Storage carry area Battery charging information Steps to charge battery Battery care Riding rules Pre-ride checklist How to ride your MINIMOTO™ HYBRID Bike Special safety warnings Periodic brake adjustment Tire inflation procedure Tire repair Replacing the main fuse If you lose the keys Replacing the battery Replacing the chain if it “Pops off”...
HYBRID Introduction: Congratulations of your purchase of the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID bicycle. The unique Hybrid mechanism inside the drive train allows a “power assist” of the normal peddling of the bike. You can use it to stretch out your coasting or even to help to make an incline easier to accomplish. The pedalling allows you the freedom to go anywhere a bicycle can go without worrying if the batteries run down.
If the rider is too small, too large, or too old many “warnings”. Be sure to read and to comfortably fit on the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID understand all of these “warnings”. Please bike, he/she should not attempt to ride it. play extremely close attention to these The MINIMOTO™...
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HUMANS, ANIMALS, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. result in serious personal injury or death. NEVER RIDE AROUND THE VICINITY OF SMALL 7) The MINIMOTO™ HYBRID is never to be rid- CHILDREN WHO MAY ENTER YOUR PATH. den by more than one person at a time. In...
14) If there is any problem or question with Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling. the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID , please contact the Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and Minimoto Service Center by calling the toll bottom bracket bearings.
MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID ELECTRICAL HAZARD: f) Never use Minimoto™ parts, battery, or WARNING components in any other products or vehicles other than the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID. CAUTION! Replacing or substituting parts with other vehicles can result in overheating, fire, or THIS IS AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PROD- explosion.
Minimoto™ until the 5) Slide the Hybrid should be bars do not Fig 5 steering col- used by an ADULT move. Fig 1 umn into the ONLY. The pack-...
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MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND SET UP: (Cond’t) 9) Slide the seat into the frame (Fig. 8). Make sure that the indentation marks on the tube are NOT VISIBLE when tightening. If you can see these marks, the bike seat is UNSAFE to be ridden.
Fig 13 longed or aggressive use, stop riding the bike immediately. Call the Minimoto Customer STORAGE CARRY AREA: Service Center at the Toll-free number before further use. Behind the rear seat is a storage carry area for you to carry small items (such as school books).
MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID BATTERY CHARGING • Remove old or dead batteries from the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID bike if they do not INFORMATION: accept a charge. IMPORTANT: The new battery provided in • Never use the charger in an enclosed the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID bike MUST BE space.
MINIMOTO HYBRID ™ STEPS TO CHARGE BATTERY: NOTE: When properly charging the RED LED light will be ON. If the GREEN LED is ON, 1) Turn the Key to the OFF position. then battery is fully charged OR the connector is not plugged into the charging port.
• Disconnect the battery from the wiring if 15 minutes. Call a physician. Do not touch the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID is to be stored your face or eyes. If acid is internally more than 2 months.
MINIMOTO HYBRID ™ RIDING RULES: 6) Do not use the MINIMOTO™ HYBRID for jumping, stunts or tricks. This product has Direct adult supervision is required when rid- not been designed for such use. ing. 7) Do not touch the motor or wheels while Adults should teach the appropriate safety they are rotating.
PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST: • Check that the brake lever is tight on the handlebar. Your MINIMOTO™ HYBRID bike is just like any vehicle. It requires routine maintenance, • Pull the brake lever to make sure that: service, and inspection to operate reliably and safely.
RUN unless the key is in the Fig 15 lock) 3) Mount and ride the Hybrid bike as you would any normal bicycle. DO NOT USE THE ELECTRIC POWER TO ATTEMPT A TAKE OFF 4) Once you are riding and...
MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID PERIODIC BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: TIRE INFLATION PROCEDURE: WARNING: As the brakes are used, they may require an Tire inflation must be done occasional adjustment to keep them at peak ONLY BY AN ADULT. NEVER inflate the tires performance. To do this, adjust the hand above 45 PSI.
Some replacement evenly and correctly. Uneven wear may be a fuses are included with sing of uneven loading. your Minimoto™. If you should require more, a 3) If the rims (wheels) are bent or cracked, replacement can be they must be replaced.
™ HYBRID IF YOU LOSE THE KEYS: Take your MINIMOTO™ HYBRID bike to local Locksmith. For a charge, they will be able to cre- NOTE: ate a new key. Keys can be obtained by calling the Minimoto Service Center for a fee.
Battery is to be inserted with the correct polarity. plug between the battery and the Remove old or dead battery from the wiring harness. MINIMOTO™ HYBRID BIKE. If they do not accept (Fig. 21) a charge. 6) Remove the bat- Do not short-circuit the battery and the con- tery.
MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID REPLACING THE CHAIN IF IT “POPS OFF”: It is possible that under extreme conditions one of the chains may pop off. If this occurs, the motor will run but the rear wheel will not turn under power. The chain can be replaced onto it’s original position by...
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MINIMOTO HYBRID ™ 5) Place the chain on the top of the rear wheel gear about half way around (Fig. 25). 6) Carefully move the wheel and gear so that the entire chain pops back on (Fig. 26). 7) Replace the chain cover in reverse order.
MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID BATTERY DISPOSAL: Always dispose of unwanted or used battery in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. DO NOT throw the battery into your regular household trash. Law prohibits the disposal of lead-acid battery by incineration, placing them in a landfill, or mixing them with other rubbish.
4) Adjust the brake as described in this manual. 1) The charger is still connected. 1) Disconnect the charger. The Hybrid bike key is in 2) The brake is too tight. 2) Adjust the brake to loosen the tire. “ON” position but when I 3) The fuse is blown.
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Center for advice or assistance. They will assist you in getting quickly on the road. PLEASE CHARGE THE BATTERY FULLY (if possible) before calling the center as this will speed up the checklist. Have the HYBRID near the phone so you can do the various tests quickly. www.teamminimoto.com or email customerservice@teamminimoto.com...
Some states do not MINIMOTO™ HYBRID. PLEASE SAVE YOUR allow the exclusion or limitation so this limita- ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT. tion may not apply to you.
HYBRID REGISTRATION CARD: VIN NUMBER: To obtain warranty repairs or assistance, you Each MINIMOTO™ must contact the Minimoto Repair Center HYBRID bike has a before the warranty expires. unique VIN (vehicle identification num- Contact is most easily arranged by email: ber) inscribed on the chassis.
MINIMOTO HYBRID ™ APPENDIX: REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST for MINIMOTO™ HYBRID. Spare Part Number Spare Part Name 15428-MIS-001 12 volt battery 15428-MIS-002 12 volt battery charger 15428-ASM-001 Right side body 15428-ASM-002 Left side body 15428-MIS-003 Seat assembly 15428-ASM-003 Handle assembly top...
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MINIMOTO ™ HYBRID Spare Part Number Spare Part Name 15428-MIS-009 Front Tire and hub 15428-MIS-010 Rear Tire & brake assembly 15428-MIS-011 Drive chains Qty : 2 15428-MIS-012 Nut and bolt assortment 15428-MIS-013 Charging port 15428-ASM-007 Charging port cover 15428-MIS-014 Motor...
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Important: You must charge your MINIMOTO™ HYBRID a minimum of 12 hours before you can use it. RECHARGE the battery EACH TIME you use it. TO PROTECT THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY, recharge the battery at least once a month.
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