Wheel Check; Lubricating; Crankset; Pedals - Prodeco Technologies Mariner User Manual

e) Wheel check
From time to time you should check the truing of your wheel and the condition of your spokes. Your spokes can become loose
over a period of time, especially if your wheel needs truing. The easiest way to check the truing of your wheels is as follows:
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Make sure the battery is turned off and the key is out of the ignition.
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It is best to turn the bicycle upside down and place it on a blanket to avoid scratching the handlebar controls
or saddle. When turning the bicycle upside down, rest the bicycle on the handlebar and saddle. If you prefer
not turning the bicycle upside down you will need to pick up the wheel off the ground to test.
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Pick up the front of the bicycle by the handlebar and spin the wheel, the wheel should spin straight. If the
wheel wobbles from side to side more than 1/8‖, the wheel should be trued. Truing is required to be
performed by a person familiar with truing. Bring your bicycle to your local bicycle shop to true the wheel. To
check the rear wheel, pick up the back of the bicycle by the frame and repeat the step above.
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To check for spoke tension, this can be done by squeezing 2 parallel spokes together. The spokes should be
tight and you should not be able to bend the spokes. If the spokes bend and feel lose, it is important to bring
the bicycle to your local bicycle shop and ask for them to tighten the spokes and true the wheel.
WARNING:
When placing your hands near the wheels of your bicycle, you must confirm the key has
been removed from the battery and the battery is removed from the bicycle. If the motor powers while your
hands are near the wheels, you could become seriously injured.
f) Lubricating
A common area of maintenance with all bicycles is lubrication. Your Mariner was designed to be virtually maintenance
free but depending on the amount of riding and the environment, your bicycle should be lubricated from time to time.
Areas not requiring lubrication are the HUBs, Bottom Brackets and Headset. They have bearing systems which do not
require lubrication and any maintenance on these areas should be performed by a service agent.
Lubricating is always at the point where 2 surfaces touch together and friction is created. Your local neighborhood bicycle
shop or most mass merchants who sell bicycles will offer various types of lubes for your bicycle. Below are the areas you
should lubricate according to your maintenance schedule at the end of this chapter.
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Chain: The chain should be lubricated at each of the links. You can turn the crank counter clockwise while
lubricating each area of pivot.
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Forks: Your forks are suspension forks and you should use a lubricant which does not dissolve rubber
seals. Place a few drops where the fork stanchions (top legs) enter the seals of the lower legs.
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Brakes: Where the brake arms pivot will require a drop of lubricant. Do not put lubricant on the brake rotors
or pads. The brake levers pivot pins require a drop of lube at the top of the pin.
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Brake cables: Your brake cables are stainless steel and in lined housings. They normally will not require
lube but if under harsh conditions and the brake cables feel tight, you can add a drop of lubricant at the exit
and entrance of each cable from and to the brake housings.
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Folding Mechanisms: The folding hinge components on the frame and handlebar stem should each be
lubricated with a drop of lubricant.
Any other type of lubrication or greasing of bearings should be performed by an authorized Prodeco Technologies dealer.
g) Crankset
The crankset of your Mariner is a multi-piece system which includes a bottom bracket, crank arms, chainring, chainring
bolts, chain guard and chain. All items are designed as maintenance free components except for lubricating the chain
from time to time. The bottom bracket is a sealed bearing system with no serviceable parts. Each component of the
crankset has an industry standard measurement and is available through your dealer or through Prodeco Technologies
directly. Traditional bicycle components will also fit into these measurements. Please refer to the Chapter 12 Parts and
Components list for replacement part numbers and the part measurements.
h) Pedals
The Mariner has folding pedals to allow for a smaller size space when folded. Each pedal has 2 tabs on the outside edges of
the pedal's nylon cage. To fold the pedals, squeeze the tabs and pull the pedal outwards with a slight force. Once the pedal
nylon cage slides out ½‖ from the aluminum body, you can fold the pedal down. To straighten the pedal for riding, lift the pedal
nylon cage and slide the pedal back into the aluminum body. A slight force may be required to push the pedal in and for the
tabs to lock the pedal in place. The pedals with the Mariner have a double bearing system. These bearings will need to be
greased from time to time, it is best you bring the pedals to your local bicycle shop to grease the pedal bearings.
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Headset

Cartridge bearing headsets only are utilized on all Prodeco Technologies bicycles. These are maintenance free systems
and should not be serviced by anyone other than a knowledgeable bicycle repair shop. The headset on your bicycle is a
double nut threaded system with an alloy cover. The headset is what holds the fork tight to the frame of your bicycle.
There is a small chance these nuts could become loose over time. If you notice the handlebar is loose to the fork, bring
your bicycle to a local bicycle shop so they can tighten the headset.
j) Maintenance schedule: As a common practice you should follow your maintenance schedule. You
shouldstudy it and allow it to become second nature to your riding. (SEE CHART NEXT PAGE)
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