Jetson Mako Manual

Kids' 6v electric ride-on

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Mako

Kids' 6V Electric Ride-On

A guide for your ride.

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MODEL SKU: JMAKO-MGR

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Page 1 Mako Kids' 6V Electric Ride-On A guide for your ride. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODEL SKU: JMAKO-MGR...
Page 3 Jetson's top two riding rules: Be safe. Have fun!
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Warnings ........................4 Warranty Coverage .
Page 5 ..................... . 4 4 2.11 Charging the Battery 3.
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. • Failure to use correct charger can result in fire and explosion, resulting in property damage, injury, and death. •...
Page 7: Maintenance Precautions
• WARNING – Risk of Fire and Electric Shock – No User Serviceable Parts. MODIFICATIONS Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, repair, or replace the product or any components of the unit without instruction from the Jetson Care Team. This will void any warranty, and can lead to malfunctions which may cause injury.
Page 8 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
Page 9: Warranty Coverage
Jetson's user manuals (refer to ridejetson.com/support). Under this warranty, you will be able to direct your claims to Jetson even in situations where you purchased the Jetson Product from one of our authorized retailers. To read the full terms of our warranty, visit ridejetson.com/warranty.
Page 10: About Your Product
1. About Your Product What’s in the Box A. FRAME B. SEAT WITH SEATBELT C. STEERING WHEEL D. LEFT SIDE MIRROR E. RIGHT SIDE MIRROR F. WINDSHIELD G. PARENT PUSH BAR HANDLE WITH REMOTE CONTROL MOUNT H. UPPER BAR PIECE I.
Page 11 *HARDWARE PRE-INSTALLED. REFER TO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE DETAILS.
Page 12 TOOLS INCLUDED FOR ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT, AND MAINTENANCE: 2 COMBINATION PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER (A) AND 14 MM SOCKET WRENCH (B) TOOLS...
Page 14: Product Overview
Product Overview 1. SEAT 2. SEAT BELT (ADJUSTABLE) 3. FRONT WHEEL (X2; LEFT AND RIGHT) 4. REAR WHEEL (X2; LEFT AND RIGHT) 5. STEERING WHEEL 6. ACCELERATOR PEDAL 7. VEHICLE CHARGING PORT 8. DOOR (X2; LEFT AND RIGHT) 8A. DOOR LEVER (X2;...
Page 15 (INTERIOR; NOT SHOWN)
Page 16: Product Specs
Product Specs · MAX SPEED IN HIGH SPEED MODE: 3 MPH · MAX SPEED IN MEDIUM SPEED MODE: 2 MPH · MAX SPEED IN LOW SPEED MODE: 1.5 MPH · RUN TIME: UP TO 45 MINS · BATTERY: RECHARGEABLE 6V, 7AH LEAD-ACID ·...
Page 17: Online Resources
Online Resources Scan for our most updated Mako onboarding materials and support resources.
Page 19: Getting Started
2. Getting Started Starting Notes · KICK OFF YOUR ADVENTURE RIGHT: PRIOR TO USE OF THIS PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE USER MANUAL, INCLUDING SAFETY WARNINGS. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT, AND ADHERE TO ALL: • MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. •...
Page 20: Connecting The Battery
Connecting the Battery 1. ENSURE THAT THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION. (SEE SECTION 3.3) 2. REMOVE THE CAP ON THE BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTOR. DISCARD. 3. CLICK THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TIP INTO THE BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTOR. 4. CHECK THAT THE CONNECTION IS SECURE. IMPORTANT: HANDLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITH CAUTION.
Page 21: Battery Compartment
BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTOR ELECTRICAL WIRING TIP BATTERY COMPARTMENT...
Page 22: Inserting The Seat
Inserting the Seat THE HARDWARE USED FOR THIS SECTION IS PRE-INSTALLED IN THE FRAME. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED SCREWS (12MM) AT THE FRONT CORNERS OF THE SEAT AREA IN THE FRAME (A) BY TWISTING THEM OUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. (2 TOTAL; LEFT AND RIGHT) SET THE SCREWS ASIDE.
Page 23: Phillips-Head Screwdriver
SEAT BACK SCREW INSERTION SEAT BELT HOLE IN SEAT FRAME (A) SCREW SEAT BACK TABS SEAT BACK TAB HOLES SEAT (B) PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER SCREW INSERTION HOLE IN SEAT SCREW...
Page 24: Attaching The Steering Wheel
Attaching the Steering Wheel THE HARDWARE USED FOR THIS SECTION IS PRE-INSTALLED IN THE STEERING ROD. 1. HOLD THE PRE-INSTALLED NUT (M5) ON THE STEERING ROD STEADY WITH YOUR FINGERS. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED BOLT (M5 X 35MM) BY TWISTING IT OUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. SET THE NUT AND BOLT ASIDE.
Page 25: Steering Rod
INSERTION COUPLER RECEIVING COUPLER STEERING ROD PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER BOLT STEERING WHEEL STEM STEERING STEERING WHEEL COLUMN...
Page 26 4. TUCK THE WIRES INTO THE CAVITY OF THE STEERING WHEEL (F) STEM, AND SLIDE THE STEM ONTO THE STEERING ROD (E). IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT NO WIRING IS VISIBLE AND EXPOSED OUTSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL STEM. 5. POSITION THE STEERING WHEEL SUCH THAT THE HOLES IN THE SIDES OF THE STEERING WHEEL STEM ARE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLES IN THE STEERING ROD.
Page 27 STEERING WHEEL (OPPOSITE SIDE; NOT SHOWN) STEERING WHEEL STEM BOLT PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER...
Page 28: Attaching The Side Mirrors
Attaching the Side Mirrors 1. POP THE STEM OF THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR (D) INTO THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR INSERTION HOLE. 2. POP THE STEM OF THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR (E) INTO THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR INSERTION HOLE. 3. CHECK THAT THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE SECURE IN THE FRAME (A).
Page 29 FRAME (A) RIGHT SIDE MIRROR (E)
Page 30: Attaching The Windshield
Attaching the Windshield 1. POSITION THE WINDSHIELD (F) ABOVE THE FRAME (A) SUCH THAT: • THE TABS ARE POINTING DOWN. • THE TABS ARE ALIGNED WITH THE TAB HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE FRAME IN FRONT OF THE DASHBOARD. •...
Page 31 WINDSHIELD (F) FRAME (A) TAB IN TAB HOLES (X4 - UNDERSIDE; NOT SHOWN)
Page 33: Assembling & Attaching The Parent Push Bar
Assembling & Attaching the Parent Push Bar THE HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION IS PRE-INSTALLED ON THE STEM OF THE PARENT PUSH BAR HANDLE. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE 2 PRE-INSTALLED BOLTS (M5 X 35MM) FROM THE STEM OF THE PARENT PUSH BAR HANDLE (G) WITH REMOTE CONTROL MOUNT BY TWISTING THEM COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Page 34 5. HOLD THE LOWER BAR PIECE (I) ABOVE THE PUSH BAR CHANNEL AT THE REAR OF THE FRAME (A) SUCH THAT: • THE CLAMP IS AT THE TOP AND THE PIN IS AT THE BOTTOM. • THE CLAMP AND PIN ARE FACING AWAY FROM THE SEAT. 6.
Page 35 9. CAREFULLY LOWER THE FRAME BACK DOWN ON YOUR WORK SURFACE. CHECK THAT THE LOWER BAR PIECE IS SECURE IN THE FRAME. 10. PULL OPEN THE CLAMP LATCH ON THE LOWER BAR PIECE. CLAMP LATCH FRAME (A) LOWER BAR PIECE PUSH BAR CHANNEL BASE OF CHANNEL WITH PIN HOLE FOR LOWER BAR PIECE...
