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CURRIE TECHNOLOGIES
300 Series
500CD Series
OWNER'S MANUAL
(CHAIN DRIVE SCOOTER SERIES)
You must read and understand this manual before using this scooter
ATTENTION
!
TWIST AND GO! To start scooter turn the power switch "ON". Twist
throttle and go.
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4.0 Series
650CD Series
750CD Series
®
400 Series
900CD Series
3/18/2008 12:17:47 PM
3/18/2008 12:17:47 PM

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  • Page 1 CURRIE TECHNOLOGIES ® 300 Series 4.0 Series 400 Series 900CD Series 500CD Series 650CD Series 750CD Series OWNER’S MANUAL (CHAIN DRIVE SCOOTER SERIES) You must read and understand this manual before using this scooter ATTENTION TWIST AND GO! To start scooter turn the power switch “ON”. Twist throttle and go.
  • Page 2 ® Currie Technologies PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS ITEM TO THE STORE. For questions or assistance on assembly contact ® Currie Technologies Customer Service toll free (800) 377-4532 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (PST) Consult the trouble shooting guide of the owner’s manual or visit our website at www.CurrieTech.com...
  • Page 3 Section 7 ..Pre-Ride Checklist ....page 38 Section 1 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION 300 Series 4.0 Series 400 Series...
  • Page 4 ® Currie Technologies Section 2 - SAFETY GUIDELINES LIMITATIONS OF SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES WARNING This owner’s manual includes important safety guidelines and maintenance instructions. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death.
  • Page 5 ® Currie Technologies WARNING Never operate this product without proper training or instructions. Children under 13 years old should never operate the these scooters. Rider age does not necessarily mean that they are qualified to operate this prod- uct. A parent should never allow this product to be used by an individual not having the ability, coordination, maturity, skills and strength to operate it safely and in a controlled manner.
  • Page 6 ® Currie Technologies Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed as this could increase the risk of injury. Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees.
  • Page 7 ® Currie Technologies STARTING Turn the power switch to the “ON” position Place one foot on the deck with both hands on the handlebars. Slowly twist the throttle to operate the motor. Place the other foot on the deck once you have properly balanced yourself.
  • Page 8 ® Currie Technologies Section 3 - BASIC ASSEMBLY & SET-UP IMPORTANT: Some adult assembly required. Before using your scooter please be sure to read and follow the basic assembly, set-up and operating instructions. Following these instructions will help insure safe riding.
  • Page 9 ® Currie Technologies to the scooter first then plug the charger into the wall socket. Allow the batteries to charge a full 6-10 hours (depending on the size of batteries) before first use. Refer to page 17 for complete Battery...
  • Page 10 ® Currie Technologies Section 4 - REPAIR & MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Some adult assembly required. HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Electro-Drive™ scooters are equipped with an folding stem hinge. Take care not to pinch your hands or fingers in the hinge when you are folding and locking the handlebar in place.
  • Page 11 ® Currie Technologies Open the stem hinge to access the steerer bolt (6mm Allen Bolt or 13mm Hex Bolt). Loosely tighten the steerer bolt. The stem is held in position with the expander bolt and wedge. Slide the QR retention pin (silver) sideways (Ref Photo A).
  • Page 12 ® Currie Technologies Rotate the stem QR lever forward into of the upper plate (Ref Photo A). Close the stem QR lever (Ref Photo B) being sure the QR retention pin (silver) is fully engaged with the upper plate. Photo A...
  • Page 13 Quick- Release lever, or properly secure the two main handlebar parts to the scooter, DO NOT ® RIDE THE SCOOTER. Contact Currie Technologies Customer Service at 1-800-377-4532 for further instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death to the rider or severe damage to the scooter.
  • Page 14 ® Currie Technologies QR LEVER ADJUSTMENT: If the quick release lever is either too tight (cannot be flipped to its fully locked position) or is too loose (can be too easily flipped to its locked position) you will need to adjust the QR (Quick Release) Lever.
  • Page 15 ® Currie Technologies BATTERY PACK, CHARGER PORT AND CHARGER ELECTRO-DRIVE™ SMART CHARGER: The Electro-Drive™ scooter comes with its own Electro-Drive™ Smart Charger that connects with an easy-ac- cess charger port for recharging the batteries. This charger unit has lights that show the battery charge status. Refer to the instructions that appear on the charger unit and its instructions.
  • Page 16 ® Currie Technologies using the Currie “Smart Charger”, we recommend that you do not leave the charger plugged in for more than 24 hours. CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK IMPORTANT: Be sure the power switch on the scooter is in the “OFF” position.

  • Page 17: Battery Care And Maintenance

    LED’s. FUSE In the event of an overload the fuse will pop and need to be replaced. In this instance replace only with approved part from Currie Technologies ® WARNING Risk of fire, Do not bypass fuse.
  • Page 18 WARNING If you do not fully understand how to operate your scooter throttle properly, DO NOT RIDE YOUR SCOOTER. Con- tact Currie Technologies Customer Service for information and instructions at 1-800-377-4532. HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE LED’S When the throttle is engaged (powering the motor) and the scooter is in mo- tion, the LED’s on the throttle indicate instantaneous line voltage as mea-...
  • Page 19 ® Currie Technologies The line voltage will fluctuate depending on the instantaneous load that the motor is under. For example, when starting out from a dead stop, or going up a steep hill, the motor will be under a high load and the “Yellow” or even “Red”...
  • Page 20 ® Currie Technologies BRAKE OPERATION The Electro-Drive™ electric scooter is equipped with front and/or rear brakes. It is operated by using the brake lever on the handlebars and is designed to provide excellent stop- ping power for your scooter. Squeeze the brake lever(s) firmly to bring your scooter to a safe, controlled stop.
  • Page 21 For answers to service questions regarding the Drive train on the Electro-Drive™ drive train, please contact your local 500CD, 650CD, 750CD ® dealer, or call Currie Technologies Customer Service and 900CD series at: 1-800-377-4532. scooters www.CurrieTech.com Chain Drive Scooters.indd 21...

