Unfolding
Open the "quick release" lever on the steering column. (See below for
instructions on adjusting the lever.) Extend the handlebar.
Turn the scooter upside down (or at least angle it in the upside-down direction) in
order to relieve the pressure on the latch mechanism. Be sure the brake cable is
not hooked under the (optional) fender brake, which could prevent unfolding.
Depress the black button located on the underside of the scooter near the main
pivot to release the QuickClick
TM
latch.
Unfold the scooter and listen for the click sound indicating the latch is secured in
the riding position.
Folding
With the scooter on the ground, depress the QuickClick
TM
latch button with your
thumb or toe. You may need to press the handlebar forward a little bit to relieve
the pressure on the latch and allow you to depress the button.
Fold the scooter, paying careful attention that the front wheel is perfectly straight
so that it can nest properly within the opening in the frame near the pivot. If you
sense resistance to folding, the front wheel is probably not straight and therefore
bumping up against the frame.
Video showing operation of the QuickClick
TM
on YouTube.
Riding
Hold onto the handlebar with both hands.
Place one foot in the center of the deck.
Push off the ground with the other foot.
Glide.
For the most efficient riding,
Take long push strokes, with substantial glide between each stroke.
Switch legs every 10-20 strokes.
When gliding down an incline (avoid steep hills), you may either put one foot in front
of the other or put both feet side by side.
Stopping
Your scooter has a lever-actuated brake. When you use this brake, shift your weight
towards the rear of the scooter to avoid being pitched forward, however, the brake is
designed to require a firm grip to avoid overly aggressive inadvertent braking.
If you purchased the optional rear fender brake, simply press on the black plastic
shield with your foot to actuate the brake beneath. If the rear wheel of your Xootr is
left exposed, you may brake with your foot directly on the rear tire. Most shoes work
well for this. However, some types of shoes have soles that wear out very quickly
when used to brake on the tire. You should test your shoes for excessive wear before
using them extensively for braking.
Avoid steep hills. Very hard braking on a steep hill could lead to excessive heating of
the brake pad and premature tire wear.
DO NOT SKID!
Skidding will cause a flat spot in the tire of your scooter.
The end of the brake lever should not hit the handlebar, even when pulling as hard as
possible. As the cable stretches and the brake pad wears, adjust the cable tension by
turning the barrel adjustor (pictured below) counter-clockwise until the desired feel of
lever action is achieved. Once the barrel adjustor is set, turn the locknut clockwise
until it is snug against the brake lever.
Eventually, a brake pad can wear
out. If after adjusting the cable
tension the brake pad does not
firmly engage the tire, the brake pad must be replaced. If you do not replace your pad,
it will eventually start to cut into your tire. Replacement brake parts or service is
available via
WARNINGS:
Braking performance is substantially impaired in wet weather. Do not ride when
the road surface is wet.
A worn-out brake pad can result in a lack of braking function. A lack of braking
could cause you to loose control or fall. Falls can result in serious injury or even
death. Check the brake for proper function before each ride.
QR (Quick Release) Lever Operation
Your scooter is shipped with the QR lever in the closed position. To open (i.e. loosen) it,
flip the lever 180 degrees. Flip it back to close the QR lever. There should be some
resistance when closing the QR lever, but you should not have to use excessive force.
Doing so will damage the handlebar and not allow it to move up and down smoothly
when folding/unfolding. Conversely, there should be some resistance when closing the
lever. If there is insufficient locking action, your handlebar could slip while riding. To
make adjustments to your QR lever, first open the lever. Turn the nut opposite the
lever while holding the lever in place. Make adjustments in small increments to avoid
damage to the handlebar.
Copyright 2016, Xootr LLC. All rights reserved. Xootr is a registered trademarks of Xootr LLC. Revision of November 2016.
Locknut
Barrel Adjustor
