Shimano STEPS E6000 - Wheel with Axle Shaft

Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps E6000 Version 1 EN-25
WARNING
Reattachanycablesdisconnectedbefore(suchaslightcables),
otherwise they can get caught in the spokes. If that happens while you
are riding the bike you could be thrown o and seriously injured.
3.10.3 Wheelwithaxleshaft*
Removing the front wheel
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Open the quick-release skewer on the
front wheel by turning it down 180˚.
3. Hook the quick-release skewer into the slot and turn it anticlockwise
until the quick-release axle protrudes from the axle hole about 1 cm.
4. Lift out the front wheel and remove the quick-release axle.
IMPORTANT
Detachallcablesfromthewheel(e.g.lightingcables),otherwise you
could tear them.
Quick-release skewer
For2. Open the quick-release skewer
If your bike is fitted with rim brakes you must release them.
Alternatively, you can deflate the front tyre. Otherwise you
may not be able to remove the front wheel.
5. Remove the front wheel.
Replacing the front wheel
1. Apply a thin layer of grease to the quick-release axle.
2. Push the wheel into the front forks
and align with the axle holes.
3. Reinsert the quick-release axle.
4. Move the quick-release lever to the open position.
5. Hook the quick-release skewer into the slot and turn it clockwise.
This will screw the axle in the thread. Ensure that the wheel is
correctly centred.
6. Close the quick-release skewer by swinging the skewer back 180˚.
DANGER
Itshouldbesohardtoclosethequick-releaseskewerthatyouneed
tousetheballofyourhand(120N:correspondstoaweightforceof
12kg).Youshouldhavethemarkoftheleverimprintedonyourhand.
Otherwise it could open when
you are cycling, which could lead to the
wheel becoming loose and cause you to fall.
Quick-release skewer
For6. Close the quick-release skewer
*dependent on model