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Operation
6.8
Before each ride
6.9
Check list before each ride
Check the S pedelec before each ride.
Take the S pedelec out of service if you spot
any anomalies.
Crash caused by difficult-to-spot damage
If the S pedelec topples over or you have a fall or
an accident, there may be difficult-to-spot
damage to components such as the brake
system, quick releases or the
frame
. This may
cause a crash with injuries.
Take the S pedelec out of service and have a
specialist dealer carry out an inspection.
Crash caused by material fatigue
Intensive use can cause material fatigue. A
component may suddenly fail in case of material
fatigue. This may cause a crash with injuries.
Remove the S pedelec from service
immediately if there are any signs of material
fatigue. Have the specialist dealer check the
state.
Have the specialist dealer carry out a basic
inspection regularly. During the inspection, the
specialist dealer will inspect the S pedelec for
any signs of material fatigue on the frame,
fork, suspension element mountings (if there
are any) and components made of composite
materials.
Carbon becomes brittle when exposed to heat
radiation such as heating. This can cause the
carbon part to break and result in a crash with
injuries.
Never expose carbon parts on the S pedelec
to strong sources of heat.
CAUTION
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Check that the S pedelec is complete.
Check the hydraulic fluid level on the brake handle.
Check the battery is firmly in place.
Check that the lighting, reflector and brake, for instance,
are sufficiently clean.
You must check that the mudguards, the pannier rack and
the chain guard are securely installed.
Check that the front and rear wheels run true. This is
particularly important if the S pedelec has been transported
or secured with a lock.
Check the valves and the tyre pressure. Adjust as
necessary before each ride.
If the S pedelec has a hydraulic rim brake, check whether
the locking levers are fully closed in their final positions.
Check the front and rear wheel brakes to make sure that
they are working properly. To do so, push the brake levers
while stationary to check whether resistance is generated
in the usual brake lever position. The brake must not lose
any brake fluid.
Check that the riding light is working.
Check for unusual noises, vibrations, smells, staining,
deformation, cracks, scores, abrasion and wear. This
indicates material fatigue.
Inspect suspension system for cracks, dents, bumps, parts
or leaking oil. Look at concealed sections on the
S pedelec's lower surface.
Use body weight to compress suspension system. Adjust to
the optimum sag value if suspension is too soft.
If quick releases are used check them to make sure that
they are fully closed in their end position. If quick release
axle systems are used, make sure that all attachment
screws are tightened to the correct torque.
Be alert to any unusual operating sensations when braking,
pedalling or steering.
Check that the ABS indicator lamp lights up correctly on
S pedelec with an ABS system.
