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Summary of Contents for Jetson Zephyr
- Page 1 Zephyr Cruiser Bike. A guide for your ride. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODEL: JRC24-PRD Designed in Brooklyn...
- Page 3 Jetson's top two riding rules: Be safe. Have fun!
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Warnings ................................4 Warranty Coverage ..............................6 Product Overview ..............................8 Specs & Features ..............................10 Rider Suitability ................................10 Online Resources ..............................11 1. Getting Started Starting Notes ...............................12 Attaching the Front Wheel ...........................13 Assembling the Front Brake ..........................17 Adjusting the Brakes ............................20 Installing the Handlebar ............................22 Attaching the Front Fender... - Page 5 Securing the Front Reflector ..........................39 Securing the Handbrakes ............................40 Tire Pressure & Inflation ............................41 2. Features & Functions Using the Bell ................................42 Using the Kickstand ..............................43 Using the Cargo Rack ............................44 Using the Brakes ..............................45 3. Safe Journeying Brake Safety & Functionality Check ........................46 Pre-Ride Safety Checks ............................47...
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Page 6: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings • Before use, please read the user manual and safety warnings carefully, and make sure you understand and accept all the safety instructions. The user will be responsible for any loss or damage caused by improper use. • Before each cycle of operation, the operator shall perform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer: That all guards and pads originally supplied by the manufacturer are in proper place and in serviceable condition;... - Page 7 • Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Sudden or excessive application of the brake may result in injury or death. • If the brake loosens, please adjust with the hexagon wrench, or please contact the Jetson Care Team. • Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
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Page 8: Warranty Coverage
ONE-YEAR GENERAL LIMITED WARRANTY All new Jetson products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with Jetson's user manuals (refer to ridejetson.com/support). -
Page 10: Product Overview
Product Overview WHEEL (X2; FRONT* AND REAR) FRONT REFLECTOR CARGO RACK* A. TIRE HANDBRAKE (X2; LEFT AND RIGHT)* REAR REFLECTOR B. VALVE WITH DUST CAP STEM BUNGEE HOOK C. AXLE FRONT FORK KICKSTAND D. WHEEL REFLECTOR FRAME PEDAL (X2; LEFT AND RIGHT)* E. -
Page 12: Specs & Features
Specs & Features · · PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 66.93" (L) X 25.79" (W) X 42.91" (H) WEIGHT LIMIT: 220 LBS · PRODUCT WEIGHT: 36 LBS · RECOMMENDED AGE: 12+ · TIRE SIZE: 24" · RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE: 45 PSI · BRAKE TYPE: HANDBRAKES/DRUM BRAKES Rider Suitability inches FOR SAFE AND COMFORTABLE RIDING, THERE SHOULD... -
Page 13: Online Resources
Online Resources Scan for our most updated Zephyr onboarding materials and support resources. WARNING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE CHILD OR OTHERS. • KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN DURING ASSEMBLY. • ACCESSORY MUST BE ASSEMBLED AND REMOVED BY AN ADULT. -
Page 14: Getting Started
1. Getting Started Starting Notes · REMOVE ALL PACKAGING BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING THE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE HANDLEBAR POST AND WHEEL AXLE NUTS. · THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL—RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT/FORWARD, AND REAR/BACK—ARE ORIENTED AS THE RIDER WOULD SEE THEM WHEN SEATED ON THE BIKE. THE "RIGHT SIDE" OF THE BIKE, FOR EXAMPLE, IS THE SIDE WHERE THE RIDER’S RIGHT HAND AND FOOT WILL BE. -
Page 15: Attaching The Front Wheel
Attaching the Front Wheel YOU WILL NEED BOTH 15MM WRENCHES. 1. CAREFULLY POSITION THE BIKE UPSIDE DOWN ON A SOFT SURFACE—OR RIGHT SIDE UP BUT PROPPED ON A SUPPORT THAT LIFTS THE FRONT AXLE AT LEAST 1 FOOT OFF THE GROUND. - Page 16 2. LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE 2 AXLE NUTS ON THE FRONT WHEEL BY TURNING THEM COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH YOUR FINGERS OR THE 15MM WRENCH. DEPENDING ON HOW TIGHTLY THEY ARE FASTENED, YOU MAY NEED TO USE AN ADDITIONAL 15MM WRENCH TO HOLD THE NUT ON ONE SIDE STEADY SO THAT YOU CAN LOOSEN THE OTHER. 3.
- Page 17 4. PLACE THE WHEEL IN THE FRONT FORK SUCH THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: · THE SPACES MENTIONED IN STEP 3 REST IN THE WEDGES ON THE END OF THE FRONT FORK. · THE WASHERS AND AXLE NUTS ARE ON THE OUTER SIDES OF THE FORK. ·...
