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7.2.10 Cleaning the brake
WARNING
!
Brake failure due to water penetration
The brake seals are unable to withstand high
pressures. Damaged brakes can fail and cause
an accident with injury.
Never clean the pedelec with compressed air
or a high-pressure water device.
Take great care when using a hosepipe. Never
point the water jet directly at the seal section.
Clean brake and brake discs with a brush,
water and dish-washing detergent.
Clean brake discs thoroughly with brake
cleaner or spirit.
7.3
Servicing
Required tools and cleaning agents:
•
Cloths
•
Toothbrushes
•
Dish-washing liquid
•
Care oil for frames
•
Silicone or Teflon oil
•
Acid-free lubricating grease
•
Fork oil
•
Chain oil
•
Degreaser
•
Spray oil
•
Teflon spray
7.3.1
Servicing the frame
Dry frame after cleaning.
Spray with care oil. Clean off the care oil again
after a short time.
7.3.2
Servicing the stem
Apply silicone or Teflon oil to the stem shaft
tube and the quick release lever pivot point.
If you have speedlifter Twist, also apply oil to
the unlocking bolt using the groove in the
speedlifter body.
Apply a little acid-free lubricant grease
between the stem quick release lever and the
sliding piece to reduce the quick release lever
operating force.
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7.3.3
Servicing the fork
Treat the dust seals with fork oil.
7.3.4
Servicing the drive elements
Spray the cassette, the chain wheels and the
front derailleur with a degreasing agent.
Clean coarse dirt with a brush after soaking for
a short time.
Wash down all parts with dish-washing
detergent and a toothbrush.
7.3.5
Servicing the pedals
Treat with spray oil after cleaning.
7.3.6
Servicing the chain
Grease the chain thoroughly with chain oil after
cleaning.
7.3.7
Servicing the drive elements
Service front and rear derailleur articulated
shafts and jockey wheels with Teflon spray.
7.4
Maintenance
CAUTION
!
Crash and falling caused by unintentional
activation
There is a risk of injury if the drive system is
activated unintentionally.
Remove the battery before maintenance.
The following maintenance measures must be
performed on a regular basis. They can be carried
out by the operator and rider. In case of any doubt,
consult the specialist dealer.
7.4.1
Wheel
WARNING
!
Crash caused by braking hard on rims
A rim can break and block the wheel if you brake
hard. This may cause a crash with serious
injuries.
Check rim wear on a regular basis.
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