MONTAGUE DIRECT CONNECT, Owner'S Manual

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PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Bearing Adjustments
Adjustments to bearing systems found
on your bicycle require special training.
If your bike requires adjustment to the
bearings, take it to your local bicycle
dealer.
Lubrication
This section shows the parts that
you should lubricate, the frequency of
service, and brief instructions. See your
dealer for recommended grease or oil.
If more instructions are necessary, see
other sections of this manual or consult
your dealer.
To service bearings, special tools and
training are necessary, so only your
dealer should do this. Some bearings are
permanently sealed and do not require
new grease each year.
Stem
Each year apply lubricant to the stem.
To apply lubricant to a direct-connect
stem, adjustment of the headset
bearings is necessary. Only your dealer
should do this.
To apply lubricant to a quill stem:
1. Remove the stem from the frame.
2. Clean the used grease from the
stem.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the
section of the stem-quill that will be
put into the frame. Also apply grease
to the stem wedge.
4. Install the stem.
Seatpost
Each year apply lubricant. Use the
procedure for your frame and seatpost
materials:
For a metal seatpost in a metal frame
1. Loosen the seatpost binder bolt,
or release the quick-release, and
remove the seatpost from the
frame.
2. Clean the used grease off the
seatpost.
3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the
section of the seatpost that will be
in the frame.
Any modification can make your
frame, fork, or part unsafe. Do not
sand, drill, file, remove redundant
retention devices, install incompatible
forks, or make other modifications.
A component that is not approved or
assembly that is not correct can put
high stress on your bicyce or compo-
nents. A frame, fork, or component
with modifications could decrease your
control and cause you to fall. Before
you add an accessory to your bicycle
or change a part of your bicycle, speak
to your dealer.
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