Schwinn Hybrid Owner's Manual page 62

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WARNING!
Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle
components more complex, and the pace of innovation 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 repair or
maintenance that 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. Contact
customer service for help in determining your maintenance
requirements.
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 accident which can cause serious
injury or death.
If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on
your bike:
1. Contact customer service for copies of the manufacturer's
installation and service instructions for the components on
your bike, or contact the component manufacturer.
2. Contact customer service to recommend a book on bicycle
repair.
3. Contact customer service 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.
We also recommend that you contact customer service for
guidance on what spare parts, such as tires, inner tubes, light
bulbs, batteries, Patch Kit, lubricants etc. it would be appropriate
for you to have once you have learned how to replace such parts
when they require replacement.
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