- Page 18 5. ON EACH SIDE OF THE AXLE, ROTATE THE WASHER UNTIL THE WASHER HOOK IS ALIGNED WITH THE WASHER HOOK HOLE IN THE FRONT FORK. PUSH THE HOOK INTO THE HOLE. 6. FULLY TIGHTEN BOTH AXLE NUTS BY TURNING EACH CLOCKWISE WITH THE 15MM WRENCH. 7.
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Page 19: Assembling The Front Brake
Assembling the Front Brake YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND 8MM WRENCH. 1. POSITION YOURSELF ON THE BRAKE SIDE OF THE FRONT WHEEL. 2. SPIN THE WHEEL UNTIL THE BRAKE MECHANISM IS NEXT TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE FORK. FRONT FORK BRAKE MECHANISM... - Page 20 3. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE BOLT FASTENING THE BRAKE ARM TO THE BRAKE COVER PANEL BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH YOUR FINGERS OR THE SCREWDRIVER. IF NECESSARY, USE THE 8MM WRENCH TO HOLD THE NUT ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BRAKE ARM STEADY SO THAT YOU CAN MORE EASILY TWIST THE BOLT. 4.
- Page 21 5. ROTATE THE BRAKE TOWARDS THE TIP OF THE FORK UNTIL THE HOLES IN THE BRAKE COVER PANEL AND BRAKE ARM FROM WHICH YOU JUST REMOVED THE BOLT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE BRAKE ANCHOR SPACE IN THE FORK. ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE COVER PANEL AND BRAKE ARM ARE ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE FORK.
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Page 22: Adjusting The Brakes
Adjusting the Brakes YOU WILL NEED THE 10MM WRENCH AND PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 1. ON THE FRONT BRAKE, LOCATE THE BOLT ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE BRAKE LEVER. HOLD IT STEADY WITH YOUR FINGERS OR THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER WHILE YOU LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE NUT ON THE FRONT SIDE BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE 10MM WRENCH FOR 2 –... - Page 23 2. USING YOUR FINGERS, PULL THE BRAKE LEVER TOWARDS THE BRAKE ARM. 3. WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE LEVER IN THAT POSITION, USE THE FINGERS ON YOUR OTHER HAND TO PULL THE END OF THE BRAKE CABLE TAUT. 4. CONTINUE HOLDING THE CABLE TAUT WHILE YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE LEVER. 5.
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Page 24: Installing The Handlebar
Installing the Handlebar YOU WILL NEED THE 6MM ALLEN KEY. 1. FLIP THE BIKE UPRIGHT AND PROP IT UP WITH THE KICKSTAND (SEE PAGE 43). 2. LOOSEN BUT DO NOT REMOVE THE BOLT ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR CLAMP BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE 6MM ALLEN KEY FOR 2 - 3 ROTATIONS. - Page 25 5. LOOSEN WEDGE NUT BY TURNING THE CAP BOLT ON THE TOP OF THE HANDLEBAR COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 1 – 2 ROTATIONS WITH THE 6MM ALLEN KEY. 6. POSITION THE HANDLEBAR ABOVE THE HEAD TUBE WITH THE HANDLEBAR POST IN LINE WITH THE STEM AND THE HANDBRAKE ON THE LEFT SIDE.
- Page 26 8. CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR AND FRONT FORK ARE ALIGNED, SUCH THAT WHEN THE WHEEL IS POINTED FORWARD AND THE HANDLEBAR IS STRAIGHT ACROSS THE BIKE. IF NECESSARY, MAKE ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS ON EITHER THE HANDLEBAR OR THE FORK UNTIL BOTH PIECES ARE STRAIGHT AND ALIGNED. 9.
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Page 27: Attaching The Front Fender
10MM WRENCH PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER WASHER BOLT Attaching the Front Fender YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND THE 10MM WRENCH. 1. USE THE SCREWDRIVER TO HOLD THE BOLT ON THE FRONTSIDE OF THE FRONT FORK STEADY WHILE YOU LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE NUT ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE FORK BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE 10MM WRENCH. - Page 28 10MM WRENCH PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER WASHER BOLT FRONT FENDER 3. POSITION THE FENDER BEHIND THE FRONT FORK SUCH THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: · THE HOLE IN THE FENDER TAB IS ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE FORK FROM WHICH YOU JUST REMOVED THE HARDWARE.
- Page 29 FRONT FENDER 5. WORKING ON ONE SIDE OF THE BIKE, LOOSEN AND THEN REMOVE THE BOLT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT FORK NEAR THE AXLE NUT BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER. REMOVE THE WASHER NEXT TO IT, AND SET THE HARDWARE ASIDE.
- Page 30 FRONT FENDER 9. FINISH TIGHTENING THE FENDER BRACE BOLTS WITH THE SCREWDRIVER, AND THEN TIGHTEN THE BOLT AND NUT AT THE TOP OF THE FENDER WITH THE SCREWDRIVER AND THE WRENCH. 10. CHECK THAT THE FENDER IS SECURE AND THE WHEEL SPINS FREELY UNDERNEATH IT.