  • Page 22: Chain Adjustment

    ® Currie Technologies CHAIN ADJUSTMENT The chain can stretch during use or may occasionally come out of adjust- ment. Regular attention to proper chain tension and lubrication will minimize the risk of the chain falling off the rear sprocket and help your scooter main- tain optimum performance.
  • Page 23 ® Currie Technologies watching the chain. Be sure that the rear wheel is turning smoothly and the chain does not try to run off the rear sprocket in either direc- tion. Test the brake adjustment to be sure it is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Page 24: Wheel Removal

    ® Currie Technologies WHEEL REMOVAL FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL 300, 4.0, 400, 500CD, 650CD, 750CD AND 900CD SERIES SCOOTERS Detach the V-Brake, if your scooter was so equipped, (Ref Photo A) by removing the brake noodle (silver tube) from the brake arm.
  • Page 25 ® Currie Technologies REAR WHEEL & DRIVE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 300, 4.0 AND 400 SERIES SCOOTERS Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. Remove seat tube from the frame. Remove both the deck and rear Photo A fender from the frame.
  • Page 26 ® Currie Technologies Loosen and remove both 15mm axle nuts. (Ref Photo E) Loosen and remove both 10mm chain tensioners. (Ref Photo F) Push the wheel all the way for- ward in the frame to allow you to remove the chain from the motor sprocket.
  • Page 27 ® Currie Technologies Set the motor into the empty battery tray. Loosen and remove both axle nuts with a 15mm wrench (Ref Photo B). Loosen and remove the two 5mm motor plate fixing bolts. (Ref Photo C, D) The rear wheel with the sprock-...

  • Page 28: Wheel Installation

    ® Currie Technologies WHEEL INSTALLATION FRONT WHEEL INSTALLATION: 300, 4.0, 400, 500CD, 650CD, 750CD AND 900CD SERIES SCOOTERS If your scooter is equipped with a V-Brake you will need to disengage it prior to installing the front wheel. Photo A...
  • Page 29 ® Currie Technologies REAR WHEEL INSTALLATION 300, 4.0 AND 400 SERIES SCOOTERS The order of this installation is very important. Start with the chain pushed over the frame so it can be placed on the large sprocket after the wheel is in place.
  • Page 30 ® Currie Technologies WARNING Proper braking performance is critical for safe riding. Currie Technologies ® strongly recommends that brake(s) be adjusted only by a trained scooter or bicycle technician. WARNING Do not ride the scooter in order to test the brake(s); it’s easier and far safer to test the brake(s) as described above.

  • Page 31: Flat Tire Repair

    ® Currie Technologies FLAT TIRE REPAIR FRONT WHEEL 4.0 AND 400 SERIES SCOOTERS To remove the front wheel refer to page 24 then proceed to step With two 17mm wrenches loos- en the lock nuts on both sides of the axle. (Ref Photo A)
  • Page 32 ® Currie Technologies (if your scooter is equipped). Slide the axle through one half of the rim, and place the center (lon- ger) axle sleeve over the axle at the center of the two rim halves. Bolt the two halves of the rim together with the 5mm Allen bolts.
  • Page 33 ® Currie Technologies To reassemble the front wheel, first slightly inflate the tube to allow it to take shape then install into the tire. Insert the valve thru the hole in the rim. Push (by hand only) one side of the tire and tube all the way over and onto the rim.
  • Page 34 ® Currie Technologies Section 5 - FAQ’S • HOW FAR WITH THE ELECTRO-DRIVE™ SCOOTER GO ON A FULL CHARGE? Maximum range per charge for the 300 and 4.0 series scooters is 7 miles (11 km), 400 and 500CD series scooters is 8 miles (13 km) and the 650CD, 750CD and 900CD series scooters is 12 miles (19 km).
  • Page 35 • WHERE CAN I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT PARTS, IF NEEDED, SUCH AS BATTERIES, WHEELS OR A FASTER CHAR- GER? Parts can be purchased directly from Currie Technologies ® by calling 1- 800-377-4532. • WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY? The limited warranty on the frame, motor, motor drive system and batteries is 90 days from date of purchase*.
  • Page 36 Warranties are limited to repair and/or ® replacement of scooters and/or parts judged by Currie Technologies at its sole discretion to be defective. ®...
  • Page 37 ® Limited Warranty does not cover or apply to any Currie product used for rental or commercial purposes unless the specific product is designated, labeled or marketed by Currie Technologies ® acceptable for rental or commercial use. All warranty claims must be made directly to the selling retailer. The selling retailer is the primary provider of warranty support and customer service.
  • Page 38 ® Currie Technologies Section 7 - PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST It is recommended that you perform each of these checks before each and every ride. □ TIRES Check tires for any cuts or unusual wear. □ Check tire pressure and inflate to recommended pressure as necessary.
  • Page 39 ® Currie Technologies NOTES:_______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ www.CurrieTech.com Chain Drive Scooters.indd 39 Chain Drive Scooters.indd 39 3/18/2008 12:18:53 PM 3/18/2008 12:18:53 PM...
  • Page 40 TWIST AND GO! To start scooter turn the power switch “ON”. Twist throttle and go. Specifications subject to change without notice Electro-Drive™ electric scooter are manufactured and distributed ® exclusively by Currie Technologies Made in China. ® CURRIE TECHNOLOGIES 9453 Owensmouth Avenue | Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone (818) 734-8123 | Fax (818) 734-8199 www.CurrieTech.com...

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