Cruza XR500 User manual

Cruza
TM
Electric Scooters
XR500 Electric Scooter
Owner’s Manual
Revised 18/04/12
PLEASE BE SAFE WHEN RIDING
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND OBEY ALL LAWS!
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I MPORTANT
BATTERY MAINTENANCE and
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
You MUST charge completely prior to initial use.
(Follow
2.
Charging instructions in your Product
Handbook) Charge immediately after each use.
3. Charge before storage. You must charge every 30 days if not
In use.
4. Charge the unit for 8-12 hours
As a first charge
5. DO NOT allow the scooter to run completely flat.
6. Turn the unit OFF when not in use.
7. DO NOT attempt to ride your scooter if the batteries are flat – this
will cause an overload in the controller.
Failure to follow these INSTRUCTIONS will
VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
This PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR EXTREME or
OFF-ROAD use! Please take care of your XR500!
DO NOT JUMP or ABUSE the XR500!
DO NOT RIDE IN WET/ICY CONDITIONS!
Failure to follow these instructions will
VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
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General Scooter Do’s and Don’ts:
Don’t:
-Leave your scooter with a flat battery for long
periods of time.
-Push-ride your scooter while it is switched on.
-Ride your scooter when the battery is flat.
-Expose your scooter and it’s components to
water.
-Ride your scooter if its tires are flat.
-Ride your scooter on any public roads.
Do:
-Keep your scooter clean, and moving parts
lubricated.
-Leave your scooter off in a safe place away from
small children.
-Keep the battery fully charged – you can’t over-
charge the batteries.
-Always ride with a helmet.
-Ride in spacious areas away from obstacles or
water.
-Have fun while riding your scooter!

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XR500
READ THIS FIRST!
WARNING
The XR500 does not conform to South African Motor Vehicle Standards and is
not intended for operation on public streets, roads or highways. Serious injury
can result from the unsafe operations of the XR500 scooter. The operator can
minimize these risks by using certain safety equipment such as: safety helmet,
goggles, gloves, elbow and kneepads and appropriate footwear.
DO NOT operate the XR500 in traffic, on wet, frozen, oily or unpaved surfaces or
under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Avoid uneven surfaces, potholes ,
surface cracks and obstacles.
DO NOT use a water hose to clean the XR500.
This product is recommended for riders 16 YEARS OF AGE and
older.
SAFETY
•Persons without excellent vision, balance, coordination, reflex, muscle and
bone strength and good decision-making capabilities should not use this
product.
•Minors without adult supervision should not use this product.
•Persons unwilling or unable to take responsibility for their own actions should
not use this product.
•The user of the XR500 assumes ALL risks associated with its use. To
minimize these RISKS, the user must wear safety helmet, goggles, gloves,
elbow and kneepads and appropriate footwear.
• This product is ELECTRIC! DO NOT ride this product in wet conditions,
puddles or rainy weather.
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QUICK REFERENCE
SAFETY GUIDE
•The recommended age for riding this scooter is 16 years old.
•To avoid damage to the motor and controller, do not overload the scooter.
•Never ride with more than one person.
•Inspect your scooter thoroughly before each use for loose or missing parts.
•Avoid unintentional starts by turning the scooter off while not in use.
•To avoid the risk of a short circuit in the electrical parts, do not use your Cruza
Electric scooter in the rain and never spray or wash off your scooter
with water.
•Do not place the battery near fire or heat.
•To avoid damage to the battery, do not use the charger if it has been damaged
in any way.
•Keep hands, face, feet and hair away from all moving parts.
•Do not touch the motor or wheels while they are rotating.
•Brakes are designed to control speed as well as stop the scooter. Practice
braking for proper slowing down and smooth stops.
•Maintain your Cruza XR500 as recommended in this Product Handbook.
•Use only quality replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
•Inspect the entire scooter prior to each use. Replace any part that is cracked,
chipped or damaged before use.
*NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE SCOOTER WITHOUT
ADULT SUPERVISION.
*NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCOOTER WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.
If a situation arises that is not covered in the manual,
proceed with caution and use good judgment.
Contact your dealer or Cruza (www.sascootershop.co.za)
if you need further assistance
SAFETY GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION…………………………………….………………..2
QUICK REFERENCE……………………………………………………………….4
TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………….…………….………………5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRUZA XR500....…………………………………..6
PACKAGE CONTENTS…………………………………………………………….7
GETTING STARTED………………..……………………………..………………..7
ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………………...7
FUSE INSTALLATION…….……………………………………………………8
SEAT & SEAT POST INSTALLATION………………………………………...8
CHARGING……………………………………………………………………...8
RIDING/BRAKING………………………………………………………………9
FOLDING AND STORAGE……….………………………..……………………….9
TIRES AND WHEELS……….…………………………………….………………10
MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………….11
RECOMMENDED TOOLS…………………………………….……………...11
ADJUSTING THE HEAD UNIT…………….…………………………………11
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN…..………..……………….………………………12
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE……………………………………...……………..13
OTHER QUESTIONS….…………………………………………………………..13
GENERAL INFORMATION/TECH SUPPORT………………………………….14
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CRUZA XR500
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your Cruza XR500 comes with the following items in the box. Please locate
all of the following:
1. The Cruza XR500 Scooter
2. 36V Battery Charger
3. Tool Kit
4. 20amp Fuse(s)
