MS ENERGY eBike c500, Instruction Manual

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Check procedure before each ride
:
1.Brakes
‐ Ensure front and rear brakes work properly
‐ Ensure brake shoe pads are not over worn and are correctly positioned in
relation to the rims.
‐ Ensure brake control cables are lubricated.correctly adjusted and display no
obvious wear.
‐ Ensure brake levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar.
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Brake maintenance
In order to maintain your bicycle’s braking performance, it is important to
perform maintenance on the braking system at the intervals (every 2 months
or often, depends about driving intensity):
• Replacing worn disk brakes or pads: The surface markings are no longer
visible or the metal structure is under 2 mm from the rim or from the disk.
• The position of mechanical disk brakes must be adjusted regularly as they
wear.
• Mechanical brakes: Replacing brake cables and housings.
• Hidraulic brakes: Check hydraulic installation and brake circuits.
2.Wheels and Tires
Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended limit as displayed on the
tire sidewall.
SAFETY WARNING
: Danger of wheel failure due to rim wear. Replace wheel
immediately when any part of above groove wears off.
‐ Ensure tires have thread and have no bulges or excessive wear.
‐ Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks.
‐ Ensure all wheel spokes tight and not broken.
‐ Check that axle nuts are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release
axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tension and in the closed
position.
3. Steering
‐ Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow
proper steering.
‐ Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the
direction of travel.
‐ Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and
tightened.
‐ If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions. Ensure they are
properly positioned and tightened