MY20B01-22_1.0_21.06.2019 95Cleaning and servicing7.4.8 Checking the brake discs for wear Check that the brake disc is no less than 1.8mm at any point. The brake discs have not reached the wearlimit. If they have, a specialist dealer will needto replace brake discs.7.4.9 Electrical cables and brake cables Check all visible electrical cables and cablesfor damage. If the sheathing is compressed, forexample, the pedelec will need to be removedfrom service until the cables have beenreplaced. Check all electrical cables and cables to makesure they are fully functional.7.4.10 Gear shift Check the gear shift and the shifter or the twistgrip setting and adjust it as necessary.7.4.11 Stem The stem and quick release system should beinspected at regular intervals. The specialistdealer should adjust them if necessary. If the hexagon socket head screw is alsoloosened, the headset backlash also needs tobe adjusted. Medium-strength thread locker,such as Loctite blue, then needs to be appliedto the loosened screws and the screwstightened as per specifications. Check for wear and signs of corrosion(maintain with an oily cloth) and for oil leaks.7.4.12 USB port7.4.13 Checking the belt and chain tension Check the chain tension in three or fourpositions, turning the crank a full revolution. If the chain can be pushed more than 2 cm, thechain or drive belt will need to be tensionedagain by the specialist dealer. If the chain or the drive belt can only be pushedup and down less than 1 cm, you will need toslacken the chain or the drive belt. The optimum chain tension is achieved if thechain or the drive belt can be pushed amaximum of 2 cm in the middle between thepinion and the toothed wheel. The crank mustalso turn without resistance. If a hub gear is featured, the rear wheel mustbe pushed backwards or forwards to tightenthe chain. This should be done by a specialistonly.Figure 85: Checking the chain tension7.4.14 Checking the handlebar gripposition Check the handlebar grip is firmly in position.NoticeAny moisture which enters through the USB portmay trigger a short circuit in the display. Regularly check the position of the cover on theUSB port and adjust it as necessary.NoticeExcessive chain tension increases wear.If the chain tension is too low, there is a risk thatthe chain or the drive belt will slip off the chainwheels. Check the chain tension once a month.2 cm