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MANUAL
Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual
Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 1
2/5/2014 10:36:12 PM

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  • Page 1 MANUAL Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 1 2/5/2014 10:36:12 PM...
  • Page 2 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 2 2/5/2014 10:36:12 PM...
  • Page 3 MANUAL NOTE: Before operating, please read this manual carefully and familiarize yourself with GIO Electric scooter components and how they function. Please observe all local traffic laws. Remember: ignorance of the law is no excuse. Please check both front and rear brakes before operating and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Lights and turn signals: ....................... 13 LCD Display: ..........................14 Kick stand and foot rests operating: ................... 14 Alarm and security: ........................15 9.9.1 Alarm: ..........................15 Page | 2 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 2 2/5/2014 10:36:12 PM...
  • Page 5 General wiring schematic for GIO Electric scooters: ..............16 Troubleshooting: ..........................17 Purchase record: ..........................18 12.1 VIN / Serial number location on GIO Electric scooters: .............. 18 Notes: .............................. 19 Page | 3 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 3...
  • Page 6: Security And Safe Operation

    Do not turn at excessive speeds or make sudden or sharp turns. Never operate GIO electric scooter without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly. Never consume drugs or alcohol before or while operating GIO electric scooter, they can impair your judgment and reaction time Before riding GIO electric scooter, check throttle control and brakes for proper operation.
  • Page 7: Before Riding Your Gio

    If you are not sure about something, advise with your local authorized GIO dealer. Dry off the scooter after washing it, or after riding in the wet condition. Page | 5 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 5 2/5/2014 10:36:13 PM...
  • Page 8: Lubrication

    Always dispose of old batteries through an approved battery recycler, and keep children and pets away from batteries. Page | 6 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 6 2/5/2014 10:36:13 PM...
  • Page 9: Charger And Proper Usage

    3 Charger and proper usage: GIO lithium-ion and lead-acid-gel batteries as well as their respective chargers are purpose built for GIO electric bicycles, and are not interchangeable. Use of any other chargers may result in serious damage to all components. The polarity, as well...
  • Page 10: Motor

    – disconnect it right away and contact your local dealer. 4 Motor: GIO electric scooter features a high torque, high efficiency, permanent magnet (brushless) motor. The motor is maintenance-free, but it is generally advisable to check all other components for loose or corroded connections on a regular basis, and it is normal for the motor to make some noise when activated.
  • Page 11: Winter Storage Tips

    Some batteries will have a lower discharge rate than others, so it’s important to make sure you are taking care of them. Page | 9 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 9 2/5/2014 10:36:13 PM...
  • Page 12: Initial And Ongoing Adjustments

    To adjust the spring rate preload, simply insert a round dowel of the correct diameter into the hole on the side of the lower spring retainer and rotate it to the desired detent, making Page | 10 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 10 2/5/2014 10:36:13 PM...
  • Page 13: Operating Controls And Security Features

    Scooter is on – key can’t be pulled out. LCD display turns on LOCK Push the key inside and turn it counterclockwise to lock position – turn steering all the way to the left – steering locked Page | 11 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 11 2/5/2014 10:36:13 PM...
  • Page 14: Handle Bar Controls

    In some cases the scooter arrives while the breaker is OFF. In order to use the scooter make sure the breaker is ON. 500W scooters DO NOT have breaker, instead there is main fuse inside battery box. Page | 12 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 12 2/5/2014 10:36:14 PM...
  • Page 15: Throttle

    Running Lights – ALL lights are on  The headlights also have a high-low beam switch that is located on the left side handlebar. High Beam Low Beam Page | 13 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 13 2/5/2014 10:36:14 PM...
  • Page 16: Lcd Display

     Main kick stand located at the back of the scooter. Push the foot lever on the left side down and raise the back end using handle on the trunk rack. Page | 14 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 14 2/5/2014 10:36:14 PM...
  • Page 17: Alarm And Security

    360° clockwise – wheel is locked. To unlock the wheel, insert round key inside the lock and rotate it 360° counter- clockwise – wheel is unlocked. Page | 15 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 15 2/5/2014 10:36:14 PM...
  • Page 18: Steering Lock - Please Refer To Ignition Switch Section

    9.9.5 U-Lock: All scooters arrive with U shape lock as free accessory. The lock used for front wheel lock only. 10 General wiring schematic for GIO Electric scooters: Page | 16 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 16 2/5/2014 10:36:14 PM...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Battery is old and not holding a Replace battery charge Scooter doesn’t stop when applying Brakes not adjusted Adjust brakes brakes Brake cable loosen Place brake cable in proper position Page | 17 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 17 2/5/2014 10:36:14 PM...
  • Page 20: Purchase Record

    Postal code VIN / Serial number* Date of Purchase 12.1 VIN / Serial number location on GIO Electric scooters: VIN number located on the steering column and covered by plastic cap on the internal cover below the glove compartment Simply remove the cap and locate the VIN number stamped on the steering column...
  • Page 21: Notes

    Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual MANUAL 13 Notes: Page | 19 Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 19 2/5/2014 10:36:15 PM...
  • Page 22 MANUAL Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual Italia 500w Electric Scooter Owner Manual.indd 20 2/5/2014 10:36:18 PM...

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