HydroBikes EXPLORER I Assembly, Operation And Safety Instructions

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Page 1 ® ASSEMBLY, OPERATION AND SAFETY I N S T R U C T I O N S...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
............16 – 17 ® Prepare Your HydroBike for the Water ........18 – 19 ® Operate Your HydroBike ............20 – 21 ® EXPLORER I and EXPLORER II Specifications ........22 ® ® Maintenance and Additional Parts/Accessories ........ 23 2 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 3: Introduction
® its maximum capabilities. Information about the EXPLORER is included in ® this manual that you might not discover on your own. If you have any questions regarding your EXPLORER refer to our website ® at www.HydroBikes.com. www.HydroBikes.com | 3...
Page 4: Safety Information
EXPLORER ® • Watch for underwater obstacles when operating the EXPLORER ® shallow water. • Ask about local conditions before using your EXPLORER ® unfamiliar waters. 4 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 5 (sneakers or other water footwear) is recommended. • Never wear loose clothing that could become entangled in any moving part of the EXPLORER ® • Never use the EXPLORER while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ® www.HydroBikes.com | 5...
Page 6: Assemble Your Hydrobike
Something like a garage floor or even your driveway. Assembling on a dock or the grass could end up with some lost parts. Once everything is accounted for, it’s time to get started. Rather watch a video on assembling your HydroBike ® Visit www.HydroBikes.com/assembly. 6 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 7 • A handlebar console Handlebar stem (not pictured) • • A bike frame assembly A plastic bag of hardware • • Cross support bars (2) needed for assembly (not • Handlebars pictured) • Handlebar grips (2) • www.HydroBikes.com | 7...
Page 8 Insert the cross tubes on to the second float. Use a second black knob to secure the cross tube. Do not tighten fully. Repeat this step with the second cross bar at the float rear bolts (C). 8 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 9 AS SEMBL E Y OUR H YDR OB IKE ® STEP 1: A STEP1: B STEP 1: C STEP 2: A STEP 2: B STEP 2: C www.HydroBikes.com | 9...
Page 10 (C). Do not tighten knobs fully. Repeat with another bolt and knob for the rear of the sideboard. Repeat these steps for the other sideboard. Once all bolts are affixed with black knobs, tighten all knobs by hand with moderate force. 10 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 11 AS SEMBL E Y OUR H YDR OB IKE ® STEP 3: A STEP 3: B STEP 3: C STEP 4: A STEP 4: B STEP 4: C www.HydroBikes.com | 11...
Page 12 To secure the console to the bike frame, you will use two bolts and two wing nuts (C). Open the hatch and find holes in the center slot of the console for each bolt. Press the bolt with a rubber washer through the center slot and secure with a wing nut. 12 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 13 AS SEMBL E Y OUR H YDR OB IKE ® STEP 5: A STEP 5: B STEP 5: C STEP 6: A STEP 6: B STEP 6: C www.HydroBikes.com | 13...
Page 14 Make sure the lever is pointed down when tightened and flush with the bike frame. Next, fit the seat onto the end of the seat post and adjust to a level position. Secure the nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers (C). 14 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 15 AS SEMBL E Y OUR H YDR OB IKE ® STEP 7: A STEP 7: B STEP 7: C STEP 8: A STEP 8: B STEP 8: C www.HydroBikes.com | 15...
Page 16: Transport Your Hydrobike
Make sure that the car-roof rack is rated for the proper weight of the EXPLORER and other miscellaneous gear. ® 3. Disassembled. Disassemble the EXPLORER and transport the individual sections. ® Two EXPLORERS can be transported in the same space required for one. ® 16 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 17 T RAN SP ORT Y OUR HY DR OBI KE ® B – FASTEN DOWN THE FRAME OF THE HYDROBIKE TO THE FRAME OF YOUR VEHICLE WITH APPROPRIATE TIE DOWNS. www.HydroBikes.com | 17...
Page 18: Prepare Your Hydrobike For The Water
Loosen the black lock bolt in the rear of the bike allow the drive train to fold all the way down to be vertical (D). You may adjust the drive train for shallow waters and if you would like to beach the HydroBike ® 18 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 19 PR EPARE YOUR HYDR OB IKE FOR THE WATE R ® www.HydroBikes.com | 19...
Page 20: Operate Your Hydrobike
Train lever minimal amount of resistance) Step 3 Lower the handlebars/rudder to the DOWN position, for the best steering results. (See the “Adjusting the Rudder” section.) Step 4 Begin pedaling to move forward or move in reverse by pedaling backwards. 20 | www.HydroBikes.com...
Page 21 ® Stopping There are three ways to stop your EXPLORER ® • Stop pedaling. • Pedal backwards. • Turn the handlebars sharply to either the right or left, so that the rudder is perpendicular to the floats. www.HydroBikes.com | 21...
Page 22: Ii Sp Ec If I Cati Ons
Width (Hull-Hull): ....84 in. Width (Outside): ....55 in. Width (Outside): ....97 in. Weight: ......95 lbs. Weight: ......170 lbs. DIAGRAM/DRAWING OF EXPLORER I & 2 Capacity: ......400 lbs. Capacity: ..... 600 lbs. Common Features/Specifications Length: ..................10 ft.
Page 23: Maintenance And Additional Parts/Accessories
AD D ITI ON AL PA RTS/ ACC ESSORIE S THE ANGLER MODEL THE CRUISER MODEL ® EXPLORER II MODEL THE HYDRO PAL WHEEL KIT COVER BASKET For additional parts, chain oil and other accessories, please visit www.HydroBikes.com. www.HydroBikes.com | 23...
Page 24 Now your ready to enjoy your HydroBike and experience ® your waterfront in a whole new way. Send us pictures of you enjoying your HydroBike to our Facebook page @HydroBikes. ® Thanks again for your purchase and enjoy your HydroBike ® 888-403-9012 | www.HydroBikes.com...

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