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Before every ride with your
CENTURION VARIO
Your CENTURION VARIO has undergone numerous
tests during production and a final check has been
carried out by your CENTURION dealer. Neverthe-
less, be sure to check the following points before
every ride to exclude any malfunctioning that may
be due to the transport of the CENTURION VARIO
or to a work a third person may have performed on
your CENTURION VARIO during a standstill:
1.
Are the quick-release levers
ed connections of the front and rear wheel,
the seat post and other components properly
closed? For more information see the chapter
"How to use the quick-releases" in your com-
prehensive original CENTURION operating in-
structions for trekking bikes.
2.
Are the tyres in good condition and do they
have sufficient pressure (f)? A higher pres-
sure gives a better riding stability and reduces
the risk of a puncture. The minimum and maxi-
mum pressure (in bar or psi) is indicated on the
tyre side. For more information see the chapter
"The wheels and the tyres" in your comprehen-
sive original CENTURION operating instructions
for trekking bikes and the instructions of the
component manufacturers, possibly supplied.
3.
Are the passengers and the objects to be
transported properly secured? This is to avoid
a shifting of the cargo.
(e)
or the bolt-
Make sure the load distribution is as centred,
deep and even as possible. Always check the
correct fit of your child's seat belt before you
set off.
For more information see the chapter "Trans-
portation of passengers and goods".
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4.
Let both wheels rotate freely
whether the rims run true. Observe the gap be-
tween the frame and the rim or tyre. Poor con-
centricity can also be an indication of laterally
burst tyres, broken axles or torn spokes.
For more information see the chapter "The
wheels and the tyres" in your comprehensive
original CENTURION operating instructions for
f
trekking bikes and the instructions of the com-
ponent manufacturers, possibly supplied.
5.
Do a brake test at standstill by forcefully pull-
ing the brake levers towards the handlebar (h).
With disc brakes you should have a stable
pressure point at once. If you have to actuate
the brake lever more than once to get a pos-
itive braking response, have the CENTURION
g
VARIO checked by your CENTURION dealer.
You should not be able to pull the lever all the
way to the handlebar.
If you have hydraulic brakes, check the hydrau-
lic brake hoses for oil or brake fluid leaks! Also
check the thickness of the brake pads.
h
(g)
to check
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