Checking The Stem And Handlebars; Checking The Connections; Checking Stem Is Firmly In Position; Checking The Bearing Clearance - Bosch ZEMO SU-E FS 12 Translation Of Original Operating Instructions

5.3.7

Checking the stem and handlebars

5.3.7.1 Checking the connections

1 Stand in front of the pedelec. Clamp the front
wheel between your legs. Grasp the handlebar
grips.
2 Try to twist the handlebars against the
direction of the front wheel.
 The stem must not move or twist.
3 If the stem can be twisted, check fastening.
 If the stem cannot be fastened, contact your
specialist dealer.

5.3.7.2 Checking stem is firmly in position

1 Press full body weight on the handlebars.
 The handlebars must not move downwards in
the fork.
Stem with clamping lever version I
2 If the handlebars should move, increase the
lever tension in the clamping lever.
3 Turn knurled nut in a clockwise direction with
the clamping lever open.
4 Close clamping lever and check stem is firmly
in position again.
5 If the handlebars cannot be fastened, contact
your specialist dealer.
Stem with clamping lever version II and stem
with screw
 If the handlebars cannot be fastened, contact
your specialist dealer.
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5.3.7.3 Checking the bearing clearance

1 Place the fingers of one hand on the upper
headset cup. Pull the front wheel brake with the
other hand and try to push the pedelec
backwards and forwards.
Keep in mind that there may be noticeable
backlash due to worn-out bearing bushes or
brake lining backlash in suspension forks and
disc brakes.
 The headset cup halves must not move
towards one another.
2 Adjust bearing clearance as per the stem
repair manual as quickly as possible;
otherwise, the bearing will become damaged.
Contact specialist dealer.
5.4

Selling the pedelec

 Complete pedelec pass on the operating
instructions envelope.
 Note down the manufacturer and the number of
the battery key.
 Adjust the pedelec; see Section 6.5.
 Adjust the stand and shifter.
 Brief pedelec rider on all the pedelec's
functions (see Section 6.3).
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