Maintenance
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4.3 General Maintenance
Recommendations
Please be advised that suspension system
installation, service and repair tasks require
specialized knowledge, tools and experience.
General mechanical aptitude may not be
sufficient to properly install, service or repair
your suspension system. If you have any doubt
whatsoever regarding your ability to properly
service or repair your suspension system,
please have your suspension system installed,
serviced, or repaired only by an authorized
Marzocchi Service Center. Improper service or
repair can result in an accident.
• After disassembling the forks, always use
new, original Marzocchi seals when
reassembling.
• To tighten two bolts or nuts that are near each
other, always follow the sequence 1-2-1, and
tighten to the required tightening torque (see
Table 21 - Tightening torque).
• Never use flammable or corrosive solvents
when cleaning the forks, as these could
damage the fork’s seals. If you must use a
solvent, use biodegradable detergents that
are not corrosive, non-flammable, or have a
high flash point.
• If you are planning not to use your forks for a
long period of time, always lubricate those
components that are in contact with the fork’s
oil.
• Always collect and keep any lubricants,
solvents, or detergents, which are not
completely biodegradable in the environment.
These materials should be kept in appropriate
containers, and disposed of according to local
laws.
• All of the components of Marzocchi forks
require the use of metric tools. Use only
metric tools. Imperial (US) tools may have
similar sizes, but can damage the bolts,
making them impossible to loosen or tighten.
• Always use the correct size and type of
screwdriver for all screws.
• When using a screwdriver to assemble or
disassemble metal stop rings, O-rings, sliding
bushings, or seal segments, avoid scratching
or cutting the components with the
screwdriver tip.
• Do not carry out any maintenance and / or
adjustment operations that are not explained
in this manual.
• If you have any questions regarding the care,
maintenance or use of your suspension
system, please contact your nearest
Marzocchi service center directly. A list of
service centers can be found at the end of this
manual or on the web at www.marzocchi.com
• This manual does not explain how to
assemble or disassemble the fork from the
bicycle, the wheel, the steering set, or any
other component directly or indirectly
associated with the fork that is not actually a
part of the fork. MARZOCCHI reserves the
right, in its sole discretion, to make changes
to its products at any time and without prior
notice.
• Only use original Marzocchi spare parts.
• Work in a clean, organized, and well-lit place.
If possible, avoid servicing your forks
outdoors.
• Polished surfaces need to be periodically
treated with a polishing compound to be kept
as bright as new.
• Carefully check to see that your work area is
free of dust and metal shavings from any
component of the forks.
• Never modify your fork in any way.
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