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VERSION EN 2023.1
Original operating manual
muli Motor st + px

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  • Page 1 VERSION EN 2023.1 Original operating manual muli Motor st + px...
  • Page 2 VERSION EN 2023.1 muli Motor st + px Original operating manual muli Motor st + px Frame Brake discs Down tube Basket Chainring Head tube Basket cover Chain / Belts Top tube load basket plugs Crank set Steering tube Tires...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing steering linkage 3.2.1 Installing pedals 3.2.2 Installing the bell 3.2.3 Before the first ride Adjust the muli Motor to the riders 3.3.1 Get to know the muli Motor 3.3.2 Before every ride Printed on 100% recycling paper, FSC ®...
  • Page 4 Liability for Material Defects 4.5.1 Brake the disc brakes Inspection intervals 4.5.2 Check the brakes 4.5.3 Gearshift on the muli Motor st Legal notice Operating the gearshift 4.6.1 Adjust the gearshift 4.6.2 Gearshift on the muli Motor px Operating the gearshift 4.7.1...
  • Page 5 IN ONE. muli invented the compact cargo bike class. With a length of only 195 cm it is exactly as long as a normal bicycle. Moreover, muli sets new standards in terms of sustainability – the tubes are manufac- tured from 100% recycled steel and the entire production of the muli, from welding of the frames to the final assembly, takes place entirely in Germany.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety...

  • Page 7: General Information On Original Operating Manual

    The manual contains all the important information for the end- Symbols/labels used user of the muli Motor. However, it does not convey the skills of 1.1.3 professional bike mechanics. This manual uses the following symbols and/or labels:...

  • Page 8: Proper Use

    The electronic assistance is suspended automatically if the speed (“wheelie”) is not considered proper use! of 25 km/h is exceeded and/or if the rider stops pedalling. When the drive system is switched off you can use your muli Motor Rider characteristic: just like a standard bicycle.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    → Never open the electrical drive. Repairs on all parts of the electrical drive as well as on the muli Motor must be carried out by qualified persons and only with original spare parts. If you plan to make changes to the basic...
  • Page 10 01 SAFETY 01 SAFETY equipment of the muli Motor get the advice of a WARNING! Fire and explosion hazard professional and have these changes checked profes- When using an incorrect charger or battery, the battery sionally. can heat up, ignite or even explode! →...
  • Page 11 01 SAFETY 01 SAFETY WARNING! Risk of injury Keep in mind that the battery of your muli Motor wears If persons handle the muli Motor who have not read the out over the years. This is indicated by reduced manual for the muli Motor and are not familiar with its...

  • Page 12: Statutory Requirements

    01 SAFETY 01 SAFETY Statutory requirements muli Motor For the use of muli Motor on public roadways you must meet the statutory requirements of the country where you want to ride. → Familiarise yourself with the corresponding country-spe- cific laws and possible nationally or regionally applicable legal regulations for riding with EPAC.

  • Page 13: Nameplate And Frame Number

    Year of manufacture and manufacturer The maximum permissible total weight of the muli Motor is 195 kg. The frame number is milled in the frame and is located on marked locations in the Fig. 1 1. These 195kg thus form the permissible framework for the following...

  • Page 14: Example For Load Distribution

    Example for load distribution MAX. PERMISSIBLE 2.2.1 TOTAL WEIGHT 195 kg EXAMPLE A 80 kg rider + 33 kg dead weight of the muli Motor (Fig. 3)  MAX. RIDER MAX. BASKET According to the maximum permissible total weight of 195...

  • Page 15: Information On Suspension Seatpost

    100 kg rider + 33 kg dead weight of the muli Motor As standard the suspension seatpost is installed on the muli Motor st and can be chosen for the muli px as configuration option, is (Fig. 4) equipped with a spring for a maximum rider weight of 85 kg. The ...

  • Page 16: Information On Usage

    The muli Motor is not permissible for the installation of Handlebar or top tube child seats. The muli Motor is not approved for installation of child seats for frame mounting. In addition to the original muli child seat for the basket (Instruc- tions on original muli child seat in Download portal, see Item 1.1.1)

  • Page 17: Vibration Loads

     justed. As standard, the muli Motor st is equipped with a suspen- sion seatpost.  A suspension seatpost for the muli Motor px can be optionally chosen during ordering or to be retrofitted later.

