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3.2 – Place the electrodes from your multimeter into the top two holes on the charger to bike lead to get your 
voltage output reading. 
 

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WARNING – TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE AS YOU 
ARE DEALING WITH MAINS VOLTAGE . 

Summary of Contents for 2012 12.5 24V

Page 1: ...General Maintenance Electrical Troubleshooting Diagnostics Manual 2012 12 5 24V 16 0 24V 16 0 36V Copyright OSET Bikes Ltd 2012...

Page 2: ...mptom No Power Sudden Loss of Power 9 13 Symptom Decreased Run Time 13 17 Symptom Decreased Run Time Brake Set Up 18 19 Symptom Decreased Run Time Motor 20 25 Symptom Battery not charging accepting a...

Page 3: ...OSET direct from us In the event you were not located in close proximity to an accredited OSET dealership In this scenario we may have supplied direct and as a result you would have received your OSE...

Page 4: ...43 289 2890 for advice Here is a list of the minimum checks you should carry out on your OSET on a weekly basis Time 10 mins Check all components are secure start at the front of the bike and work in...

Page 5: ...ormation on how to check each of these items is present throughout this document Check your OSET s brakes and controls are well adjusted to the needs of the rider As your child grows so will his hers...

Page 6: ...idea of bikes out there not working or performing how they should In exceptional cases it may be necessary to send components or wiring looms or complete electrical systems to us in order to solve any...

Page 7: ...ise the system Simply isolate each connection disconnect Inspect each one and check for evidence of arcing debris loose wiring or anything obvious Waggling wires and connections as you go you may be a...

Page 8: ...rom the rear with a flat blade screwdriver through the access hole in the rear splash guard 1 3 The Relay pictured to the left off the bike and above located on a 12 5 24v To remove simply undo the 4m...

Page 9: ...actors such as the weight of the rider type of terrain riding style etc that can influence it We approximate 1 hour to 1 hours run time for all our current OSET models However if you feel that your ba...

Page 10: ...fuse and the integrity of the associated loom Wiring Harness 2 1 The Voltage output of the batteries can be checked by means of a Multimeter Measure each battery individually by placing the electrode...

Page 11: ...eased amount of tension on the motor shaft and subsequently cause a drive loss Lastly if the front sprocket and rear sprocket are not in good alignment with each other then it will cause the chain to...

Page 12: ...your chain can be adjusted via the chain tugs located on the rear axle above right Tip correct chain tension can be found by locating your finger and thumb on the top and bottom of the chain just in...

Page 13: ...able is well lubricated A cable oiler is a useful tool for this 2 Hydraulic Brakes 20 0 Remove the brake pads ensure the slave pistons are able to return freely Clear any debris behind the brake pad s...

Page 14: ...hat the pad will contact the rim fully square on that it will not touch the tyre Tension the brake cable either by the barrel adjuster on the brake lever or by pulling more cable through the lever arm...

Page 15: ...swing arm There is a small amount of adjustment at the end of the cable here check that the band itself is not dragging on the braking surface ensure that the internals on the band brake are not dama...

Page 16: ...lways ensure that before you make any adjustment the wheel is sitting square in the fork dropouts and that the quick release system is firmly secured Spin the wheel to check the disc is running true N...

Page 17: ...cylinder Hydraulic disc brakes offer benefits to the rider in terms of lowering the resistance of the brake lever to move ideal for little hands and increasing stopping power Generally these brakes r...

Page 18: ...check for wear in the motor bearings by pushing the shaft in towards the motor casing You should not be able to do this If there is excessive play in these bearings it will cause the chain to rub agai...

Page 19: ...lit the swing arm to free the motor by removing all 3 of the motor mount bolts You will now be able to check the motor bearings simply by assessing whether you have any play or movement on the motor s...

Page 20: ...g should be between 38 41v for 24v models the correct reading should be between 28 31v MK3 Chargers opperate slightly differently When the charger is not under load a 36v charger will elicit around 48...

Page 21: ...lectrodes from your multimeter into the top two holes on the charger to bike lead to get your voltage output reading 21 WARNING TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE AS YOU ARE DEALING WITH...

Page 22: ...he batteries are fully charged the light will turn to solid green If it does not do this then you may not be getting any charge to the batteries or the batteries due to their condition may be unable t...

Page 23: ...he OSET The charge port connects into the wiring harness Ensure that the wires look in good shape and that the back of the port is still well sealed with resin It is a very simple component and as a r...

Page 24: ...nt will result in the batteries not charging Check the fuse in the holder and ensure the connection is tight ensure also that the spade connectors on the terminals create a secure fit with the battery...

Page 25: ...3 6 This picture shows a wiring harness disconnected from the bike To remove it you must disconnect from the controller relay charge port and the batteries 25...

Page 26: ...be sure to quote the correct voltage for your model It is important for this component to specify the year of manufacture as the main wires running to the vertical and horizontal pin connector are re...

Page 27: ...e motor large white connector Green Blue wires the wire harness large white connector red black wires the potentiometer via small back two pin connector x2 white wires one side of the key switch via s...

Page 28: ...ulating the power to the motor via the controller In some cases the throttle body can become damaged through the bike being dropped on its right hand side While there may be no evidence of damage from...

Page 29: ...intermittent message to the controller or no message at all Tip A good little modification you can do on all OSET Bikes is to fit a pair of standard off road motorcycle grips This can be done by using...

Page 30: ...tand that it can be quite difficult to see how everything goes together on the OSET Here you can see all the electrical components mentioned throughout this document all connected up correctly off the...

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