OOWWNNEERR’’SS MMAANNUUAALL –– IIEESS QQUUIICCKKSSIILLVVEERRBICYCLE CAREWe recommend having your Quicksilver serviced once a year by a bicyclemechanic for regular bicycle maintenance in order to ensure safety and keepcomponents in proper working order.Throughout the year, there are simple steps you can take to inspect andmaintain your Quicksilver:1. Every week or two, tighten all nuts and bolts. Check all hardware to seethat no parts are worn, damaged, or missing. Make certain that the frameand fork alignment are true and that all components are seated in the rightposition.2. Clean the frame and all parts regularly with a moist cloth or sponge.Remove the optional midpoint battery and turn off the power beforecleaning. Do not completely immerse the bicycle in water and avoid usingthe hose and/or soaking the battery and motor area. Be sure to completelydry bike with a soft towel to prevent rusting and corrosion. YourQuicksilver is water resistant, but not water-proof.3. Reflectors should be kept clean, securely fastened and positioned for easyvisibility at night from the front, rear and side. Immediately replace anydamaged reflectors. ALWAYS USE A FRONT AND REAR LIGHTWHEN RIDING AT NIGHT. Check your local regulations for specificrequirements.4. Replace worn or damaged cables. Do not kink cables. Cables stretch withuse – adjust accordingly. Keep control cable lubricated.5. Replace worn grips. Make sure they fit snugly.6. Check the chain tension frequently and keep it adjusted.IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL EECCOOLLOOGGIICCAALL SSYYSSTTEEMM,, LLTTDD.. 11--886666--774422--66227744 PPaaggee 1155 ooff 1199