4 Maintenance of the Hub
This chapter describes a small hub service. It includes:
• Rotor: Dismounting, cleaning, greasing and re-mounting
• Freewheel system: Cleaning and greasing
The description of a big hub service can be found in the Technical Manual of the required hub at
www.dtswiss.com.
4.1
Service Intervals
The following periodic maintenance and service works are recommended by DT Swiss:
Action
Small service (see following)
•
normal operating conditions
•
extreme operating conditions (frequent rides in rain, mud, snow):
Big service (see Technical Manual at www.dtswiss.com)
•
normal operating conditions:
•
extreme operating conditions (frequent rides in rain, mud, snow):
Check the hub for damages.
Cleaning with a soft sponge and an appropriate cleaner (see
„Cleaning", page
5).
Do not use high pressure cleaners or aggressive cleaners.
4.2
Safety
DANGER
Danger to life due to incorrect maintenance or wrong spare parts!
Wrong maintenance, wrong assembly or wrong spare parts can lead to unpredictable errors.
• Maintenance must only be done by professionals.
• Only use original spare parts or spare parts released by DT Swiss.
• In case of any doubts, contact a DT Swiss service center.
CLASSIC Wheels - Technical Manual
Interval
6 months
as required
12 months
as required
before and after each ride
section
after each ride
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