Service & Maintenance Schedule
Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and
require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself. All
other service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped
facility by a qualified E-Bike mechanic using the correct tools and procedures
specified by the manufacturer.
Break-in Period
Your E-Bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard.
Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or sear when a new E-Bike is first used
and may require readjustment by your dealer. Your mechanical safety check will help
you identify some things that need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine to
you. it is best to take your E-Bike back to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers typically
suggest you bring the E-Bike in 30 days for a checkup. Another way to judge when it's
time for the first checkup is to bring the E-Bike in after 10to 15 hours of use. But if you
think something is wrong with the E-Bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.
Before every ride:
• Perform the mechanical safety
After every long or hard ride; if the E-Bike has been exposed to water or grit; or
at least every 100 miles:
• Clean the E-Bike
• Lightly oil the chain, freewheel cogs and rear derailleur pulley bushings. Wipe off
excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the best
lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area.
After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding:
• Squeeze the front brake and rock the E-Bike forward and back. Does everything feel
solid? If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the E-Bike, you
probably have a loose headset. Have your dealer check it.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side. Feel smooth? If you feel
any binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset. Have your
dealer check it.
• Make sure all bolts, nuts and mounting hardware are tight.
CAUTION:
Since the right pedal on your E-Bike folds up, grasp the crank arm when performing
this check on the right side.
WARNING:
Like any mechanical device, an E-Bike and its components are subject to wear and
stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear at different rates and have different
life cycles .If a component's life cycle is exceeded, the component can suddenly and
catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death to the rider. Scratches, cracks,
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