ElliptiGO 8S Owner's Manual page 77

Routine Maintenance and Inspections
1. Before every ride:
a. Execute the Pre-Ride Safety Checklist. This is a
critical process for ensuring your elliptical cycle
is in good working order and it is the best way to
prevent an injury caused by a worn out or improperly
operating component.
b. If your elliptical bike has guide tracks, wipe them
down with a soft, dry cloth and inspect the load
wheels for cracks. Remove any debris left on the
tracks and if a load wheel is cracked, DO NOT RIDE.
Instead, have the load wheel replaced.
2. After every ride:
a. Wipe the bike down, inspecting it for damage
and loose cables or components. Pay particular
attention to the load wheels (if any), rims
and brakes, examining the load wheels for cracks,
the rims for cracking or bowing and the brakes for
proper adjustment, alignment, and sufficient brake
pad depth. Address any issues you find.
b. Take time to thoroughly inspect the drive arms and
swing arms (if any) to make sure there is no visible
damage to them.
c. Test the headset and steering column to make
sure they are tightened properly. Straddle
the bike and pull on the front brake lever to lock
the front wheel. With the front wheel held by
the front brake, push forward on the
handlebars so that the rear wheel lifts off
the ground, then drop the wheel back down, feeling
for movement through the steering column and
headset. If there is movement, check the tightness
of the steering column quick release systems. If
they are appropriately tight, then the headset
may be loose. Take your elliptical bike to a
professional bike mechanic to have him or her
examine the headset.
d. Do a thorough inspection of the spokes on both
wheels. They should all feel equally tight. If any
one feels looser than the others, take your elliptical
bike to a professional bicycle mechanic to have the
spokes tightened and the wheel trued.
e. If your elliptical bike has a track system, then wipe
down the guide tracks with a soft, dry cloth. Inspect
the tracks for debris and the load wheels for cracks
and debris. If the load wheels are cracked, have them
replaced before your next ride. If the load wheels or
tracks have accumulated debris, remove the debris.
f. If you encountered any moisture during the ride,
such as puddles, rain or wet roads, ensure that
the bike is completely dry before you put it away
and lubricate the chain with oil.
If during your pre- or post-ride inspections you see any
frayed, scratched, torn, damaged or discolored component,
cable, housing, or part, take your ElliptiGO cycle to a
professional bicycle mechanic or ElliptiGO-certified
technician to have it inspected and the part replaced.
WARNING! Always have a professional bicycle
mechanic or ElliptiGO-certified technician service your
elliptical bike. Failure to properly service your bike
can result in the improper functioning of one or more
components during a ride, causing the rider to suffer a
fall. Improper servicing can also result in damage to the
ElliptiGO elliptical cycle and could void your warranty.
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