User manual WHITE BROTHERS CYCLING WBDH3

[. . . ] OWNERS MANUAL FOR DH<3 DOWNHILL WHITE BROTHERS CYCLING A DIVISION OF EKO SPORT, INC. GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505 WWW. WHITEBROTHERSCYCLING. COM Owners Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Location: _______________________________________________________________________ Serial # __________________________________________________________________________________ (Located on the backside of the right axle clamp) SAFETY 1. ) NEVER REMOVE STEER TUBE FROM CROWN. THIS IS A PRESSED IN PART, REMOVING IT WILL RENDER BOTH CROWN AND STEERER INOPERABLE*. MAKE SURE YOUR FORK CAPS AND ALL FORK HARDWARE (brake studs, pinch bolts, etc. ) ARE TIGHT. [. . . ] 10. ) Remove the leg and axle clamp from the vise and invert it over the drain pan to release the damper fluid. While the leg is in this position push the piston upwards with a blunt tool such as a socket extension to drain any remaining oil out of the reservoir. 11. ) Use a 1/16 pin punch to remove pin that retains the compression screw. Reinstall seal head with shaft into the inner leg. Using a blowgun through the compression adjuster hole will remove the floating piston through the top of the cannister. Cover the top with your hand to prevent shooting the piston out. Remove the shaft assembly. Maintenance Your White Brothers Fork requires periodic maintenance to ensure peak performance and long life. Moisture and contamination may build up inside the fork. We suggest you disassemble your forks, inspect, clean and re-grease them after 30 hours of use. If the forks appear to be relatively clean, you can probably go 40 hours between servicing. If the forks appear dirty, you should service them every 20 hours. The three things that will most effect the service interval and performance of your forks are water, mud and dust?How much time you use your forks in those conditions will determine how much service they require. NOTE: When cleaning the fork, it is not recommended to direct water spray at the seals. NOTE: Neglecting proper fork maintenance will reduce the fork''s life. Internal build up of water and dirt, or a lack of lubrication will cause excessive wear to the forks. In harsh condition it is advisable to inspect the forks for dirt ingestion after each ride. Basic service should include disassembly of the forks, cleaning and regreasing all shafts and seals. At this time, the forks should be carefully inspected for wear and damage before reassembly. NOTE: Disassembly of the hydraulic damper should be left for a dealer who is familiar with servicing the WB hydraulic damper and has the special tools that are required. REQUIRED TOOLS DESCRIPTION PART # 1. 2. 3. 13. ) Remove the shaft assembly. 14. ) If there are no signs of leakage on the compression adjuster screw, it does not need to be removed. [. . . ] Note: you can easily damage the shaft by scratching or bending it, when you clamp, make sure the outer leg isn't touching the bench below the vise. 16. ) Install the top cap down on to the damper rod until it stops, and tighten it. 17. ) Remove the unit from the vise and screw the top cap into the outer leg. Note: a little more than hand tight is all that is necessary, as the cap remains tight when clamped by the upper crown. [. . . ]