Operation Manual

CycleMaintenance
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What you need for maintenance:
– Clean cloths
– Preservers
– Universal oil
x If necessary, consult your dealer about suitable lubricants and preservers.
x Have all maintenance and repairs documented by your dealer.
x If you find damage, do not use the cycle and have it checked or repaired by your
dealer.
x Have loose screw joints checked by your dealer if you lack the necessary expertise
and the tools required.
14.1 Inspection intervals
x Have your dealer inspect the cycle at the following intervals:
Inspection intervals
Inspection Distance travelled Hours of operation Duration of use
1st inspection after 300 km/
190 mi* or
after 15 hours of
operation* or
after 3 months*
2nd inspection after 2,000 km/
1,250 mi* or
after 100 hours of
operation* or
after one year*
Each subsequent
inspection
after a further
2,000 km/1,250 mi*
or
after a further 100 hours
of operation* or
after a further year*
* whichever is the earliest
x If you use the cycle in difficult conditions or ride more than 2,000 km/1,250 mi
per year, shorten the inspection intervals and have an inspection carried out by
your dealer every 6 months.
Examples of difficult conditions include:
– Frequent use on demanding terrain
– Operation in poor weather conditions, e.g.:
– in winter: particular risk of corrosion due to salt on the roads
– in mud or slush: increased wear due to excessive dirt in moving parts
– Operation with constant heavy loads
x Follow the inspection interval specifications in the manuals enclosed with the
various cycle components.
x Carry out the following maintenance work once a month or after a fall.