A: Tighten with a long 8mm Allen key until it feels "very tight, but not grunting tight." Then ride 1 mile and re-check. Loose cranks destroy the square taper.
| C Code | Function | Safe Range | Zpao Stock | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | C1 | Low voltage cutoff | 30V-34V (36V) / 40V-44V (48V) | 31V / 41V | | C2 | Current limit (Amps) | 12A-17A | 15A | | C3 | Pedal assist startup time (ms) | 200-500 | 300 | | C4 | Regen braking strength | 0-5 | 0 (if no regen) | | C5 | Throttle mode | 0 (dumb) / 1 (intelligent) | 1 |
Turn off bike. Hold UP + DOWN. Turn on bike. Release buttons after 5 seconds.
| P Code | Function | Zpao Default | Recommended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | P01 | Backlight Brightness | 3 | 5 (for daylight) | | P02 | Mileage Unit | 0 (KM) | 1 (MPH for US riders) | | P03 | Voltage | 36V or 48V | | | P04 | Sleep Timer (minutes) | 10 | 5 | | P05 | Pedal Assist Level (0-5) | 5 | 5 | | P06 | Wheel Diameter (inches) | 26 | Check tire sidewall | | P07 | Speed Magnet Count | 6 | 6 (most common) | | P08 | Speed Limit (KM/H) | 25 | 32 (legal max in US Class 2) |