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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE WHEELS/
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES
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CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• wheel
Damage/out-of-round
→
Replace.
WARNING
@
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
NOTE:
@
After a tire or wheel has been changed or
replaced, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE
SPOKES
The following procedure applies to all of the
spokes.
1. Check:
• spoke
1
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
Loose
→
Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
_
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
• spoke
(with a spoke wrench
2
)
NOTE:
_
Be sure to tighten the spokes before and after
break-in.
T
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3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)
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