User manual SHIMANO WH-M985-F15 MOUNTING

[. . . ] Before riding, you should carefully check your hubs to make sure that there are no cracks in the axles , and if you find any sign of a crack or any other unusual condition, do NOT use the bicycle. The WH-M985-F15 can be used in combination with a special front fork and the E-Thru. If it is used in combination with any other front fork or fixed axle, it may cause the wheel to become detached from the bicycle while you are riding and result in serious bodily injury. [. . . ] Be sure to carefully read the Service Instructions for the disc brakes also. Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference. Replacing the spokes 1. After inserting the spoke into the hole in the hub flange, tighten the nut. When installing, use the spoke stopper to secure the spoke so that it does not turn, and then insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the groove in the nut to screw in the nut. Note: If the washer is not installed, it will not be possible to adjust the spoke tension, so be sure to include the washer. Tighten the nut as far as the edges of the thread. Spoke Spoke stopper 3 1 Washer Plug 2 Nut Spoke lacing Lace the spokes as shown in the illustration. To assemble the wheels, use the assembly tool TL-HB16. Spoke tension value Right side Left side 600 - 1000 N (135 - 225 lbf) 900 - 1350 N (202 - 304 lbf) * These values should be used as a guide only. Maintenance These units can be disassembled as shown in the illustrations. Note: It cannot be disassembled from the left side of the hub (the side with the fixed rotor serrations). Applying grease DURA-ACE grease (Y-04110000) CAUTION Do not use rim tape. Rim tape may make it difficult to remove and install the tire, and the tire or tube may become damaged or the tires may suddenly puncture and come off, and severe injury may result. Burn-in period Disc brakes have a burn-in period, and the braking force will gradually increase as the burnin period progresses. Make sure that you are aware of any such increases in braking force when using the brakes during the burn-in period. The same thing will happen when the brake pads or rotor are replaced. Note: When removing and installing the seal, do it very carefully so that the seal does not become bent. When reinstalling the seal, make sure that it is facing the right way, and insert it as far as it will go. Left No. of balls: 17 Ball size: 5/32" NOTICE Use genuine Shimano spokes, nuts, plugs and washers, otherwise damage to the rim and hub unit may result. The air pressure should be within the range of 200-400 kPa {29-58 psi}. Be careful not to overtighten the plugs when adjusting the spoke tensions. [. . . ] If the brake caliper mounting boss and the dropout are not parallel, the rotor and caliper may touch. If the rotor is worn, cracked or warped, it should be replaced. Installation of the rotor TL-FC36 Technical Service Instructions SI-4FZ0A-002 WH-M985-F15 Rotor Front Wheel Rotor fixing lock ring In order to realize the best performance, we recommend that the following combination be used. SM-RT98 * Service Instructions in further languages are available at : http://techdocs. shimano. com Please note: Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. [. . . ]