muli Muskel, User Manual

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Belt drive and frame lock
If your muli is equipped with a belt drive, it replaces the otherwise usual chain. The
belt is lighter than a chain and requires significantly less maintenance. It runs almost
noiselessly and with more smoothness than a chain, is insensitive to rust and strong
sunlight. The belt does not need and should not be oiled or lubricated. Due to its
carbon fiber surface, dirt does not stick to the belt. If necessary, it can be cleaned
with water and a soft brush.
The durability of the individual components of the Gates Carbon Drive System
strongly depends on external influences and environmental conditions. Therefore,
check the condition of the belt regularly.
Tension of belt
When tensioning the belt, proceed in the same way as when tensioning the
chain. Take a look at the photos there for the following steps for a better un-
derstanding.
1. To tension the belt, loosen the two M6 Allen screws on the dropout mount
with a 5 mm hex wrench. Open the screws on the left and right side.
2. Then use a 2 mm hex wrench to turn the grub screw in the dropout and push
the dropout backwards until the correct belt tension is achieved. 3.
3. The line markings on the dropout will help you determine the same position
of the dropouts for the right and left sides.
4. When the belt is taut and the two dropouts are in the same position, tighten the
two cap screws on the dropout mount.