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citEcar Bubble Buddy
Owner's Manual
Sold and Distributed by
citEcar LLC
www.citEcarEV.com
Phone: (866) 542-8677
Fax: (843) 556-4080
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  • Page 1 Bubble Buddy Owner’s Manual Sold and Distributed by citEcar LLC www.citEcarEV.com Phone: (866) 542-8677 Fax: (843) 556-4080...
  • Page 2 Preface Thanks for purchasing our electric vehicle. This manual contains information for proper operating, maintaining and caring of your electric vehicle. A thorough understanding of this manual will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from this electric vehicle. Please keep it properly stored for future reference. Important Information: Particularly important information is distinguished by the following notations: WARNING!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. Overview ............................4 2. Controls ............................6 3. Safe Operating Instructions ......................11 4. Operation ............................ 12 5. Maintenance ..........................13 5.1 Maintenance of Battery ....................... 13 5.2 Operation and Maintenance of Charger ................18 5.3 Maintenance of the Traction Motor ..................18 5.4 Maintenance of the Speed Controller: ................

  • Page 4: Overview

    1. Overview Our vehicle is environment-friendly, and it can be used as people mover or utility car on a golf course, vacation villages, villa areas, resort hotels, private residential areas, tourist scenic spots, or any other places where this type of vehicle is allowed. WARNING! Please always be sure of whether there is any restriction in the area where you intend to use the vehicle to avoid any unpleasant experience.
  • Page 5 Fig.2 Fig.3...

  • Page 6: Controls

    Vehicle Information (Name Plate) The name plate is at the low part of the dashboard as below: Fig. 1 shows the position of the name plate for LE style vehicle; Fig .2 shows the position of the name plate for SE style vehicle. Fig.1 Fig.2 Chassis number of the vehicle:...
  • Page 7 Fig. 2 (for SE style vehicle) 2) Functions of Controls Ignition key The ignition key is used to switch on the electrical system of the vehicle. To engage the motor and start the vehicle, insert the key and turn it clockwise to the ON position, at the same time, the 12V accessory system (including the headlight, turn signal, tail light, brake light and horns) will be engaged too.
  • Page 8 Accelerator pedal The accelerator pedal is used to control the speed when driving. Push down on it slowly to increase the speed. The vehicle will speed up with the gradual pushing down of the pedal, eventually reaching the full speed when the pedal is push down to the bottom.
  • Page 9 TOW/RUN SWITCH (available for Curtis 1268 controller) Before operating the vehicle, make sure the TOW/RUN switch is on the ‘RUN’ position. Make sure the TOW/RUN switch is on the ‘TOW’ position if towing or pushing the vehicle. The TOW/RUN switch is located under the dashboard as shown in the pictures below. NOTE: When the TOW/RUN switch is on the ‘RUN’...
  • Page 10 Right lever It’s used to control the wiper and horn Wiper switch: This switch is used to control the windshield wiper. NOTE: The operation of the wiper switch for 03 style vehicle and 02 style vehicle is different. (Fig 1 for LE style vehicle, Fig 2 for SE style vehicle) Fig.1 Fig.2 For the operation of the wiper switch for LE style vehicle please refer to Fig.1...

  • Page 11: Safe Operating Instructions

    Fig. 2 Speedometer / Odometer —— Indicates the running speed of the vehicle and accumulated distance the vehicle has run. For SE style vehicle, press the button “MODE”, the meter will show speed, accumulated distance and hours the vehicle has run. For 03 style vehicle, the speed and the accumulated distance will show on the digital dashboard directly.

  • Page 12: Operation

    3) Loose fitting safety belts significantly reduce protection. Keep belts snug and positioned low on the hips. 4) Do not exceed the recommended number of occupants for the vehicle. 5) Bench seats are designed for two occupants only. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE Keep your entire body inside the vehicle, keep seated and hold on while the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    5. MAINTENANCE Users should perform regular maintenance to ensure the vehicle is operating at optimum performance. 5.1 Maintenance of the Battery NOTE: Our standard vehicles are equipped with deep-cycle flooded lead-acid batteries. If your vehicle is equipped with any other type of batteries, please follow the maintenance instruction by the battery manufacturer.
  • Page 14 WARNING! During recharging, the vehicle should be parked in a well-ventilated area with filling caps tightly secured. Keep far away from any flame and sparks to avoid any explosion or fire that could cause physical injury or damage to the property and the user. 5) Watering Flooded batteries need water.
  • Page 15 6. Check all cells in the battery. 7. Replace the vent caps and wipe off any electrolyte that might have been spilled. 8. Correct the readings to 80 F: Add .004 to readings for every 10 above 80o F, Subtract .004 for every below 80 9.
  • Page 16 If the battery value is lower than that in Table 1, the following conditions may exist: 1. The Battery was left in a state of discharge too long. 2. The Battery has a bad cell. Batteries in these conditions should be taken to a specialist for further evaluation or retired from service. TABLE 1.
  • Page 17 WARNING! Before you use the charger, please read the operation manual provided with the charger. WARNING! Explosive hydrogen gas is produced while the battery is being charged. Only charge the battery in well-ventilated areas. WARNING! Before using the charger, please check to make sure the battery charger you are going to use is correctly rated as per your local AC electricity network.

