Marzocchi Bomber 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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4.2 General safety regulations
• After a complete breakdown, always use new,
original Marzocchi seals when reassembling.
• To tighten two bolts or nuts that are near each
other, always follow the sequence 1-2-1 using
the required tightening torque (see Table -
Tightening Torques).
• Never use flammable or corrosive solvents to
clean the parts, as these could damage the
seals. If necessary use specific detergents
that are not corrosive, not flammable or have
a high flash point, compatible with the seals
materials and preferably biodegradable.
• If you are planning not to use your fork for a
long time, always lubricate the forks
components that are in contact with some
fork’s oil.
• Never pour lubricants, solvents or detergents
which are not completely biodegradable in
the environment; these must be collected and
kept in the relevant special containers, then
disposed of according to the regulations in
force.
• Use only metric spanners, not imperial
spanners, which may have similar sizes, but
can damage the bolts and make it impossible
to unscrew them.
• Use the correct size and sort of screwdriver to
unscrew slotted or crosshead screws.
• When using a screwdriver to assemble or
disassemble metal stop rings, o-rings, sliding
bushings or seal segments, avoid scratching
or cutting the components with the
screwdriver tip.
• Do not carry out any maintenance and / or
adjustment operations that are not explained
in this manual; if necessary, have such
operations carried out by an authorized
service centre.
• Only proceed to maintenance/overhaul
operations if you are sure you are able to do it
and you have got the right tools. If this is not
the case, or if you are unsure, please contact
an authorized service center, where
specialized technicians with the right tools
and original spare parts will service and
overhaul your fork, putting it back into its
original working conditions.
• Only use original spare parts.
• Work in a clean, ordered and well-lit place; if
possible, avoid servicing outdoors.
• Polished surfaces need to be periodically
treated with some “polishing compound” to be
kept as bright as new.
• Carefully check there are no metal shavings
or dust in the work area.
• Do not modify the fork’s components.