7.5 Belt drive maintenance
In order to give your system a long lifespan, we would
advise you to clean dust and dirt off your belt drive system
periodically. The gaps in the sprocket joints are machined
in such a way that dirt particles are usually forced out
of the belt tooth running over them. However, compact
small stones or twigs can still get trapped in the system.
Residues on the belt or on the sprockets can lead to
increased wear and noise
(e.g. squealing and creaking)
.
Dry cleaning
Ensure that dirt is cleaned off belt teeth
(see fig. 73)
and
tooth profiles of both sprockets using a hand brush. You
can use a screwdriver for instance with care to remove
trapped particles or stones which have been picked up.
Wet washing
In order to remove stubborn dirt,
(biodegradable)
bike
cleaning products freely available in the trade can also be
used, since the belt is resistant to soap. Spray the drive
system, allow it to penetrate, then use a sponge to obtain
a foam and clean off. An old toothbrush is particularly
suitable for stubborn dirt in the belt and sprocket gaps.
Follow this by washing the drive system down abundantly
with water.
If the noise generated still persists despite thorough
cleaning, the inside of the belt can be given a thin coating
of dry silicone spray. This will protect against further
ingress, improve the belt’s sliding characteristics and
reduce noise generation.
Do you want to find out more about belt drive operation,
maintenance and adjustment? If so, please refer to the
special belt drive manual at
www.gazellebikes.co.uk/
service-and-warranty.
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