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TWIST AND GO!

To start scooter turn the power switch “ON”. Twist

throttle and go.

ATTENTION

OWNER’S MANUAL

(CHAIN DRIVE SCOOTER SERIES)

You must read and understand this manual before using this scooter

CURRIE TECHNOLOGIES

300 Series

4.0 Series

400 Series

500CD Series

650CD Series

750CD Series

900CD Series

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Summary of Contents for 300 Series

Page 1: ...AL CHAIN DRIVE SCOOTER SERIES You must read and understand this manual before using this scooter CURRIE TECHNOLOGIES 300 Series 4 0 Series 400 Series 500CD Series 650CD Series 750CD Series 900CD Series Chain Drive Scooters indd 1 Chain Drive Scooters indd 1 3 18 2008 12 17 47 PM 3 18 2008 12 17 47 PM ...

Page 2: ...egistering your new Currie Technologies product within 10 days of purchase by visiting our website at www CurrieTech com Retain this manual along with the original sales receipt Record the product serial number S N place of purchase and date of purchase below Model Name __________________________________________ S N __________________________________________________ Place of Purchase _____________...

Page 3: ...1 km 8 miles 13 km Battery 24V 10Ah SLA 24V 10Ah SLA 24V 10Ah SLA Charging time 6 8 hours 6 8 hours 6 8 hours 500CD Series Scooter 650CD Series Scooter 750CD Series Scooter 900CD Series Scooter Minimum Rider Age 13 years old 13 years old 13 years old 13 years old Maximum Rider Weight 240 lbs 109 kg 260 lbs 118 kg 260 lbs 118 kg 260 lbs 118 kg Maximum speed Up to 15 mph 24 km h Up to 15 mph 24 km h...

Page 4: ... speed which is too fast for your skills Always drive at low speed on dusty surfaces This product is not intended designed or licensed for roadway use This product is intended for use outdoors and on a private closed course only Ride only on dry smooth solid paved surfaces without motor vehicle traffic Never use this product on roadways paved gravel or dirt sidewalks driveways parking lots near mo...

Page 5: ...ay result in denied warranty claims Before every ride make sure the Easy Fold Handlebar Hinge is in the fully upright position Be sure the locking pin is fully engaged and the quick release lever is in the closed position This product is designed to be used by only one person at a time Never car ry passengers or allow more than one person to use this product at a time Always wear an approved helme...

Page 6: ...ooter Do not lean the scooter excessively as this may allow parts of the scooter to contact the ground and may result in lose of control or damage to the scooter Do not touch the motor or brakes as they can become hot from use WET WEATHER RIDING This product is not meant for use in the water damp roads puddles rain streams etc Never immerse this product in water as the electrical and brake systems...

Page 7: ... When you are done using the scooter turn the power switch to the OFF position Always be sure to fully charge batteries 6 10 hours depending on battery size at least every 30 days Plug the charger into the scooter then plug the charger into the wall outlet Do not charge your battery for more than 24 hours at one time 5 MINUTE SLEEP MODE Scooters are equipped with a 5 minute sleep mode If no activi...

Page 8: ... assembled from the factory some scooters have one brake while others have two brakes However you need to check to make sure it is connected and operating properly Test the brake lever s by squeezing it It should stop the wheel s easily and NOT come in contact with the handlebar If the brake lever s needs adjusting refer to pages 19 20 for instructions If the brake s does not work properly DO NOT ...

Page 9: ...di ately spring back to the starting position when you release it If the throttle does not work properly DO NOT RIDE THE SCOOTER Call Customer Service at 1 800 377 4532 for further assistance Check tire pressure and inflate to recommended pressure as neces sary Before you ride the scooter make sure you have tightened all parts Riding with a loose handlebar front wheel brake seat assembly etc may c...

Page 10: ...eful not to pinch or crimp the brake and throttle cables in the hinge whenever you fold the stem hinge Photo B Open the stem quick release QR lever Ref Photo A and rotate it forward out of the upper plate Ref Photo B step 1 Slide the QR retention pin silver sideways Ref Photo B step 2 to disengage it from the upper plate 2 Photo A 2 1 If the quick release lever is either too tight cannot be flippe...

Page 11: ...ex Bolt 3 Loosely tighten the steerer bolt The stem is held in position with the expander bolt and wedge 4 Slide the QR retention pin silver sideways Ref Photo A Close the stem hinge Ref Photo B 5 Photo A Photo B Chain Drive Scooters indd 11 Chain Drive Scooters indd 11 3 18 2008 12 18 16 PM 3 18 2008 12 18 16 PM ...

Page 12: ...plate Ref Photo A Close the stem QR lever Ref Photo B being sure the QR retention pin silver is fully engaged with the upper plate 6 Install the handlebars onto the stem align and tighten 7 Photo B Photo A Chain Drive Scooters indd 12 Chain Drive Scooters indd 12 3 18 2008 12 18 18 PM 3 18 2008 12 18 18 PM ...

