Marzocchi BOMBER 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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4.2 General maintenance
recommendations
• After disassembling the forks, 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, and
tighten to the required tightening torque (see
Table 6.14 - Tightening torques ).
• Never use flammable or corrosive solvents to
clean the parts, as these could damage the
seals. If you must use a solvent, use
biodegradable detergents that are not
corrosive, not flammable or have a high flash
point
• If you are planning not to use your fork for a
long period of time, always lubricate the fork’s
components that are in contact with the 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 appropriate containers, then
disposed of according to local laws.
• All of the components of Marzocchi forks are
metric. Use only metric tools, imperial (US)
tools 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 (Phillips)
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 you have any questions regarding the care,
maintenance or use of your suspension
system, please contact your nearest
Marzocchi service center directly. A list of
service centers can be found at the end of this
manual or on the Internet page
www.marzocchi.com.
• This manual does not explain how to
assemble/disassemble the fork from the
bicycle, the wheel, the steering set or any
other component directly or indirectly
associated with the fork that are not actually a
part of the fork. MARZOCCHI reserves the
right, in its sole discretion, to make changes
to the products, at any time and without prior
notice.
• Only use original Marzocchi spare parts.
• Work in a clean, ordered and well-lit place; if
possible, avoid servicing your fork 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.
• Never modify in any way any component of
your fork.