Chapter. 13 Maintenance Schedule & Records - MARIN Owner's Manual

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M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E &
R E C O R D S
After acquiring your Marin Mountain Bike and riding it for about a
month, you should have it serviced by your Marin dealer to ensure
that all of its components are functioning properly. The following
schedule of maintenance is suggested. If you ride your bicycle fre-
quently or often take it through muddy and challenging terrain, you'll
want to adjust this schedule accordingly.
TIME PERIOD NECESSARY SERVICING
EVERY RIDE
Spot check quick release and brake adjustments
EVERY WEEK
Check tire inflation with gauge
Lubricate chain
EVERY MONTH
Wash & dry bicycle, inspecting carefully
Oil brake lever pivots
Oil brake pivots
Oil front & rear derailleur pivots
Oil control cables at cable housing points
Check seatpost quick release or bolt adjustment
EVERY 3 MONTHS
Check torque values of nuts & bolts
Re-lubricate seatpost
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Dealer should service bicycle
Wheels should be trued by dealer
Brake cables greased and adjusted by dealer
Replace brake pads as needed
Grease and adjust derailleur cables (by dealer)
Re-grease hub bearings (dealer)
Re-grease brake arch pivots
Re-grease handlebar stem
Re-grease headset bearings
Re-grease crank bearings
Re-grease crank arm spindle
Replace chain (if necessary)
(When chain is replaced, you may need to replace the chain rings and
cogs/freewheels.)
EVERY YEAR
Re-grease pedal bearings
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