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ZEV 

Z ELECTRIC VEHICLE Corporation 

ELECTRIC MOTOR SCOOTER AND 

MOTOR CYCLE  

OPERATING MANUAL 

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A ZEV!! 

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND EPA AND DOT COMPLIANCE LABELS 

The VIN number plate is located on the battery box rear above the rear wheel in a 
tamper resistant area.  This is also stamped into the frame on the right side. 

The EPA and DOT information labels are located on the side of the battery box at the 
back of the bike. 

 

Summary of Contents for electric motor scooter

Page 1: ...EV VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND EPA AND DOT COMPLIANCE LABELS The VIN number plate is located on the battery box rear above the rear wheel in a tamper resistant area This is also stamped into the frame...

Page 2: ...the tire pressure is correct Tire pressure on a motor scooter is critical Make sure it is right or risk a crash Tire pressure should be 225 Kpa __38_psi WARNING There is nothing to stop the bike from...

Page 3: ...low Check the red fault light on the charger If the charger will not charge flip the circuit breaker to the opposite position as some models charge with the breaker on some in the off position Never f...

Page 4: ...an injure or destroy the charger Charge your bike one time every two or three months whether you use it or not to get the maximum life from your batteries The battery will hold 90 of its charge for 3...

Page 5: ...hrottle use the brakes holding the bike on a hill with the throttle will virtually guarantee motor damage which can be spotted and will not be covered by warranty claims On your right handgrip is swit...

Page 6: ...n left You must put the switch back to the neutral position after making your turn The horn is the button Button C on the left grip and marked with the symbol of a horn Some models of the bike use the...

Page 7: ...not brake like a common motorcycle Since the weight CG is near the axle center line it does not lift up the back wheel in hard braking so you can use both brakes in hard application To use the brakes...

Page 8: ...per hour and kilometers per hour the odometer reads only in kilometers per hour Some new owners note that there is oil around the top of the front fork boots or which may have drooled down the fork l...

Page 9: ...or signs of cuts road trash nails etc Make sure your headlight and all other lights are working Make sure your horn works Inspect for brake fluid leaks Check all brakes before pulling away from your d...

Page 10: ...y A small piece of thin plywood or even a flattened aluminum drink can works just fine Do not hold the bike on a hill with the throttle IE setting at stop light Use the brakes Use of the motor and thr...

Page 11: ...ay attention to the power gauge on the right side of your instrument panel When the needle reaches or drops below the top single line and into the broad bar area you are approaching empty Note that th...

Page 12: ...highway speeds will be wrong if entering a city Far greater distortions occur if the vehicle has been coming down a long grade The computer will see you are using virtually no fuel and will calculate...

Page 13: ...rns off all power to every component of the vehicle Turn the steering head to the extreme point of travel then turn the ignition key to the extreme counterclockwise position You can lock the steering...

Page 14: ...y slow small throttle opening and an immediate rollback may result in the controller shutdown The controller sees this as if the bike is against a wall and unable to move When you decide to drive give...

Page 15: ...the sparks The voltage and amps at this point are to low to injure Unlike other vehicles your ZEV does not use the frame of the bike as a grounding circuit for the wiring All circuits use a dedicated...

Page 16: ...ou will need 10 straps The bike wants to set down at the rear as that is the battery weight area Place the bike on the center stand The front wheel will set up off of the deck Place a broad board unde...

Page 17: ...of the bike on the swing arm rear by the shock pulling backward at least 45 degrees or more This is to prevent the bike from moving forward on braking of the transport vehicle Place one strap on each...

Page 18: ...e tire to stop wheel hoop or bounce Place a second strap through the front wheel at the midpoint on the front 1 2 way up wheel and pull this strap at a 45 degree angle toward the vehicle front to two...

Page 19: ...ake light will come on This is not a defect Your switch is not malfunctioning This is to aid you in safely parking your vehicle As soon as your vehicle is safely parked turn off the power key to stop...

Page 20: ...ea that controls the lights and horn If the motor runs but the lights are out the fuse is blown Standard auto 15 amp glass fuse next to the step down voltage transformer FRAME PAINT TOUCHUP No matter...

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