Page 13: ... the folding stem Be sure the QR retention pin silver is fully engaged with the upper plate 10 WARNING If you are unable to lock the handlebar folding hinge properly or its Quick Release lever or properly secure the two main handlebar parts to the scooter DO NOT RIDE THE SCOOTER Contact Currie Technologies Customer Service at 1 800 377 4532 for further instructions Failure to do so may result in s...

Page 14: ...ight in its closed position and un able to vibrate loose If the QR lever was too loose initially you will need to tighten the nut a 1 4 turn at a time Test the adjustment you have made by closing the QR lever Ref Photo C The lever should be tight in its closed position and un able to vibrate loose Repeat adjustment as necessary until QR lever is properly tightened If you are unable to properly adj...

Page 15: ...arger port cover Ref Photo B Insert the Battery Charger s XLR Male plug into the Char ger Port Ref Photo C Plug the Battery Charger s AC plug into a standard grounded 110V AC outlet Let the batteries charge until the charger lights indicate that the batteries are fully charged then unplug the charger from the scooter and the AC outlet Batteries like to have a full charge so always be sure to recha...

Page 16: ...ck off Ref Photo A Remove the battery pack out of the scooter s battery tray Ref Photo B Disconnect the battery power pack connector cut zip tie holding the wire connector if necessary Ref Photo C Place the new or fully charged battery pack into the battery tray Reconnect the battery pack connector and place all of the cables into the tray Re install the deck and secure with the D ring deck retent...

Page 17: ...A SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY CONDITIONING SLA batteries should always be fully charged charge time of 6 10 hours depending on amperage of battery before first use This will help obtain optimum performance SLA batteries have a break in cycle consisting of three discharge charge cycles before they will reach optimum performance This involves three complete discharges and three complete recharges charg...

Page 18: ...le and allow it to return automatically to its original position Then squeeze the brake lever s to activate the brake s Remember to release the throttle whenever you apply the brake The throttle and its components are fully assembled and tested at the factory Do not attempt to adjust them at any time If you feel the throttle and or components are in need of service DO NOT RIDE THE SCOOTER Contact ...

Page 19: ... battery pack will rise when no load is on the motor The best indication of how much battery life is remaining is to check the throttle LED s after reaching cruising speed on a flat straight road as this will allow the battery voltage to stabilize and give a much more accurate reading 5 MINUTE SLEEP MODE Scooters are equipped with a 5 minute sleep mode If no activity is detected after 5 minutes th...

Page 20: ...r scooter to your local bicycle dealer or to the retailer who sold you the scooter Improper adjustment of your brake s can cause poor braking and lead to an accident serious rider injury or death BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT If your brake cable stretches as is common with new cables do during the initial breaking in period your brake lever will require a longer pull to engage the brake and may even touc...

Page 21: ...ury and will render them inoperable For answers to service questions regarding the Electro Drive drive train please contact your local dealer or call Currie Technologies Customer Service at 1 800 377 4532 Drive train on the 300 4 0 and 400 series scooters Drive train on the 500CD 650CD 750CD and 900CD series scooters Always test your brakes after making any adjustment to be sure they are operating...

Page 22: ...ting the chain tension is per formed by moving the rear wheel back and forth in the frame Loosen the rear axle nuts us ing a 15mm wrench but do not remove Ref Photo A Loosen the band brake arm fixing bolt using a 5mm hex key wrench and an 8mm box wrench but do not remove Ref Photo B Adjust the belt tensioners Ref Photo C on both sides of the frame equally to keep the rear wheel properly centered i...

Page 23: ...e that a slight ro tation of the motor will dramatically effect the chain tension When proper chain tension of 5 6mm about 1 4 of up and down movement is achieved tighten the three 5mm motor bolts Do not ride the scooter in order to check the chain adjustment It is far easier and safer to check the chain adjustment as described above If the chain does run off the rear sprocket during the test then...

Page 24: ... A by removing the brake noodle silver tube from the brake arm Loosen the axle nuts Ref Photo B Remove the safety washers from the dropouts Ref Photo C Remove the front wheel from the forks Be sure the scooter does not fall over and cause damage to itself or to you 1 2 3 4 WARNING Photo A Photo B Photo C Chain Drive Scooters indd 24 Chain Drive Scooters indd 24 3 18 2008 12 18 37 PM 3 18 2008 12 1...

Page 25: ...e cable from the band brake actuator arm by removing the 10mm nut and washer Ref Photo C from the cable pinch bolt The brake cable has an end cap which will keep the pinch bolt and spring from coming completely off the cable Do not remove it Remove the band brake fixing bolt using a 4mm hex key wrench or Phillips screwdriver and an 8mm wrench Ref Photo D This bolt also holds the rear cable hanger ...

Page 26: ...half of the chain guard can now be removed from the rear of the frame REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 500CD 650CD 750CD AND 900CD SERIES SCOOTERS Turn the power switch to the OFF position Remove seat tube from the frame Remove both the deck and rear fender from the frame Remove and disconnect the battery pack Remove the motor from the motor plate by remove the three 5mm bolts Ref Photo A Set the...

