muli ST+PX User manual

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User Manual (EN)
muli motor st+px

Nr.: BA LR MO 01 22
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muli motor st+px
User Manual

With the muli, you have acquired an innovative quality product that
opens up completely new possibilities in everyday use. This manual
will introduce you to the use of your muli.
Important!
Read the following instructions carefully before use, even if you
are already an experienced cyclist and keep it for future reference.
The muli is  special bicycle and dierent in its construction and its
riding characteristics from conventional bicycles. Remind riding 
bicycle is  potentially dangerous activity - you should be aware of
this. Be sure to read the sections „Before the rst ride“ and „Before
each ride“ before you take your rst ride on your muli.
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designed for
daily urban life...

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Frame:
a) Down tube
b) Head tube
c) Top tube load
d) Steering tube
e) Steering linkage
f) Boom - steering tube
g) Top tube rider
h) Saddle tube
i) Seat stays
j) Chain stays
k) Dropouts
l) Locking bracket
m) Basket holders
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Basket
Tire
Rim
Spokes
Hub
Valve
Quick release axle
Saddle
Seatpost
Seat post clamp
Frame lock
Brake disc
Brake disc
Chainring
Chain/belt
Crankset
Pedal
Stem
Handlebar
Stem adapter
Steering bearing
Front headlight
Shift lever
Brake lever
Front brake
Fork
Steering bearing
Battery
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Safety instructions 10
General information 12
Intended use 13
Safety instructions 14
Permissible total weight 16
Vibration loads 18
Legal requirements 20
Before use 22
Assembly instructions 24
Adapting the e-muli to the rider 28
Before the rst ride 36
Before every ride 46
Riding the pedelec 50
Components 56
Battery and control unit st 58
Battery and control unit px 68
Handlebar and stem 78
Steering linkage 82
Brake system 84
Gear shift 88
Chain and chain guard 92
Belt drive 94
Lighting system 100
Cargo basket 102
Child seat and transport 112
Rain cover 122
Double leg stand 130
Maintenance 132
Impacts and accidents 134
Care and maintenance intervals 136
Recommended bolt torques 141
EC Declaration of Conformity 142
Liability for material defects 143
Contents

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Safety instructions

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The instructions and warnings in this manual refer exclusively
to the e-muli and are not transferable to other bicycles. This
manual does not impart the skills of  professional bicycle
mechanic. If you want to make changes to the basic equip-
ment of the e-muli, consult  professional bicycle repair shop
and have these changes professionally checked.
Note that this manual cannot teach you how to ride  pede-
lec like the e-muli. To learn how to ride the e-muli, proceed
carefully, practice riding on quiet and trac-free paths until
you feel condent and can keep the e-muli under control.
Before using your e-muli, read the enclosed Shimano manu-
al completely. Be sure to follow all safety instructions in the
Shimano manual.
The company muli-cycles GmbH is not liable for errors or omissions in this do-
cument. No liability or warranty is assumed if the e-muli is used beyond the
intended use. Warranty and liability are void in case of non-observance of the
safety instructions, overloading, assembly errors, accidents, intentional miscon-
duct, tampering with the electrical system, non-compliance with the specica-
tions for maintenance and care.
The e-muli is primarily  bicycle for urban areas. It is therefore designed for use
on paved bike paths where the tires remain in constant contact with the ground.
It is not suitable for rough terrain, high-speed descents, jumps, or riding with
extreme lateral positions.
Please adhere to this usage recommendation, otherwise you risk exceeding the
load limits of the e-muli and causing damage to the frame, basket and fork.
The information on maintenance and servicing as well as the proper operation of
the e-muli in these instructions are part of the intended use.
Symbols used in this Manual
Also, and especially in the case of commercial use, the checks
listed in the chapter „Before each trip“ must be carried out
before each trip. This will ensure that you notice increased
wear or possible damage due to intensive use in good time.
Even in the case of commercial use, it is essential to obser-
ve the load limits specied in this manual and, if applicable,
on the frame and components must be observed.
Before performing any work on your e-muli such as mainte-
nance, repair, assembly or transporting it, switch o the drive
system and remove the battery. There is  risk of injury if the
drive system is activated unintentionally.
General safety instructions Intended Use
Caution!
Indicates information that requires special attention.
Warning!
Warns you of misconduct that may result in minor perso-
nal injury and property damage.
Danger!
Indicates possible serious personal injury
up to death
Danger of burning!
The temperature is above 45° (coagulation of protein)
and can cause burns in humans.

