Puky ZL 16-1 Mode D'emploi page 8

Childre's bike
5. Maintenance
z Please note that the front wheel
brake is less effective when wet.
z Avoid sudden, strong front wheel braking.
V­brakes in particular have very high brak­
ing performance that could suddenly change
the behaviour of the bike and result in a fall.
z For long downhill stretches avoid using the
back pedal brake for a long time (this heats
up the back pedal break hub too much).
z If the brake lever can be pulled by more
than half of its path to the handlebars, it
should be adjusted.
z The braking surfaces must be clean and
free of grease, and the brake covers must
be parallel to each other (refer to Fig 1).
z The brake cover should rest 1 mm below the
top edge of the rim and be assembled at a
slight angle to the rim (refer to Fig. 2).
z Worn covers must be exchanged immedi­
ately! When exchanging them ensure that
they use original covers or at the least that
they match the rim material (e.g. the "Alloy /
Alu" marking for aluminium rims).
Fig. 1
Be aware of rim wear and tear
Regularly check the status of the rims
and pay particular attention to the
rotary wear slot. Contact your specialist work­
shop in good time (when you can still see the
slot a little). Risk of breakage and injury!
Pay special attention that the handlebar
and the saddle are secure and cannot be
rotated!
Check the chain tension and tighten
the chain if necessary (by undoing the
rear wheel, aligning and securing the wheel
again).
Check the tire pressure (the prescribed
pressure is indicated on the sides of
the tires). Damaged or deformed parts must
not be repaired, but must be replaced immedi­
ately. Original spare parts can be obtained
via your Puky dealer.
Wear parts: Tires (incl. inner tubes), wheels,
brake cable, brake block linings, chain, sprock­
ets, handlebar grips.
Fig. 2
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