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Summary of Contents for EXPLORER I

Page 1: ... ASSEMBLY OPERATION AND SAFETY I N S T R U C T I O N S ...

Page 2: ...n 3 Safety Information 4 5 Assemble Your HydroBike 6 15 Transport Your HydroBike 16 17 Prepare Your HydroBike for the Water 18 19 Operate Your HydroBike 20 21 EXPLORER I and EXPLORER II Specifications 22 Maintenance and Additional Parts Accessories 23 ...

Page 3: ...hough the EXPLORER is simple to operate this manual contains information about craft limitations safety features and maintenance obligations you must understand to enjoy the EXPLORER to its maximum capabilities Information about the EXPLORER is included in this manual that you might not discover on your own If you have any questions regarding your EXPLORER refer to our website at www HydroBikes co...

Page 4: ... not carry passengers on your EXPLORER Do not allow anyone to sit on the handlebars Do not pedal the EXPLORER from a standing position Avoid swimmers swimming areas and boat traffic Know and follow the boating laws and regulations of the area in which you are using the EXPLORER Do not operate your EXPLORER after sunset or before dawn unless your EXPLORER is equipped with lights Please follow the l...

Page 5: ...lter on shore if a storm is coming Although the pedals are suitable for bare feet wearing hard bottomed footwear sneakers or other water footwear is recommended Never wear loose clothing that could become entangled in any moving part of the EXPLORER Never use the EXPLORER while under the influence of alcohol or drugs ...

Page 6: ...s is normal from transporting and not an error from the delivery service and does not damage the float Choose a flat hard surface to unpack and assemble your HydroBike Something like a garage floor or even your driveway Assembling on a dock or the grass could end up with some lost parts Once everything is accounted for it s time to get started Rather watch a video on assembling your HydroBike Visi...

Page 7: ...rs Handlebar Grip Cross Support Bar Seat Seat Post Prop Lever Cross Support Bar Bike Frame Assembly Floats 2 Sideboards 2 A rudder and shaft A handlebar console A bike frame assembly Cross support bars 2 Handlebars Handlebar grips 2 A prop lever A seat A seat post Handlebar stem not pictured A plastic bag of hardware needed for assembly not pictured Handlebar Grip Handlebar Console ...

Page 8: ...t STEP 2 Connect the floats with the cross tubes Each float has two pre installed bolts Locate the black square plug on the floats A This signifies the back of each float Layout the two cross tubes and four black knobs between the floats for easy access during this step Stabilize the float by standing over it and securing it upright with your legs Fit the first cross tube onto the front bolt on on...

Page 9: ...www HydroBikes com 9 ASSEMBLE YOUR HYDROBIKE STEP 1 A STEP1 B STEP 1 C STEP 2 A STEP 2 B STEP 2 C ...

Page 10: ...P 4 Install sideboards Remove the two black knobs on one side of the HydroBike and place them aside but within reach A Notice the thicker edge of the sideboards is placed on the inside of the Hydrobike B Place the sideboard on the two bolts on the float Check that the holes on the inside of the sideboard are aligned with the bike frame and cross tube holes Secure the outside of the sideboard by re...

Page 11: ...www HydroBikes com 11 STEP 3 A STEP 3 B STEP 3 C STEP 4 A STEP 4 B STEP 4 C ASSEMBLE YOUR HYDROBIKE ...

Page 12: ... under the eye hole with the six millimeter hex wrench B You can adjust the height and angle of the handlebars after fully assembled Place the hand grips over the handlebar ends by pushing firmly and slowly twisting until all the way on C STEP 6 Attach the center console Facing the front of the bike assembly slide the slot in the center of the console over the Rudder tube on the front of the Hydro...

Page 13: ...www HydroBikes com 13 ASSEMBLE YOUR HYDROBIKE STEP 5 A STEP 5 B STEP 5 C STEP 6 A STEP 6 B STEP 6 C ...

Page 14: ...ver s effectiveness by raising and lowering the drive unit For transport press the prop lever down in a forward position securing it in the left pedal strap STEP 8 Install the seat Insert the wide end of the seat post into the bike frame and adjust to a suitable height A To tighten the seat post clamp hold the bolt head with your hand or a pair of pliers while turning the lever side in a clockwise...

Page 15: ...www HydroBikes com 15 ASSEMBLE YOUR HYDROBIKE STEP 7 A STEP 7 B STEP 7 C STEP 8 A STEP 8 B STEP 8 C ...

Page 16: ...iler or Truck Set one fully assembled EXPLORER on a trailer or in a truck and fasten securely B 2 On Top of a Car Set one fully assembled EXPLORER onto a car roof rack and fasten securely Make sure that the car roof rack is rated for the proper weight of the EXPLORER and other miscellaneous gear 3 Disassembled Disassemble the EXPLORER and transport the individual sections Two EXPLORERS can be tran...

Page 17: ...www HydroBikes com 17 TRANSPORT YOUR HYDROBIKE B FASTEN DOWN THE FRAME OF THE HYDROBIKE TO THE FRAME OF YOUR VEHICLE WITH APPROPRIATE TIE DOWNS ...

Page 18: ...r shaft and slide it down B When removing the HydroBike from the water or beaching the HydroBike slide the rudder up until the spring knobs release The propeller drivetrain will also need to be lowered for use once you are in the water Loosen the black lock bolt in the rear of the bike C and allow the drive train to fold all the way down to be vertical D You may adjust the drive train for shallow ...

Page 19: ...www HydroBikes com 19 19 A A B B PREPARE YOUR HYDROBIKE FOR THE WATER C D ...

Page 20: ...ebars rudder to the DOWN position for the best steering results See the Adjusting the Rudder section Step 4 Begin pedaling to move forward or move in reverse by pedaling backwards Precautions Do not stand or sit on the front or back tips of the floats while the EXPLORER is in the water When the EXPLORER is on land be sure the propeller drive train is in the UP position The EXPLORER requires a dept...

Page 21: ... In this position the bottom of the rudder is lower than the bottom of the floats To put the rudder in the DOWN position depress the two buttons on the rudder assembly tube and slide the handlebars down Steering Turn the handlebars to steer just as you would on a bicycle Turn gradually Over steering can cause the EXPLORER to slow down Keep at 10 2 Stopping There are three ways to stop your EXPLORE...

Page 22: ...city 600 lbs 2 Common Features Specifications Length 10 ft Height 53 in Gear Ratio 8 6 1 Propeller Diameter 12 in Prop Draft 200 lb rider 18 in Hulls Roto Molded Polyethylene Hull Draft 200 lb rider 9 in Frame 19 inches Powder Coated Aluminum Adjustments Quick Release Seat Clamp 1 Weight may vary with accessories 2 Includes rider and cargo MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For maintenance information please...

Page 23: ...es com 23 For additional parts chain oil and other accessories please visit www HydroBikes com ADDITIONAL PARTS ACCESSORIES THE ANGLER MODEL THE CRUISER MODEL EXPLORER II MODEL THE HYDRO PAL WHEEL KIT COVER BASKET ...

Page 24: ...oBike and experience your waterfront in a whole new way Send us pictures of you enjoying your HydroBike to our Facebook page HydroBikes Thanks again for your purchase and enjoy your HydroBike 888 403 9012 www HydroBikes com HydroBikes ...

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