7.1
Before each ride
Complying with these cleaning instructions is the
only way to reduce wear on components, increase
the operating hours and guarantee safety.
7.1.1
Checking the guards
The chain or belt guards, fenders or the motor
cover can break off and go missing when the
ebike is transported or parked outside.
Check that all guards are in place.
7.1.2
Checking the frame
Check frame for cracks, warping and damage
to the paintwork.
If there are any cracks, warping or damage to
the paintwork, remove the ebike from service.
Contact specialist dealer.
7.1.3
Checking the fork
Check fork for cracks, warping, tarnished
components, leaked oil and damage to the
paintwork. Also look at hidden parts on the
underside.
If there are any cracks, warping, tarnished
components, leaked oil or damage to the
paintwork, remove the ebike from service.
Contact specialist dealer.
Checking the rear shock
7.1.4
Check rear shock for cracks, warping,
tarnished components, leaked oil and damage
to the paintwork. Also look at hidden parts on
the underside.
If there are any cracks, warping, tarnished
components, leaked oil or damage to the
paintwork, remove the ebike from service.
Contact specialist dealer.
7.1.5
Checking the pannier rack
1 Hold onto ebike by its frame. Hold onto
pannier rack with the other hand.
2 Move the pannier rack backwards and
forwards to check that all screw connections
are firmly in place.
Tighten loose screws.
Attach loose baskets permanently with a
basket bracket or cable ties.
Checking the fenders
7.1.6
1 Hold onto ebike by its frame. Hold onto
fender rack with the other hand.
2 Move the fender backwards and forwards
to check that all screw connections are firmly in
place.
Tighten loose bolts.
7.1.7
Checking wheel concentricity
Lift the front and rear wheels one after the
other. and spin each wheel when lifted.
If the wheel is loose or is crooked when it turns,
take ebike out of service. Contact specialist
dealer.
7.1.8
Checking the quick releases
Check quick releases to ensure that all quick
releases are firmly in their fully closed end
position.
If a quick release is not firmly in its closed end
position, open quick release and place in its
end position.
If the quick release cannot be firmly placed in
its end position, take ebike out of service.
Contact specialist dealer.
7.1.9
Checking the suspension seat post
Compress and let the suspension seat
post rebound.
If you hear unusual noises when the
suspension seat post travels and rebounds,
or it yields without any resistance, take ebike
out of service. Contact specialist dealer.
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