Storage, Maintenance And Cleaning - ARGENTO MiniMax Manual Del Usuario

To adjust the angle of the handlebars, loosen the clamp on the stem, rotate the handlebars until the desired position is
reached and secure it by tightening the clamp until it can no longer be moved.
Brakes
The braking system installed on the bike includes either mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes which can be applied on the
front and rear wheel via the levers on the handlebar, each one of which is fitted with a device (cut-off sensor) which cuts off
the thrust of the motor by operating the brake lever to which it is connected.
The brake lever on the right side of the handlebar activates the rear brake and stops the rear wheel whereas the brake lever
on the left side of the handlebar activates the front brake and stops the front wheel.
The front and rear brake levers must be positioned and adjusted so they are comfortable to use and favour the natural posi-
tion of the hand and fingers used to pull them, thus minimising the force and amount of time required to pull the brake lever
whilst ensuring that the brake is applied evenly.
Check the operation of the brakes by performing a braking test at low speed (max 6km/h) in an area free of obstacles.
As the brake pads on the callipers become worn and their thickness is reduced, the brake lever will have to be pulled further
to exert the same braking force.
If the bike has a mechanical disc braking system, to compensate for this type of wear, the brake cable adjustment ring located
behind the corresponding lever will need to be adjusted to restore optimal braking conditions; if the brake pads are very
worn, they must be replaced.
If hydraulic disc brakes are present, progressive wear of the pads installed on the relevant callipers, which reduces their
thickness, will be automatically compensated for by the valve system supplied with the braking system, guaranteeing the
same braking efficiency until the pads are worn out and need replacing.
Gear change and drive
The cable gear change system supplied with the product is indexed and allows you to change the gear ratio and pedal
stroke metrics by adjusting the control device on the handlebar, determining the sideways movement of the chain on the
corresponding sprocket of the cassette installed on the rear wheel via the derailleur.
Make sure the gear change and its adjustment are correct and that the chain and drive gears are clean and properly lubri-
cated.
Wheels and tyres
Check the correct centring, suitable tensioning of the spokes and correct installation and tightening of the pass-through pins
and/or the quick release mechanism of the front wheel (if present).
Check for the presence and correct installation of the reflectors.
Check the condition and state of wear of the tyres. There must not be any cuts, cracks, foreign bodies, unusual swelling,
visible inner tube or other damage.
Check the tyre pressure by referring to the specific range of minimum and maximum values shown on the side of the tyre
(suitable pressure must be customised according to the weight being carried, the weather conditions and road surface).
Correctly pumped tyres reduce the risk of punctures and deterioration as well as improving the movement of the wheel.

9. Storage, maintenance and cleaning

To ensure and maintain a good level of safety and functionality of the bike, it must be regularly checked and periodically
serviced.
Some checks and servicing tasks can be carried out directly by the user or anyone who has basic mechanical skills, ability and
access to the right tools.
Other operations require the expertise and specific tools of a qualified operator.
The dealer will be able to provide all the information about the checks which can be carried out directly by the user and
suggest which routine maintenance tasks should be periodically carried out based on how frequently the bike is used and the
conditions of its use.
All the maintenance operations must be performed with the battery detached and the bike resting on the kickstand.
The different parts that make up the bike are subject to various types of wear from use.
In particular, the following components should be regularly checked and serviced: tyres, wheels, brakes, gears, chain,
suspension and frame.
The tread of the tyres installed on the bike is liable to be consumed which can be accentuated by how and where it is used.
The rubber of the tyres also tends to harden over time.
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