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E-Bike 36V Owner's Manual

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    O w n e r’s m a n u a l 3 6 v m o d e l s.

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    For future reference, please fill in the important information below. Vehicle identification number (vin#) (your vin# can be found on the inward facing surface of the frame seat stay.) model code (printed on the end of your shipping carton.) dealer name: address: city/state/zip: telephone: contact:.

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    This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read the manual before taking your first ride on your new e-bike™, and keep the manual handy for future reference. Table of contents 1. About this manual 1 why should you read this manual 1 important safety information 1...

  • Page 4: 1. About This Manual

    1 1. About this manual why you should read this manual this manual was written to help you get the most performance, comfort, enjoyment and safety when riding your new e-bike™. The manual describes specific care and maintenance procedures that help protect your warranty and ensure years of trouble f...

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    2 warning: not wearing a helmet significantly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and appropriate apparel when you ride. Know your e-bike™! Your new e-bike™ incorporates many features and functions that have never been built into a bicycle...

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    3 reporting safety defects if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying ev global motors company. If nhtsa receives similar com...

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    4 refer to component or condition inspect before inspect clean and/or adjust/tighten repair/replace page every ride periodically* lubricate if necessary 33 tire pressure (55-65 psi) 33 tire wear/damage 26 brake pad adjustment 22 wheel quick release adjustment 9 head/tail/brake lights 9 mirror positi...

  • Page 8: 2. Operational Instructions

    5 2. Operational instructions please read and understand these instructions completely before operating your e-bike™ to prevent serious injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage to the bike. Important notices • always recharge the battery pack immediately after each use. Failure to do so ...

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    6 beep/led codes the three state-of-charge leds on the throttle controller indicate battery state of charge. The e-bike™ uses these leds and three distinct beeps to alert you to particular conditions. The following chart describes these signals and their various meanings. Code meaning beep leds good...

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    Code meaning beep leds overheat the motor or control- bad beep yellow led condition ler temperature flashes. Exceeds operating temperature. The con- troller cuts the power to the motor. You must pedal until the tempera- ture drops to operating temperature. Operating the motor or controller good beep...

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    8 battery charge level the three state-of-charge leds (d, figure 1) on the throttle controller indicate the battery charge level. • green (or full) indicates the battery is 100% to 80% charged. • green and yellow indicate the battery is 80% to 60% charged. • yellow (or half) indicates the battery is...

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    9 horn switch press the red horn button (b, figure 2) to activate the horn. Cruise control the green cruise control (c, figure 2) button allows you to set a constant throttle setting for throttle-free operation. To set the cruise control, hold the throttle at a desired speed, press the green cruise ...

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    10 • the charger can remain plugged-in for trickle-charge purposes during long periods of storage. • for storage periods over 3 months, the battery pack should be checked and fully recharged every 3 months. • a battery charger is located at the top of the battery pack. The battery can be charged whe...

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    11 warning: keep the charger and battery pack away from water to prevent electrical shock an shorting. The charger is intended for indoor use only. Caution: be sure the cooling fan vent is unrestricted or facing out when charging the battery to prevent the charger from over- heating. The cooling fan...

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    12 9. Reinstall the battery pack, and close the retainer gate. 10. Close latch by lifting the latch ring with your left hand and locating it on to the frame hook with your right hand. 11. Close the battery compartment door and turn latches counterclockwise. Care and cleaning remove the battery pack ...

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    To check the standover height, straddle the e-bike™ while wearing the kind of shoes you will wear while riding. See figure 5. Bounce vigorously on your heels. Miminum standover height clearance is one to two inches. If your crotch touches the frame, the e-bike™ is too big for you. Do not even ride t...

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    Warning: if your seat post projects from the frame beyond the minimum insertion or maximum extension mark (see figure 7) the seat post may break, which could cause you to lose control and fall. B. Front and back adjustment loosen the saddle clamping mechanism (see figure 6) and slide the saddle back...

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    15 d. Suspension seatpost adjustment on models equipped with a suspension seatpost, the preload and saddle side-to-side can be adjusted to suit your preferences. 1. To adjust the preload, perform the following: a. Release the qr release and remove the seatpost from the frame. B. Use a 6 mm allen wre...

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    16 caution: changing stem height can affect the tension of the front brake cable, locking the front brake or creating sufficient cable slack to make the front brake inoperable. If the front brake pads move in towards the wheel rim or out away from the wheel rim when you change stem height, take your...

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    17 safety equipment warning: many states require specific safety devices. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your e-bike™ as the law requires. Warning: do not re...

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    18 tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall. Replace damaged tires before riding the e-bike™. Wheels true? Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side-to-side wobble. If a wheel wobbles from side to side or hits the brake pads, take the e-bik...

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    19 warning: riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the e-bike™, which can cause damage to the e-bike™ and serious injury or death. Handlebar and saddle alignment are the saddle and handlebar stem correctly parallel to the top tube of th...

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    20 6. Wear bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can catch on moving parts of the e-bike™ or be snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail. 7. Do not jump with your e-bike™. Jumping an e-bike™ can be fun; but it puts incredible stress on everything from your spokes to your p...

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    21 12. Never ride your e-bike™ while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 13. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident. Wet weather riding warning: wet weather impairs traction, braking...

