MINIMOTO XRF 500 Instruction Manual Download

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MINIMOTO

™

MOTOCROSS BIKE

MINIMOTO

™

MOTOCROSS BIKE

Chain adjustment:

Periodic adjustment of the chain drive belt

may be necessary to maintain proper

tension.

If the chain is too loose, it will make a

“popping” noise while accelerating.

Immediate adjustment is required to

retighten the chain, otherwise it may

become permanently damaged.

To adjust the chain:

WARNING:

Disconnect the battery con-

nector before removing the protective

chain cover. Whenever working on or

near the chain, it is highly

recommended that you disconnect the

battery. Refer to the section “How to

replace the battery”. (See page 12,13

for details, steps 1-9)

Remove the chain belt cover (see

page 22 for details, steps 1-3).

Loosen the axle nuts until the axle

can move easily.

Adjust the axle position until the

proper tension is achieved.

Lock

the axle

nuts and

adjust the

wheel

manually

until it is

parallel

and inline with the front axle.To align

loosen one nut and refasten again

until correctly aligned. (Fig 49a &

Fig49b)

Replace the chain cover by

reversing the removal procedure.

Reconnect the battery.

Fig 49a

Fig 49b

Summary of Contents for XRF 500

Page 1: ...TO DO SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY DO NOT RETURN THE MINIMOTO Motocross Bike TO THE STORE IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS OR NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT US TOLL FREE 1 800 434 6178 8 AM TO 7 PM CST Monday through Friday excluding holidays OR contact us by email at customerservice teamminimoto com SKU 15573 15573 Toy Quest Los Angeles CA 90064 All Rights Reserved Made in China www toyquest com Conforms to...

Page 2: ...len Keys One Wrench and one Detachable Screwdriver Use only with included One 36 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery three Ignition Keys and one Battery Charger Protective equipment not included SKU 15573 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Read completely before attempting to ride 5 On level surfaces with normal loads ...

Page 3: ...Riding rules 15 Battery disposal 14 How to replace the battery 12 13 Pre ride checklist 16 How to ride your MINIMOTO MOTOCROSS BIKE 17 Special safety warnings 18 Tire inflation procedure 19 Tire repair 20 Circuit breaker If you lose the keys 21 Replacing the chain if it pops off 22 Chain adjustment 25 Replacing brake and wheel 23 24 Trouble shooting 26 27 Limited warranty and registration policy 2...

Page 4: ...This vehicle can obtain speeds that only qualified riders of the proper age size and maturity should attempt That deci sion rests entirely on the observation and discretion of the direct supervising adult IMPORTANT Before we begin Like any two wheeled vehicle riding the MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE can be extremely hazardous It is your responsi bility to follow this manual for the proper set up insp...

Page 5: ... The MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE is designed to run on off road surfaces Grass packed dirt and moderate off road terrain are ideal riding surfaces by persons over the age of 10 5 The rider of a MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE should always wear protective footwear Open toed shoes should never be allowed Keep shoe laces and pant legs away and clear of the wheels 6 The rider must wear a safety helmet elbo...

Page 6: ...SS BIKE please contact the Minimoto Service Center by calling the toll free number 1 800 434 6178 Between the hours of 8 to 7 CST Monday through Friday excluding holidays or by email customerservice teamminimoto com Do not return the product to the store Contact the Minimoto Service Center Authorized serv ice is only available through the official Minimoto Service Center Spare tires inner tubes ba...

Page 7: ...ting in serious injury f Never use MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE parts battery or components in any other products or vehicles other than those of MINIMOTO TM Motocross BIKE Replacing or substituting parts with other vehicles can result in overheating fire or explosion g The battery is to be handled by ADULTS ONLY The battery is heavy and contains a lead acid electrolyte Dropping the battery can resu...

Page 8: ...kickstand Fig 1 2 Find and identify the included tool kit Fig 2 3 Remove the 2 screws from the back side of the number plate and 2 screws 1 each side from the front forks Install the number plate in position and replace screws to their original spots Fig 3A Fig 3B 4 Remove a protective plastic cover from the end of the steering column To do this first unscrew counter clockwise and loosen the bolt ...

Page 9: ...move while riding ALWAYS test the handlebars before riding to make sure they will not slip rotate or are able to be forced from their desired position If the handlebars move while riding it is very possible to loose con trol and fall Adjust or tighten the han dlebars as necessary 9 Adjust the throttle by rotating the han dle grip into a comfortable position Use the allen key to release the screw F...

