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CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR SCOTT BIKE OR SCOTT
PEDELEC
Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter or in sea air can harm
your SCOTT bike. You should therefore make it a habit of cleaning all compo-
nents at regular intervals (a).
Avoid cleaning your bike with a high-pressure cleaner. The high-pressure jet is
likely to enter bearings by passing through the seals and dilute the lubricants
hereby increasing the friction. This destroys and impairs the functioning of
the bearing races in the long term. High-pressure jets are also likely to re-
move frame and rim stickers. The electronics could be damaged in the case of
pedelecs.
A much more gentle way of cleaning your bike is with a low-pressure water jet
or a bucket of water and a sponge or a large brush. Cleaning your bike by hand
has another positive side-effect: you may discover defects in the paint as well as
worn or defective components at an early stage.
Check the chain for wear and relubricate after cleaning and drying (b) (see the
chapter "Bicycle chain" and the manuals of the component manufacturers on
this SCOTT info CD).
Wipe dry the sliding surfaces of the suspension fork and the rear shock (c) and
apply special spray approved by the manufacturer (d).
Apply a coat of standard hard wax on painted, metal and carbon surfaces
(except from brake surfaces and brake discs). Polish the waxed surfaces after
drying to give them a nice shine.
DANGER!
Keep cleaning agents and chain oil clear of the brake pads, brake discs and
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rim sides (braking surfaces). Otherwise the brake could fail. Never grease or
lubricate the clamping areas of a frame made of carbon, e.g. handlebars, stem,
seat post and seat tube. Once greased, carbon components may never again
ensure reliable clamping!
CAUTION!
Do not clean your SCOTT bike with a high-pressure cleaner or a water jet
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and if you do, be sure to keep it at a distance. Do not aim at the bearings.
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DANGER!
Remove the rechargeable battery or the display before doing any work on
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your SCOTT pedelec (e.g. servicing, repairs, assembly, maintenance, work
on your drive etc.). Activating the drive systems unintentionally bears the risk of
injury!
DANGER!
While cleaning, watch out for cracks (e), scratches, dents as well as bent
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or discoloured material. Have defective components replaced immediate-
ly and touch up paint defects. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
contact your SCOTT dealer.
CAUTION!
Only use petroleum-based solvents for cleaning tough oil or grease stains
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from paint and carbon surfaces. Never use degreasing agents containing
acetone, methyl chloride or the like, or solvent-containing, non-neutral or chem-
ical cleaning agents that could attack the surface!
CAUTION!
Keep in mind that the auxiliary drive of your SCOTT pedelec may lead to
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partly higher wear than you are used to. This applies in particular to the
brakes and the tyres and in the case of mid-mounted motors to the chain and
the sprockets.
CAUTION!
A rechargeable battery that has reached the end of its service life must not
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be disposed of with normal household rubbish (f). Bring the rechargeable
battery to the dealer, where you buy your new one. If in doubt, ask your SCOTT
dealer.
CAUTION!
Note that in the case of SCOTT speed pedelecs only certain components
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are allowed to be replaced to ensure insurance cover. Be sure to only use
original spare parts.
NOTE!
For more information see the system instructions of your drive manufactur-
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er on this SCOTT info CD.
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