MOONBIKES MB01 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MANUEL UTILISATEUR
Theworld’srstelectricsnowbike
2022-2023 (Lastupdate-February2023)

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Theworld’srstelectricsnowbike

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WELCOME
Congratulationsonyourpurchase,andwelcometotheamazingworldofMoonBikes®!Beforeyousetouton
yourelectricsnowbike,pleasetakeamomenttoreadthisusermanual.
About this manual
ThepurposeofthismanualistointroduceyoutoyourMoonBikeindetail:howitworks,therulestofollow,
howtouseitsafelyandhowtomaintainit.
Althoughwehavetakengreatcareinwritingthismanual,newclausesmaybeadded/amendedinthefuture.
Onlythelatestonlineversionofthismanualisvalid.
Picturesandrenderingsinthismanualarenotcontractual.ThephotosandimagespresentingtheMoonBike
withinthismanualareprovidedforguidanceanddoesnotbindMoonBikesMotors,dierencesarelikelyto
existbetweentheseandtheaspectoftheMoonBikefromwhichyou
havejustacquired.
Registering your vehicle
Beforeanythingelse,youmustregisteryournewlypurchasedMoonBikewiththeauthoritiesofthecountry/
state/regioninwhichyoureside.Pleaserefertothecurrentlegislation.
Brand and Copyright
MoonBikes® is a registered trademark of MoonBikes Motors SAS, 210 route des Plans, 74170 St Gervais
les Bains; Copyright 2021 MoonBikes Motors Inc. All information in this user manual is based on the
latest information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of
ourMoonBikesandassociatedpartsandcomponents,minorvariancesmayoccurbetweentheMoonBikes
vehicle purchased and the information presented in this publication. Descriptions or procedures in this
manual are for reference purposes only. No responsibility will be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies.
Any reprinting or reuse of the representations and/or procedures contained herein, in whole or in part, is
expresslyprohibited.

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MERCI
Félicitations pour votre achat, et bienvenue dans l’incroyable univers MoonBikes® ! Avant de partir à
l’aventureauguidondevotreMoonBike,prenezunmomentpourlirecemanueld’utilisation.
A propos de ce manuel
CemanuelapourbutdevousprésenterendétailvotreMoonBike:sonfonctionnement,lesrèglesàrespecter,
commentl’utiliserentoutesécuritéetl’entretenir.Encasdecontradictionentrelesdisositionsduprésent
manueletlesConditionsGénéralesdeVente,lesdispositionsdecedernièrespriment.
Bienquenousayonsapportéleplusgrandsoinàlarédactiondecemanuel,denouvellesclausespourraient
y être ajoutées/modiées à l’avenir. Seule la dernière version en ligne correspondant fera foi, nous vous
invitonsdoncàconsulterrégulièrementcetteversion. www.moonbikes.com/opening-instructions.
Les photos et rendus présents dans ce manuels ne sont pas contractuels. Les photos et images présentant
leMoonBikeauseinduprésentmanuelsontfourniesàtitreindicatifetn’engagentpasMoonBikesMotors
encequedesdiérencessontsusceptiblesd’exister entrecesdernièreset l’aspectduMoonBikedontvous
venezdefairel’acquisition.
Déclaration de votre véhicule
Avant toute chose, et dès l’achat de votre MoonBike, vous devez le déclarer aux autorités compétentes du
pays/état/régiondanslaquellevousrésidez.Mercipourceladevousréférerauxtexteslégislatifsenvigueur.
Marque et Copyright
MoonBikes® est une marque déposée de MoonBikes Motors SAS, 210 route des Plans, 74170 St Gervais
les Bains. Toutes les informations contenues dans ce manuel utilisateur sont basées sur les dernières
informations au moment de sa publication. En raison des améliorations constantes apportées à la
conceptionetàlaqualitédenosMoonBikesetdespiècesetcomposantsassociés,des écarts mineurs
peuventsurvenirentrelevéhiculeMoonBikesachetéetlesinformationsprésentéesdanscettepublication.
Lesdescriptionsoulesprocéduresdecemanuelsontdestinéesàunusagederéférenceuniquement.Aucune
responsabiliténeseraacceptéepourlesomissionsoulesinexactitudes.Touteréimpressionouréutilisation
des représentations et/ou des procédures qui y sont contenues, en totalité ou en partie, est expressément
interdite.