5. Product Handbook
6. Seat & Seat Post
GETTING STARTED
Please read and understand these instructions and the OPERATING
PROCEDURES section, prior to starting or riding your XR500
Assembly
1. Carefully remove the XR500 from the box.
2. To unfold the XR500, begin by pressing
down on the FOLDING HANDLE with one
hand (Fig.1), while gently pulling up on the
handlebars with the other (Fig.2)
3. Fully extend the handlebars to their upright
position until you feel the mechanism lock
into place (Fig. 3).
4. Attach the handlebars by first attaching the
large handlebar clamp to the top of the
handlebar down tube. Then attach the
handlebars to the clamp. Tighten all bolts
after adjusting the handlebars to the
desired tilted position. (Fig. 4)
5. The BRAKE LEVER is in the down position
for shipping. Using the provided Allen
Wrench, loosen the tension bolt, and adjust
the levers to a comfortable position.
* Be careful not to pull on the cables!
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Fuse Installation
Your scooter comes with a 20amp fuse that is NOT installed at the factory.
Follow the instructions below to properly install the fuse before attempting to use your
scooter.
1. Locate the 20amp glass fuse that came with your scooter.
2. Locate the fuse holder on the right side of the scooter frame under the footplate.
(Fig.5)
3. Remove the fuse holder cap and insert the fuse into the cap first.
4. Then insert fuse/cap into fuse holder and gently tighten. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN THE CAP.
Seat and Seat Post Installation
1. Insert the seat post into the bottom of the seat and tighten securely.
2. Next, insert the seat post into the post receiver that is already attached to the
footplate on the scooter and tighten the clamp securely.
Charging
Your scooter comes charged out of the carton. We still recommend charging the unit for
6-8 hours prior to its first use. We also recommend charging your scooter after each use
and prior to storage.
WARNING: Do not allow your scooter to batteries to run completely flat, as this will
damage the batteries.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
1. Make sure unit is turned off.
2. Open the charging socket cover
located on the right side of the
scooter frame, under the footplate.
(Fig. 5)
3. Locate your Battery Charger. (Fig.
6) Find the charger socket end
that has a three-prong socket and
plug it into the scooter.
4. Next, plug the AC plug into a wall
outlet.
When first plugged in, the charger has two
red lights that will illuminate at the same
time, indicating that the charging process
has started. Once the light on the charger
turns green, you may remove the charger
and close the safety cap.
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Riding
1. Make sure that all of the exposed bolts and screws are
tightened.
2. Raise the kickstand to its upright position.
3. Push the on/off switch (located on the left handlebar) to the ON
position.
4. Put one foot on the deck of the XR500 while pushing off with the other foot; gently
rotate the THROTTLE GRIP, on the right side of the handlebars. The XR500 will
begin to move on its own power.
**Your scooter has a variable speed hand throttle. You can control the speed of your
scooter by the amount of pressure you use when rotating the hand throttle. The more
you rotate, the faster you will go.
Stopping/Braking
1. To brake, release the THROTTLE GRIP and depress the BRAKE LEVERS (on
the left/right side of the handlebars. Depressing the brake will disengage power to
the motor. When the unit feels like it is losing power or not accelerating to full
speed, the scooter is ready to be re-charged.
NOTE: If the on/off switch is left in the ON position for more than 10-15 minutes
without moving, Smart Power will shut itself OFF. To reset, turn the unit OFF, wait a few
seconds and then switch it back ON again.
Folding & Storage
When you are done riding the XR500 you can fold it down for compact storage and
transportation. To fold down the XR500, use one hand to push down on the folding
handle while gently pushing down on the handlebars. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HIT
YOUR HEAD WITH THE HANDLEBAR. Push down until you feel the mechanism lock
into the down position.
BRAKING SYSTEM
The XR500 uses a pinch braking system for the front, and a disc/caliper system
for the rear. They are both activated by a hand brake lever on the left and right
side of the handlebar. Squeezing the hand brake lever with your left hand
activates the rear brake. Squeezing the hand brake lever with your right hand
activates the front brake.Make sure to release the HAND THROTTLE GRIP
when engaging the brakes.
Practice braking on a smooth, dry surface to get used to the feel of the braking
system. Braking distance is affected by wet conditions and loose and uneven
riding surfaces.
Adjusting the Brakes
The Brakes on the XR500 should come fully adjusted from the factory.
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However, it may be necessary to adjust the brakes from time to time.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
To adjust the rear brakes:
1. With one hand, depress the brake
caliper using your thumb and
forefinger (Fig.12).
