Service - Flash FLASHV1 User Manual

fitting. Close the valve after inflation. To let air out of
a Presta valve, open up the valve stem lock nut and
dpress the valve stem.
WARNING: We highly recommend that you carry a spare
inner tube when you ride your bike. Patching a tube is an
emergency repair. If you do not apply the patch correctly
or apply several patches, the tube can fail, resulting in
possible tube failure, which could cause you to lose con-
trol and fall. Replace a patched tube as soon as possible.

5. Service

WARNING: Technological advances have made bicycles and
bicycle components more complex, and the pace of innova-
tion is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide
all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain
your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an
accident and possible injury, it is critical that you have any re-
pair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this
manual performed by your dealer. Equally important is that
your individual maintenance requirements will be determined
by everything from your riding style to geographic location.
Consult your dealer for help in determining your
maintenance requirements.
WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks require
special knowledge and tools. Do not begin any adjustments
or service on your bicycle until you have learned from your
dealer how to properly complete them. Improper adjustment
or service may result in damage to the bicycle or in an ac-
cident which can cause serious injury or death.
If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on
your bike:
1. Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer's installa-
tion and service instructions for the components on your
bike, or contact the component manufacturer.
2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair.
3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair
courses in your area.
We recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality
of your work the first time you work on something and before
you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything
correctly. Since that will require the time of a mechanic, there
may be a modest charge for this service.
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