Shimano STEPS E6000 - Measuring and Adjusting the Chain Tension; Checking for Chain Wear; Chain Cleaning and Maintenance

Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E6000 Version 1 EN-21
3.8.1 Measuringandadjustingthechaintension
Measuring the chain tension
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Press the chain up or down at its tautest point. The tension is correct if
you can move the chain up and down by about 5 mm.
3. Check the chain at four or ve points over a complete revolution of the
crank.
Adjusting the chain tension
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Undo the rear wheel nuts.
3. Remove the brake anchor as required.
4. Pull the rear wheel back in the drop-outs until the chain just has the
permissible amount of play.
5. Carefully tighten all bolts in a clockwise direction to a torque setting of
35 – 40 Nm. Make sure the wheel is retted straight.
3.8.2 Checkingforchainwear
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Check chain wear with a chain wear indicator or vernier calliper.
3. Replace the chain if it is worn.
3.8.3 Chaincleaningandmaintenance
Lubricate the chain after riding in the rain. Clean and
lubricate it when you clean the wheel.
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Brush the chain coarsely with a hand brush.
3. Then remove the old chain oil with a dry cloth.
4. Now you can oil the chain. Follow the application instructions from the
chain oil supplier.
5. When you have nished, turn the crank to distribute the chain oil.