  • Page 18: Key Rim Lock

    Key rim lock 2.3.6 Your muli Motor is equipped with an AXA rim lock on the rear wheel. On the key there is a number using which a key can be reor- dered if lost. Note this number at the end of this manual in the specified rim or another place.

  • Page 19: Unpacking Muli Motor

    Unpacking muli Motor Assembly instructions Open the box on the side of the front wheel, remove the wheel triangle and pull the muli Motor carefully out of the Before use, you must carry out a few assembly steps box. and check the tire pressure.
  • Page 20 03 BEFORE USE 03 BEFORE USE FIG.10 Self-locking nut M8 FIG.11 Counter nut M8 Washer Eyebolt with 2x pressed-in sliding bushes Axial ball bearing Extension with 1x pressed-in sliding bushes Washer Screws M8 FIG.12...

  • Page 21: Installing Pedals

    03 BEFORE USE 03 BEFORE USE Installing pedals 3.2.2 CAUTION! Risk of damage A loose or crooked pedal can damage the thread. → Make sure not to jam the pedal when screwing it in. → Check the tight fitting of the pedal after 100 km ride. On the axles of the pedal there is a marking for the side assignment: “R”...

  • Page 22: Before The First Ride

    RIDE WITH DRIVE ASSISTANCE Adjust the muli Motor to the rider 3.3.1 The battery of the muli Motor must be charged before the first use. CAUTION! Risk of falling and injury Unusual or faulty adjustments can result in falling and →...
  • Page 23 It may be necessary to stop the ride, get off and push the muli Motor than with conventional bicycles. around an obstacle.

  • Page 24: Before Every Ride

    Make sure that the handlebar and the steering linkage fork tube (see Ch. 2.3.3. “Information on the quick have no play, by lifting the muli Motor by the handlebar. release”). If you ride with the child seat and want to transport...

  • Page 25: Components

    Components 03 BEFORE USE 03 BEFORE USE...

  • Page 26: Battery And Control Panel Motor St

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Battery and control panel Motor st Make sure to follow the safety instructions for the components of the drive, in particular for handling the battery and charger, in Chapter 1.3 “Safety instruc- tions”. On the Motor st the Shimano mid-motor of the E6100 series and the display of the E7000 series are being used.

  • Page 27: Switch The Drive On/Off

    HIGH km/h  Walk (pushing aid) Offers high push power (6 km/h max.), which assists you when pushing the muli Motor. km/h  Doesn't offer any assistance.  Suitable if you do not need any assistance from the drive or you would like to save battery capac- ity.

  • Page 28: Displays And Ride Data

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS On the handlebar of the Motor st there are two control elements release the button the for the operation of the drive system. A switch with two buttons push assist is switched on the left-side of the handlebar side and in the centre a display off again.
  • Page 29 Do not use other chargers for charging the battery. You can charge the battery directly on the muli Motor or remove the battery out of the bracket on the muli Motor and charge it separately. Insert the mains cable of the charger in the socket.

  • Page 30: Battery And Control Panel Motor Px

    For this pull the steel bar out of the battery and fasten it Motor px with a matching lock on the muli Motor. The muli Motor px is equipped with Pendix eDrive 300. The gear- → If you park your muli Motor in the outdoors, protect the less centre motor works silently.

  • Page 31: Set The Assistance Mode

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS  Sport Offers the strongest pedal assistance.  Suitable for riding on challenging stretches with lots of inclines and with heavy loading. The Pendix drive has no controls on the handlebar. Make all the settings directly on the battery. WARNING! Risk of falling and injury Distraction or carelessness while riding can result in serious falling and injuries.

  • Page 32: Charge The Battery

    Perform the charging process in a dry environment, best in a dry room. → When you remove the battery from the muli Motor for charging place it and the charger on a non-flammable surfaces. Never cover up the battery and the charger.

  • Page 33: Handlebar And Stem

    The torques are also available in Chapter 5.5 “Recom- mended screw torques”. The muli Motor has a heigh-adjustable stem adapter using which the handlebar height can be adjusted up to 10 cm with a few hand grips. This way the handlebar height can be adjusted to different riders and loading conditions in the cargo basket.

