Mongoose TRACE 100 User manual

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WARNING
Owners Manual
*styles and colors may vary
TRACE 100
FOLDING SCOOTER
R6103
TRACE 100+
FOLDING SCOOTER
R6107
TRACE 120
FOLDING SCOOTER
R6109
TRACE 180
FOLDING SCOOTER
R6110
TRACE 200
FOLDING SCOOTER
R6141
This manual contains important safety and use informaon.
Keep this manual for future reference.
• An adult must read this enre manual
• Adult supervision is required at all mes

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Congratulaons on your new scooter!
Proper assembly and operaon of your scooter is important for
your safety and enjoyment. Our customer service department is
dedicated to your sasfacon with Pacic Cycle and its products.
If you have quesons or need advice regarding assembly, parts,
performance, or returns, please contact the experts at Pacic
Cycle. Enjoy the ride!
Toll free: 1-800-626-2811
Customer Service hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM- 5 PM Central
Standard Time (CST)
You may also reach us at:
Web: www.pacic-cycle.com
Email: customerservice@pacic-cycle.com
Mail: P. O. Box 344
4730 E. Radio Tower Lane
Olney, IL 62450
Do not return this item to the store. Please call Pacic Cycle
customer service if you need assistance. You will need your model
number and date code located on the service scker.
About This Manual
It is important for you to understand your new scooter.
By reading this manual before you go out on your rst ride, you’ll
know how to get beer performance, comfort, and enjoyment from
your new scooter. It is also important that your rst ride on your
new scooter is taken in a controlled environment, away from cars,
obstacles and cyclists.
This manual contains important informaon regarding safety,
assembly, use, and maintenance of the scooter but is not intended
to be a complete or comprehensive manual covering all aspects
concerning scooter ownership. We recommend consulng an
expert if you have any doubts or concerns regarding your
experience or ability to properly assemble and maintain the scooter.
A Special Note For Parents and Guardians
It is a tragic fact that most scooter accidents involve children.
As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for the acvies
and safety of your minor child. Among these responsibilies are to
make sure that the scooter which your child is riding is properly
ed to the child; that it is in safe operang condion; that you and
your child have learned, understand and obey not only the
applicable local motor vehicle, scooter, and trac laws, but also the
common sense rules of safe and responsible scoong. As a parent,
you should read this manual before leng your child ride the
scooter. Please make sure that your child always wears an approved
helmet when riding.

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Safety
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WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard or unsafe pracce that will result in severe injury
or death. Failure to read, understand and follow the safety
informaon in this manual may result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazard or unsafe pracce that could result in minor injury.
Indicates a hazard unrelated to personal injury, such as property damage.
NOTICE
Product Name Age Max Weight
Mongoose Trace 100 Folding Scooter 5+ 176 lb
Mongoose Trace 100 + Folding Scooter 5+ 176 lb
Mongoose Trace 120 Folding Scooter 5+ 176 lb
Mongoose Trace 180 Folding Scooter 8+ 220 lb
Mongoose Trace 200 Folding Scooter 8+ 220 lb
Age and Weight RangeSafety Warning Messages
The following Safety Warning Messages indicates a potenal
personal injury hazard. Failure to follow the warnings may result in
damage to property, injury, or death.
This manual contains many Warnings and Cauons concerning the
consequences of failure to follow safety warnings. Because any fall
can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the
warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of falling is
menoned.

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WARNING
• Read and understand all product & safety warnings
• Always wear safety equipment such as helmet, knee pads and
elbow pads. Always wear a helmet when riding your scooter and
keep the chinstrap securely buckled. Always wear shoes.
• Ride on smooth, paved surfaces away from motor vehicles.
• Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates, and sudden surface
changes. Scooter may suddenly stop.
• Avoid streets and surfaces with water, sand, gravel, dirt, leaves,
and other debris. Wet weather impairs tracon, braking, and
visibility.
• Do not ride at night.
• Brake will get hot from connuous use. Do not touch aer
braking.
• Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill rides.
• Adults must assist children in the inial adjustment procedures
to unfold scooter, adjust handlebar and steering to height, and
nally to fold scooter.
• Obey all local trac and scooter riding laws and regulaons.
• Watch out for pedestrians.
• Check and secure all fasteners before every ride.
• Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
• Never allow more than one rider
• Keep ngers and other body parts away from all moving
components
• Units are not designed for racing, stunt riding or other
maneuvers which may cause loss of control, or may cause
uncontrolled operator acons or reacons
• Using your scooter safely depends upon your diligence in
following the warnings, cauons, and instrucons in this owner’s
manual. Using your scooter safely also depends upon your own
good judgment and/or common sense, as well as that of your
provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pacic Cycle
is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulng from any
person’s failure to follow the warnings, cauons, and
instrucons in this owner’s manual
• Persons with the following condions shall be cauoned not to
operate: Those with heart condions, pregnant women, persons
with head, back, or neck ailments, or prior surgeries to those
areas of the body. Persons with any mental or physical
condions that may make them suscepble to injury or impair
their physical dexterity or mental capabilies to recognize,
understand, and perform all of the safety instrucons and to be
able to assume the hazards inherent in the use of the scooter.
• Never hitch on to another vehicle and never pull anyone
or anything
• Failure to heed the warnings listed above increases risk of
serious injury

