Summary of Contents for Rookie Sidekick
- Page 1 SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in the Safety Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury. A product of Bend, Oregon...
- Page 2 This manual contains the safety precautions WITH YOU! and recommended assembly and operation techniques outlined by the manufacturer. Each Rookie Sidekick Portable Hose Roller has been designed and constructed to minimize risk of injury whenever possible, however, improper use and/or unfamiliarity with recommended procedures can result in serious injury.
- Page 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 - All Rookie Sidekick models can be mounted on an ATV rack, a receiver hitch, or a optional portable stand. RECEIVER HITCH: Use adaptor (a) (supplied). Mount SideKick to receiver hitch, making sure retaining pins(b) are in place.
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS continued 2 - Place guard/guides (c) in square tubing holders(d) making sure retaining pins (e) are in place.
- Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS continued 3a - Gas model - Remove foot pedal (f) from holder. Place foot pedal on flat surface near the hose guide/guard on either side of roller, making sure cable is not twisted or kinked. 3b - Electric models - Foot pedal (g) is stored in holder within frame.
- Page 6 ON position. Start the engine by pulling the starter grip until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. The Gas Sidekick is now ready to operate- see hose rolling instructions (page 8). BE SURE FUEL SWITCH...
- Page 7 POWERING UP continued Refer to Honda Operators Manual (included with your Sidekick) for proper fuel and oil specifications. WARNING! - DO NOT OPERATE ON AN INCLINE OF MORE THAN 20 DEGREES. OIL ALERT WILL SHUT DOWN ENGINE. 5a - Connecting power to...
- Page 8 POWERING UP continued The electric Sidekick is now ready to operate. 6a - Gas Model - Turn switch located on engine to ON position. Start engine by pulling the starter grip until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently.
- Page 9 POSITIONING & ROLLING HOSE 8 - Apply pressure to foot control holding hose with both hands allowing it to slide through hands, while guiding the hose onto the mandrel. 9 - Allow the first few coils to roll on loosely, and the balance to roll tightly.
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Page 10: Storage And Maintenance
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE 13 - When job is complete, unplug from power source or turn off switch on engine. Gas Model - coil cable and secure foot pedal to framework with pin. Electric Models - Disconnect foot pedal, coil tubing and secure to framework. - Page 11 THE SIDEKICK PARTS LIST Part # Item Location MTR’L Specs Quantity 5/8Dia. Flat Washer Idler Arms Zinc 3/32Dia.x1” Cotter Pin Idler Arms Zinc Right Hand Roller/Guide Left Hand Roller/Guide 5” Rubber Roller Idler Arms Soft Rubber 5/8” Dia. Stinger Pin W/KP’R Stinger Corrosive Resist. ½” Dia. Locking Pin Carriage 3/16” Dia.x11/4 Pin W/ Cable Chassis Corrosive Resist. 10” Dia. Flat Free Tire Carriage Air Cooled Honda GX100 Gas Engine Varible Foot Pedal 5/8 Dia.x3 Bushings Carriage Steel 5/8 Dia.x5 Bolts Carriage...
- Page 12 SAVES MANPOWER AND ENERGY IN THE FIELD SAFE AND EASY FOR ONE PERSON TO OPERATE CONVENIENT COMPACT SIZE – WEIGHS LESS THAN 150 LBS ROLLS HOSE EASILY ON ANY SURFACE HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION POWDER COATED 1 YEAR WARRANTY 541/480-5967 www.the-rookie.com info@the-rookie.com...
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