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Made in USA

Remote Motorcaddies for the Serious Golf Athlete

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Page 1: ...Made in USA Remote Motorcaddies for the Serious Golf Athlete ...

Page 3: ...re it is ready for the golf course However if you discover something faulty or have questions don t hesitate to give me a call On behalf of the entire Team at Kangaroo Products Company THANK YOU VERY MUCH Sincerely P S Feel welcome to pass our business cards along to fellow golfers who may be interested in purchasing an X Series KANGAROO PRODUCTS COMPANY Mike Whitt Marketing Director MikeWhitt Kan...

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Page 5: ...ormation 6 Visit Kangaroo 7 Assembly 9 Power Controls Operation 17 Remote Guidance System 23 AutoBrake 33 Free Wheeling Mode 35 Rear Wheel Assembly and Removal 37 Battery Charger 39 Optional Equipment 43 Technical Specifications 47 Maintenance 49 Warranty 51 Troubleshooting 57 Notes 63 ...

Page 6: ...ot return the damaged products or parts back to Kangaroo we will contact the shipping carrier to file a claim Kangaroo will send replacements The shipping carrier is responsible for picking up the damaged merchandise if they choose to and sending the item back to Kangaroo Do not dispose destroy any carton or packing material in which merchandise was shipped The carrier may contact you for an inspe...

Page 7: ...7 Phone 800 438 3011 or 828 436 2101 Fax fax kangaroogolf com E mail iwalk KangarooGolf com To order parts and accessories visit www KangarooGolfCanada com Kangaroo s worldwide headquarters is located just one mile from interstate 26 40 miles southeast of Asheville North Carolina and 30 miles northeast of Spartanburg South Carolina ...

Page 8: ...To Asheville US Hwy 74 Exit 163 NC Hwy 108 to Mill Spring and Rutherfordton NC Welcome Center Exit 67 To Tryon Exit 67 To Spartanburg NC SC Kangaroo Products 111 Kangaroo Drive TM ...

Page 9: ...by Follow US 74 approximately 69 miles to exit 163 At exit 163 turn LEFT toward Columbus Kangaroo will be 1 2 mile on the RIGHT From Columbia and Spartanburg South Carolina via Interstate 26 Follow Interstate 26 west toward Asheville North Carolina After entering North Carolina take exit 67 North Carolina Highway 108 and follow the signs to Columbus Kangaroo will be 1 1 miles on the LEFT From Atla...

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Page 11: ...Assembly 10 Assembly Components A Chassis B Electronic Front Drive C Upper Caddie Structure ...

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Page 13: ...e top right side while standing behind the X Series 2 Insert the Upper Caddie Structure into the top of the Chassis just behind the battery tray and close the draw latch Figure 2 3 Fold down the Flex Adjust Bag Support Figure 7 on page 15 until it comes to a stop 4 Remove the three plastic tie wrap bands from the handle Simply press down on each of the red tabs on the tie wraps that are encircling...

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Page 15: ...stops Figure 4 7 Set your battery into the battery tray with the terminals to the back of battery tray Figure 5 a Connect the red clip to the positive terminal b Connect the black clip to the negative terminal Note If the cables are accidentally reversed your X Series will not run until the polarity is corrected Your X Series is equipped with reverse polarity protection and connecting the terminal...

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Page 17: ... Chassis into your car Flex Adjust Bag Support The Flex Adjust Bag Support on the Upper Caddie Structure Figure 7 also referred to as the yoke is designed to fold up for easy transportation and storage It can be adjusted to grip your golf bag by bending the arms open or closed as needed The Flex Adjust Bag Support is attached to the stainless steel tubing at the best position to hold most golf bag...

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Page 19: ...ols even if your X Series is not moving There is a feature known in technical terms as ramp up that automatically provides a gentle start at any setting up to and including full speed Even so your X Series is very powerful and it is best to start out at lower speeds Function Switch The Function Switch is located on the top center of the handle Figure 9 Switch to the MANUAL mode when remote control...

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Page 21: ...4 Position the Function Switch to the REMOTE position when you are ready to begin play with Remote Guidance 5 Press the GO button on the Remote Transmitter Your X Series will start and ramp up to your preset speed Press GO a second time and your X series will increase its speed automatically ramping up to 90 of its maximum speed approximately 4 5 mph Press GO a third time and your X Series will au...

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Page 23: ...Series models do not have a parking brake and will creep down a hill on their own Runaway and Circuitry Protection Your X Series will automatically shut itself off if the Function switch is left in Remote or Manual position for an extended period of time The reason for this is to prevent a possible runaway situation This also allows the solid state circuitry a cool down period To avoid activation ...

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Page 25: ... outside interference Remote Transmitter and Remote Receiver devices comply with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation of these devices is subject to the following two conditions 1 The devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 The devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unintended operation The antenna is permanently mounted inside the Remote Receiver to...

