Initial And Ongoing Adjustments; Brakes Adjustment; Drum Brakes; Tires Pressure - Gio Electric Italia 500W Manual

8 Initial and ongoing adjustments:

8.1

8.1.1 Drum Brakes:

Note: It is normal for the brakes to wear as they are being used, so frequent adjustments required
Remember: How fast you can stop is far more important than how fast you can go!

8.1.2 Tires Pressure:

Make sure that the air pressure for all tires is between 30-40 PSI. If the tires have less than the
recommended amount of pressure, a decrease in battery usage time, poor handling, and
damage to the tires and rims may occur.

8.1.3 Adjustable Rear Shocks:

Some models have adjustable rear shock absorbers. If so, they may have up to 5 detents on
the lower coil spring retainer that can be rotated to either stiffen or soften the suspension.
This is to allow for the most appropriate spring rate, depending on how much weight the
suspension is to support.
To adjust the spring rate preload, simply insert a round dowel of the correct diameter into
the hole on the side of the lower spring retainer and rotate it to the desired detent, making
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Brakes adjustment:

In order to adjust brakes, tight or loosen adjuster nut as necessary.
Tightening the nut will bring brake pads closer to the brake drum, loosen the nut will bring
brake pads further of the brake drum.
Front Brake
Adjuster nut
Rear Brake
Adjuster nut
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