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Rear shock
8.5.9
Only applies to ebikes with this equipment
WARNING
!
Injury due to explosion
The air chamber is pressurized. If the air system
is serviced in a rear shock, it can explode and
cause serious injury.
Wear safety goggles, protective gloves and
safety clothing when assembling or carrying
out maintenance on the bicycle.
Release the air for the air chambers. Detach
all air insert fitments.
Never service or dismantle a rear shock if it
has not completely rebounded.
Intoxication from suspension oil
Suspension oil is poisonous to the touch, irritates
respiratory tracts and causes cancer, sterility and
mutation in germ cells.
Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when carrying suspension oil.
Never perform maintenance when you are
pregnant.
Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the rear shock is being serviced.
Intoxication from lubrication oil
The lubrication oil for eightpins seat posts is toxic
if touched or inhaled.
Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when working with lubrication oil.
Lubricate seat post in the open air or in a well-
ventilated room only.
Avoid skin coming into contact with lubrication
oil. Wear nitrile gloves when lubricating,
cleaning and servicing the vehicle.
Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the seat post is serviced.
CAUTION
!
Hazard for the environment due to toxic
substances
The rear shock contains toxic and
environmentally harmful oils and lubricants.
Such fluids will contaminate if they enter the
sewers or groundwater.
Dispose of lubricants and oils left over after
repairs in an environmentally responsible way
in accordance with statutory regulations.
1 Dismantle the rear shock.
2 Clean and inspect its interior and exterior.
3 Recondition air springs.
4 Replace airtight seals on air springs.
5 Change oil.
6 Replace dust wipers.
Maintenance
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