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WARNING
General Safety
• Familiarize yourself with all the scooter’s features before riding.
Pracce braking.
• Expect the unexpected (e.g., opening car doors or cars backing
out of concealed driveways).
• Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other riders,
vehicles and objects. Safe braking distances and forces are
subject to the prevailing weather condions.
• Use original spare parts only. Do not make structural changes or
modicaons to the scooter.
• Wear proper riding are, reecve if possible, and avoid open
toe shoes.
• Do not use items that may restrict your hearing and vision.
• Do not allow passengers and do not carry packages that will
interfere with your visibility or control of the scooter.
• Do not ride indoors or on surfaces that could be damaged such as
carpet or ooring
Riding the scooter in unsafe condions (i.e.: at night), in an unsafe
manner, or disregarding trac laws may result in an unexpected
movement, loss of control, and serious injury or death.
Riding Safely
Road Condions
• Be aware of road condions. Concentrate on the path ahead. Avoid
pot holes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed bumps, drain
grates and other obstacles.
• Cross train tracks at a 90 degree angle or walk your scooter across.
• Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates & sudden surface changes
• Wet weather impairs tracon, braking & visibility
Cornering Technique
• Brake slightly before cornering and prepare to lean your body into
the corner.
• Decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking and
sharp turns.
Safe Riding Rules for Children
• Be aware of other vehicles behind and nearby.
• If riding downhill, be extra careful. Slow down using the brakes and
maintain control of the steering.
• Keep both hands on handlebars at all mes.
• Not designed for stunt riding
• Always use cauon when riding and wear protecve gear

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Riding a scooter without protecve gear, clothing, shoes, or a
helmet may result in serious injury or death. Always wear
protecve gear, clothing, and helmet when riding the scooter.
Ensure protecve gear does not interfere with steering,
or braking.
WARNING
Protecve Gear and Clothing
Always wear: Figure 1.1
• Colors that are easily seen and, if possible, reecve clothing.
• Clothing appropriate for the weather condions.
• Always wear shoes
• Use of protecve gear such as pads for the knees and elbows is
highly recommended for children.
• A properly ed, ASTM or SNELL approved, helmet shall be worn
at all mes by riders of the scooter. For informaon regarding
how to properly t a helmet visit:
hp://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/
easystepsweb
Do not wear:
Loose clothing parts, strings, or jewelry that may become
entangled with moving parts on the scooter or interfere with
handling of the scooter.
• Shoes with uned shoe laces. Figure 1.1
Properly ed
helmet
Elbow pads
Knee pads
Shoes fastened
or ed
Easily seen or
reecve clothing
Personal Safety

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Helmet Use
Important! Many states have passed helmet laws regarding
children. Make sure you know your states helmet laws. It is your
job to enforce these rules with your children. Even if your state
does not have a children’s helmet law, it is recommended that
everyone wear a helmet.
It is strongly advised that a properly ng, ASTM or SNELL
approved, helmet be worn at all mes when riding your scooter.
The correct helmet should: Figure 1.2
• Be comfortable
• Have good venlaon
• Fit correctly
• Cover forehead
Incorrect helmet posion: Figure 1.3
• Helmet does not cover the forehead
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3

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Unfolding the Scooter
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Folded SlotUnfolded slot
Note
❶ The bolt on the folding mechanism will be in the folded slot.
Push down the release lever.
❷ Rotate the front tube up unl bolt on the folding mechanism is
in the unfolded slot.
❸ Push release lever forward to lock into place.
The scooter comes completely assembled. Follow the
steps below to unfold the scooter.
❶
❷
Unfolded Slot
❸

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Adjusng Handlebar Height
❹ Insert and secure the left and right handlebars by pressing the
push buttons inserting them into the corresponding holes in
the T-bar.
❹❹
❶ The scooters have 3 holes for the push buon to lock into. Lock
the handlebars at the desired height.
❷ Tighten the lock nut and quick release leaver (step 5).
TIP Release the quick
release lever and
loosen the lock nut
before adjusng the
handlebar.
❷
❷
❶

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❶ Grip handlebars rmly with
both hands.
❷ With one foot rmly on the
scooter, begin to slowly
push the scooter forward
with the
other foot.
❸ Brake by pressing down on
the rear wheel stop unl
contact is made with the
wheel.
❹If the scooter model comes
with a kickstand use it to
hold scooter in upright
posion.
Use
3
❸
❷
❹

