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Repair and Service
WARNING:
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Inspect the bicycle frequently. Failure to inspect the bicycle and to make
repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to the rider or to
others. Make sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written
in this manual and any “Special Instructions”.
•
Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts.
•
Make sure all fasteners are correctly tightened as written in this manual
and any “Special Instructions”. Parts that are not tight enough can be lost
or operate poorly. Over tightened parts can be damaged. Make sure any
replacement fasteners are the correct size and type.
NOTE:
Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which
you do not have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any
“Special Instructions” are not suffi cient for you.
Lubrication
WARNING:
•
Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will
reduce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be
necessary. 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.
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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.
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Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle.
•
Using a light machine oil (20W), lubricate the bicycle according to the fol-
lowing table:
Lubrication Table
What
When
How
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.
