Giant DX - Manual (Page 9)

D. REAR RACK
If you carry items on the Rear Rack, make sure everything is securely fixed and free from the
rear wheel, chain, etc. Total weight of the luggage must not exceed 35 lbs. The Rear Rack is
not equipped with rack straps; ask your Authorized Giant Dealer for straps so luggage can be
carried safely. NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER!
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DO NOT ATTACH A CHILD CARRIER TO THE TWIST FREEDOM!!
caution
caution
4. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
This table is only a guide to aid you in getting your Twist Freedom bicycle running again should
you encounter a problem. If you are unable to get your Twist Freedom bicycle operating, bring
it to an Authorized Giant Dealer.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Allow batteries to reach room
temperature and then fully charge.
Larger amount of battery power is
consumed as the bicycle is used
under high load conditions.
Select the optimum position of the
gear shift and/or Assist mode
depending on uphill or down hill,
head-wind or tail-wind, and your
physical condition.
1. Cold weather reduces battery life
2. Riding up lots of hills
Riding with frequent starts and stops
3. Riding at high gear ratio
Range less than
expected
Flat road
(Med Gear)
Speed riding
(Top Gear)
Up-hill
(Low Gear)
Flat road
(Med Gear)
A. RECOMMENDATION FOR CLEANING
Use a soft cloth, lightly moistened with water, to wipe the dirt off all plastic and metal parts. Wipe dry
with clean soft cloth.
DO NOT wash plastic parts or any components with running water. If the internal
electrical parts become wet, corrosion, a short-circuit, a power-leak or other damage may
occur.
DO NOT use chemical cleaners to wash plastic components. Chemical cleaners can
cause color-changes, distortions, scratches, or other damage to the finish.
DO NOT use high-pressure water spray or compressed air to clean the Twist Freedom.
B. AVOID LEAVING YOUR TWIST FREEDOM OUTSIDE IN BAD WEATHER
When you’re not riding your Twist Freedom, keep your bike in a location where it will be protected from
rain, snow, and sun. Rain and snow can cause parts on your Twist Freedom to corrode. The ultraviolet
rays from the sun can -- over time -- fade the finish, or crack any rubber or plastic components on the
Twist Freedom.