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Proper maintenance is crical to the performance and safe
operaon of the scooter. Always inspect the scooter and conduct
necessary maintenance before each use of the scooter. Failure to
conduct maintenance on the scooter may result in malfuncon
of a crical part or serious injury or death.
This secon presents important informaon on maintenance
and will assist you in determining the proper course of acon to
take if you do have a problem with the operaon of the scooter.
If you have quesons regarding maintenance please call our
customer service, toll free, at 1-800-626-2811 or see a qualied
bicycle mechanic. Do not call the store where the scooter was
purchased.
Correct roune maintenance of your new scooter
will ensure:
• Smooth running
• Longer lasng components
• Safer riding
• Lower running costs
Basic Maintenance
The following procedures will help you maintain your scooter for
years of enjoyable riding.
• For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt
with a dry cloth. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in a
mild detergent mixture.
• Clear any debris between the wheels and frame
• Store your scooter under shelter. Avoid leaving it in the rain or
exposed to corrosive materials.
• Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your scooter to
salt which is very corrosive. Wash your scooter frequently.
• If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch
up paint to prevent rust. Clear nail polish can also be used as a
preventave measure.
• Check that the wheels are securely fastened to the scooter and
axle nuts are ght.
Maintenance
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WARNING

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Before you ride check:
• That all of the locking nuts are rmly ghtened
• That the brake can make contact with the wheel.
Service
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Do not return this product to the place of purchase. If your scooter
needs service, repairs or replacement parts, please have the model
and serial number available and call:
UNITED STATES
Pacic Cycle Consumer Relaons
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (CST) Monday - Friday
Phone: [phone]
Email: customerservice@pacic-cycle.com
CANADA
Pacic Cycle Canada
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (CST) Monday - Friday
Phone: [phone]
Email: customerservice@pacic-cycle.com
MEXICO
Bicicletas Mercurio
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
AUSTRALIA
Monza Imports
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Warranty
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND POLICY ON REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Your purchase includes the following warranty which is in lieu of all other express warranes. This warranty is extended only to the inial consumer purchaser.
No warranty registraon is required. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
FRAME
Frames are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years. If frame failure should occur due to faulty materials or workmanship during the guarantee
period, the frame will be replaced. For frame replacement under this Pacic Limited Warranty, contact us, stang the nature of the failure, model number, date received
and the name of the store from which the scooter was received, at the address given on this page. Frame must be returned for inspecon at customer’s expense. The
length of the useful life cycle will vary depending on the type of scooter, riding condions and care the scooter receives. Compeon, jumping, downhill racing, trick riding,
trial riding, riding in severe condions or climates, riding with heavy loads or any other non-standard use can substanally shorten the useful product life cycle. Any one or
a combinaon of these condions may result in an unpredictable failure that is not covered by this warranty.
PARTS
All other parts of the unit except Normal Wear Parts are warranted against defecve materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the
inial consumer purchaser, subject to the Terms and Condions of the warranty listed below. If failure of any part should occur due to faulty materials or workmanship
during the warranty period, the part will be replaced. All warranty claims must be submied to the address below and must be shipped prepaid and accompanied by proof
of purchase. Any other warranty claims not included in this statement are void. This especially includes installaon, assembly, and disassembly costs. This warranty does
not cover paint damage, rust, or any modicaons made to the scooter. Normal Wear Parts are dened as grips, wheels, and brake mechanism. These parts are warranted
to be free from defects in material and workmanship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair or replacement of Normal Wear Parts (grips, wheels, brake
mechanism) and missing parts must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or
maintenance, or installaon of parts or accessories not originally intended or compable with the scooter as sold. The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to
accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, or the. Claims involving these issues will not be honored.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
1. Your scooter has been designed for general transportaon and recreaonal use, but has not been designed to withstand abuse associated with stunng and jumping.
This warranty ceases when you rent, sell, or give away the scooter, ride with more than one person, or use the scooter for stunng or jumping.
2. This warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear or anything you break accidentally or deliberately.
3. It is the responsibility of the individual consumer purchaser to assure that all parts included in the factory-sealed carton are properly installed, all funconal parts are
inially adjusted properly, and subsequent normal adjustments necessary to keep the scooter in good operang condion are properly made. This warranty does not
apply to damage due to improper installaon of parts, installaon of any kind of power plant or internal combuson engine, modicaon or alteraon of the brakes, or
frame in any way, or failure to properly maintain or adjust the scooter. NOTICE: Scooter specicaons subject to change without noce.

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4902 Hammersley Rd.
Madison, WI 53711
Styles and colors may vary. Made in China