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Page 31: Attaching The Pedals
Attaching the Pedals YOU WILL NEED THE 15MM WRENCH. 1. NOTE THE "R" AND "L" MARKINGS ON THE END OF SPINDLE OF EACH PEDAL, INDICATING "RIGHT" AND "LEFT." 2. ALIGN THE SPINDLE ON "L" PEDAL WITH THE HOLE AT THE END OF THE CRANK ARM ON THE SIDE OF THE BIKE WHERE YOU WILL PEDAL WITH YOUR RIGHT FOOT. - Page 32 4. FINISH INSERTING AND THEN TIGHTENING THE PEDAL INTO THE CRANK ARM BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE 15 MM WRENCH. CHECK THAT THE RIGHT PEDAL IS SECURE. 5. REPEAT STEPS 2 – 5 WITH THE RIGHT ("R") PEDAL. IMPORTANT: THE SPINDLE ON THE RIGHT PEDAL IS REVERSE THREADED AND NEEDS TO BE INSERTED AND TIGHTENED WITH CLOCKWISE TURNS.
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Page 33: Installing The Seat
Installing the Seat 1. PULL OPEN THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP. 2. LOCATE THE "MINIMUM INSERTION" MARK ENGRAVED NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT POST. LOWER THE SEAT POST THROUGH THE CLAMP AND INTO THE SEAT TUBE. (IF THE CLAMP OPENING IS TOO NARROW TO RECEIVE THE POST, YOU CAN WIDEN IT BY TURNING THE KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE WHILE HOLDING THE LATCH STEADY.) 3. - Page 34 4. TO SECURE THE SEAT IN PLACE, CLOSE THE LATCH ON THE SEAT CLAMP. 5. CHECK THAT THE SEAT IS SECURE: USE YOUR HAND TO PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE SEAT. IF THE SEAT POST SLIPS FURTHER DOWN INTO THE TUBE, BRING IT BACK TO POSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP BY TURNING THE KNOB CLOCKWISE.
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Page 35: Attaching The Cargo Rack
WASHER SCREW Attaching the Cargo Rack SCREWDRIVER YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND AN ASSISTANT TO HOLD THE RACK STEADY WHILE YOU INSTALL IT. 1. LOOSEN THE SCREW ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME JUST BEHIND THE SEAT POST BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. - Page 36 2. LOOSEN THE SCREW ABOVE THE REAR AXLE NUT ON EACH SIDE OF THE BIKE (NEXT TO THE ONE SECURING THE REAR FENDER BRACKET) BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER. REMOVE BOTH SCREWS, ALONG WITH THE WASHERS UNDERNEATH THEM, AND SET THEM ASIDE WITH THE OTHER HARDWARE.
- Page 37 CARGO RACK 3. POSITION AND HOLD THE CARGO RACK ABOVE THE REAR FENDER SUCH THAT: · THE REFLECTOR IS AT THE REAR OF THE BIKE. · THE HOLES AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUPPORTS FOR THE CARGO RACK ARE ALIGNED WITH THE NOW-EMPTY SCREW HOLES IN THE FRAME JUST BEHIND THE SEAT POST, AND ON THE OUTERMOST SIDE OF THE FRAME.
- Page 38 CARGO RACK 4. SLIDE THE WASHERS BACK ONTO THE STEMS OF THE REMOVED SCREWS. 5. IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER, INSERT EACH SCREW THROUGH THE 4 ALIGNED SETS OF HOLES. FASTEN (BUT DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THEM) INTO THE FRAME BY TURNING THEM CLOCKWISE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER: A.
- Page 39 CARGO RACK 6. USE THE SCREWDRIVER TO FULLY TIGHTEN ALL FOUR SCREWS BY TURNING EACH ONE CLOCKWISE. 7. CHECK THAT THE CARGO RACK IS SECURE ON THE FRAME. REFLECTOR...