Page 27: ...5mm wrench Ref Photo B Loosen and remove the two 5mm motor plate fixing bolts Ref Photo C D The rear wheel with the sprock et chain and motor plate can now be removed from the rear of the frame 6 7 8 9 Photo B Photo C Photo D Chain Drive Scooters indd 27 Chain Drive Scooters indd 27 3 18 2008 12 18 45 PM 3 18 2008 12 18 45 PM ...

Page 28: ...ther and unhooking the brake noodle Place the front wheel into the forks being sure the axle is fully seated into the dropouts Install the safety washers into the dropouts Ref Photo A Install the axle nuts Ref Photo B Check to ensure the wheel is centered in the fork Ref Photo C Tighten the axle nuts Ref Photo D Reattach the V Brake if your scooter was so equipped 1 2 3 4 5 6 Photo A Photo B Photo...

Page 29: ... band brake arm on the bolt first then the rear cable hanger Hold the nut using an 8mm wrench and tighten the bolt with a 4mm Allen key or Phillips screwdriver and completely tighten both right and left axle nuts at this time If your scooter has a rear band brake attach the brake cable by first making sure the brake cable is inserted through the adjusting barrel on the rear cable hanger Then slide...

Page 30: ...e assembly into the dropouts Install the kickstand onto the left side axle Install retention washers both sides of the axle and loosely secure with axle nuts Align the motor plate threaded holes to the frame tabs Loosely se cure with the 5mm motor plate bolts Fully tighten both axle nuts at this time Fully tighten both motor plate mounting bolts at this time Install the motor onto the motor plate ...

Page 31: ...ate the tube in order to inspect for leaks or punc tures Patch or replace the tube as necessary Carefully check the inside of the tire and remove any sharp objects or debris that caused the puncture If the tire is cut through in any place replace it To reassemble the front wheel first slightly inflate the tube to allow it to take shape then install into the tire Place the valve at the notch Ref Ph...

Page 32: ...OTERS Do not use a flat screwdriver or other sharp metal tool to remove the tire from the rim as this may cause damage to the rim inner tube and or tire To remove the front wheel refer to page 24 then proceed to step 3 To remove the rear wheel refer to pages 26 27 then proceed to step 3 With a bicycle tire lever unseat one side of the tire from the rim Ref Photo A B C Remove the tube from the tire...

Page 33: ...all the way over and onto the rim With a bicycle tire lever seat the other side of the tire onto the rim Be sure not the pinch tube puncture caused by being caught between the tire and rim the tube Inflate the tire slowly to the recommended tire pressure Inspect the tire during inflation to ensure it is seating onto the rim properly 7 8 9 10 11 Chain Drive Scooters indd 33 Chain Drive Scooters ind...

Page 34: ...er weight is 180 lbs 82 kg for the 300 and 4 0 series scoot ers 240 lbs 109 kg for the 400 and 500CD series scooters and 260 lbs 118 kg for the 650CD 750CD and 900CD series scooters never exceed it CAN I RIDE MY SCOOTER IN WET CONDITIONS OR ON WET PAVE MENT No Riding in wet conditions can cause the rider to lose control and due to the possibility that water might enter the electrical components ba...

Page 35: ... new batteries charged with a standard charger WHERE CAN I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT PARTS IF NEEDED SUCH AS BATTERIES WHEELS OR A FASTER CHAR GER Parts can be purchased directly from Currie Technologies by calling 1 800 377 4532 WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty on the frame motor motor drive system and batteries is 90 days from date of purchase The limited ...

Page 36: ...ges use of improper charger improper maintenance improper storage or other such misuse or normal wear Warranties are limited to repair and or replacement of scooters and or parts judged by Currie Technologies at its sole discretion to be defective Currie Technologies Limited Warranties do not cover or apply to the following Normal wear and tear any damage failure and or loss caused by accident shi...

Page 37: ...uch a product an amount equal to the original purchase price of such product The original owner shall pay for all costs of labor associated with any warranty claims This warranty supersedes all previous warranties The warranties stated herein are in lieu of and expressly exclude all other warranties not expressly set forth herein whether expressed or implied by law or otherwise including but not l...

Page 38: ... clamps are tightly secured to the handlebar Squeeze the brake lever s to make sure that it does not bottom out on the handle bar and the brake s holds the scooter from being pushed forward Squeeze the brake lever s to ensure the brake inhibitor s stop the motor Ensure brake shoe pads are not worn out and are correctly positioned ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Be sure the batteries are fully charged by using t...

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Page 40: ...URRIE TECHNOLOGIES 9453 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth CA 91311 Phone 818 734 8123 Fax 818 734 8199 www CurrieTech com Customer Service 800 377 4532 TWIST AND GO To start scooter turn the power switch ON Twist throttle and go ATTENTION Chain Drive Scooters 031808 Chain Drive Scooters indd 40 Chain Drive Scooters indd 40 3 18 2008 12 18 54 PM 3 18 2008 12 18 54 PM ...

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