Page 10: ...Fig 9 Retighten the knob with the nut when the appropriate feel of the brake is found Fig 10 Major Brake adjustment If the brakes need a more drastic adjust ment use the wrench to loosen the nut that connects the cable to the rear wheel Fig 11 When the nut is loosened pull the brake cable tight until there is no slack in the cable Retighten the nut securely Fig 12 and check the brakes again before...

Page 11: ...move old or dead battery from the MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE if it does not accept a charge Never use the charger in an enclosed space Always ensure adequate venti lation Never cover the MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE or the charger dur ing charging Should anything abnormal happen to the MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE or charger switch off the mains supply immediately and contact the Minimoto Service Cent...

Page 12: ...attery is fully charged 6 Remove the charging plug and close the protective cover after charging the bat tery NOTE It is recommended that you always recharge the battery for a period of 8 hours However 80 of the power will be charged into the battery in 4 hours It is possible to use the MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE after this period but the total running time will be reduced 10 Fig 13 Fig 14 Country...

Page 13: ...YSICIAN IMMEDIATELY Use ONLY a MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE battery Never charge the battery for more than 30 hours Charge the battery after each use Avoid running the battery completely as this will greatly shorten their use able life Never leave the battery in an uncharged condition This will perma nently damage it and prevent it from being able to hold any charge Disconnect the battery from the w...

Page 14: ...d body from the frame work Fig 17 5 Remove four screws on the driver s right and one screw on the driver s left of the silver body halves using the screwdriver Fig 18A Fig 18B Use the wrench to help removing the rear screws Separate the body halves from the bike Fig 19 6 Remove the seven screws that hold the battery box together with the screw driver Fig 20 Remove the driver s left side first 7 Re...

Page 15: ...battery retainer so the battery is securely held 13 Replace the battery box and lower body in reverse order 14 Charge the new battery before attempting to ride again Note Use only MINIMOTO TM replacement batteries Non rechargeable battery is not to be charged Battery charging must be done by ADULTS only Only battery of the same or an equivalent type as the recommended battery is to be used Battery...

Page 16: ...nesota it is ILLE GAL for anyone to attempt to dispose of lead acid batteries in a municipal waste stream Always dispose of unwanted or used batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner DO NOT throw the batter ies into your regular household trash Law prohibits the disposal of lead acid batter ies by incineration placing them in a land fill or mixing them with other rubbish NEVER expose...

Page 17: ...tive gear Protective gear includes the use of a helmet knee pads and elbow pads not included 6 Always check to see that the kick stand is in the up position before starting to ride Leaving the kick stand in the down position can cause the rider to fall while riding 7 Do not use the MINIMOTO TM MOTOCROSS BIKE for jumping stunts or tricks This product has not been designed for such use 8 Do not touc...

Page 18: ...TOCROSS BIKE Check that the handlebars are tight Check the tires ensuring there are no cuts or exposed cords or the tires are deflated Check that all cables and wires are not frayed cut or broken Check that the brake lever is tight on the handlebar Pull the brake lever to make sure that 1 The brake releases automatically 2 The brake holds the electric minibike from being pushed forward Check that ...

Page 19: ...feet on the ground balance bike between legs Fig 27 4 Place the key in the lock and turn it clockwise to the ON posi tion Fig 28 5 With the right hand rotate the throttle control slowly and precisely Fig 29 AT THE SAME TIME lift your feet up from the ground 6 When you have achieved enough speed to balance place your feet on the foot pegs Fig 30 7 Rotate the throttle con trol handle on your right h...

Page 20: ...push away for a quick start 2 The brakes are designed to control speed as well as stop the vehicle Practice braking for slow down and smooth stopping 3 Never operate the throttle control when the wheels are off the ground or the Motocross bike in an upside down position 4 Make sure the key is removed from the bike when the bike is not in use 18 ...

Page 21: ... proper inflation to achieve best handling characteristics and control Over inflation will make the tires bulge outward This will cause premature wear of the tire Under inflation will cause the tire to look flat on the ground This will result in slow running speeds and bad handling Make sure the tires are properly inflated to get the best performance from your vehicle Remove the key from the lock ...

Page 22: ...shop The tires have an inner tube con struction When the tire tread is worn to the point where the grooves are difficult to see replace the tire s immediately If the tire tread shows uneven wear check the axle to make sure the wheel is loaded evenly and correctly Uneven wear may be a sign of uneven loading Should the wheels become bent or cracked replace immediately to avoid breakage resulting in ...