2. With the other hand, adjust the
tension screw on the brake line.
a. Turn the tension screw
clockwise to loosen the brake.
b. Turn the tension screw
counterclockwise to tighten
brake.
To adjust the front brakes:
For brakes that are adjusted too tight:
1. Loosen the tension screw on the
right hand brake lever by rotating it
counter-clockwise until the wheel
spins freely.
For brakes that are adjusted too loose:
1. Tighten the tension screw on the
right hand brake lever by rotating it
clockwise until the wheel has a
slight drag.
For further adjustment:
1. Locate the adjustment screw on the
front brake assembly (located
above the front wheel, Fig. 13)
Tighten or loosen as necessary.
Squeaky Brakes
The brakes may squeak before they are broken in. This is normal and will not
affect the function or performance of the brakes. With continued use the
squeak should go away.
TIRES
AND WHEELS
The Cruza XR500 uses an identical rim and tire assembly on the front and
rear wheels, which means that the tires can be rotated. The wheels are
actually two wheel halves (split rim) bolted together to make it easier to remove
and replace the tire and tube.
The rear wheel is fitted with a special spacer to accommodate the chain
sprocket, while the front wheel has a bracket for the disc brake.
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Tire wear will differ based on rider weight, riding conditions and care.
Replacement tires can be obtained at your local Cruza dealer, through
motorcycle shops, or from the Cruza website at www.SAscootershop.co.za.
Tire Pressure
The tire must be inflated to a maximum of 32 P.S.I. It is also recommended to
use a tube additive like ‘slime’ available from any motorcycle shop, to avoid
inconvenient punctures.
Empty all air from the tire, prior to loosening the bolts to split the rim.
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
To adjust and service the Cruza XR500 you will need the following tools:
- Allen Wrenches: 3/4/5/6 mm
- Wrenches: 10/13/13 mm Open end wrench
- Large Adjustable Crescent Wrench
- Philips Head Screwdrivers
- Oil, Grease or generic lubricant
ADJUSTING THE
HANDLEBAR BEARINGS
The handlebars will come adjusted from the factory. However, riding on
rough terrain and general use may cause the handlebars to become loose over
time. It may be necessary to adjust the handlebar bearings from time to time.
To adjust the handlebars:
1. Rotate the handle bar as far right as it will
go to expose the HEAD UNIT. (See fig
left)
2. Using a large adjustable wrench, gently
turn the BEARING LOCK clockwise to
tighten. *DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OR
IT WILL DAMAGE THE BEARINGS.
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ADJUSTING THE CHAIN
The chain will come adjusted from the factory. However, it may be necessary
to adjust the chain from time to time. The chain must be well aligned onto the
sprockets in order to avoid uneven wear. This will result in shortened chain
life.
How tight should the chain be?
- If the chain is skipping or jumping on the sprockets, this is too
loose and may be harmful.
- If the chain is making a humming sound when the wheel is
turning, this is too tight and may cause the chain to snap.
- The correct tension is achieved by adjusting the chain from its
loose position to when it becomes lightly tense.
To tighten the chain:
Slightly loosen the two axle bolts on both
sides of the rear wheel. (Fig.14). Then slowly
adjust the two adjusting screws on each side
of the rear tire (Fig.15) until chain reaches the
proper tension.
Rotate the rear wheel to make sure
the chain is aligned.
Finally, lock and tighten the rear
axle bolts prior to riding.
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CARING FOR THE BATTERIES
The XR500 Scooter uses three 12V 12ah sealed lead-acid batteries that are connected
in series. To prolong the life of the batteries, there are a few important rules to adhere
to.
- Keep your batteries charged at all times – batteries like being charged up, so
it is not possible to over-charge them
- Avoid riding your scooter until the batteries are completely flat. Over-draining
the batteries can cause permanent damage, and the batteries will no longer
be able to hold a charge.
- Avoid storing your scooter for lengthy periods of time when the batteries are
flat. The batteries need to be charged at least once a month when the
scooter is not in use. If you are planning to store your XR500, make sure the
batteries have been fully charged first.
- Water and heat exposure will cause permanent damage to the batteries, as
well as the rest of the scooter – so these elements are best avoided.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Proper care of your Cruza XR500 will ensure optimal performance and longer
Life-span. The following are a few maintenance suggestions that will keep your Cruza
XR500 running in top condition:
Daily Maintenance
Perform each time you ride your XR500
- Clean the exterior of the unit with a soft, damp rag.
- Check that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened.
- Lubricate the chain with any silicone spray, 3&1 oil or any good
clean motor oil.
- Check battery charger for any frayed/cut wires.
OTHER QUESTIONS
For additional questions, service instructions, further information and important
phone numbers; please go to the Cruza website at www.SAscootershop.co.za
Thank you for purchasing a Cruza XR500 and please tell your friends how much
fun you’re having on your scooter!
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For General Information or Parts Visit
www.SAscootershop.co.za
For Technical Support or Assistance Visit
www.SAscootershop.co.za
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