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Watseka XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS 2015 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® WATSEKA XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS ® ® WATSEKA® PRODUCTS LLC...
  • Page 3 WARNING • Before riding, please read carefully & understand this owner’s manual and all of it’s content. • Always wear protective gear, including but not limited to, helmet, reflective clothing, riding gloves. • Always obey all state & local traffic laws relevant to the operation of bicycles & electric assisted bicycles. • Watseka bicycles are not meant for use on public roadways. ® • Always maintain your bike to insure longevity & safety. • It is not recommended that your bicycle be ridden in severe weather (i.e. rain, snow). • Watseka bicycles are not meant for extreme riding or jumping. ® • If at any time assistance is needed, contact Watseka Bicycle Supply or your local bicycle repair shop. ® WARNING Serious injury, death & property damage can result from the improper use, control, alteration, or maintenance of your Watseka XP Electric ® Express . The bicycle operator must excercise good judgement in the use, control, alteration, parts selection, installation & maintenance of the ® Watseka ® ® Electric Express. Watseka ® Products LLC has no control over the judgement of others and assumes no responsibility or liability of any nature for the failure of others to use good judgement. COPYRIGHT WATSEKA ®...

  • Page 4: Additional Warranty Provisions

    ® bicycles are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase. Merchandise that fails to conform to these conditions will be replaced by Watseka ® Bicycle Supply if the parts are returned to Watseka ® Bicycle Supply by the purchaser within the specified warranty period or within 10 days thereafter. Cost associated with removing or installation of bicycle replacement parts are not covered under this warranty. This warranty covers Watseka ® bicycle parts only and no other associated expenses. In the event that any warranty service is required, the original purchaser must call or write Watseka ® Bicycle Supply immediately with the problem. Many problems can be rectified by a telephone call and need no further course of action. Merchandise that is suspected of being defective must not be replaced by an End User without prior authorization from Watseka ®...
  • Page 5 XP Electric Express ® ® please take a moment to view our instructional videos on YouTube. They have been put there to help aid you through the assembly process & to familarize you with the features of your new bicycle. YouTube/Watseka Bikes...

  • Page 6: Tools Needed

    ASSEmbLY OF THE WATSEKA XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS ® ® TOOLS NEEDED: 8mm wrench 10mm wrench 15mm wrench Phillips screwdriver 6mm allen wrench CAREFULLY UNPACK YOUR bICYCLE & ALL RELATED PARTS...
  • Page 7 Install the handlebar assembly. When installing make sure Tighten the handlebar clamp & handlebar stem. Verify insertion mark is inserted into the frame neck until no longer the handlebar clamp & stem cannot move once they visible. This is the minimum depth the handlebar stem should have been tightened. be installed. 6mm allen wrench...
  • Page 8 Make sure handlebar is mounted 90 degrees in Install the front fender lower supports to the lower relation to the front wheel. fork legs. Phillips screwdriver...
  • Page 9 Install top fender mount and front light to Install the front wheel. Before tightening the front “V” brake. the axle nuts, go to step 7. Phillips screwdriver 10mm wrench...
  • Page 10 Adjust the front brake. Once adjusted, verify free Make sure the safety tabs on each side of the front movement & that the brake pads contact the rim when axle go into the fork legs as shown before tightening the brake lever is pulled. Shim brake pads if necessary to the front axle nuts. make contact with the rim. 15mm wrench 10mm wrench...
  • Page 11 Install the seat/seat post assembly. A minimum of 1” of the Tighten the seat post. knurled section must be inserted into the frame rail to avoid No tool required loosening during operation.
  • Page 12 12A. Basket vertical support shown. Install the rear light (may be preinstalled by Mfr.) Do not overtighten, housing is plastic. 8mm wrench 12b. Install the front basket to the vertical support. Phillips screwdriver 10mm wrench...
  • Page 13 13b. Lower basket rail support shown. 13A. Install the bottom brackets to the rail support. Install the basket top. Phillips screwdriver No tool required...
  • Page 14 Install the pedals. Left side pedal is left hand (reverse) thread. Right side pedal is right hand (standard) thread. 15mm wrench...

