BOOM TRIKES FIGHTER X12 User guide

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OWNER'S HANDBOOK
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SERVICE ITINERARY
Certificated Management
System

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1st edition 04/2009

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CONTENTS: PAGE
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 4
2. The Fighter X12……………………………………………................................................... 5
3. Checks before you ride your trike..................................................................................... 6
4. Running in........................................................................................................................ 6
5. Controls, switchgear and warning lights........................................................................... 7 - 8
6. Warning lights, vehicle malfunctions X 12 S.........................…....................................... 9
7. Starting the engine X12…………………………………………………………..................... 10
8. Changing gear X12 S…………………………………..................…................................... 10
9. Opening the vehicle body................................................................................................. 11
10. Adjustable brake and clutch pedals, adjustable footrest mounting plates....................... 12
11. Brakes.............................................................................................................................. 13
12. Fuel system, notes on handling fuel................................................................................. 14
13. Type of fuel....................................................................................................................... 14
14. Catalytic converter............................................................................................................ 15 – 16
15. Battery.............................................................................................................................. 17
16. Maintenance, service intervals, vehicle care.................................................................... 18 – 27
17. Air filter............................................................................................................................. 28
18. Clutch................................................................................................................................ 29
19. Tyres................................................................................................................................ 29
20. Headlamps....................................................................................................................... 30
21. Technical specifications................................................................................................... 31
22. Engine specifications........................................................................................................ 32
23. Cleaning your trike............................................................................................................ 33
24. Cleaning the wheels.......................................................................................................... 33
25. Electrical system, wiring diagram...................................................................................... 34 – 38
26. MagCode PowerSystemPro 12/24 V…………………………………………………………. 39
27. Checklist - final vehicle check after accident repairs........................................................ 40 – 44
28. Safe loads and accessories............................................................................................. 45
29. Putting the vehicle into storage........................................................................................ 46
30. Terms of warranty / General conditions and terms of business....................................... 47 – 49
31. In the event of a breakdown............................................................................................. 50
32. Obtaining replacement parts............................................................................................ 51
33. Special considerations...................................................................................................... 51
34. Jacking points.................................................................................................................. 51
35. Basic vehicle information................................................................................................. 52
36. Service itinerary................................................................................................................ 53 - 58
Vehicle data:
Model:
Version:
Vehicle frame no.:
Date first registered:
Owner:
Street:
Town/postal code:
Tel.:
Key ID no:
Radio code no.:
Colour:

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C AUTION : P LEASE READ CAREFULLY
A trike is a fascinating vehicle. It gives its rider a feeling of freedom, with power at his fingertips.
However, you should always be aware of and accept the limits which trike riding dictates. You
should carry out regular care and maintenance as a matter of course, ensuring that your trike is
always in perfect condition.
You must take care not only of your trike, but also to protect yourself. You will only be able to stay in
control of the vehicle if you are healthy and if you feel healthy. Substances such as alcohol, drugs of
any kind, including those medically prescribed, should always be kept out of play, all the more so
when you are riding a trike. It is important for you as a trike rider to always be in top form. Even
consuming a small amount of alcohol increases the likelihood that you will take risks.
Riders of trikes and motorcycles should always choose the best in protective clothing: at the very
least a full-face helmet, a full leather suit, leather boots and a good pair of gloves should be worn.
But do not let your biking gear goad you into a false sense of security. Always remember: a good
trike rider always exercises caution. Always observe this rule to make sure you keep out of harm's
way even if others make mistakes.
A trike is likely to handle in a way which is different to other road vehicles, especially in rainy or bad
weather conditions. Only an experienced car driver / motorcycle rider should take charge of a trike.
We urgently recommend that you take part in a trike rider's safety course.
Note: When you sell your trike on, please be sure to hand this booklet on to the new owner.
Before you take your trike out on the road always check:
- the oil level,
- the tyre pressures,
- the fuel tank for sufficient petrol,
- for play in the steering head bearings. The front fork may only be dismantled by the manufacturer,
BOOM TRIKES, as incorrect maintenance may result in subsequent damage, for which we shall
take no responsibility. A number of cap nuts and bolts have been secured with sealing compound.
Before you take your trike out on the road always check the brake fluid level.
Also check the vehicle to ensure that it is in roadworthy condition, that the lights are in working
order, and that all external parts are properly secured.
Polish chrome parts regularly using an appropriate cleaning agent, as otherwise the warranty on
these parts of the vehicle will become void. All aluminium parts are highly susceptible to corrosion,
and depending on the degree to which the vehicle is exposed to salt in the atmosphere, or to other
corrosive influences, will require more or less frequent cleaning.
Due to continuous improvements to BOOM trikes it is possible that certain details of the trike
delivered to you may deviate from the specifications contained in this handbook.
As most parts are manufactured by hand, quality standards must necessarily be accepted as being
below those of mass-produced items.

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