  • Page 25: 5. How Things Work

    22 5. How things work it's important to your performance, enjoyment and safety to understand how things work on your e-bike™. Even if you are an experienced cyclist, be sure to read -- and to understand -- this section of the manual. If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand ...

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    23 adjusting the quick release mechanism the wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the quick release cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut against the other dropout.The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension ad...

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    24 installing a quick release front wheel 1. Rotate the quick-release lever so that it curves away from the wheel (figure 12). This is the open position. 2. With the steering fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the fork dropouts (...

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    25 6. Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and pull the derailleur body back with your right hand. 7. With the derailleur still pulled back, push the wheel forward and down until it comes out of the rear dropouts. Installing a bolt-on rear wheel 1. Shift the rear derailleur to its outermo...

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    26 the amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force. Turning the nut counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force. Less than hal...

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    27 the lever, progressively increasing the braking force. If you feel the wheel begin to lock up, release pressure just a little to keep the wheel rotating just short of lockup. It is important to develop a feel for the amount of brake lever pressure required for each wheel at different speeds and o...

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    28 once the wheel is reinstalled, close the brake pads by performing the following: 1. Squeeze the caliper arms together. 2. Connect the cable guide to the bracket on the left caliper arm (a,figure 14). Brake cable free play adjustment (v-brakes) if either brake lever fails the mechanical safety che...

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    29 brake cable free play adjustment (disc brake models) 1. Pull the brake lever to simulate a panic stop, and then release the brake lever. Repeat this at least ten times. This assures that all components are properly seated. 2. Pull the brake lever until the brake pads just touch the rim. 3. Measur...

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    30 adjuster counterclockwise decreases the brake pressure and stopping ability. Small changes in the modulation adjustment can have a significant effect upon brake pressure and stopping ability. Whenever you adjust the modulation, adjust each caliper in 1/4 turn increments and test the brakes. Alway...

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    31 whether upshifting or downshifting the e-bike™, the derailleur system requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least some tension. A derailleur will shift only if you are pedaling forward. Caution: never move the shifter while pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards after ha...

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    32 in the pinch plate, and the tab on the pinch plate should be inboard of the cable when you look directly at the pinch-mechanism stud (figure 19). B. Loosen the pinch-mechanism nut. Use the forth- hand tool to pull the slack from the inner wire. C. Torque the pinch-mechanism nut securely. Torque t...

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    33 d. Tighten the b-screw one turn, and repeat the bounce check. 3. Set the derailleur’s outward limit by performing the following. A. Shift the derailleur so the chain is on the outermost cog. B. Stand behind the e-bike, and check the position of the derailleur. The guide pulley should align with t...

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    34 ation which is most important to you is tire pressure. Ev global recommends that the tires be inflated to 55-65 psi. Note that best performance is achieved when tires are inflated to 60-65 psi. These recommendations apply only to the oem tires that were originally installed on your e-bike™. If yo...

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    35 look and feel. Some tires may need to be brought up to pressure every week or two. Some special high-performance tires have unidirectional treads. Their tread pattern is designed to work better in one direction than in the other. The sidewall marking of a unidirectional tire will have an arrow sh...

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    36 caution: changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking characteristics of your e-bike™. Never change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and always check for changes in the handli...

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    37 6. Install the cap onto each fork leg. 7. Compress the forks several times to ensure they function properly. 6. Service and maintenance note: technological advances have made the e-bike™ and e- bike™ components more complex than ever before, and the pace of innovation is increasing. This on-going...

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    38 service & maintenance schedule some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual. The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself. All other service, maintenance an...

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    39 • grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the centerline of the e-bike™; then do the same with the other pedal. Does the bottom bracket feel loose? If so, have your dealer check it. • take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look worn or not hitting the wheel rim squarely? Time to have ...

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    40 getting home when something breaks unless you're going for a short ride in the neighborhood, or you can walk home or call someone to pick you up if something breaks, you should never go for a e-bike™ ride without the following emergency equipment: • 4mm, 5mm and 6mm allen wrenches, used to tighte...

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    41 push the valve stem into the tire to make sure that its base is seated within the tire's beads. Inflate the tube slowly to the recommended pressure, all the while checking to make sure that the tire beads stay seated in the rim. Replace the valve cap, and install the wheel onto the e-bike™. Warni...

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    42 upgrading your bike and your equipment the variety of components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your e-bike™ is almost endless. Your dealer can help you select those that will work best for the kind of riding you do. Even if you are an experienced ...

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    43 it’s important to drink plenty of liquids before and during exercise. A water bottle is an essential companion on a longer ride. Some basic tools are also useful. The minimum tool kit you will need to make adjustments, perform maintenance and handle emergency repairs should include: • a set of al...

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    44 can result in sudden, catastrophic frame failure, which can cause serious injury or death. Your dealer has many other comfort and performance accessories that can increase your cycling enjoyment. About your dealer your dealer is there to help you get the e-bike™ and accessories which are most app...

  • Page 48: 7. Specifications

    45 7. Specifications headlight -12v, 35 watt, 6000 candlepower, h-3 halogen (le & sx models only) automotive bulb with 45 degree spread angle. Taillight -36 volt, led array brake and running lights. Horn -24 volt, 105bd maximum output. 3. Mechanical specifications: gear ratio chainring freewheel rat...

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    Ev global motors company 16201 stagg street van nuys, ca 91406 usa 818-756-0566 tel / 818-756-0563 fax p/n: lit-51000-00-00