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Axle nuts:
Check that these are tight before each ride.
INSPECTION OF BEARINGS
Maintenance:
Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Have a bicycle service shop lubricate the
bearings once a year or any time they do not pass the following tests.
Head Tube Bearings:
The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off
the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube.
Crank Bearings:
The crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should
not be loose on the crank. You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side-to-
side.
Wheel Bearings:
Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand.
The bearings are correctly adjusted if:
The wheel spins freely and easily. The weight of the spoke reflector, when you put it toward the front
or rear of the bicycle, causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times. There is no side-to-side
movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force.
LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will reduce
brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary. Injury to the
rider or to others can occur.
The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain.
Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest.
Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the pedals, and the tires.
Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle.
Using a light machine oil (20W) and the following guidelines, lubricate the bicycle:
WHAT
WHEN
HOW
Brake levers
every six months
Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each brake lever
Caliper Brakes
every six months
Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each brake lever
Brake Cables
every six months
Put four drops of oil into both ends of each cable. Allow
the oil to soak back along the cable wire.
Pedals
every six months
Put four drops of oil where each pedal axle goes into the
pedal.
Chain
every six months
Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain. Wipe all
excess oil off the chain.