Rodriguez Bicycles Shift-E Operating Manual Download Page 3

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Version

2020.4

Operating

Guide

COMPONENT MODULES

The Rodriquez Shift-E Transmission has individually replaceable
components for ease of repair.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

The Rodriquez Transmission operates on four (4) AAA batteries

located in the

ECU

as shown below.

Summary of Contents for Shift-E

Page 1: ...ion Contents INTRODUCTION TO E BIKE 2 COMPONENT MODULES 3 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 3 AUTO MANUAL OPERATION 4 MAINTENANCE AND A FEW SIMPLE TESTS 8 CHANGING A TIRE 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS 1...

Page 2: ...up a hill as hard as you can However before you get off the saddle and stand up to pump the pedals we highly recommend shifting to Manual mode see Buttons and Auto Manual Operation page 5 because an u...

Page 3: ...COMPONENT MODULES The Rodriquez Shift E Transmission has individually replaceable components for ease of repair INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The Rodriquez Transmission operates on four 4 AAA batteries lo...

Page 4: ...ccording to diagram on battery compartment door and reverse the turn to close It is recommended to use only Lithium batteries in the ECU After new batteries are installed push Up or Down Control Butto...

Page 5: ...Version 2020 4 Operating Guide 5 o Push top button once for next higher gear o Push bottom button once for next lower gear...

Page 6: ...ly to the first button push after the last shift is completed All excess button pushes are forgotten Automatic Mode o Rotate Auto Manual toggle switch located on Junction Box housing so knurled portio...

Page 7: ...e computer does not know what gear it is in This can occur after a tire is changed or when the batteries are low To correct the computer If batteries are low ride in Manual mode If gear is too low slo...

Page 8: ...AAA Lithium batteries following the instructions in Installing the Batteries Keep the battery terminals clean Corrosion on the battery terminals will stop the operation of the transmission The Rodriqu...

Page 9: ...hin 1 8 of the Witness Mark on the Selector Make sure the magnets are tight enough on the spokes to prevent them from moving or turning and hitting Gear Selector Gear Selector The Gear Selector contai...

Page 10: ...nd Pawl Below is the rear Gear Cluster with swing gate technology you can see the Sprocket Cluster Pawl as it extends from the outside protective plate The pawl on the Sprocket Cluster should track th...

Page 11: ...11 in this manual 2 The Sprocket Cluster Lock Nut may be loose This requires a special tool Do not ride the bicycle until you have had the Lock Nut correctly tightened by an authorized Shift E servic...

Page 12: ...ion The chain tensioner must move freely for proper operation Periodically check for return spring action by applying light pressure down on the pulley wheel cage Lubrication can be performed with a l...

Page 13: ...rakes 2 Shift the chain on to the smallest rear sprocket 3 Remove the chain from the front chainring 4 Release the quick release lever on the hub 5 Pull the chain to the rear forming a loop Free the c...

Page 14: ...outs until the axle is all the way in the dropout Replace the chain on to the smallest sprocket IMPORTANT The dropout slot must be clean and the axle must rest firmly against its bottom on both sides...

Page 15: ...of visible obstructions Brush away visible obstructions from Selector Rinse with garden hose at very low pressure Do not poke anything into the Selector as it could cause damage Selector makes a click...

Page 16: ...to Manual mode for manual operation Selector does NOT make a clicking sound when button is pushed Up or Down Manual or Automatic Mode Tighten Connector fitting between Junction Box and Computer Repla...

Page 17: ...ntenance And a Few Simple Tests page 7 Batteries are good Install new batteries SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY Battery Type 4 AAA Lithium Typical Service Life COMPUTER 500 Miles 200 days asleep Clock Cycle Ra...