  • Page 18: Operation And Maintenance Of Charger

    5.2 The operation and maintenance of charger Note: As standard configuration, the charger is built into the vehicle; in some cases, it may not be built into the vehicle. If it’s built into the vehicle, the position of the charger is either under the seats or behind the front body.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Of The Speed Controller

    The motor vibrates; the clearance between the brush and its holder The brush wears out, is too big; the clearance between the brush and commutators is too changes colors and breaks. big; the mica between different commutators comes out; the brush is made of wrong materials;...
  • Page 20 carefully checked. Faults such as overheating may be caused by operator habits or by overloading. After a problem has been diagnosed and corrected, it is a good idea to clear the fault history file. This allows the controller to accumulate a new file of faults. By checking the new history file at a later date, you can readily determine whether the problem was indeed fixed.

  • Page 21: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    PROGRAMMER DIAGNOSTICS The programmer presents complete diagnostic information in plain language. Faults are displayed in the Faults menu (see column 2 in the troubleshooting chart), and the status of the controller inputs/outputs is displayed in the Monitor Menu. Accessing the Fault History menu provides a list of the faults that have occurred since the fault history file was last cleared.
  • Page 22 1. Battery voltage is under voltage cutback threshold. LOW BATTERY Low battery voltage. VOLTAGE 2. Corroded battery terminal. 3. Loose battery or controller terminal. 1. Battery voltage is under voltage cutback threshold. OVERVOLTAGE Overvoltage. 2. Vehicle operating with charger attached. 3.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Of Rear Axle

    1. Breaker/fuse tripped or open. Circuit breaker or fuse CIRCUIT BRKR open in WalkAway™ 2. Breaker/fuse defective. OPEN circuit. 3. Relay/fuse sensor line broken. MAIN DROPOUT Main contactor open. 1. Main contactor defective. A built-in Status LED is visible through a window in the label on top of the controller. When the controller detects a fault, the Status LED flashes the 2-digit fault code.
  • Page 24 Periodic maintenance schedule: Period Grade Each Month Do first grade maintenance as required above Each 2 months Do second grade maintenance as required above Each half year Do third grade maintenance as required above Brake trouble and troubleshooting Symptom(s) Possible cause(s) Troubleshooting 1.

  • Page 25: Wheel Replacement

    5.7 Wheel Replacement WARNING! Before doing anything to the wheel and tire, please make sure the power key is positioned to OFF position. Please read the tire manufacturer’s instructions and never exceed their recommendation. Protect face and eyes from escaping air when removing the valve core. Be sure the mounting/demounting machine is anchored to floor.

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    6. Lubrication Use DOT3 for the brake fluid; ① ② Use 1L of 90GL hypoid gear oil for the rear axle; Lubrication points (use grease): a. steering gears; b. middle shaft; c. horizontal bars; d. steering ball ③ joints; e. bearings; Rear End Steering Gear Middle shaft...
  • Page 27 1D – per day 1W – per week 1M – per month 1Q – per quarter 1Y – per year item Descriptions 1D 1W Battery 1. Check the liquid level. Please add the distilled water if necessary. 2. Charge the battery 3.

  • Page 28: Storage

    9. Storage Please follow the steps as below when the vehicle is stored. 1. Check the liquid level inside the battery. Refill it fully before storing the vehicle. WARNING! Please charge the battery once a month if your vehicle will be stored more than one month. 2.
  • Page 30 Client Responsibilities Maintenance Issues Batteries – Battery fluid must be checked at least once monthly. Use distilled water only. Do no overfill. Battery Cables – Tighten battery cables per battery manufacturer instructions located on batteries. Failure to tighten once a month could result in damage to the batteries. BEFORE placing the vehicle into service, please check all battery cables and tighten as they may become loose due to turbulence in shipping.

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