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English
Generalinformation
Security
Warranty
Identication
Contact
WheretouseyourMoonBike
Safetyequipmentandpermits
Rulesofconduct
Range
Technicalspecications
Overview
Controls
Rangeanddrivingmodedisplay
Changingofthedirectionoftravel
Drivingmodeselection
Accelerationcontrol
Emergencystopswitch
Lighting
Warninglight
Magneticcircuitbreaker
Brake
Contactkey
SettingupyourMoonBike
Conrmation
Mileagedisplay
OperateyourMoonBike
Inspection
Checktheoperationofthelights
Checkthelockingofthebox
Checkthebrakes
Checkthetension
Gettingstarted
Driving
Shutdownandstorage
Battery
Rechargingthebattery
Extraction/chargingofthebatteryinthebox
Maintenanceandperiodicinspection
Cleaning
Inspectionafterapproximately300milesoronceperyear
Maintenanceoperations
Understandingmachinefailures
Warning
Specialinstructions
Endoflifeoftheproduct
Disclaimerofliability
FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)statement
UEdeclarationofconformity
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Français
Informationsgénérales
Sécurité
Garantie
Identication
Contact
OùutiliservotreMoonBike
Equipementdesécurité
Permis
Règlesdeconduite
Autonomie
Caractéristiquestechniques
Vued’ensemble
Commandes
Achageautonomieetmodedeconduite
Sélectiondusensdelamarche
Sélectiondumodedeconduite
Commanded’accélération
Commutateurd’arrêtd’urgence
Eclairage
Avertisseurlumineux
Coupe-circuitmagnétique
Frein
Clédecontact
ParamétragedevotreMoonBike
Conrmation
Achagedukilométrage
Utilisation
Inspection
Vérierlefonctionnementdeséclairages
Vérierleverrouillageducaisson
Vérierlesfreins
Vérierlatensiondelachenille
Miseenroute
Conduite
Arrêtetstockage
Batterie
Rechargedelabatterie
Extraction/chargementdelabatteriedanslecaisson
Entretienetinspectionspériodiques
Nettoyage
Inspectionsàeectuerauboutde500kmd’utilisationouaminimafoisparan
Opérationsdemaintenance
Registredespannesbégnines
Avertissement
Consignesparticulières
Findevieduproduit
Responsabilité
DéclarationdeconformitéFCC(FederalCommunicationsCommission)
DéclarationUEdeconformité
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MoonBikes Motors oers a warranty on its products against defects in materials or workmanship. This
warrantycoverspartsandlaborcoststorepairorreplacedefectivepartsandbeginsonthedateofdelivery.
Thiswarrantyistransferabletoanotherownerduringthewarrantyperiod,butsuchtransferwillnotextend
theoriginalwarrantyperiod.Thedurationof thiswarrantymayvarybyinternationalregiondependingon
locallawsandregulations.
Unlessotherwisespeciedinyourpurchaseorder,ourdefaultwarrantywillbeasfollowsandsubjectinall
casestoourgeneraltermsofsale:
Your MoonBike is guaranteed for 2 years or 932 miles (whichever comes rst) from the date of delivery
(foranewMoonBikeandbattery:thisdoesnotapplytosecond-handand refurbishedmodels),againstany
manufacturing or design defect. Wear parts (track, slides, carbide, ski, brake pads and discs, shocks) are
excludedfromthewarranty.
Thebatteryisguaranteedfor1yearfromthedateofdelivery,providedthattheconditionsofuseandstorage
areobserved(seepage15,under«Use»).
Thewarrantydoesnotcoverimproperuse,handlingorrepairofthemachine.Formoreinformation,please
refertothedetailedwarrantyintheGeneralTermsandConditionsofSale(GTCS)ofourwebsite.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Toensureyoursafetyandtomaintainthereliabilityandwarrantyofyour
MoonBike,pleasereadandfollowtheinstructionsinthismanualcarefully.
- Thismanualmustbekept.Incaseofsale,itmustbegiventothenew
owner.
- YourMoonBikeisnotintendedtobeusedbypersonswhosephysical,
sensoryand/ormentalabilitiesareimpairedorthosewithoutexperience,
unlesstheyaresupervisedorinstructedintheuseoftheMoonBikebyaperson
responsiblefortheirsafety.
- Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualmayresultinserious
injuryordeath,propertydamage,pollution,andmayvoidthewarranty.
- Anyinterventionthatmodiestheperformanceorthemainstructureof
theMoonBikeisforbiddenbecauseitwouldrenderthehomologationnulland
void,andwouldbepotentiallydangerousforpeopleandproperty.
- YourMoonBikemustbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeusermanual.
OnlyoriginalMoonBikessparepartsmaybeused.
EachMoonBikehasauniqueidenticationnumber(serialnumber)inMBxxxxxxxxxxformat.TheIDplate
isxedonthefrontinboardtubeofthechassisontheright(undertheseatontherightsideofthebody).
ThisnumberallowsyoutoidentifythemodelofyourMoonBike.Youwillneeditfortheorderofyourspare
partsandforsupportquetsions.
Warranty
Security
Identication

