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WHEN TO CLEAN YOUR BEARINGS
Spin your wheels, if there is any noise from the bearings, you should clean and lube them.
Bearings should be cleaned every 4-8 weeks depending on usage. (For example, if you ride in wet or sandy conditions, you should clean your bearings immediately.)
NOTE: Use a bearing pusher to remove your bearings from the wheels; prying them out will damage the bearings.
BEARINGS AND SEAL OR SHIELD REMOVAL
Removable seals (ZeroDrag Buna-Rubber seals) can be removed by inserting a pin or similar object into the inner diameter of the bearing and seal. Pry both seals off and keep handy.
"Non-removable" style or staked shields can be removed with a tiny screwdriver like those used for eyeglasses. Force it into the space on the outside of the bearing and the shield. Pry one shield off and discard it.
C-Clip style shield; use a push pin or similar object to pry the C-Clip end out of its groove. Turn the bearing over and tap in on a hard surface, letting the shield fall.
Steel or brass ball retainers cannot be removed. Nylon or Delrin ones can be gently pried out with a push pin. Remove these only from closed side (where the balls aren’t visible) we suggest removing them only if there is a lot of packed in dirt.
NOTE: The best ball bearings have removable ball retainers.
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CLEANING THE BEARINGS
NOTE: To conserve ZeroDrag cleaners, strain fluid using a coffee filter and funnel. Place 8 bearings (open shield out if one shield), in the ZeroDrag Flush holder, locking them in place by retaining the top lock plastic handle. Place the holder into the cleaning canister and add cleaner to cover bearings. Let soak for 1/2 hour. Then pour some ZeroDrag Cleaner through coffee filter back into the bottle until the cleaning canister is 1/3 full. Turn cleaning canister horizontal and shake vigorously.
This action forces cleaning agent through the bearing, removing remaining dirt and grease. Lifting the ZeroDrag Flush insert from jar, push a pencil through the bottom bearing from holder. After several minutes, remove bearings from holder. Repeat cleaning if not thoroughly clean. Once clean, place the bearings on clean towel or newspaper and let dry 1 hour. Depending on the environment, some skaters prefer to use a blow dryer, reducing drying time and exposure to dust in the air.
LUBRICATING THE BEARINGS
Use ZX312™ Lightweight, high rust preventative, super speed oil, ZX312™ provides strong bonding at the ball contact for unprecedented smoothness of travel. This will also help in reducing the drag and increasing bearing life. To lube, put one seal on and add two drops and replace the other seal (shield). Spin the bearings and you are ready to go!
DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE…
ZERODRAG CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
1. Remove one shield from each bearing
2. Rotate top piece of bearing holder, then insert four bearings on each side
3. Rotate top piece of bearing holder over bearings and place unit into the bottle
4. Fill bottle 1/3 full with ZeroDrag Cleaner
5. Install cap and turn bottle horizontal. Shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
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