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
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