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a
b
c
d
4. Is the battery tight in its holder and the lock prop-
erly locked up
(a)
? Never set off with a loose and
unlocked battery.
For more information see the system instructions
of your drive manufacturer on this CENTURION
CD-ROM.
5. Are the tires in good condition and do they have
sufficient pressure? Please note that a pedelec
weighs more and that your usual tire pressure
may be insufficient. A higher pressure gives a
better riding stability and reduces the risk of a
puncture. The minimum and maximum pressure
(in bar or psi) is indicated on the tire side.
For more information see the chapter “The
wheels and the tires”.
H
Do not use your CENTURION pedelec, if
it fails on one these points! Riding a de-
fective CENTURION pedelec can result
in serious accidents! If you are in doubt or if you
have any questions, contact your CENTURION
dealer.
After an accident
1. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in
the drop-outs
(b)
and whether the rims are still
centered with respect to the frame or fork. Spin
the wheels and observe the gap either between
brake pads and rim sides or between frame and
tire. If the width of the gap changes markedly and
you have no way to true the wheel where you
are, you will need to open the rim brake a little by
means of the special mechanism so that the rim
can run between the brake pads without touching
them. Please note that in this case the brakes
may not act as powerfully as you are used to.
No matter whether you have rim or disc brakes,
have the wheels trued by your CENTURION
dealer immediately after you are back home.
For more information see the chapters “The
brake system”, “How to use the quick-releases”
and “The wheels and the tires” as well as in the
instructions of the component manufacturers on
this CENTURION CD-ROM.
2. Check that handlebars and stem are neither bent
nor broken and that they are level and upright.
Make sure the stem is firmly fixed on the fork by
trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front
wheel
(c)
. Briefly lean on the brake levers to
make sure the handlebars are firmly fixed in the
stem.
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