
broken axles or spokes.
For more information see the chapter “The
wheels and the tires” in your comprehensive orig-
inal CENTURION user manual as well as in the
instructions of the component manufacturers on
the enclosed CENTURION CD-ROM.
8. Test the brakes when stationary by firmly pulling
the brake levers towards the handlebars
(f)
. The
brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim even-
ly with their entire surface without touching the
tire during braking or in open condition or in be-
tween.
Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the
way to the handlebars and check the hydraulic
brake cables for leaks! Check the thickness of the
brake pads, as well.
With disc brakes you should have a stable pres-
sure point at once. If you have to actuate the brake
lever more than once to get a positive braking re-
sponse, have the CENTURION pedelec checked
by your CENTURION dealer immediately.
For more information see the chapter “The
brake system” in this translation of the original
CENTURION operating instructions as well as in
your comprehensive original CENTURION user
manual and in the instructions of the component
manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION
CD-ROM.
9. Let your CENTURION pedelec bounce on the
ground from a small height. If there is any rattling,
see where it comes from. Check the bearings,
the bolts and the proper seat of the battery, if
necessary.
10. If you want to ride on public roads, make sure
your CENTURION pedelec is equipped accord-
ing to the applicable regulations of your country
(g)
. Riding without lights and reflectors
(h)
in
dark or dim conditions is very dangerous be-
cause you will be seen too late or not at all by
other road users.
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