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Lubrication Table
What
When
How
Brake Levers
every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each
brake lever.
Caliper Brakes
every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each
caliper brake.
Brake Cables
every six months Put four drops of oil into both ends of each
cable. Allow the oil to soak back along the
cable wire.
Pedals
every six months Put four drops of oil where the axles go into the
pedals.
Chain
every six months Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain.
Wipe all excess oil off the chain.
Lubrication
WARNING:
• Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will re-
duce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be neces-
sary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur.
• The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain.
• Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest.
• Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the
pedals, and the tires.
• Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle.
• Using a light machine oil (20W), lubricate the bicycle according to the following
table:
