Table of Contents Page Warranty and Maintenance Information ..............................4 Specifications ......................................5 Torque Specifications....................................8 Post Delivery Inspection (PDI)................................. 9 Pre-Ride Inspection ....................................11 Pre-Assembly ......................................13 ASSEMBLY ........................................15 Battery Activation ....................................20 The 7-Step Process to Activate an ATV Battery ..........................21 APPENDIX .........................................24 Maintenance Schedule ..................................24 Engine Oil ......................................25...
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Please read carefully before operating this vehicle! This vehicle should only be assembled and prepped by an authorized Tao Motor Dealer or professional mechanic. You should never try or attempt assembly of this vehicle; it should be done by professionals. Death or serious injuries could result from failure to follow these warnings.
Warranty and Maintenance Information As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the vehicle maintenance. These responsibilities included but are not limited to periodic maintenance, pre- storage maintenance, pre-ride inspections to be performed before each ride. After riding the vehicle, you are responsible for cleaning, drying, lubing, and the necessary adjustments to maintain proper vehicle maintenance.
Post Delivery Inspection (PDI) “PDI” refers to the “Post Delivery Inspection” process you are going to carry out after you have done the basic assembly. The following is a set of recommended guidelines for you to follow as you complete your own “PDI” and setup for your PRODUCT before use. Step 1 Completely inspect all nuts, bolts, and fasteners to ensure that all factory assembled parts are in fact correctly assembled and secure.
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Step 7 After assembling the vehicle drain and replace the shipping oil with the recommended motor oil before starting the engine. After riding your new vehicle for 3 to 5 hours change the lubricating engine oil. Use the recommended oil for your bike. Usually 15W-40 Motorcycle/ATV Oil and adjust the chain, as the chain will begin to stretch with use and should be inspected before every ride and adjusted as needed.
TAO MOTORS TFORCE ASSEMBLY Pre-Assembly 1) Recommended to have LOCTITE on major nuts and bolts including the brake caliper, rotors, front axle, handlebar hardware, and exhaust hardware , Side stand, and any other major hardware. This requires loosening and reinstalling these components to apply the LOCTITE.
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3) Remove the plastic and take out the front and rear tires along with the battery and any hardware and put them aside. 4) Use a #10 Wrench and Cross Screwdriver (Phillip’s Head) to remove the brackets holding the rear axle in place. 5) Lift ATV away from the metal frame.
ASSEMBLY 1) Take out the front bumper. At the front of the ATV, unscrew the four fixed screws (where the front bumper mounts) with #10-13 wrench. Install the front bumper using the four screws you unscrewed earlier. 2) Remove the front shock screws located in lower swing arm...
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3) Connect the front shock absorber to the lower swing arm, put the screw through the aligned holes and tighten with #13-14 spanner. 4) Remove the cotter pin and castle nut from the tie rod. Once that has been removed, connect it to the steering knuckle on the spindle and use the nut to secure.
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5) Pull out the cotter pin, remove castle nut and washer from the rear axle. The Tires are directional. Look at the side wall of the tire and make sure the arrow points in the direction of forward rotation for the side you will be mounting it on.
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6) For the front wheels pull out the cotter pin, remove the slotted castle nut and washer from the spindle. Install the front wheel by sliding the hub on the spindle and secure with the washer, nut, and split pin. Once the split pin is inserted, bend it back 90 degrees. Attack the dust cap.
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7) Place the handlebars between the two holes along with the transmission indicator and place the two aluminum blocks to the right position. Using the L-shaped (8mm) tool, fasten the 4 bolts halfway (bolt type: 8x45). Adjust the handlebars to preference then secure tightly.
Battery Activation Activating an ATV Battery is a simple, 7-step process that nearly any rider or mechanic can follow with success. Remember to always practice caution when handling batteries and activation equipment. Motorcycle batteries are shipped with the electrolyte stored in a plastic container. The battery is filled with electrolyte from the container when it’s ready to be activated.
The 7-Step Process to Activate an ATV Battery 1) The battery must be out of the vehicle and sitting on a level surface. 2) Remove the electrolyte container from the plastic storage bag. Remove the strip of caps and set it aside as it will be necessary later in this process. When filling your Motorcycle battery use only the dedicated acid container that comes with the battery as it contains the proper amount of electrolyte.
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4) Check the electrolyte flow. Keep the container in place for 20 minutes or longer until it empties completely. If no air bubbles are coming up from the filler ports or if the container cells haven’t emptied completely after 20 minutes, then tap the container and/or battery case gently a few times to cause the electrolyte to flow into the battery.
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VERY IMPORTANT DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!! IF you do not have the proper battery charger to charge the battery at slow 3amps then you will need to take the battery to your local auto parts store or motorcycle dealer and request they charge it for you at no more than 3amps. Newly activated batteries require an initial charge.