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Page 27: ...nt Wheel Remote Guidance System s built in centering control will automatically center the front wheel every time you stop transmitting a directional signal with the Remote Transmitter The centering function will not work properly unless you center the front wheel using the electronic centering knob as described above During normal operation a sensor in the Remote Guidance System detects course co...

Page 28: ... the main control center of the Remote Guidance System It processes and relays all of the signals from the Remote Transmitter to the Electronic Front Drive Automatic Safety Shut Off The Remote Receiver is designed to receive a signal from the Remote Transmitter every 28 to 30 seconds If for any reason the unit does not receive a signal within this time span it will automatically shut off The auto ...

Page 29: ... your X Series around water The Remote Transmitter is sealed to be water resistant However if dropped into a puddle pond or creek it may become damaged The Remote Receiver should be protected at all times against water damage If your X Series runs into a body of water and the Remote Receiver becomes submerged the electronic circuit board inside will be destroyed When washing the unit avoid direct ...

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Page 31: ...tays on while the button is depressed the battery is weak and should be replaced The position of the Remote Transmitter is important during signal transmission In order to achieve maximum range hold the Remote Transmitter with the control buttons on top and the back of the Remote Transmitter toward the ground Point the front of the Remote Transmitter toward your X Series The Remote Transmitter wil...

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Page 33: ...e back flap secured by the Velcro 2 Slipped over the waistband of pants or a skirt Try it both ways to decide which you prefer The Padded Case s long back flap is stiff enough to hold the Remote Transmitter secure When you put your Remote Transmitter away flip the long flap forward secure with Velcro and store in a safe dry place Remote Transmitter Swivel Clip System Belt Clip The Remote Transmitt...

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Page 35: ...ng the Function switch OFF and ON until you reach the bottom of the hill Important If you must tow your X Series either forward or backward always place it into Free Wheeling Mode FIRST Gear damage may result from pulling or pushing your X Series with great force or for long distances Damage incurred from failure to disengage drive wheels from gear train is NOT covered by warranty See Free Wheelin...

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Page 37: ...ightly on the axle Position the wheel so that the release tab is in the Free Wheel groove Release the tab to allow it to lock in the proper groove The wheel should spin freely Hub drive pins will no longer be engaged into the wheel s drive holes Now try to move the wheel outward on the axle to ensure the release tab is locked The wheel will NOT slide off the axle if properly positioned Returning W...

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Page 39: ...ure 20 While holding the release tab place the wheel on the end of the axle Slip wheel all the way against the hub aligning the drive pins on the hub into the drive holes in the wheel When the wheel is on the axle against the hub with drive pins engaged release the tab Figure 21 This will allow the release tab to lock into the Drive groove and the wheel should now be securely mounted on the axle W...

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Page 41: ... is designed to charge 12 volt deep cycle gel filled battery It is also designed to remain connected to your battery indefinitely when you are not playing to maintain the battery in good condition while stored for long periods of time The standby charging mode is sufficiently low to ensure that the battery will not be over charged ...

Page 42: ...level of discharge the more it s discharged the longer the RED light will stay illuminated If RED AND GREEN lights are illuminated at the same time your battery is ready for 9 HOLES of use This status lasts approximately 20 minutes to one hour before battery is fully charged If GREEN light only is illuminated battery is fully charged and is ready for 18 HOLES of use ...

Page 43: ...can no longer achieve a full charge and should be replaced when it can t power your Kangaroo for 18 holes If the GREEN light is illuminated after a charging cycle but you no longer get 18 holes of sufficient power your battery has sulfated with age and use Your battery is being recharged to full voltage but it no longer has sufficient capacity to power your Kangaroo for a round of golf ...

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Page 45: ... bracket no installation is needed If you don t already have a seat bracket chassis brackets are available separately C Gallery Seat Mounts easily to your X Series The seat provides a perfect spot for a quick break or to wait your turn The bracket is attached securely to your chassis for outstanding stability The cushion is molded by Kangaroo of puncture proof integral skinned polyurethane foam mo...

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Page 47: ...available for tall golfers G Rain Cover Take the featherweight zero permeability Rain Cover out of a golf bag pocket to protect equipment from the rain It offers easy pocket access and a front to back or zip per Remote Guidance will still work and your X Series controls remain visible through a clear panel in the cover for those with manual operation H Sand Seed Holder Repair divots to help mainta...

Page 48: ...Internal view of the precision made transaxle with 4 power train gears plus 4 beveled differential gears enabling easy turning and Automatic Braking ...

Page 49: ...imum Range of Go Stop Operation 100 yards Maximum Range of Directional Operation 50 yards Maximum Turning Angle of X Series 20 Time Lapse from Straight Ahead to Full Turn 2 Seconds Time Lapse from Turn Button Release to Straight Ahead 2 Seconds Turning Radius on pavement 16Feet Replacement Transmitter Battery Alkaline Battery 9 Volt Radio Operating Frequency Range 903 37 921 37 MHz FCC ID OVPTX600...

