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Ed. 1 - 11/2017
Cleaning and Maintenance
1. CLEANING AND CARE
Always disconnect the battery
pack before carrying out main-
tenance and/or cleaning opera-
tions.
Failure to clean and care for your
bicycle correctly may result in
hazardous riding conditions,
falls and accidents. Caring for
your bicycle properly will pro-
long its working life.
The operations described in this section may be carried out by the user.
All other operations MUST be carried out by the vendor or qualified personnel.
2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
- Carry out the operations described below to
ensure that your bicycle and all its components
continue to function correctly and safely.
• After using your bicycle,
always check
the following parts:
- First, carry out general cleaning on your bicycle
(especially after riding it in dirty and/or muddy
conditions) (see paragraph “3” - Section “07”).
- Spokes.
- Wheel rims, inspecting them for signs of wear
and tear and checking that they are concentric.
- Tyres for signs of damage and foreign bodies.
- Front wheel quick release device for signs of
wear and tear.
- Gear wheels and suspension components, in-
specting them for signs of wear and tear and
checking that they function correctly.
- Hydraulic brakes, inspecting them for signs of
wear and tear and checking that they function
correctly (check for leaks).
- Lights (if fitted).
- Lubricate the chain and sprockets after riding
your bicycle in wet conditions, after washing it
with water and after prolonged use on sandy
terrain (see paragraph “3” - Section “07”).
