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Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Safety Information…………………………………………………………………………...... 3-4
Features……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4-5
Assembling the EXPLORER………………………………………………………………… 5
Transporting the EXPLORER……………………………………………………………….. 14
Operating the EXPLORER…………………………………………………………………... 15
Precautions……………………………………………………………………………. 15
Adjusting the Rudder…………………………………………………………………. 15
Getting Started………………………………………………………………….......... 16
Coming Back to Shore……………………………………………………………….. 16
Steering………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Stopping………………………………………………………………………………... 17
Reversing………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………… 18
Once a Day – Saltwater………………………………………………………………. 18
Once a Week During Use…………………………………………………………….. 18
Once a Year – Winterize……………………………………………………………… 18
Cleaning the EXPLORER…………………………………………………………….. 18
Repairing the EXPLORER……………………………………………………………. 18
Drive Train & Friction Lock Replacement Instructions…………………………….. 19-20
Saltwater Environment Maintenance………………………………………………… 21
Handlebar Stem Installation & Removal…………………………………………………….. 22
Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………... 23
Changing the Drive Train Lubricant………………………………………………………….. 24
Parts Description – EXPLORER I……………………………………………………………. 25
Replacement Parts & Accessory List………………………………………………………... 26
DESCRIPTION
The
HydroBike
EXPLORER
®
features an upright “traditional” bicycle frame on a pair of 10-foot
catamaran floats. This pedal-powered craft has an ultra-efficient underwater propeller capable of
pushing the craft beyond its hull speed of 6-7 mph to a sprint speed of 10 mph.
OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
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It is the owner/operators responsibility to properly use and maintain this craft.
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The instructions and warnings contained in this manual shall be read and understood by the
owner/operator prior to operating this craft.
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If an owner/operator does not understand English, the contents of this manual shall be
explained in the owner/operators native language to assure the owner/operator knows how to
properly operate the craft.
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It is the owner/operator responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and instruction
labels.
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The owner/operator shall retain this manual for future reference to important warnings,
operating and maintenance instructions.
