PLEASE DO NOT RETURN CONTENTS THIS SCOOTER TO THE STORE. For questions or assistance on assembly, contact Customer Service ................3 Currie Technologies ® Customer Service toll free at Technical Information .................4 (800) 377-4532 Scooter Components ................5 Scooter Assembly ................6-11 Quick release levers/clamps ............10-11 Monday - Friday Scooter Use..................12 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (PST)
TECHNICAL INfORMATION SCOOTER COMPONENTS “Top cap” Minimum Rider 13 years old Brake lever Handlebar Maximum Rider 180 lbs. (81.6 kg) Weight Saddle Maximum Speed* 12 mph (19 kph) Throttle Maximum range* 5 miles (8 km) 24V 7Ah, SLA Battery Seat mast 4-6 hours Charging time** Steering mast...
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2. Install the seat mast into the frame. The mast should go all the way down to the base of the scooter, as shown in ASSEMBLINg yOUR E4.5 photo 2a. You may need to twist the mast to work it into position. With the mast fully inserted, twist the saddle so it is facing forward, parallel to the scooter, then tighten the binder bolt as show in photo 2b.
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Attention! Before riding your scooter for the first time, you must connect the battery, located under the deck plate This page was intentionally left blank e4.5 Owner's Manual.indd, Last Modified: May 31, 2012 12:33 PM...
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Properly adjusting the steering mast quick release clamp 4. If you are able to force the handlebar out of alignment with the front wheel, the clamp needs to be adjusted. Holding the quick release lever in the OPEN position with one hand, tighten the tension adjusting nut with your other hand Tension adjusting On the E4.5, the steering mast is clamped in place by the force of the about 1/2 turn clockwise.
SCOOTER USE SAfETy gUIDELINES Before riding your scooter for the first time, you should fully charge the battery. This may take up to 6 hours. See the sec- LIMITATIONS Of SAfETy AND WARNINg NOTICES tion of this manual on battery charging for more information. This owner’s manual includes important safety guidelines and maintenance instructions.
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Never operate this product without proper training or instructions. 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. A child under 13 years old should never operate this product. Rider age does not necessarily mean that they are qualified to operate this product.
• Always be sure to turn the bike/scooter power switch to “OFF” after each use. If you leave the power switch in the BATTERy CARE “ON” position, or your product has not been charged for a long period of time, the batteries may reach a stage at which they will no longer hold a charge.
Battery fAQ BATTERy CHARgINg Q: Do I need to “break-in” my batteries? Plug the battery charger into a wall outlet, then into the charger port on the neck of the scooter. The indicator light on the A: Yes, it is recommended that you perform a “break-in” cycle consisting of ~ three discharge/charge cycles to allow your face of the charger will turn red, showing that charging has started.
Brake adjustment MAINTENANCE Although the brake on your scooter is set at the factory, you may need to adjust it slightly as the brake pad wears over time. Regularly checking your scooter and performing maintenance will greatly extend its useful life, and ensure the scooter remains safe to ride.
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Replacing the brake cable: Lever barrel adjuster If the brake lever on your scooter becomes stiff and difficult to operate, the brake cable may have become rusted or dirty inside its housing. You can easily replace the brake cable to get back to “like new” performance. The E4.5 uses a standard bicycle brake cable and cable housing that can be purchased inexpensively at any bike shop.
TROUBLESHOOTINg Scooter will not function • Charge battery for the full recommended time (4-6 hours) • Check connections to the scooter controller, located under the deck near the battery. Scooter suddenly stops working during use • Check fuse, located near the controller inside the battery compartment. If the fuse has burned out, replace it with a standard automotive fuse of the indicated amperage.
Currie Tech Corp. D/B/A Currie Technologies (“Currie”) warranties to the original owner of each new EZIP brand electric scooter, when purchased...
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ADDT’L SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS fCC INSTRUCTIONS These instructions update the owner’s manual to ASTM F2642 standard. Failure to read, understand and follow FCC Warning for the battery charger WARNINg the instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death. Warning: Changes or modifications to the charger not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s »...
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