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The axle nuts must be correctly fastened
aftereachchainadjustmentprocess.
Work may only be performed on the
chain once the electrical system has
been switched off and the battery has
been removed. If the chain of your
FLYER e-bike has fallen off the chain
ring or sprocket, it is essential to switch
off the electrical system and remove the
battery before placing the chain back on
thegearwheels.
Chaincare
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated
regularly in order to ensure that it functions well
(seesection“Inspectionplan”).
Dirtcansimplybewashedoff.Youcanalsoclean
the chain by wiping it with an oil-soaked cloth.
Onceitisclean,itmustbelubricatedatthejoints
withasuitablelubricant.Afterleavingforashort
while,wipeofftheexcesslubricant.
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10-15mm
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3
Beltdrive
TheGatesCarbonDrivebeltisverydurableand
long-lasting. However, you must take extreme
care before and during assembly to ensure that
no damage is caused to the carbon bres that
makeupthestrength of thedrivebelt. Extreme
bending and twisting causes tears that can lead to
faultsinthebeltifsubjectedtohighstress.
Follow the instructions for handling the Gates
Carbon Drive System belt and observe the provi
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sions
intheusermanual.
Tensioningandaligningthedrivebelt
Adjustingthetensionandalignmentofthe
belt requires a great deal of experience.
Improper handling can cause accidents
and severe falls.Always let your FLYER
specialistretailerperformthisactivity.
Ifthetensionofthedrivebeltistoolow,
this can cause it to slip on the toothed
pulley. This may result in accidents or
severefalls.
The carbon bres inside the drive belt
mayalsobedamaged.Ifthedrivebelt
slips through, take it to a specialist to be
checkedover.
Ifthetensionofthedrivebeltistoohigh,
bearings and seals in the wheel hub can
becomedamaged.Thewearandfriction
losses on the entire drive are therefore
alsohigher.
Thecarbonbresinsidethedrivebeltmayalso
bedamaged.Ifthedrivebeltslipsthrough,takeit
toaspecialisttobechecked.
Ifthetensionofthedrivebeltistoohigh,bearings
and seals in the wheel hub can become dam
-
aged.
Thewearandfrictionlossesontheentire
drivearethereforealsohigher.