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ItisstrictlyforbiddentouseyourMoonBikeonthepublicroadswheretracis
sujectedtotheHighwayCode.Withoutspecialauthorization,itmustbeusedon
private land or on snowmobile dedicated trails. Please refer to and respect the
regulations in force in your country/state/region. MoonBikes are not designed
to be used on steep slopes (inclination > 40%) 1-2, oon ice, on a surface without
snow,oranyotherenvironmentnotconducivetoasafepractice.
MoonBikesMotors
C/OGalileo
178routedeCran-Gevrier
74650Chavanod
France
Contact:[email protected]
Support&aftersales:[e-mail]
Salesdepartment:[e-mail]
TelFrance/Europe:[phone]
TelUSA/Canada:[phone]
www.moonbikes.com
Refer to the laws in your country/state/region in order to nd out which licenses and qualications are
requiredtodriveyourMoonBike.Werecommendthatyouneverlendyourvehicletoinexperienceddrivers
withoutsupervision.
Safety equipment and permits
Where to use your MoonBike
Contact
1Foraplayloadof176,5lbsincludingpilot
2Ongroomedandattrackorroad

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Mass
Totallength
Totalwidth
Totalheight
Payload
Trackwidth
Ratedmotorpower/peak
Max.motortorque
Maximumspeed
Coldresistance
191.5lbs(with1standardbattery)
88.5inch
28inch
41.5inch
255lbspilotincluded
10inch
3kW/6kW
170Nm
25mph/40km/h
-13°F(heatedbatterybox)
1Forapayloadof176,5lbsincludingpilot
2Ongroomedandattrackorroad
3 Youcanchargetwobatteriesatthesametimewithtwochargesconnectedtoourcabinetsocket
4Consistentuseofafastchargercanshortenthelifeofyourbattery
Technical specications
RemembertorechargethebatteryofyourMoonBikebeforeeachuse,andtowatchthebatterylifegaugeon
yourMoonBike,toavoidrunningoutofbattery.
StandardBattery:
-Range:1h(SPORT)to1h30(ECO)with1battery|2hto3hwithoptionalsecondbattery1-2
-Chargingtime:4h30withastandardcharger(2h20withanoptionalfastcharger)3-4
Performancebattery:
-Range:1h20(SPORT)to1h50(ECO)with1battery|nopossibilityofsecondoptionalbattery1-2
-Chargingtime:5h45withastandardcharger(3hwithanoptionalfastcharger)3-4
Recharging should be done on a standard power outlet. Do not plug more than one charger (standard or
fast) into the same electrical outlet. The standard and fast chargers are compatible with standard and
performancebatteries.
Checkthecompatibilityofyourchargerwithyourelectricalnetwork(110V/220V).
Range
For everyone’s safety, never ride your MoonBike after consuming alcohol or any substance or medication
thatmayimpairyourabilitytooperateamotorvehicle.
Atalltimes,beawareofyoursurroundingsandpeoplewhomaybeintheimmediatevicinityofyourvehicle,
especiallywhenchangingdirection.
Wedonotrecommendtakingapassengerandwearenotresponsibleforanydamagecausedbyapassenger.
Donotallowanyoneundertheageof15tooperatetheMoonBikes.Itistheresponsibilityoftheownerofthe
machine to teach any rider the proper and safe way to ride their MoonBike. Avoid risky behaviour, always
keepinginmindthesafetyofusers.
NeverexceedthemaximumpayloadoftheMoonBikesof255lbs,wedonotacceptanyresponsibilityforthe
transportofpassengers.
Rules of conduct

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OVERVIEW

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CONTROLS
Belowarethedierentcontrolslocatedonthehandlebars:
Battery level indication and current performance
mode(4)
Headlightson(2)
Speedmode(6)
Magneticcircuitbreaker(3)
Emergencystop(7)
Reverse(5)
Accelerator(8)
Brake(1)

