How to Assemble the Asomtom Whale 2.0 Etrike: Full Step-by-Step Guide

🚲 Assembly Guide: Asomtom Whale 2.0 Etrike

Asomtom Whale 2.0 Etrike – Heavy-duty electric trike for cargo, comfort, and control.

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Part 1: Install the Rear Wheel Assembly

1. Remove the safety tape from the axle.

2. Unscrew and remove the nuts and washers from both sides of the axle.

3. Make sure the side with the brake disc faces inward, then align the wheel with the dropouts.

4. Push the wheel fully into place, then reinstall the washers and nuts.

5. Repeat the same steps on the other side.

Part 2: Connect the Rear Frame Section

1. Remove the mounting bolts on both sides of the front section.

2. Align the rear section with the bolt holes on the front section.

3. Insert the bolts into the aligned holes.

4. Lightly tighten them to hold the frame in place.

Part 3: Install the Motor and Chain

1. Take out the chain tool and move both sliders to the outermost positions.

2. Loop the chain under the motor and drive shaft, then loosely connect the ends.

3. Place the chain into the tool and tighten the left knob to secure it.

4. Rotate the right handle clockwise to push the chain pin into position.

5. Rotate the handle counterclockwise, loosen the left knob, and remove the chain.

6. Move the chain up and down to check if it's properly installed.

Part 4: Install the Front Wheel

1. Loosen the nuts on both sides of the front wheel to a suitable position.

2. Remove the front fork protectors and the brake caliper spacer.

3. Align the brake disc with the brake caliper, and insert the front wheel into the fork.

4. Rotate the washers into the designated slots and lightly tighten the nuts.

5. Gently push the wheel by hand to ensure it is centered within the fork.

6. Fully tighten the axle nuts to secure the front wheel.

Part 5: Install the Handlebar

1. Rotate the stem so the handlebar clamp faces forward.

2. Remove the four handlebar clamp bolts.

3. Place the handlebar in the desired position and lightly secure it with the bolts.

4. Use a cross-tightening pattern to evenly tighten the four bolts.

5. Adjust the stem angle, then tighten the two side bolts.
   (Note: One side is round, one is hex—tighten from the hex side.)

6. Align the handlebar so it's perpendicular to the trike’s frame.

7. Remove the dust cap, tighten the top bolt, then reinstall the cap.

8. Tighten the two side bolts on the stem to complete the installation.

Part 6: Adjust the Rear Frame Position

1. Place the chain onto the sprocket and rotate the crank to ensure smooth movement.

2. Adjust the rear section position to avoid excessive slack or tension in the chain.

3. Tighten the mounting bolts on both sides to secure the rear section.

4. Recheck the chain tension to ensure proper alignment and smooth operation.

Part 7: Install Rear Brake Calipers

1. Remove the caliper mounting bolts.

2. Remove the caliper spacer, align with the disc, and slide into place.

3. Lightly tighten the caliper bolts to hold it in position.

4. Repeat on the other side.

5. Squeeze the brake lever and press the parking button to keep it engaged.

6. Fully tighten the caliper mounting bolts.

Part 8: Install the Rear Taillight

1. Route the taillight wire from the designated opening.

2. Remove the mounting nut and confirm the correct orientation.

3. Secure the taillight in place.

4. Use zip ties to fasten the wire along the frame.

5. Trim off the excess ends of the zip ties.

Part 9: Install Front Rack and Headlight

1. Remove the pre-installed mounting bolts.

2. Position the rack and loosely install the bolts diagonally.

3. Fully tighten all bolts.

4. Mount the headlight to the bracket hole on the rack.

5. Align arrows on the headlight cable and connect securely.

Part 10: Install Pedals and Saddle

1. Identify the left and right pedals and hand-thread them into the crank arms.

2. Use a wrench to fully tighten each pedal.

3. Repeat for the other side.

4. Take out the seat post and loosen clamp bolts.

5. Insert the seat post into the saddle and lightly tighten.

6. Adjust saddle angle and fully tighten.

7. Insert the saddle into the seat tube, adjust height, and lock.
   (Note: If the quick release is loose, tighten the side knob.)

Part 11: Install Canvas Bag

1. Unfold the support frame.

2. Install the side support bars.

3. Flip the frame to install the rear fender.

4. Loosely install fender screws.
   (Note: The metal fender may require extra force.)

5. Tighten all screws.

6. Repeat for the other side.

7. Remove rear frame mounting bolts.

8. Place the support frame onto the trike’s rear section.

9. Align holes and tighten bolts.

10. Confirm the canvas bag direction (reflective sides outward).

11. Secure the canvas bag onto the frame.

Part 12: Install Front Fender

Install the front fender according to the pre-designed mounting points.

Part 13: Install Rearview Mirrors & Final Check

1. Take out the rearview mirror.

2. Remove the spring screw from the base.

3. Adjust the bracket to a vertical position.

4. Insert the bottom nut and tighten the spring screw.

5. Loosen the mounting screw.

6. Adjust mirror position and tighten.

7. Repeat on the other side.

8. Final check: inflate tires, ensure all components are secured, and test before riding.