Check List Before Each Ride - Hercules Montfoort Operating Instructions Manual

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Check list before each ride

 Check the bicycle before each ride.
 Do not use the bicycle if there are any anomalies.
 Check that the bicycle is complete.
Check that the lighting, reflector and brake, for instance, are
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sufficiently clean.
You must check that the mudguards, the pannier rack and the
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chain guard are securely installed.
Check that the front and rear wheels run true. This is particularly
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important if the bicycle has been transported or secured with a
lock.
Check the valves and the tyre pressure. Adjust as necessary
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before each ride.
If the bicycle has a hydraulic rim brake, check whether the
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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, operate the brake levers while
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stationary in order to check whether resistance is generated in
the usual brake lever position. The brake must not lose any
brake fluid.
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Check that the driving light is working.
Check for unusual noises, vibrations, smells, staining,
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deformation, cracks, scores, abrasion and wear. This indicates
material fatigue.
Inspect suspension system for cracks, dents, bumps, parts or
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leaking oil. Look at concealed sections on the bicycle's lower
surfaces.
Use body weight to compress suspension system. If it feels too
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soft, adjust to the optimal sag setting.
If quick releases are used check them to make sure that they
are fully closed in their end position. If quick release axle
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systems are used, make sure that all attachment screws are
tightened to the correct torque.
Be alert to any unusual operating sensations when braking,
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pedalling or steering.
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