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- BypushingtheBACKbuttontowards0,thefowardmodeisselected.
- BypushingtheBACKbuttontowards|,thereservemodeisselected.
Lookaroundbeforeuse.
Checkthatdirectionisnotchangedunintentionally.
Rangegauge(1)
Performance
settings
HighMode:
- HighSportandNormalmode:25mphor40km/h
- HighEcomode:18.5mphor30km/h
- HighBeginnermode:12.5mphor20km/h
MediumMode:
- MediumSportandNormalmode:21mphor34km/h
- MediumEcomode:12.5mphor20km/h
- MediumBeginnermode:10.5mphor17km/h
LowMode:
- LowSport,Normal,andEcomode:9mphor15km/h
- LowBeginnermode:7.5mphor12km/h
Thethrottleiscontrolledbyatriggerlocatedontherightsideofthehandlebar,nexttothegrip.
- Pressingthetriggerdownwillcausethemachinetoaccelerate.
- Whenyoureleasethetrigger,themachinedecelerates,(whengoingdownhill,theenginebrakewill
slowdownyourMoonBiketoadegreedependingontheselectedperformancemode).
- IftheMoonBikesdoesnotmoveforwardwhenyouaccelerate,checkthatthemagneticcircuit
breakerispresentandthebrakeisreleased.
- PressingthetriggerwhilethemotorislockedcoulddamagetheMoonBikes,somakesurethetrackis
notderailedandthatnothingisblockingit.
ThedisplayhastwoLEDbardisplays.
HorizontalLEDs:batterylifegauge(1)
Thegaugeindicatestheremainingbatterycharge
ofthemachinebymeansof7greenLEDslighting
upfromlefttoright.
- If7LEDsarelit,themachineisat100%ofits
charge.
BlueLEDs:drivingmode(2)
Thisallowsyoutoseethedierentmodesof
operationofthemachine:
- SPORTmode (S)
- NORMALmode (N)
- ECOmode (E)
- BEGINNERmode(all3LEDslit)
Range and driving mode display
Acceleration control
Changing of the direction of travel (forward / reverse)
Speed mode : High, Medium, Low

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YourMoonBikecanbeequippedwithanoptionalashinglight.
- BypushingtheFlashbuttontowards|,theashinglightisactivated.
- BypushingtheFlashbuttontowards0,theashinglightisdeactivated.
A magnetic circuit breaker, located on the bottom
left handlebar, automatically stops power to the
motor.
Put your right hand through the cord connected to
thecircuitbreakerbeforestarting!
Whentheredcapisonthebase,thecircuitbreaker
isinactive,youcanoperateyourMoonBike.
When the red cap is not connected to the base, the
MoonBikewillnotoperate.
- BypushingtheLIGHTbuttontowards|,thefrontandrearlightsturnon.
- BypushingtheLIGHTbuttontowards0,theheadlightandthetaillightturno.
Therearlightcomesonwhenyoubrake.
Warning light (optional)
Magnetic circuit breaker
Lighting
Theemergencystopswitch,locatedontherightsideofthehandlebar,allowsyoutostopyourmachineat
anytime.
- BypushingtheONbutton,motorcanoperate.
- BypushingtheOFFbutton,motorwillnotoperate.
Emergency stop switch
Thebrakeleverislocatedontheleftsideofthehandlebar.Whenthebrakeisapplied,hydraulicpressureis
appliedtothepistonandpads,allowingthevehicletoslowdownandstop.Theenginepoweriscutowhen
thebrakeisapplied.
Usethebraketocontrolorreduceyourspeed,andstopyourMoonBike.
A switch located on the front of the battery box
allows the machine to be locked or turned on with
theignitionkey.
Brake
Contact key

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SETTING UP YOUR MOONBIKE
By default, your MoonBike is set to normal mode, an ideal mode to cruise in because the power is slightly
limitedtopreservethebatterycharge.
To change the performance mode, you must be at a
standstill.Pressthecentralbuttonofthedisplayfor
2seconds,thecurrentmodewillstartashing.
Do not try to accelerate, for safety, unhook the
magneticcircuitbreaker.
LED"S"isashing:
In SPORT mode, your MoonBike will be at its
maximum performance. The speed can reach 25
mph (or 40 km/h) and the acceleration will be
optimal.Thepowerwillbeaected.
To navigate between modes, press the left or right
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To conrm the mode selection, press the central
button. The LED corresponding to the selected
mode will blink rapidly (all 3 LEDs for the start
mode) and then all LEDs will light up when the
programhassavedtheselection.
AllLEDsareashing:
Inbeginnermode, yourMoonBikewillbelimitedto
12.43mph(or20km/h) withaverysoftacceleration
andapoweratits minimum. Thismodeisintended
to familiarize you with the machine. This mode is
also useful to move the MoonBike while walking
besideit.
LED"E"isashing:
In ECO mode, your MoonBike will be in economic
mode. The performances will be reduced and the
reactions smoother. The maximum speed will be
18.64mph (or 30 km/h). This mode is ideal for
beginners.
LED"N"isashing:
In NORMAL mode, your MoonBike will be in ride
mode.
This mode is ideal for group rides or to preserve
power.Thepowerwillbeslightlylimitedbutnotthe
speed.
- ThesettingchangeisvalidatedwhenthegreenLEDsturnobuttheblueLEDsremainlit.Turno
theMoonBike(ignitionkey+emergencystoponthehandlebars)for5secondsbeforeturningbackon.
- IfalltheLEDsgooutthenitisafailure.YouwillhavetoswitchotheMoonBikeandstartagain.
Conrmation

