Chain Maintenance - CAMPAGNOLO 11s Manual Del Usuario

4 - CHAIN MAINTENANCE

• The life of the chain depends on conditions of use and on the frequency and quality
of maintenance. To keep the chain in good condition, cleaning and lubrication must
therefore be repeated frequently, especially if it is subjected to heavy-duty use (i.e.
after washing your bicycle, after every ride in wet, dusty or muddy conditions etc.).
• Do not remove the chain for cleaning and lubrication.
• Before lubricating, thoroughly clean the drive system (chain, sprocket set, chainrings
and derailleur pulleys) with a brush or cloth saturated with an appropriate degreaser
or detergent.
WARNING!
The use of sprockets or chainrings which are not marked Campagnolo can damage
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the chain. This may result in its unexpected opening of the chain and cause acci-
dents, personal injury or death.
• Lubricate the chain.
• After applying the lubricant move the cranks and engage all possible gear combina-
tions in order to thoroughly lubricate the entire drive system.
• Thoroughly clean any residual lubricant from the bicycle and floor.
• At the end of lubrication operations CAREFULLY degrease the braking surface and
the brake shoes.
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