Basic Cleaning; Cleaning The Frame; Cleaning The Stem; Cleaning The Wheel - Bosch Kiox Original Operating Instructions

7.2

Basic cleaning

CAUTION
!
Crash caused by brake failure
The braking effect may be unusually poor
temporarily after cleaning, servicing or repairs.
This may cause a crash with injuries.
 Never apply care products or oil to the brake
discs or brake linings, or the braking surfaces
on the rims.
 After cleaning, servicing or repair, carry out a
few test brake applications.
Notice
Water may enter the inside of the bearings if you
use a steam jet. This dilutes the lubricant inside,
the friction increases and, as a result, the
bearings are permanently damaged in the long
term.
 Never clean the pedelec with a pressure
washer.
Greased parts, such as the seat post, the
handlebars or the stem, may no longer be safely
and reliably clamped.
 Never apply grease or oil to clamping sections.
Required tools and cleaning agents:
• Cloths
• Sponge
• Air pump
• Brush
• Toothbrush
• Paintbrush
• Watering can
• Bucket
• Water
• Dish-washing liquid
• Degreaser
• Lubricant
• Brake cleaner or spirit

Remove battery and on-board computer before
thorough cleaning.
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7.2.1

Cleaning the frame

1 Soak the entire frame with dish-washing
detergent if the dirt is thick and ingrained.
2 After leaving it to soak for a short time, remove
the dirt and mud with a sponge, brush and
toothbrushes.
3 Use a watering can or your hand to rinse the
frame.
4 Service the frame after cleaning.
7.2.2

Cleaning the stem

1 Clean stem with a cloth and soapy water.
2 Service the stem after cleaning.
7.2.3

Cleaning the wheel

WARNING
!
Crash caused by braking hard on rims
A rim can break and block the wheel if you brake
hard. This may cause a crash with serious
injuries.
Check rim wear on a regular basis.
1 Check the tyres, rims, spokes and spoke
nipples for any damage while cleaning the
wheel.
2 Use a sponge and a brush to clean the hub and
spokes from the inside to the outside.
3 Clean the rim with a sponge.
7.2.4

Cleaning chain wheels

1 Spray the chain wheels with a degreaser.
2 Clean coarse dirt with a brush after soaking for
a short time.
3 Wash down with dish-washing detergent and a
toothbrush.
4 Service the chain wheels after cleaning.
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