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7.4.14 Drivetrain
7.4.14.1 Rear derailleur cages and
jockey wheels
Treat front and rear derailleur cages and
jockey wheels with Teflon spray.
7.4.14.2 Shifter
Notice
Never treat shifters with degreaser or
penetrating oil spray.
Lubricate articulated joints and mechanical
parts which are accessible from outside with a
few drops of spray oil or precision mechanics
oil.
7.4.15 Pedals
1 Treat pedals with spray oil. In doing so, ensure
that no lubricant is applied to the pedal
surfaces.
2 Lubricate seals and mechanical parts sparingly
with a few drops of oil.
3 Remove any surplus lubricant with a clean
cloth.
4 Spray metal foot rests with silicone spray.
7.4.16 Caring for the chain
Place newspaper or paper towels underneath to
collect chain oil.
1 Lift rear wheel.
2 Turn the crank briskly in an counter clockwise
direction.
3 Use slight finger pressure to the chain oil bottle
to apply a wafer-thin thread of oil to the chain
links. The faster the crank is turned, the thinner
the threads of oil will be.
Figure 133: Lubricating the chain
4 Remove excessive chain oil with a cloth. If you
apply too much oil, it will make the chain all the
dirtier at a later point in time.
5 Leave chain oil to penetrate into the chain links
for a few hours or overnight.
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