
MAINTENANCE
Technological advances have made the E-Bike and the components more complex
than ever before. The pace of innovation is increasing. This ongoing evolution makes it
impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and
maintain your E-Bike. To help minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury,
you must have any repair or maintenance performed by your dealer, not explicitly
described in this manual.
Your maintenance requirements are determined by everything from your riding style
to geographic location. Consult your dealer for help in determining your maintenance
requirements. How much of your E-Bike service and maintenance you can do yourself
depends upon your level of skill, experience, and special tool availability.
WARNING
MANY E-BIKE SERVICE AND REPAIR TASKS REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS.
DO NOT BEGIN ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE ON YOUR E-BIKE IF YOU HAVE
THE SLIGHTEST DOUBT ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO COMPLETE THEM CORRECTLY.
IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OR SERVICE MAY DAMAGE THE E-BIKE
OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
For your safety and enjoyment and to ensure a longer life for your E-Bike, inspect
and maintain your E-Bike regularly. You must check specific systems and components
before every ride. To ensure your safety, the proper condition and function of these
systems are critical. You can perform some service and maintenance and require no
special tools or knowledge beyond what is written in this manual. 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.
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. Even if everything seems fine, 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 after purchase for a checkup. Another way to judge when it’s
time for the first checkup is to service the E-Bike after 10 to 15 hours of use. If you think
something is wrong with the E-Bike, take it to your dealer before riding it again.
PARKING
• Shut off the power switch after you get off to prevent an unintentional abrupt start-up
of the bicycle
• Do not start-up E-Bike frequently while resting to ensure the battery, motor, and
electric switch’s service life.
• Shut off the power after parking and remove the key.
• When the E-Bike power is on, and a person does not sit on the saddle: do not turn the
throttle; otherwise, it will cause the E-Bike to rush forward.
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CLEANING YOUR E-BIKE
To avoid damage or accidents caused by wet inner electrical parts, do not wash your E-bike with
a high-pressure washer. Clean off dirt on any painted metal or plastic parts with a damp cloth
using a mild cleaning product. Dry off immediately. Use lubrication oil to maintain any metal
parts of the bike. Never apply oil to the front or back brake rubber, hand brake levers, rim,
tires, battery or controller.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
• Perform a mechanical safety check to make sure all components are in good
working order.
AFTER EVERY LONG OR HARD RIDE, IF THE
E-BIKE IS 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 EVERY 10 TO 20 HRS 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. Take your E-bike to your Dealer for inspection.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from the side. Does it feel smooth? If
you feel any binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset.
Take your E-bike to your Dealer for inspection.
• 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 MAINTENANCE 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. ONCE A PART
IS NO LONGER WORKING OR DAMAGED, IT CAN SUDDENLY AND
CATASTROPHICALLY FAIL, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
SCRATCHES, CRACKS, FRAYING AND DISCOLORATION ARE SIGNS OF
STRESS-CAUSED WEAR AND INDICATE THAT A PART REQUIRES REPLACING.
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