Exito Basic Maintenance Manual

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Basic Bicycle
Maintenance Guide
Your bicycle is made to carry tough loads on
rough roads. It will last a long time if you take
care of it often. This guide is here to help you
look after your bicycle.
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Proper lubrication
Oil will dissolve the grease inside of important components.
Do not put oil on your hubs, bottom bracket, pedals or
headset.
Avoid mud and water
Mud and water spoil your
bearings and cause corrosion.
Keep your bike dry whenever
possible. If you must wash your
bike, use a rag. Never place your
bike in water.
Maintain adjustment
If something feels loose or is making a noise,
immediately before it gets worse and more expensive to
x.
Chain maintenance
1. When the chain is making
noise, clean it with a dry
rag.
2. Slowly drip machine oil on
the chain while rotating
the cranks (never use
grease).
3. Rotate the cranks 50 times
so the oil works into the
chain.
Wipe all oil o the outside
4.
of the chain.
Maintain proper tire pressure
Keep your tires rm but not
1.
too hard.
2. To add pressure to your tire,
x it
push the pump on to the valve
stem and close the lever then
begin pumping.
To remove the pump, open
the lever rst.