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Lubrication Table
What When How
Pedals every six months Put four drops of oil where the axles go into
the pedals.
Chain every six months Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain.
Wipe all excess oil off the chain.
Derailleurs every six months Put one drop of oil on each pivot point of the
derailleurs.
Brake Levers every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each
brake lever.
Cantilever
Brakes
every six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each
cantilever brake.
Brake and
cable
every six months Put four drops of oil into both ends of each
cable. Allow oil to soak back along the cable
wire.
Rear Sprocket
Cluster
every six months Lay the bicycle on its left side. Slowly turn the
rear wheel clockwise. Put four drops of oil in
the crack between the rear sprockets (which
are stationary) and the freewheel body
(which is turning clockwise).
Lubrication
WARNING:
• Do not over lubricate. If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes, it will re-
duce brake performance and a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be neces-
sary. Injury to the rider or to others can occur.
• The chain can throw excess oil onto the wheel rim. Wipe excess oil off the chain.
• Keep all oil off the surfaces of the pedals where your feet rest.
• Using soap and hot water, wash all oil off the wheel rims, the brake shoes, the
pedals, and the tires.
• Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle.
• Using a light machine oil (20W), lubricate the bicycle according to the following
table:
Maintenance