Page 50: ...nse with clean water You MUST avoid getting water in the control plugs Your X Series can dry in the sun but the stainless steel tubing should be wiped dry for the best luster Never use an abrasive cleaner Stainless Steel Components Tires It is a good idea to use a quality automotive wax on the stainless steel to prevent fingerprints and smudges from showing up The X Series polyurethane tires are m...

Page 51: ...vice Any parts and services provided under warranty do not extend the original warranty Any out of warranty service including parts and labor is warranted for 60 days If the service is not under warranty please specify whether you would like Kangaroo to invoice you or charge to your credit card including all numbers and the expiration date of your card ARS Service When shipping your X Series to th...

Page 52: ...ive 12 Months 53 ReadyPro Electronic Battery Charger 12 Months 55 Xtreme Slope Wheel Gallery Seat Scorecard Platform Ball Club Washer Mount for Remote Transmitter Swivel Cup Holder Sand Seed Holder Umbrella Stand and Extender for Umbrella Stand 12 Months 56 Rain Cover and Adjustable Umbrella 12 Months 56 Warranty at a glance ...

Page 53: ...e cracks in structural parts not affecting X Series operation neglect abuse or accidents damage by persons other than the Owner or utilization for any purpose other than carrying golf bags on golf courses TRANSFERRING YOUR WARRANTY The X Series warranty is not automatically transferable If your X Series is sold the new Owner can purchase the remaining warranty for 2 per month remaining on the warr...

Page 54: ... The original Owner is entitled to a no charge repair or replacement at Kangaroo s discretion for 12 months from the date of purchase Components covered by the warranty are the motor power train wheels tubing and all electronics Necessary labor will also be at no charge All warranty repairs must be performed at a certified Kangaroo warranty repair center ...

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Page 56: ...n hole round of golf This warranty is void unless proper maintenance procedures are followed I M P O R T A N T Damage due to accident abuse or misuse and neglect is specifically excluded under this warranty This warranty supersedes any other warranties expressed or implied and is non transferable Kangaroo does not authorize any other person or firm to assume for Kangaroo any other liability or obl...

Page 57: ...r to replacement The customer is responsible for UPS shipping charges on all returned items If the equipment is defective Kangaroo may require its return to our plant prior to replacement The customer is responsible for UPS shipping charges on all returned items I M P O R TA N T Damage due to accident abuse or misuse and neglect is specifically excluded under this warranty This warranty supersedes...

Page 58: ... the Confirm Command indicator does not flash 9 volt battery connector inside the Remote Transmitter may be loose Using pliers carefully tighten Remote Transmitter battery metal connection snap then reconnect the battery Intermittent and erratic operation My X Series shuts off loss of steering directional control or will not restart Outside interference By FCC regulation Remote Guidance System mus...

Page 59: ...tays on 1 Weak 9 volt battery in the Remote Transmitter 2 Remote Transmitter keypad or circuit board needs replacing 1 Replace the 9 volt battery It is recommended that you replace the 9 volt battery every three months 2 Return to Kangaroo for repair Using the Remote Transmitter both STOP and GO commands function but the LEFT and RIGHT commands do not function The front wheel does not turn 1 Loose...

Page 60: ...imed out 1 Turn the Function Switch OFF wait 5 seconds 2 Return to Kangaroo for repair My Electronic Front Drive wheel chatters and moves back and forth The centering sensor in the front wheel is inoperative Return to Kangaroo for repair My X Series runs on fast speed only Circuit board inoperative Return to Kangaroo for repair My AutoBrake does not function Circuit board inoperative Return to Kan...

Page 61: ...Yoke Stop Screw My X Series gradually died as the round of golf progressed The battery is no longer capable of powering your X Series an entire round To be certain swap batteries with a friend Replace the battery KEEP YOUR BATTERY CONNECTED TOO THE KANOVA CHARGER AT ALL TIMES My battery seems okay but my X Series was sluggish at the beginning of play then died during my round It also struggles on ...

Page 62: ...le them to see if it will power up If your X Series powers up then you have a broken wire somewhere on your battery clips To check the battery wires open the crocodile clips and clip them onto an object thick so they are held in the open position Then slide the black red rubber covers back to inspect the metal clip Solder the joint and wire or replace the battery wires ...

Page 63: ...nd following its directions please call our Technical Service Department at 1 800 438 3011 Important Kangaroo strongly recommends you contact Technical Service prior to making any repairs Always replace the Remote Transmitter 9 volt battery every 3 months with a good quality Alkaline 9 volt battery ...

Page 64: ...rt 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a p...

Page 65: ...the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation with non approved equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Industry Canad...

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