E-TON Viper 40E (RXL-40E), Owner'S Manual

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lever. Tighten the locking nut to secure the
adjusting ring.
The speed of the unit can be adjusted by
adjusting the throttle stop screw to limit throttle
travel. Loosen the throttle stop screw locking
nut and turn the throttle stop screw clockwise to
reduce the throttle travel thus reducing the
maximum speed of the unit. Turning the stop
screw counter clockwise will increase the
throttle travel thus increasing the maximum
speed of the unit. Tighten the stop screw
locking nut when the desired throttle travel has
been established.
NOTE: Your unit includes an electronic speed
control that is set to limit the maximum speed of
the unit to the standards set by the CPSC for
the age of the rider for which the unit was
designed for.
Changing Transmission Oil
1. Place an oil catch pan under the unit
directly below the transmission box.
2. Remove the transmission box drain plug
located on the bottom of the transmission
box on the underside of the unit.
3. Remove the transmission box fill hole
plug locate on top of the transmission
box near the oil tank bracket on the left
hand side of the unit.
4. Allow the oil to drain completely (15-30
min).
5. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten.
Torque to 7-10lbf-ft
6. Fill the transmission box with 70cc of
SAE 80-90 gear oil.
7. Reinstall the fill hole plug finger tight.
8. Dispose of used oil at a proper recycling
station as required by law.
Electrical Battery
The unit’s battery is located under the rear fender
on the left hand side of the unit and supplies
electrical power to the unit. The battery is a 12 volt
gel acid type that contains no liquid electrolyte.
The battery should be removed from the vehicle
when stored for extended periods and charged
before being replaced in the unit. Use a trickle
charger set at 12 volts to recharge the battery to
full charge before replacing it in the unit.
When reinstalling the battery, be sure to connect the
red cable to the positive (+) terminal and the black
cable to the negative (-) terminal.
The battery should be replaced every two years or
when it no longer holds a charge.
Do not expose the battery, for extended periods of
time, to freezing temperatures. If the battery has
been frozen it will need to be replaced. There is an