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CHAPTER FOUR
Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication
greatly reduced.
Every month
check that both hub bearings are properly
adjusted. Lift the front end of the child carrier off the ground
with one hand and attempt to move the rim laterally, left
to right. Look, feel, and listen for any looseness in the hub
bearings. Spin the wheel, and listen for any grinding or other
unusual noises. If the hub feels loose or makes any noise, the
hub needs an adjustment. Repeat these procedures for the rear
wheel.
Every month,
check the rims for wear. If the braking
surface has worn, have your dealer replace the rim.
Before installing tires
make sure a rim strip is in place
which completely covers the rim web (wall to wall) so that all
spoke holes are completely covered.
Adjusting tire pressure
If you cannot keep the proper pressure in a tire, it probably
has a leak in the tube. The section on pages 38-39,
Tire
Installation,
includes instructions to fix the tube leak. If you do
not have the proper tools, take the child carrier to your Trek
dealer for repair.
Lubrication
Every year,
re-grease wheel bearings. This requires special
tools and training, so should only be done by your Trek dealer.
Every year,
lubricate wheel quick-release levers. Apply
several drops of Wrench Force® synthetic lube or a similar light
oil where the quick-release lever rotates in the quick-release
body.
Every year,
with push-button wheel quick-release
mechanisms,
lubricate the small balls on the wheel axle with a
light grease.
WARNING
Make sure the rim strip covers all of the spoke holes or spoke
heads. If they are exposed, the inner tube could be punctured
and lose air suddenly causing you to lose control and fall.
Make sure the rim strip properly covers all spoke holes.
