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oset 2012 12.5 24V General Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Manual

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General Maintenance / Electrical Troubleshooting &
Diagnostics Manual 2012
12.5 24V
16.0 24V
16.0 36V
© Copyright OSET Bikes Ltd 2012

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Summary of Contents for oset 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 Table of Contents General Maintenance Introduction Basic Weekly Maintenance Checks Basic Monthly Maintenance Checks Electrical Diagnostics Introduction Symptom – No Power / Sudden Loss of Power 9-13 Symptom – Decreased Run Time 13-17 Symptom – Decreased Run Time – Brake Set-Up 18-19 Symptom –...
  • Page 3 However as with anything mechanised maintenance and care is necessary in order to keep your OSET in its best condition. To do so we have compiled a list of tasks or jobs you may wish to carry out in order to...
  • Page 4 OSET Bikes Ltd on 0843 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 a methodical manner checking the tension on each bolt and fasteners, including handlebar clamp, stem / steerer, wheel nuts / skewers, brake calliper, levers and controls, plastics, swing arm bushes, motor bolts.
  • Page 5 - Ensure the Brakes on your OSET are well adjusted. Please refer to page 16 - 18 of this document for further details.
  • Page 6: Electrical Diagnostics

    In exceptional cases, it may be necessary to send components or wiring looms or complete electrical systems to us, in order to solve any problems. Repair and diagnostic work can be carried out by us at OSET HQ , we endeavour to turn around items as quickly as possible.
  • Page 7 OSET. A relay which is operating correctly should and model of your OSET to hand make a noticeable clicking noise when the bike is turned on.
  • Page 8 1.1 – The potentiometer on your OSET is located between the key switch and charge port just above the battery tray. The potentiometer can be adjusted from the rear with a flat blade screwdriver through the access hole in the rear splash guard.
  • Page 9 OSET charger. There are a number of scenarios in their best. influence it. We approximate 1 which this could occur and this is simply a case of isolating hour to 1 ½...
  • Page 10 1.4 – Location of fuse. Check for damage to the 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 electrodes of the Multimeter across the terminals.
  • Page 11 2.2. Chain Line, It is important to consider correct maintenance 1. Check for correct chain Time tension & Drive of your OSET. For example, incorrect tension of tension, there should be (cont). Losses. your OSET’s chain could result in energy losses.
  • Page 12 2.2 – Correct chain line can be seen (above left). It is very important to ensure the rear wheel is located square in the swing arm to enable the rear sprocket to run directly inline with the front sprocket. The tension of your chain can be adjusted via the chain tugs located on the rear axle (above right).
  • Page 13 Run Time Drag. operated disc/band or V-brake that cable can move freely within the cable outer, look are fitted to your OSET are correctly for any wear in the cable, debris or corrosion that (cont). adjusted, as any unnecessary could cause it to snag. Ensure that the cable is well contact between pad material and lubricated.
  • Page 14 2.3 – 12.5 24v Front V-Brake / rear band brake cable operated models. The V-Brake on your OSET can be adjusted first by ensuring that the brake pads are correctly aligned to the braking surface on the rim, ensure that the pad will contact the rim fully &...
  • Page 15 2.3 (cont) – The Rear Band brake is mounted on the 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 damaged and that the brake is free from debris.
  • Page 16 2.3 – Cable operated mechanical disc brakes - cable tension adjustment can be made via the barrel adjustment on the lever and at the calliper. Lever reach adjustment can be seen above by using a 2.5mm Allen key. Again always 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.
  • Page 17 2.3 – A Hydraulic Brake upgrade is available for all 16.0 models. The Tektro Auriga Comp has been modified by OSET so that hose lengths are a correct fit. While the brakes do come with full instructions, we have included the basics here.
  • Page 18 Secondly, check for wear in the motor Please call us at OSET for bearings by pushing the shaft in towards the motor advice first. casing. You should not be able to do this. If there is 2.
  • Page 19 2.4 – Here the motor has been completely removed from the bike. To do this you must first disconnect from the controller. Secondly, remove the rear wheel, and the lower rear shock mount. You will now be able to remove the swing arm from the bike by removing the swing arm bushings (an 8mm Allen key is necessary).
  • Page 20 If you have one of our Off Bike Charge Kits, then you will be 1. Order Off Bike Charge Kit Charging Test. able to remove the batteries from your OSET and charge from OSET. through the kit. If the batteries will accept a charge in this way then you can rule out any possibility of a wiring issue with the bike.
  • Page 21 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. WARNING – TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE AS YOU ARE DEALING WITH MAINS VOLTAGE .
  • Page 22 This should be green when not plugged into the bike ; red your symptoms through with a when you are charging the batteries and should trip to green after member of the OSET technical around 4-5 hours indicating a full charge. If it does not do this then team.
  • Page 23 3.5 - Here you see a charge port removed from the 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...
  • Page 24 (cont). charge port into this and then onto the batteries. Anything your OSET to hand, as our that could block the flow of current will result in the sales department will need batteries not charging. Check the fuse in the holder and...
  • 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.
  • Page 26 Once the above avenues of enquiry have been looked into, it may 1. Replace Controller, again be sure be that your OSET has developed a fault with the control unit. In to quote the year of manufacturer this case there is very little you can do as it is a sealed unit. There of your OSET.
  • Page 27 4.3 – Your controller unit is located on the top tube of the frame. It connects directly with the throttle (via both 3 pin white connector & small 2 pin black connector), the motor, (large white connector Green & Blue wires), the wire harness (large white connector red &...
  • Page 28 The Throttle is a relatively simple 1. Check year of response / LED Charge component and works by regulating the manufacture of your OSET Indicator Displayed / Power power to the motor via the controller. In before ordering a in system but no drive at...
  • Page 29 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 a sharp blade to cut down the seam of the standard grip. The grip can be peeled off and a new grip fitted.
  • Page 30 We understand 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 bike.

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