Page 36 11. HOLD THE UPPER BAR PIECE WITH ATTACHED HANDLE ABOVE THE CLAMP OPENING SUCH THAT: • THE HANDLE IS AT THE TOP AND THE PIN IS AT THE BOTTOM. • THE PIN ON THE UPPER BAR PIECE IS FACING AWAY FROM THE SEAT. 12.
Page 37 UPPER BAR PIECE (H) WITH ATTACHED HANDLE (G) CLAMP LATCH PIN HOLE...
Page 38: Attaching The Rear Wheels
Attaching the Rear Wheels THE HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION IS PRE-INSTALLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR AXLE. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED AXLE NUTS (M8) FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR AXLE BY TWISTING EACH COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE SOCKET WRENCH. (2 TOTAL; LEFT AND RIGHT) 2.
Page 39 REAR AXLE AXLE NUT SOCKET WRENCH WASHER...
Page 40 3. LEADING WITH THE GEAR ON 1 WHEEL (J), SIDE THE WHEEL ONTO 1 SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE. ENSURE THAT THE GEAR FITS SNUGLY INTO THE GEAR BOX. 4. SLIDE 1 REMOVED WASHER ONTO THE AXLE NEXT TO THE WHEEL. 5.
Page 41: Rear Wheel
SOCKET WRENCH AXLE NUT WASHER REAR WHEEL GEAR BOX (INTERIOR; NOT SHOWN)
Page 42: Attaching The Front Wheels
Attaching the Front Wheels THE HARDWARE USED IN THIS SECTION IS PRE-INSTALLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT AXLE. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED AXLE NUTS (M8) FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT AXLE BY TWISTING EACH COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE SOCKET WRENCH. (2 TOTAL; LEFT AND RIGHT) 2.
Page 43 SOCKET WRENCH AXLE NUT WASHER WASHER TO REMAIN ON (NOT SHOWN; INTERIOR WHEEL SIDE OF AXLE.) REAR WHEEL...
Page 44: Attaching The Hubcaps
Attaching the Hubcaps 2.10 1. LEADING WITH THE TAB SIDE OF 1 HUBCAP (K), POP THE HUBCAP INTO THE HUBCAP CHANNEL ON 1 WHEEL (J). 2. REPEAT WITH THE 3 REMAINING HUBCAPS ON THE 3 OTHER WHEELS. 3. CHECK THAT THE HUBCAPS ARE SECURE ON THE WHEELS. HUBCAP (K) WHEEL (J)
Page 46: Charging The Battery
IMPORTANT: TO PREP THE BATTERY FOR LONG-TERM USE, AN EXTENDED INITIAL CHARGING SESSION IS NECESSARY. BEFORE RIDING THE MAKO FOR THE FIRST TIME, CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR A MINIMUM OF 18 HOURS —EVEN IF THE CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE CHARGER IS ILLUMINATED IN GREEN. THEN, CHARGE ONLY UNTIL THE BATTERY POWER IS FULL—ABOUT 8 HOURS PER CHARGING SESSION.
Page 47: Important Charging Notes
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES: · ONLY USE THE INCLUDED CHARGER OR ONE OBTAINED DIRECTLY THROUGH JETSON LABELED WITH: JT-DC060V0500-E OR THE PART SKU PJMAKO-CH. FAILURE TO USE CORRECT CHARGER CAN RESULT IN FIRE AND EXPLOSION. · NEVER TURN ON THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS CHARGING.
Page 48: Features And Functions
CHECK THAT THE BELT IS SECURE AND SNUG OVER THE RIDER'S LAP. IF NECESSARY, SHORTEN OR LENGTHEN THE BELT BY MOVING THE ADJUSTMENT SLIDE BUCKLE ALONG THE STRAP. ADJUSTMENT SLIDE BUCKLE IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT CHILD IS SECURELY FASTENED BY THE SEAT BELT BEFORE POWERING ON THE MAKO.
Page 49: Powering On & Off
Powering On & Off TO TURN THE MAKO ON OR OFF: QUICK-PRESS THE POWER BUTTON. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS POWERED ON.
Page 50: A Guide To Your Dashboard & Controls
A Guide to Your Dashboard & Controls HORN SOUNDS ACTIVATION BUTTON VOLUME UP BUTTON VOLUME DOWN BUTTON ENGINE SOUNDS ACTIVATION BUTTON BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR SCREEN FORWARD/ REVERSE SWITCH POWER BUTTON ACCELERATOR PEDAL STEERING WHEEL...