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Page 40: Securing The Bell
Securing the Bell 1.10 YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER 1. LOOSEN (BUT DO NOT REMOVE) THE SCREW ON THE BELL CLAMP BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 1 - 2 ROTATIONS WITH THE SCREWDRIVER. 2. ROTATE THE BELL AROUND THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL IT IS IN A POSITION WHERE THE BELL TAB CAN EASILY BE REACHED BY THE RIDER’S RIGHT-HAND THUMB WHEN HOLDING ONTO THE HANDLEBAR. -
Page 41: Securing The Front Reflector
Securing the Front Reflector 1.11 YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 1. ROTATE THE FRONT REFLECTOR CLAMP AROUND THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE REFLECTOR IS FACING THE FRONT OF THE BIKE. 2. TIGHTEN THE SCREW BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER TO SECURE THE REFLECTOR CLAMP IN PLACE. -
Page 42: Securing The Handbrakes
Securing the Handbrakes 1.12 YOU WILL NEED THE 5MM ALLEN KEY. 1. LOOSEN THE SCREW ON THE LEFT HANDBRAKE CLAMP BY TURNING IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE FOR 1 – 2 ROTATIONS WITH THE 5MM ALLEN KEY. 2. ROTATE THE HANDBRAKE CLAMP AROUND THE HANDLEBAR UNTIL THE HANDBRAKE LEVER IN A POSITION AT WHICH CAN EASILY BE REACHED BY THE RIDER WHEN HOLDING ONTO THE HANDLEBAR. -
Page 43: Tire Pressure & Inflation
3. REMOVE THE AIR PUMP AND REPLACE THE DUST VALVE BY TWISTING IT ON CLOCKWISE. 4. REPEAT WITH THE OTHER TIRE. IMPORTANT: ONLY USE A MANUAL AIR PUMP TO INFLATE THE TIRES ON YOUR ZEPHYR. NEVER USE AN AIR COMPRESSOR; DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE TIRE TUBES TO POP. -
Page 44: Features & Functions
2. Features & Functions Using the Bell TO SOUND THE BELL, FLICK THE BELL TAB FORWARD QUICKLY AND FORCEFULLY WITH YOUR RIGHT-HAND THUMB. BELL TAB BELL... -
Page 45: Using The Kickstand
Using the Kickstand TO USE THE KICKSTAND, PIVOT IT DOWN AND GENTLY TILT YOUR BIKE ONTO IT TO STAND. TO RAISE THE KICKSTAND, PIVOT IT BACK UP. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RAISE THE KICKSTAND BEFORE RIDING. KICKSTAND... -
Page 46: Using The Cargo Rack
Using the Cargo Rack ALWAYS SECURE CARGO TO THE RACK WITH BUNGEE CORDS OR A DEDICATED CARGO RACK ACCESSORY. (NOT INCLUDED.) IF USING BUNGEE CORDS, LOOP AND SECURE THE ENDS OF THE CORDS IN THE BUNGEE HOOKS. FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY: ·... -
Page 47: Using The Brakes
Using the Brakes THE LEFT HANDBRAKE CONTROLS THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE, AND THE RIGHT HANDBRAKE CONTROLS THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE. USE THE HANDBRAKE TO SLOW DOWN; SQUEEZE MORE FORCEFULLY TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IMPORTANT: TO AVOID ABRUPT MOVEMENTS, TRY TO SQUEEZE THE HANDBRAKES GRADUALLY. FRONT BRAKE REAR BRAKE... -
Page 48: Safe Journeying
3. Safe Journeying Brake Safety & Functionality Check AFTER ASSEMBLY AND PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE, CHECK THAT THE BRAKES ARE WORKING EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY. 1. WALK WITH YOUR BIKE OR LIFT THE FRONT WHEEL AND GIVE IT A SPIN. WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, GENTLY PULL THE LEFT HANDBRAKE. -
Page 49: Pre-Ride Safety Checks
Pre-Ride Safety Checks CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY: BRAKES MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY SUCH THAT: · THE HANDBRAKE LEVERS ARE SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO THEY COMPRESS EASILY. · WHEN SQUEEZED, THE HANDBRAKE LEVERS DO NOT COMPRESS THE RIDER’S FINGERS. ·... -
Page 51: Helmet Positioning
Helmet Positioning A HELMET SHOULD BE WORN BY THE RIDER AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE BIKE. PROPER POSITIONING: IMPROPER POSITIONING: THE FOREHEAD IS COVERED THE FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED. BY THE HELMET. A FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * WEAR A HELMET, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, SHOES, AND SAFETY GEAR. AVOID CLOTHING THAT CAN GET CAUGHT INTO OR UNDER THE WHEELS. -
Page 53: Care & Maintenance
TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR BIKE TO KEEP IT RIDING SMOOTHLY AND SAFELY. HERE’S HOW: HANDLING YOUR ZEPHYR · AVOID EXPOSING YOUR ZEPHYR TO SEVERE VIBRATION OR INTENSE PHYSICAL IMPACT. · KEEP YOUR ZEPHYR AWAY FROM WATER AND MOISTURE. ·... - Page 54 Stay connected. Be sure to follow @ridejetson on social media to learn about fantastic offers, giveaways, and all the latest Jetson news. Loving your ride? Then be sure to leave a review at ridejetson.com/reviews. We can’t wait to hear from you!
- Page 56 Date Code: 02/2023 Document Edition: v1.0 © 2023, JETSON. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Manufactured by JETSON ELECTRIC BIKES LLC. No portion of this document, including shape, copy, graphics, and design, may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means.
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