Gary Fisher 2004 gary fisher bicycles Manuel D’Utilisation
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CHAPTER THREE
Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication
To change the crank length, remove the pedals and install them
into the second set of holes (Figure 3.3.4).
Adjustment of any bearings in the drivetrain including the
bottom bracket, cassette, or pedals, requires special tools and
training. These services should only be performed by your
Gary Fisher dealer.
To adjust the chain tension on a single speed bike
1. Gradually loosen the rear wheel axle nuts on alternate sides
of the wheel.
2. Slide the wheel to re-tension the chain, and center the
wheel in the frame.
Some models have a chain tensioning device which helps position the wheel.
3. Follow the
Inspection
and
Adjustment
procedures in the
Wheels
section to re-install the wheel.
Adjusting training wheels is covered in Chapter One.
Lubrication and cleaning
Once a month
clean the cassette and oil the chain. Always
place a rag behind the chain to avoid getting oil on the rest of
the bicycle. Use Wrench Force® synthetic chain lube or similar
lubrication. After oiling your chain, wipe off the excess oil with
a rag. See your Gary Fisher dealer for a recommended oil.
To clean the cassette
Do not use gasoline; it’s too flammable and leaves a grease-contaminating
film after evaporating.
film after evaporating.
1. Remove the surface dirt around the cog teeth with Wrench
Force® de-greaser or a similar solvent, and a brush.
Once a year
re-grease the pedal bearings, the bottom
bracket bearings, and re-grease the part of the pedal axles that
thread into the crank arms. Some pedal bearings and bottom
bracket bearings are permanently sealed and do not require
yearly re-greasing. Re-greasing bearings requires special tools
and training, so this should only be done by your Fisher dealer.
To re-grease the pedal threads
Note: There are right and left pedals, usually marked with a letter
stamped on the end of the pedal axle, or on the wrench flats.
1. Remove the pedals; turn the right pedal spindle counter-
clockwise, but turn the left clockwise.
2. Apply a light coat of Wrench Force® synthetic grease or a
similar lubricant over all the threads. See your Gary Fisher
dealer for a recommended grease.
3. Install the pedals on the proper side; put the right pedal on
the right crank arm and the left pedal on the left crank arm.
4. Follow the instructions for tightening pedals in
Inspection
.
Drivetrain— Pedals, Crank, Chain, and Cassette