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small imperfections in good time. For
example, before the winter sets in or
before a touring holiday. Maintenance
and adjustment of the bicycle depend
on the use and weight of the cyclist.
Good maintenance is also extremely
important as regards the guarantee,
because it can lapse if your bicycle is
not maintained in accordance with the
guidelines stipulated in this booklet or
is not maintained by a competent pro-
fessional. For professional maintenance
it is often necessary to consult your
Batavus dealer. If you are in any doubt,
contact him. Please read the provisions
of the guarantee carefully, too; these
can be found later in this booklet.
TOOLS
A simple set of tools is suffi cient for
small jobs.
You can do most of them with the aid
of a set of open-end or socket span-
ners, hexagonal keys, a screwdriver, a
pair of combination pliers, a bottle of
bicycle oil and, of course, a puncture
repair kit.
We recommend the use of original
components when replacing parts or
having them replaced. This is so that
the bicycle will function optimally and
because, in some cases, your guarantee
may lapse otherwise. Ask your Batavus
dealer for advice.
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CLEANING
First remove the dirt with a brush. A
spiral brush (often used for cleaning
central heating radiators) can be really
useful in reaching spots which are
diffi cult to get at (e.g. the insides of
mudguards).
Subsequently go to work with hot
water mixed with a mild liquid soap
(i.e. no strong chemical agents such as
bleach, ammonia or soda) and a soft
cotton cloth.
Because bearing-mounted turning
points are water repellent but not
waterproof, it is wise to avoid using a
garden hose or high-pressure sprayer.
We recommend that you grease the
aluminium, chrome and steel compo-
nents on your bicycle with acid-free
vaseline to prevent oxidation. This is
certainly advisable prior to salt being
put down during cold weather.
THE CHECKLIST
After a fall it is very important that
your bicycle is carefully examined for
damage and defects even if no da-
mage is immediately visible in the fi rst
instance. Damaged components must
be replaced immediately. For safety
reasons have your bicycle thoroughly
checked, preferably by your Batavus
dealer.
I M P O R T A N T
If your front fork, handlebars or steering
pin is/are bent or damaged after a fall or
accident, these components may not, un-
der any circumstances, be bent back into
their original shape. This may alter the
structure of the material such that a crack
could arise. If possible, therefore, consult
your Batavus dealer and have bent or
damaged bicycle components replaced.
Check the following regularly:
• Are the brakes working properly?
Are the brake blocks and bolts fi rmly
tightened? Are the cables intact? Are
the brake surfaces clean and free from
grease?
• Are the spokes correctly tensioned?
Have the spokes checked and, if neces-
sary, tightened by your Batavus dealer
on a regular basis.
• Are the saddle and steering pin hi-
gher than the maximum safety height?
• Have all the bolts, nuts and quick
release levers been fi rmly tightened
and are they still in good shape (not
damaged)?
• Is the running area of the tyres worn
and do the tyres have any weak spots
or lumps? Are the tyres hard enough?
See the information on the side of the
tyre for the correct pressure.
• Are the steering pin and the handle-
bars still fi rmly tightened? Is there any
play in the headset?