7.
INSPECTION AND SERVICE
DANGER
RISK OF ACCIDENT DUE TO MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION NOT BEING PERFORMED OR NOT BEING PERFORMED ON TIME!
When neglecting inspection and servicing, worn components may cause accidents.
• The service and inspection works and intervals mentioned in this user manual must be observed.
• Compliance with the maintenance and inspection activities and intervals is a prerequisite for maintaining warranty claims.
Only regular service and care will ensure that all parts of the bike function properly. You should carry out easy cleaning, care and inspection tasks yourself regularly (see ). Activities before and after the ride
The necessary service and inspection works must be carried out by PROPAIN or by a person with the necessary qualifications, depending on the service interval.
All information on inspection and service can also be found at www.propain-bikes.com.
7.1
SERVICING THE COMPONENTS
In theory, you can carry out all service works yourself. If there is any doubt about your own abilities or if you lack special tools, the work must be carried out by PROPAIN or by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
COMPONENT
TASK
Complete bike
Check tightening torques of all screws. Torque values, see "8.3 Tightening torques" on page 40.
Frame
Visual inspection of the frame for damage such as cracks and deformations, discolouration and chafing caused by the cable
housing or brake hoses.
Fork / shock
Visual inspection for damage such as cracks and deformations as well as discoloration.
Small service
Full service
INTERVAL
for the first time after 100 to 300 km
or 5 to 15 h*
then every 1500 km or 75 h*
3 months
3 months
50 h / 3 months or according to
manufacturer' s specifications
200 h / annually or according to
manufacturer' s specifications
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