Pacific Cycles IF MODE ATS - Manual

Maintenance
A)Lubrication
A plastic cove protects the ats-speed-drive against dust and spray, The
cover exerts only a limited pressure to minimize friction losses, and
therefore cannot retain an oil bath. The original lubrication is done with an
MoS2-lube, which is a good compromise between oil and grease
lubrication charateristics, and is also an effective long term lubrication in
case,the ride never does any maintenance, MoS2-injectors are available
as an accessory, they provide enough lubrication for at least 3000-4000
km. For riding in very low temperatures , oil lubrication gives better results
than grease, Insert a few drops (1~2ml) 1-2 times a year or after
2000-3000 km, too much oil can cause leakage.
If the ats-speed-drive starts runing noisily in low gear (when there is no load on the planets) after extended
use , this is probably due to a lack of oil on the planet bearings , Insert some lube at the slot screw on the
right side. (Please take off one screw of these 5 lube holes only, no need to open all of them ! )
Very important: move the crank until you can see another hole at the rotating disk behind the outer hole,
Only if the lubricant passes both holes, it reaches the gears. (At this moment, you can use a pin to insert
this hole, 16mm depth.) Also lube on right side gearing on the same time.(When the pin only can insert
5mm depth.)
Grease and oil each have their benefits, Mos2 grease damps noise much more effectively than oil, Oil
causes less friction losses , especially at low temperatures.
Never use a different grease than the original Mos2 grease, Quantity: 1-2ml.
B)Adjusting the gearing play
Please note:the adjustment of the gearing play is made at the factory
with painstaking accuracy, Do not
change the position of the self-locking
nut at the left end of the axle without a good reason
Only adjust the gearing play , if the chainring has play along the axis of
the spindle. Slightly tighten up the self-locking nut on the left end of the
axle(only a few degrees), Never tighten the nut too firmly,preload on the
gearting system may damage the bearings. Please note, that some play
between the cranks and chainring in the direction of rotation is normal
and necessary for proper engagement of the gears after switching.
To check a potentially incorrect adjustment , proceed as follows :
-Unscrew the self-locking nut on the axle 1/4-1/2 turns.
-Move the chainring in the direction of the spindle to feel the play
-Slowly tighten the nut while moving the chanring at the same time
-Feel the play decreasing
C)Removing cranks
To remove a crank , please note: if not using the samll tube or an M6
nut , you will destroy the shifting shaft when pushing with a standard
puller! Once the shifting shaft damaged, speed-drive will not shifting
anymore! Repair it will charge even under warranty period (1 year.). Or,
please refer our website:
www.ats-speeddrive.com to see details.
Very important:
If using a different crankarm not provided by the manufacturer, make
sure the hole has a depth of at least 8mm.
Please also make sure that the right-side crankarm is not wider than 25mm, to prevent it from touching the
spider when being tightened.
Caution: Kickplate (easy-shift levers, it is accessory for speed drive, not covered by warranty) make
shifting more easy. But it possible to make shifting ineffective! Because some unknown factors will damage
kickplate when riding. Ex: bent kickplate under unknown reason. It will let kickplate spring force different on
right and left side. If spring force big different, the shift button might be stop on the center of BB housing (it
cause the speed-drive rotation freely.) or stop on right/left side forever (it cause shifting ineffective).
Therefore when shifting gear ineffective happen, please take off the kickplate first, to make sure the shift
button on right position. (The button must be approximately flush with the surface of the crank when being
pushed. It can protrude up to 1mm, especially in combination with easy-shift kick plates. –END-
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