  • Page 34: Align The Shift And Brake Levers To The Handlebar

    In addition to height adjustment the stem adapter also makes it position. possible to turn the handlebar sideways by 90° and to make the muli Motor even compacter for parking – for example in a hallway (Fig. 28). Tighten the screws again.
  • Page 35 04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS CAUTION! Risk of damage Only in the the top position can the handlebar be turned in and out again. Forceful turning on the handlebar, if it is not in the top position, can lead to bending and breaking of the stem adapter. →...

  • Page 36: Adjust The Bearing Clearance Of The Steering Tube 71

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Steering linkage The steering linkage translates the steering movement of the han- dlebar to the front wheel. It is connected with the boom on the steering tube and the boom on the fork via a ball joint and a swivel joint.

  • Page 37: Steering Resistance

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Re-tighten the counter nuts on both sides with a 17 mm open-ended spanner. 90° FIG.30 FIG.31 FIG.29 Handlebar Boom – steering tube Steering resistance 4.4.2 With contact pressure of the screw on the steering linkage you If you must extend or shorten the steering linkage, do can adjust the steering resistance.

  • Page 38: Set Seat Height

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS WARNING! Risk of falling and injury In case of incorrect closing of the quick release the corresponding component can come loose while riding. This can lead to falls and sever injuries. → Always make sure that all quick releases are firmly closed and fit tightly on the associated component.

  • Page 39: Set Seat Width

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS RIGHT WRONG FIG.35 FIG.36 DETERMINE THE OPTIMAL SEAT HEIGHT → Sit on the saddle and place one leg with the heel on the pedal. The pedal is in the deepest position. In the optional seat height (Fig. 37): FIG.37 ...

  • Page 40: Braking System

    Set the desired position and the desired angle of the saddle. Make sure to align the saddle in horizontal line. The muli Motor has two hydraulic disc brakes on front and rear wheel that are independent from each other. Tighten the screw again.

  • Page 41: Operate The Brakes

    The brake linings are part of the most heavily stressed compo- nents. They are wearing parts and must be replaced on regular basis. Resin pads from Shimano are installed on muli Motor. → Replace the brake linings if they are less than 1 mm thick (Fig.

  • Page 42: Gearshift On The Muli Motor St

    04 COMPONENTS Gearshift on the muli Motor st Shimano Nexus InterE 5-gear E-Bike gearing and the electronic < 1 switch system Di2 are installed on the muli Motor st. > 1 Operating the gearshift 4.6.1 Operate the gearshift via the switches X and Y on the right of the handlebar (Fig.

  • Page 43: Adjust The Gearshift

    The set shift mode is shown with an A (= Automatic mode) or an M (= Manual shift mode) A Shimano Alfine 8-gear or 11-gear hub is installed on the muli Motor px. above right on the Display. NORM km/h The current shifted gear can be read on the display on the shift lever.

  • Page 44: Adjust The Gearshift

    There are two yellow markings on the rear wheel hub (Fig. 45). Both markings must be precisely face to face in the fourth or sixth gear (Fig.44). Shift on the muli Motor With Alfine 8-gear hub into the fourth gear.

  • Page 45: Chain And Chain Guard

    5 mm inner hexagon wrench again. Chain protection “Chainrunner” is installed on the muli Motor px. It consists of a slotted hose which lies on the entire chain and rotates with the chain around the chainring. The initial soft crackling decreases during operation.

  • Page 46: Belt Drive And Frame Lock

    DETERMINE THE CORRECT BELT TENSION Determine the correct belt tension with the help of the Gates Car- If your muli Motor is equipped with belt drive (Gates Carbon Drive bon Drive™ Mobile App or manual. System), the belt replaces the conventional chain.

  • Page 47: Frame Lock

    Frame lock 4.9.2 To replace the belt in case of damages or after wearing out you must open the frame lock on the muli Motor. Ö CAUTION! Risk of damage If the thread in the frame is damaged the entire frame may be unsuitable.