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MILEAGE DISPLAY
TodisplaytotalmileageoftheMoonBike:
To display the distance in km, press the left button
for2seconds. Toviewthedistanceinmiles,presstherightbutton for2seconds.
TheLEDswilllightupindicatingthevaluesdigitbydigitfromtensofthousandstounits.
Example:
2021kmwillbe:
- LED2onfor2seconds
- AllLEDso1second
- LED0onfor2seconds
- AllLEDso1second
- LED2onfor2seconds
- AllLEDso1second
- LED1onfor2seconds
- AllLEDso1second
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OPERATE YOUR MOONBIKE
BeforeeachuseofyourMoonBike:
- Makesurenoscrewsarelooseormissing.
- Checkfordamagetotheaccelerator,switches,plastichousingcontainingthebattery(ies),orthemotor.
- Checkthatyourbatteryissucientlycharged.
- Checkthatthesafetydevicesarefunctional(brake,circuitbreaker,emergencystoponthehandlebars).
- Makesureyourlightsarefunctional.
- Makesureyourbatteryisproperlystrappedin.
- Checkthatthebatteryboxisproperlylocked(keyed).
WARNING: MoonBikes Motors provides MoonBikes only for the purpose for which they are intended, so
youshouldnotuseMoonBikesforanyother purpose.Youacknowledgethatcombining,operatingor using
a MoonBike with products or accessories not supplied or approved by MoonBikes Motors can potentially
degrade or damage the product or the products or accessories with which it is combined. MoonBikes
Motorsisnotliableforanydamagetopersonsorpropertyoranydegradationresultingdirectlyorindirectly
fromsuchcombination,includingseriousbodily injury or death. Anymodicationtothevehicle’s original
equipment can also create a signicant safety hazard and increase the risk of personal injury. Therefore,
we strongly discourage you from installing any equipment on a MoonBike that may increase the speed or
power of the vehicle, or making any other modication to the vehicle for these purposes. When using our
MoonBikes, we strongly recommend wearing appropriate protective clothing, including a safety helmet
(wearingahelmetcanpreventseriousheadinjuries).
Afterstartingyourmachine,checkthatthefrontandrearlightsareworkingproperly.Ifthereisaproblem,
repairthembeforeuse.
To ensure a tight seal, check that the top cover is securely locked by ensuring that the keyed latch on the
frontisintheclosedpositionandthatthehingeonthebackofthebatteryboxisproperlyengaged.
Inspection
Check the operation of the lights
Check the locking of the box

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Checkthatthebrakeisworkingproperlybeforeuse.Checktheuidlevelinthe
reservoiratthehandlebarbrakelever.
In the event of a malfunction, do not use your machine until all repairs have been made.
WARNING:thebrakeuidDOT4maycauseseriouseyeirritationandissuspectedofdamagingtheunborn
child.Donothandlewhithoutprotections.
An adjustment of the tension on the track must always be followed by an
adjustmentofthealignmentofthebrakecaliperwiththebrakedisc.
Pushthetrackupandmeasureitsmaximumdisplacement.Thevalueshouldbebetween30and50mm.
Ifnecessary,adjustthetensionorcontacttheMoonBikesservicedepartment.
Check track tension
Toperformthisoperation:
- Loosenthebrakecaliperandmotornut.
- Loosenthelocknutontheeyebolt.
- Usetheeyeboltnuttotightenthetrack,
checkingthesymmetryofadjustmentonbothsides
ofthetrack.
- Tightenthenutandlocknuttogetherwhen
properlyadjusted.
- Tightenthebrakecaliperandmotornut.
Check the brakes
- The thickness of the pad linings must not be
lessthan1mm.
- The plates must not be polluted by an external
source(e.g.oil).
Brakepad
Brakedisc
Functionalcheck
- The thickness of the brake disc should not be
lessthan3mm.
-Thebrakediscmustnotbedamaged,scratched
orcracked.
- The brake disc must not be polluted by an
externalsource(e.g.oil).
Onlevelgroundandinasafeenvironment,start
the machine, accelerate slightly and press the
brakelevertoensureproperoperation.