Owner's Manual

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Inspect Action Maintenance
Pedals Everymonth,checkeachpedalissecurely
set and tighten into the crank arm.
If necessary, re-set and tighten.
Before each ride, check each front and rear
pedalreectorsarecleanandinplace.
Clean or replace.
Pedal Bearings Everymonth,checkthepedalbearings
are properly adjusted. Move the pedal
up and down, left and right. If looseness
or roughness is detected, adjustment,
lubrication or replacement is required.
See bicycle mechanic for repair.
Chains Everyweek,checkthechainsareclean,
properly lubricated, rust free, and are not
stretched, broken, or have stiff links.
Everyweek,checkchaintensioniscorrect
on both chains:
1. Set a straightedge against the bottom of
the front chainwheel and rear sprocket.
2. Pull up on the bottom of the chain.
3. If movement is more than 10 mm adjust
the position of the rear frame.
Lubricate if necessary. Replace if rusted,
stretched, or broken.
Loosen bolts holding the rear frame and
move it until the chain is taut and moves
less than 10 mm. Check the rear frame is
“square”tothemainframeandrmlytighten
the bolts holding the rear frame.
Drivetrain (pedals, chains, chainwheel, crank set, freewheel)
Frequency: as noted
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