Checking And Adjusting The Chain Tension; Checking For Chain Wear; Chain Cleaning And Maintenance - Univega Shimano Steps E8000 User Manual

CAUTION
Check the chain for signs of wear before every trip. A worn or
damaged chain can break. If this happens while you are riding the
bike, you can easily injure yourself.
3.7.1

Checking and adjusting the chain tension

Measuring the chain tension
1. Switch off the pedelec.
2. Press the chain up or down at its tautest point. The tension is correct if
you can move the chain up and down by about 5 mm.
3. Check the chain at four or five points over a complete revolution of the
crank.
Adjusting the chain tension
1. Switch off the pedelec.
2. Undo the rear wheel nuts.
3. Remove the brake anchor as required.
4. Pull the rear wheel back in the drop-outs until the chain just has the
permissible amount of play.
5. Carefully tighten all bolts in a clockwise direction to a torque setting
of 35 – 40 Nm. Make sure the wheel is refitted straight.
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3.7.2

Checking for chain wear

1. Switch off the pedelec.
2. Check chain wear with a chain wear indicator or a vernier calliper.
3. Replace the chain if it is worn.
3.7.3

Chain cleaning and maintenance

Lubricate the chain after riding in the rain. Clean
and lubricate it when you clean the wheel. Under no
circumstances use basic or acidic cleaners to remove rust.
Using cleaners of this kind can damage the chain.
1. Switch off the pedelec.
2. Brush the chain coarsely with a hand brush.
3. Then remove the old chain oil with a dry cloth.
4. Now you can oil the chain. Follow the application instructions from the
chain oil supplier.
5. When you have finished, turn the crank to distribute the chain oil.