OWNER’S MANUAL – IES SHADOW
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before You Ride
Make sure all of your quick release is locked and secure. Make sure all parts,
components and accessories are in good working order. Check all fittings and
be sure that they are tight and secure. Inspect your bike completely.
BICYCLE COMPONENTS
Wheels
Wheels should be centered in fork or dropouts. Whenever you hear any
irregular noise from the wheels or the brakes, the wheels should be checked
and repaired. Wheels should be checked regularly for spoke tightness and rim
alignment. Wheels should rotate smoothly without wobbling from side to side.
Check the bearing play of the hubs by lifting the bicycle and spinning the
wheel. The wheel should continue to spin for several turns and finally cease
spinning. To check the play of the hubs, try to move the rim from side to side
between the forks. During this test, no substantial play should exist. If you
detect play or if the wheel is difficult to turn, the hub bearings must be
adjusted.
Please contact a local bicycle dealer to have the hub bearings adjusted or call
the IES Service Department at 1-866-726-6856.
Throttle
Your throttle is located on the right hand side of your handlebars. Because it is
a variable speed throttle it is easily adaptable to any situation. You are always
in control of your speed. To increase speed, turn throttle towards you while
seated on the bike.
One of the most important features of the Shadow
is the power shutdown mechanism incorporated into the right
brake lever. Every time the right brake lever is compressed, the
power from the motor is discontinued.
Rims
The rims must be smooth and without cracks, breaks or bulges.
Spokes
Check spoke tension regularly. Approximately the same tension should be
applied to all spokes. If there is minor loosening of the spokes, you may
tighten the nipples, but it is recommended that you take the bicycle to a bicycle
mechanic. If you detect a loose spoke or if the rim has a side play of more than
4mm (1/8 inch), immediately have the wheel trued by a bicycle mechanic or
call our IES Service Department at 1-866-726-6856.
RIDING WITH LOOSE SPOKES MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO FAIL