  • Page 15: Charging Instructions

    • Typical charge time should be 4-6 hours. • Once the batteries have reached full charge, unplug the charger. Do not overcharge batteries. • Never leave the batteries plugged in more than 16 hours. • Do not expose the battery to extreme heat or sunlight as it may result in failure. • When E-bike is not in use for extended periods of time, bring to a full charge once a month. • Never touch exposed battery terminals with metal objects. Crossing two terminals with a metal object will cause failure. • The electrolyte in the batteries is an acid solution. Do not expose to skin or eyes. If exposure occurs flush immediately with clean water. • If the battery casing is damaged in any way it should be replaced immediately. • Always dispose of your batteries properly. Consult your local waste management authorities for information regarding recycling programs & disposal options. bEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATSEKA XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS ® ® Once the assembly process has been completed & before you ride your bicycle, it is recommended that you... • Inflate and check both front & rear tires. 40psi/minimum, 60psi/maximum • Verify front & rear brakes are operating correctly. • Verify electrical components are functioning properly. • Check that all electrical connections are secure. • Verify that all critical fasteners & components are tight & mounted securely to the E-bike. • Verify that the hand throttle rotates smoothly and returns to starting position when released.

  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    OPERATING THE WATSEKA XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS ® ® • With the key on, twist the hand throttle counter-clockwise to operate the rear drive motor • With the key on, when pedaling, the pedal assist will begin to operate the rear drive motor. • Using the front or rear brake will cut off power to the rear drive motor. This function aids in slowing down & stopping. • To conserve battery life, manually pedal before turning on the key & activating the rear drive motor. CARE & mAINTENANCE • Check your tire pressures & inflate to min/40psi max/60psi • Verify front & rear brakes are operating correctly. • Verify electrical components are functioning properly. • Check that all electrical connections are secure. • Verify that all critical fasteners & components are tight & mounted securely to the E-bike. • When washing, do not expose the E-bike to direct streams of water or pressurized water. Dry thoroughly using a soft, clean cloth. • Lubricate the front fork tubes & front/rear axles once a year. • Verify throttle action is smooth & that the throttle returns to its starting position. • Check chain tension.

  • Page 17: Battery Removal

    IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION / CHARGER INLET LOCATION / FUSE LOCATION bATTERY REmOVAL Charging inlet Push in key located here Rotate counter-clockwise POWER ON POWER OFF Rotate key clockwise Manual pedal only Pedal assist on Pedal assist off 30 amp “cartridge type” Throttle control on Throttle control off fuse located here Front light on Front light off Horn on Horn off Models purchased after Jan. 1, 2014 no longer use this as a power indicator. The power indicator can now be found on the handlebar.
  • Page 18 WATSEKA ® XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS ® CONTROLS Rear Brake Front light switch Pedal assist sensor Power display Horn switch Front brake Gearshift up Gearshift down Throttle Bell...
  • Page 19 OPERATING YOUR CENTER STAND LOCKING mECHANISm LOCKED UNLOCKED Use your foot to place mechanism in locked (shown right) or unlock (shown left) positions.
  • Page 20 SEAT FEATURES Seat can be tilted upward using the blue lever. The seat can be moved forward & back on it’s post by loosening the nuts on either side. Be sure to tighten both nuts when adjustment is completed.

  • Page 21: Rear Brake Adjustment

    Identification Number Rear brake Adjustment For your convenience, all Watseka® XP Electric Express® With bicycle on it’s center stand, check free rotation of the rear E-bikes come with an identification # stamped onto the frame wheel. If rear wheel does not spin freely, turn adjusting screw for insurance & identification purposes. It can be found on the clockwise in 1/2 turn increments until the rear wheel will rotate lower left side of the frame where the crank/pedal assembly is freely. mounted to the frame. Phillips screwdriver...
  • Page 22 3, 4 & 37...
  • Page 23 11012 Crank set 11030 Wheel Reflector 11013 Tire With Innertube 11031 Fender - Rear 11014 Front Light 11032 Grip, left 11015 Rear Light 11033 Grip, right throttle 11016 Fender - Front 11034 Cable, front brake 11017 Rear rack 11035 Cable, rear brake 11018 Basket 11036 Battery case guide 11037 Battery pack, complete Replacement parts list available as a PDF download at www.watseka-bikes.com...
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  • Page 27 AFFIX STAMP HERE WATSEKA BICYCLE SUPPLY ® WATSEKA PRODUCTS DEPT. ® 2100 HWY Z PEVELY, MO 63070...

  • Page 28: Phone Number

    WATSEKA XP ELECTRIC EXPRESS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ® ® ® THIS CARD mUST bE FILLED OUT AND mAILED TO WATSEKA bICYCLE SUPPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE bY THE END USER. bICYCLE SERIAL #: DATE OF PURCHASE: END USER:...

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