Thankyou for purchasing the Cheetah! We know you’ll love it, and with some care it should last for a very long time. Please read through this manual carefully before operating the bike. SaFetY helmet: Always wear an approved helmet when riding your Dillenger electric bike and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet.
Before you set up your bike, it can be helpful to lay everything out first and make sure all the ● parts are there. Something damaged or broken? Snap some photos and send them along to Dillenger and ● we’ll sort it out for you.
Contents thankyou SaFetY Item check list Quick start guide Parts oF the BIke Safety warning SetuP Seat Installing the Front Wheel Handlebars Pedals Brakes Removing the Front Wheel Removing the Rear Wheel Tyres Wheels Repairing a Puncture Folding the Bike Suspension Lights Drivetrain...
QuICk StaRt guIde Remove Bike Take your bike out of its box. Check the box for the additional parts such as chargers, or any parts that may have come loose in shipping. Remove the protective packaging and any zip ties that secure the bike for transit. Keep track of all the parts that you remove from the box and bike.
PaRtS oF the BIke Below are some of the main components of the Dillenger Cheetah Handlebar Height Adjustment Handlebar Seat Adjustment Battery Switch Folding Joint Rear Rack Frame Folding Joint Pedals Bike Stand Motor...
SaFetY WaRNINg Safety First! Always wear an approved helmet when riding your Dillenger electric bike and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet. Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bike before every ride. Make sure no nuts, bolts or spokes are loose.
Seat It is important to be comfortable while riding, with this in mind the Dillenger Cheetah is fitted with a plush double-sprung saddle. The height of the saddle can be adjusted by undoing the fastening bolt, moving the seat to the desired height, then re-fastening the bolt.
The handlebars on the Dillenger Cheetah are adjustable for height and foldable to reduce the stored size. Depending on how the bikes were packed the bike may arrive without the handlebar folding joint inserted into the frame. Fitting it is very simple. When in the upright position, the tightening bolt for the folding joint is hidden.
Brakes Front V-Brake ● To adjust the brakes, loosen the clamp that holds the brake cable with an Allen key. ● Hold each arm in towards the rim of the wheel and pull the loose brake cable through the clamp. Once you have pulled the cable tight, use an Allen ●...
Removing the Rear Wheel Removing the rear wheel is slightly more involved than the front wheel. Because of this Dillenger highly recommends riding with the correct pressures in the tyres as it greatly reduces the risk of getting a puncture. If you do suffer a puncture it can be easier to repair the puncture without removing the rear wheel.
tyres The inflation pressure of the tyres is very important and has a big impact on the performance and range of any electric bike. Before riding check that the pressure is in-between the recommended pressure written on the sidewall of the tyre. If the tyre is bald or the tread has worn down, replace the tyre immediately as you could get a puncture or loose traction and fall.
If the valve is functioning properly but the tyre still loses air, then unfortunately you have a puncture. With the proper repair tools, such as the Dillenger repair toolkit this can be fixed swiftly in 6 steps. In some cases the tube can be repaired without removing the wheel from the bike.
Folding the Bike The Dillenger Cheetah conveniently folds so that it can be put in the boot of a car, taken on a bus or train, or taken away in a caravan. Folding takes only seconds and can be completed in a few easy steps.
Tighten the shock and make sure all the bolts are tight. soft lights The Cheetah is fitted with a built in headlight. This unit is powered off of the main battery and is switched on an off by a button found next to the left hand handlebar grip. Press the button to turn the light on, and press it again to turn the light off.
The way that the chains are arranged means that the adjustment of the pedal chain affects the tension on the motor chain. The adjustment of the motor chain however, does not affect the pedal chain. For this reason, Dillenger recommends setting the pedal chain tension first. Pedal chain...
Maintenance This unit is pre-filled with grease for lubrication which should last many years under normal operating conditions. As a precaution, Dillenger recommends cleaning out the old grease and replacing it every two years. Fault Solution Check that the chain is tight.
Battery The battery and drive system on the Dillenger Cheetah is designed to be robust and reliable and provide years of service. The system is also designed to be easy to use. To turn the system on, insert the key into the top of the battery and turn it clockwise.
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The batteries do not get a memory effect, so the battery can be “topped off” after short rides without damaging the battery. Dillenger recommends the battery be charged regularly. If the bike is stored for a long period the battery should be charged every few weeks. Failure to do so could see the battery loose charge which if left for a long period, can dramatically reduce the capacity of the battery.
Bottom Bracket, Cranks and Pedals The pedals of your bike are attached via cranks to the bottom bracket; these bearings are lubricated by grease. Most of the time the grease only needs to be changed every few years, however with frequent riding it may need to be cleaned out and replaced more often.
Maintenance of the Frame Proper maintenance prolongs the service life of your new bike. Therefore it is wise to regularly check it or have it checked and keep it clean. It’s best to use a brush that is not too stiff. With that you can clean off the worst of the dirt.
SPeCIFICatIoNS general Model (year) Cheetah (2015) designation Folding Electric Bike Main use Commuting and recreation Nominal Power 250W Cruise Speed 20km/h Max Speed 20km/h Max Rider Weight 120kg Max Range 45km Battery Battery Chemistry Sealed Lead Acid (dry cell) Nominal Battery Voltage...
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