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7.2 Repairs
Please carry out a daily visual inspection and check the tricycle regularly
for cracks, breaks, missing parts and malfunctions. In case of a defect or
malfunction, please contact the specialist dealer who supplied you with the
product (see
point 11.5
).
Storage in winter
Before storing the tricycle in winter, clean it (see
point 8.1
) and ensure that it
has sufficient air pressure in the tyres.
Inspection in spring
Before you use the tricycle again in spring, ensure that the air pressure in the
tyres is sufficient and that the tricycle is not damaged.
Work that must be carried out by a specialist workshop at least once a year,
if required:
• Check the chain and chain tension, adjust if necessary, clean and oil.
• Check rear wheel track, adjust if necessary.
• Check bottom bracket and lubricate if necessary.
• Lubricate pedal bearing, check bearing clearance and if necessary adjust
(or replace).
• Check the hub gear and adjust if necessary.
• Check the brake system for function, adjust if necessary. If the brake is poor,
check the hand lever, cable, brake lever and brake pads for their condition,
adjust and replace if necessary.
• Lubricate joints and bearing points.
• Replace bent or trapped cables.
• Check rims for side and top impacts.
• Check the spoke tension and adjust if necessary.
• Check the tyre profile.
• Check the lighting and signal system.
• Check rear hub and lubricate if necessary.
• Check frame and fork for damage and replace if necessary.
• Arrange for annual leakage current measurement to be carried out on the
electric drive.
7. Repairs and cleaning.