  • Page 48: Lighting System

    The front light can still be tilted in its bracket upwards and down- → Make sure that the rechargeable batteries or batteries of wards. both lights are always charged when your ride your muli Motor. WARNING! Risk of falling and accidents. →...

  • Page 49: Cargo Basket

    The muli Motor has a foldable cargo basket made of aluminium. The basket consists of basket wings separated from each other that are connected with the steel frame of the muli Motor at the bottom via a pivot bearing. The basket floor is therefore not a con- tinuous surface but rather divided in the centre.

  • Page 50: Loading And Load Securing

    No one-sided, high, vertical pressure should be exerted on the opened basket wing. This can result in the muli Motor tilting sideways over the stand and falling over. This stress must be particularly avoided on the front...

  • Page 51: Recessed Grips Of The Basket Wings

    Always make sure that edge protection is mounted in the recessed grip. → To lift the muli Motor grab the upper tube with one hand and in the recessed grip on the closed basket with the other hand (Fig. 53). FIG.53...

  • Page 52: Tighten The Basket Cover

    04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS CAUTION! Risk of damage! Loosen the Torx fastening screws on the basket very gently. It is very important to press the wrench with high pressure in the screw and then turn as otherwise the button head of the screws can be damaged. FIG.55 FIG.56 FIG.57...

  • Page 53: Tires

    4.12 Custom-made 4.12.1 The tires from Schwalbe, installed on your muli Motor as of the construction year 2020, are custom-made. These tires have a higher maximum load capacity than otherwise commercially avail- able tires of the brand and type: The 20-inch tire has a maximum load capacity of 130 kg, the 16-inch tires have a maximum load capacity of 100 kg.

  • Page 54: Double Leg Stand

    → Do not sit on the saddle of the muli Motor with double leg stand unfolded. The muli Motor has a robust double leg stand with which the muli FIG.59 Motor can be parked tipping-proof. Use double leg stand Load bearing capacity 4.13.1...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Maintenance 04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS...

  • Page 56: Collisions And Accidents

    Motor. entry of water and fluid which may cause short-circuit or electric shock. The battery can ignite and even → Do not clean your muli Motor with strong jet water e.g. a explode! high pressure cleaner. →...

  • Page 57: Inspection

    Check pad Brakes S regular thickness Replace brake The muli Motor must be serviced in a specialist workshop at regu- fluid lar intervals (Inspection). The specialist workshop detects dam- ages and worn out components and ensures a professional repair. Check for...
  • Page 58 05 MAINTENANCE 05 MAINTENANCE Compo- Other Compo- Other Activity Activity nent intervals nent intervals Check air Check bearing S regular pressure play Front hub Tires Check profile Re-grease height and condition Check bearing Pedals S regular play and screws Check bearing play Seatpost Re-grease...

  • Page 59: Recommended Screw Torques

    05 MAINTENANCE 05 MAINTENANCE Recommended Component Connection Torques screw torques Luggage rack on the Mounting screw 14 Nm knot tube Crank clamp screw Clamping screw 12 – 14 Nm Component Connection Torques Protective plate Mounting screw 5 Nm Stem – Clamping screws 6 –...

  • Page 60: Disposal

    REACH Directive 1907/2006 of 12/18/2006 Battery and accumulator directive 2006/66/EC from September 6th, 2006 The tires and tubes of your muli Motor also consist of valuable raw WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU of July 4th, 2012 materials and can be recycled. Schwalbe has implemented its own DIN 79010 –...

  • Page 61: Liability For Material Defects

    Colour: errors or defects. The requirement for our obligation to indemnify is that the use and maintenance of the muli Motor and the acces- Frame number: sories have complied with all specified conditions. These condi-...

  • Page 62: Legal Notice

    Here, there is place for your muli accessory manual(s). Legal notice BA-EX-02V23.1 ©muli cycles GmbH Widdersdorfer Str. 190 50825 Köln Text and graphics muli cycles GmbH Technical editing PlusDocu GmbH Design Friederike Wolf, Frieder Oelze Photography Tim Kaiser Lithography Heiko Neumeister...
  • Page 63 This is your muli Motor manual. Please read it carefully and keep it safe. If for incomprehensible reasons you decide to resell your muli, please hand over this manual to the next user. We wish you lots of fun with the muli Motor - every day!

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