Page 23: ...L COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHEN THE POWER OVER LOADS Check to see if the black button in the center of the circuit breaker has popped up To reset the circuit breaker wait about 10 seconds for it to cool down Turn the key off Press the black button down to reset When reset the button stays down If the button does not stay down wait until it has cooled down enough Once the circuit breaker has been reset...

Page 24: ...ort the bike so that the rear wheel is not touch ing the ground Fig 32 IMPORTANT Make sure the bike will not fall over during this process Work on a work bench or in an area with plenty of space 2 Remove the 3 screws with the screwdriver holding the chain to the frame Fig 33 3 Use a screw driver to separate the five screws holding the upper and lower chain cover pieces Fig 34 Fig 35 4 Place the ch...

Page 25: ...five screws holding the upper and lower chain cover Fig 40 3 Use two wrenches not included to remove both the LEFT and RIGHT axle nuts at the same time Fig 41 4 Use a wrench to remove the nut that connects the brake cable to the brake mechanism Fig 42 5 Use a philips head screwdriver to remove the screw at the front of the brake mechanism Fig 43 6 Use a wrench to remove the nut for the LEFT and RI...

Page 26: ... Remove the old brake mechanism and place the new one on the rear axle Fig 48a and 48b 11 Assemble the new brake and tire mechanism in the reverse order above WARNING Make sure that ALL bolts are properly secured before riding Test the brakes throughly and adjust any cables as necessary Also make sure that the chain is not too loose on the sprocket or premature damage to the chain may occur 24 Fig...

Page 27: ...or near the chain it is highly recommended that you disconnect the battery Refer to the section How to replace the battery See page 12 13 for details steps 1 9 1 Remove the chain belt cover see page 22 for details steps 1 3 2 Loosen the axle nuts until the axle can move easily 3 Adjust the axle position until the proper tension is achieved 4 Lock the axle nuts and adjust the wheel manually until i...

Page 28: ...ry makes a slight sizzling or gurgling sound when it recharges This is normal No action required Electricity is not going to the charger There is no problem with the battery Try another outlet 1 Insert the key into the lock and turn to the ON position 2 Wait 10 seconds for the circuit breaker to cool down and reset the switch 3 Charge the battery 4 If the battery is old or has been abused it will ...

Page 29: ...e battery is old 3 The conditions and surfaces you are on are too extreme 4 The bike is overloaded 1 The first time you charge the battery make sure it was charged for 8 hours Check to see that the green light is on before attempting a run 2 If the battery is old it may need replacing Note Battery life will vary depending on the terrain battery condition driving style and weight of the rider 1 Mak...

Page 30: ... manship Evidence of any attempt of repair done by the consumer other than tires and normal adjustments will void the warranty Warranty does not include replacement normal wear and tear of either brakes or tires It also does not include body or frame parts damaged due to accident abuse or improper assembly by the user This warranty does not cover and is intended to exclude any liability on the par...

Page 31: ...h MINIMOTO MOTOCROSS BIKE has a unique VIN Vehicle Identification Number inscribed to a plate on the chassis The location of this VIN is on the left side of the bike s frame work rear tire Fig 50 You will need to locate this informa tion when registering and applying for warranty service PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rig...

Page 32: ...harger 15573 ASM 301 Right and left tape 15573 ASM 302 15573 ASM 303 15573 ASM 304 Body seat assembly 15573 ASM 305 Chain cover 15573 ASM 306 Battery box 15573 MIS 302 Electronic control box 15573 MIS 303 Circuit breaker 15573 MIS 304 Front tire and wheel 15573 MIS 305 15573 MIS 306 Rear tire and brake assembly 15573 MIS 307 Chain 15573 ASM 307 Charging port cover 15573 ASM 308 Front wheel fender ...

Page 33: ...y 15319 MIS 305 Key switch 15319 MIS 311 Charging port 15319 MIS 315 Throttle switch assembly 15319 MIS 016 Brake switch assembly 15319 MIS 018 Tool kit 15573 MIS 314 Brake cable 15573 MIS 316 Air value cap 15573 MIS 317 Instruction manual 15573 MIS 315 Handle grip 15573 MIS 310 Label sheet QTY 2 15573 MIS 308 Nut and bolt assortment 15573 MIS 309 Motor ...

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