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The e-muli st and e-muli px are bicycles in the category of Pedelecs (Pedal
Electric Cycles) or EPACs (Electrically Power Assisted Cycles). On  pedelec, the
auxiliary motor turns on only when the rider pedals. When they stop pedaling,
the motor also stops assisting.
The e-mulis st and px have an electric drive that provides assistance when riding
up to  speed of 25km/h. The assistance automatically stops again when you
reach  speed of 25km/h. Both models can be ridden like  normal bicycle even
with the drive system turned o.
Keep in mind that you move faster and quieter with an e-muli than with  bicy-
cle without electronic assistance. You can therefore easily surprise other road
users. If necessary, use your bell to make yourself known in time. Ride with extr
foresight.
Keep in mind that cycling in general - and especially riding  pedelec - is  dan-
gerous activity.
We therefore recommend wearing  helmet for the rider as well as for the chil-
dren who may be transported in the cargo basket.
Safety instructions
Keep in mind that, like any other bicycle, the e-muli requires
regular maintenance and care in order to ensure long-term
suitability for riding. Check brakes, tire pressure, steering,
rims and all parts that are subject to increased wear at regular
intervals. More information on this can be found in the chap-
ter „Care and maintenance intervals“ and the chapters of the
individual components in this manual.
We recommend wearing  helmet both for the driver
and for the children who may be transported in the car-
go basket.
When climbing on, note that the e-muli starts moving
immediately when you step on the pedal with the assis-
tance level switched on. To climb onto the e-muli safely,
apply one of the two brakes when climbing on. The im-
mediate thrust of the drive can otherwise easily lead to
accidents.
The EPAC, like all mechanical components, is subject to wear
and high stress. Dierent materials and components can re-
act dierently to wear or continuous stress. If  component
exceeds its intended service life, it can suddenly fail, possibly
causing harm to the driver. Any type of cracking, scoring or
color change in highly stressed areas indicates the expiration
of the component‘s service life; the component should then
be replaced.
Adhere to this usage recommendation for intended use, ot-
herwise you risk exceeding the load limits of the e-muli and
causing damage to the frame, basket and fork. In addition,
improper use will result in the loss of all warranty claims.

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Examples of load distribution:
Example 1: 80kg driver + 33kg tare weight e-muli
According to the maximum permissible total weight of 195kg,  maximum of 82kg
may be loaded here. Of these 82kg may be loaded into the load basket
 maximum of 70kg may be loaded. The remaining 12kg may be partially or com-
pletely loaded onto the seat post (e.g. in the form of  backpack) or onto the
luggage carrier.
Example 2: 100kg rider + 33kg own weight e-muli
According to the maximum permissible total weight of 195kg,  maximum of 62kg
may be loaded here. These 62kg may be loaded completely in the load basket or
distributed between the load basket and the luggage carrier, whereby the lugga-
ge carrier load may not exceed 18kg. On the seat post, however, no further load
may be applied here.
Note that the e-muli is not approved for the mounting of
child seats on the seat tube or even the seat post. The
attachment of such child seats can lead to deformation of
the frame.
Frame number/serial number
The frame number is stamped into the
frame and is located at the marked posi-
tion in the picture.
Permissible total weight
The permissible total weight of the e-muli is 195kg. This permissible maximum
weight may be further restricted under certain circumstances by the component
manufacturer‘s recommendation for use.
The permissible total weight is composed of:
Dead weight of the muli 25kg
+ weight of the driver
+ weight of the payload
Permissible maximum load limits of the various
load suspension points:
- Luggage carrier: Max 18kg
- Seatpost: Max 100kg + rider + backpack
- Cargo basket: Max 70kg
Max 18kg
Max 100kg
Max 70kg
Trailer
The muli is not approved for the use of trailers.
Note on the suspension seatpost:
The suspension seatpost in our program is equipped with  spring for 
maximum rider weight of 85kg. For higher rider weight you must resort to 
non-suspended seatpost or retrot  spring with higher permissible total weight.

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The short scenes from our crowdfunding video from spring
2017, in which the muli is moved on the rear wheel (so-called
wheelie), are advertising images and do not present  recom-
mendation for use and imitation. Riding on the rear wheel does
not represent intended use.
The permissible total weight of the e-muli is 195kg. This me-
ans that the weight of the bike, the rider and the load must
not exceed 195kg. A maximum of 100kg may be applied to the
seat tube, and  maximum of 70kg may be applied to the load
basket. These load limits must not be exceeded under any cir-
cumstances. By overloading, you risk damaging and breaking
the e-muli. This can result in serious falls and accidents.
Never open the electric actuator yourself. By opening the ac-
tuator, you risk damaging it permanently. Repairs to all parts
of the electric actuator may only be carried out by qualied
persons and only with original spare parts. Unauthorized ope-
ning of the electric actuator will void the warranty and gua-
rantee.
Never immerse the battery in water or clean it with  water jet.
There is  risk of  short circuit, which can cause  re hazard.
Do not place the battery on wet contacts of the battery hol-
der.
When using  cargo pedelec such as the e-muli st or e-muli px, the rider‘s body may
be exposed to vibrations. When riding  cargo pedelec, vibrations can be transmit-
ted in particular vi the buttocks to the back and passed on to the entire body.
The decisive factor for the extent of the vibrations is the road surface on which the
rider is riding. Accordingly, riding over cobblestones is more stressful than riding on
paved roads.
Consider the following correlations:
- The higher the speed, the higher the level of vibration.
- The lighter the rider, the higher the vibration load.
- The highest vibration levels are reached in the unloaded state.
- The load of the whole-body vibrations is stronger than that of the hand-arm vib-
ration. In the case of whole-body vibration, the limit values are reached in  shorter
time.
- The lower the tire pressure, the lower the vibration load.
Exposure to whole-body vibrations can be prevented with  saddle suspension
system, which is standard on the muli st. Such  saddle suspension is also recom-
mended on the muli px. This option can be selected when ordering or retrotted
independently after purchase.
Vibration loads