Page 51: Battery Charge Level
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR SCREEN ILLUMINATION 1-33% CHARGE PERCENTAGE 65-100% 34-65% (CHARGE YOUR BATTERY NOW!) IMPORTANT: WHEN THE BATTERY CHARGE DEPLETES TO 0%, THE VEHICLE WILL POWER OFF. CHARGE THE VEHICLE TO FULL POWER (SECTION 2.11) PRIOR TO YOUR NEXT RIDE.
Page 52: Sound Activation & Control
Sound Activation & Control TO MAKE SOUNDS: PUSH THE HORN OR ENGINE SOUND ACTIVATION BUTTON. TO CHANGE SOUND VOLUME: PUSH THE VOLUME UP OR VOLUME DOWN BUTTON.
Page 53: Making Moves
4. Making Moves Rider-Controlled Driving TO MOVE THE MAKO: PUSH DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TO SLOW DOWN: EASE UP ON THE PEDAL. TO STOP: RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TO TURN: ROTATE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT.
Page 54: Using The Parental Override Remote Control
Using the Parental Override Remote Control TO INSERT BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL: 1. LOOSEN THE SCREW ON THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL BY TWISTING THE SCREW COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 2. LIFT UP THE COMPARTMENT COVER. 3.
Page 55 TO SECURE THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE PARENT PUSH BAR: FROM THE TOP, SLIDE THE REMOTE CONTROL INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL MOUNT. YOU WILL NEED 2 AAA BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED) TO OPERATE THE REMOTE CONTROL. WHEN THE REMOTE CONTROL IS BEING USED, IT GIVES PARENTAL OVERRIDE OF THE VEHICLE'S MOVEMENT.
Page 56: Using The Parent Push Bar
Using the Parent Push Bar THE MAKO CAN BE PUSHED AND STEERED MANUALLY WITH THE POWER TURNED OFF. TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL EITHER IN OR OUT OF THE REMOTE CONTROL MOUNT ON THE PARENT PUSH BAR HANDLE, VEHICLE POWER MUST BE TURNED ON.
Page 57: Maximizing Speed & Run Time
RIDING STYLE – FREQUENT STARTING AND STOPPING WILL REDUCE RUN TIME. · AIR TEMPERATURE – THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE FOR RIDING AND STORING THE MAKO IS BETWEEN 50 -75°F (10-23.9°C). · INCLINE – THE MOTOR HAS TO WORK HARDER WHEN YOU RIDE UPHILL, AND GOING AGAINST GRAVITY MAKES IT HARD TO HIT THE MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE SPEED.
Page 59: Safe Journeying
5. Safe Journeying Pre-Ride Safety Checks CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY RIDE: SEAT BELT · CHECK THAT THE SEAT BELT IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT. · ENSURE THAT THE BELT CAN BE FASTENED SECURELY WITH THE CLIPS AND ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE. FRAME ·...
Page 60: Helmet Safety
Helmet Safety A HELMET SHOULD BE WORN BY THE RIDER AT ALL TIMES. 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 61: Care & Maintenance
DIRECTLY TO THE PRODUCT, AS THE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAY GET WET, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A MALFUNCTION THAT PUTS RIDER SAFETY AT RISK. · IF THE ELECTRIC PARTS OR BATTERY GET WET, DO NOT POWER ON THE VEHICLE. CONTACT THE JETSON CARE TEAM FOR ASSISTANCE. STORING THE MAKO ·...
Page 63: Stay Connected
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 64 © 2024, TruRide Tech. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Manufactured for TruRide Tech LLC. JETSON® is registered trademark used under license from JetStream Brands LLC. No portion of this package, including shape, graphics, and design, may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means.

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