QUGO QU3 User manual

Usermanual QU3
REV 12072001\01

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© Urban Mobility Europe
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This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
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of Urban Mobility Europe to notify any person of such revision or change. Details and values given in this manual are average
values and have been compiled with care. They are not binding, however, and Urban Mobility Europe disclaims any liability for
damage or detriments suffered as a result of reliance on the information given herein or the use of vehicles, processes or equip-
ment towhichthismanualrefers.nowarranty is madethatthe use ofthe information orof the vehicles,processesor equipment
to which this manual refers will not infridge any third party’s patents or rights. The information given does not release the user
from making their own experiments and tests.

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Table of contents
1 About this manual.........................................................................................................5
1.1 How to work with the manual .......................................................................................... 5
1.2 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety.............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Intended use ................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Not intended use ............................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Liability ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Safety precautions .......................................................................................................... 7
2.4.1 General.................................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Clothing ................................................................................................................7
2.4.3 Driving ..................................................................................................................8
2.5 CE certification ............................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Safety symbols on the vehicle ........................................................................................ 8
2.7 Safety symbols in the manual ......................................................................................... 9
2.8 Disposal of the vehicle .................................................................................................... 9
3 Installation...................................................................................................................11
3.1 Content ......................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Make the vehicle ready for use ..................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Charge the battery for the first time....................................................................12
3.2.2 Installation of the handle bar ..............................................................................12
3.2.3 Installation of the mirror......................................................................................13
3.2.4 Installation of the mirror......................................................................................13
3.2.5 Place the saddle.................................................................................................13
3.2.6 Remove the saddle ............................................................................................14
3.2.7 Place the number plate on the vehicle ...............................................................14
3.2.8 Place the number plate on the vehicle ...............................................................14
3.2.9 Place the number plate on the vehicle ...............................................................15
3.2.10 Place the luggage holder(option) .......................................................................15
3.2.11 Tyre pressure .....................................................................................................15
3.2.12 Dispose of the packaging material .....................................................................16
3.3 Charge the battery ........................................................................................................ 17
3.3.1 Safety.................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 To charge the battery..........................................................................................17
4 Operator manual .........................................................................................................21
4.1 Description .................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Overview of the vehicle......................................................................................21
4.1.2 Overview of the dashboard. ...............................................................................22
4.1.3 Type plate: details...............................................................................................23
4.2 Driving the vehicle ........................................................................................................ 23

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4.2.1 Safety.................................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Checks before use. ............................................................................................23
4.3 Step up the vehicle ....................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Cornering ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.4.1 Left corner ..........................................................................................................25
4.4.2 Right corner........................................................................................................26
4.4.3 Sharp corners.....................................................................................................26
4.5 To brake with the vehicle .............................................................................................. 27
4.6 To park the vehicle ....................................................................................................... 28
4.7 Cruise control ............................................................................................................... 29
4.7.1 To use the cruise control ....................................................................................29
4.8 Switch from km/h to M/h ............................................................................................... 30
5 Maintenance................................................................................................................31
5.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 31
5.2.1 Rearbrake...........................................................................................................31
5.2.2 Frontbrake..........................................................................................................32
5.2.3 Adjust the handle bar levers...............................................................................32
6 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................33
6.1 General troubleshooting procedure .............................................................................. 33
6.2 Contact service ............................................................................................................. 33
6.3 Troubleshooting guide .................................................................................................. 33
7 Technical data.............................................................................................................35
7.1 General specifications .................................................................................................. 35

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About this manual
1 About this manual
The manual shows the information necessary to:
-install
- operate
- perform basic maintenance
- correct small problems
The Qugo and all its versions are referred to in the manual as the ’vehicle’. This manual
describes both types A (25 km/h) and type B (33 km/h) of the vehicle.
This manual contains the original instructions. The original language of the manual is
English.
1.1 How to work with the manual
1. Familiarize yourself with the structure and content.
2. Read the safety chapter in detail and make sure you understand all the
instructions. See § 2.
3. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence.
1.2 Warranty
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About this manual

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The vehicle is designed to transport a single person. Any other use of the vehicle is strictly
forbidden.
2.2 Not intended use
Do not use the vehicle for mountain riding, speed riding, downhill riding and stunt riding.
2.3 Liability
Urban Mobility Europe is not liable is you do not follow the rules below:
- Do not use a damaged vehicle. When you have doubts, contact your supplier or the
service department of Urban Mobility Europe See www.Qugo.nl.
- Install and connect the vehicle according to the instructions in this manual.
- Observe all local safety regulations.
- Obey the local regulations concerning traffic laws and personal protection equipment..
- Connect the vehicle to an earthed wall socket.
- Keep the vehicle in good condition. Make sure that defective parts are immediately
replaced.
- Replace parts only with original Urban Mobility Europe spare parts.
All maintenance beyondthe scope of this manual must be carriedout by a local Qugodealer
that Urban Mobility Europe has trained and certified.
2.4 Safety precautions
2.4.1 General
-Practice in a safe area before you use the vehicle in traffic.
- Make sure that you know the structure and the contents of the manual.
- Do the procedures of the manual fully and in the given sequence.
- Keep body parts away from the spinning wheels.
-Guarantee will void when the procedures in the manual are not done fully.
2.4.2 Clothing
-Wear a helmet when you use the vehicle.
- Keep clothing away from the spinning wheels.
- Wear proper shoes when you use the vehicle.
WARNING
Read the manual before you install or use the vehicle. Failure to do so can result
in personal injury, death or property damage.

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Safety
- Wear visible clothing when you use the vehicle
-Do not wear loose clothes that can come into moving parts.
2.4.3 Driving
-Drive carefully when the road is wet.
- Drive carefully when the road is covered with loose dirt or gravel.
-Do the procedures of the manual fully and in the given sequence.
2.5 CE certification
The vehicle is CE certified and approved according to european regulations (RWE 2002/24/
EC. It means that the vehicle complies with the essential requirements concerning safety.
The directives that have been taken into consideration in the design are available on
www.Qugo.nl
2.6 Safety symbols on the vehicle
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www.qugo.nl
Refer to the manual before use
High Voltage
www.qugo.nl

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2.7 Safety symbols in the manual
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2.8 Disposal of the vehicle
1. Sort the vehicle, the accessories and the
packaging for environmentally friendly recycling.
2. Do not dispose of the vehicle into domestic waste.
Dispose of the vehicle according to local
regulations.
WARNING
Can cause personal injury. Note Shows further information.
CAUTION
Can cause damage to the
vehicle.

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3 Installation
3.1 Content
A: Qugo
B: Quick reference guide
C: Battery charger
D: Saddle
E: Number plate holder
F: Mirror (Left or right)
G: Luggage holder
www.qugo.nl
Optional
A
E
D
B
C
F
G

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3.2 Make the vehicle ready for use
3.2.1 Charge the battery for the first time
1. Connect the battery charger (A) to charging point
(B). See § 3.3.2.
2. Charge the battery for 24 hours.
3.2.2 Installation of the handle bar
1. Lift up the handle bar (A).
2. Tighten the levers (B) of the handle bar.
24hr
A
B
CAUTION
Avoid contact with water when you
charge the vehicle.
B
A
WARNING
Make sure the levers are fixed tight on to
the vehicle.

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3.2.3 Installation of the mirror
1. Place the mirror (A) with a clamp ring on the left
hand side of the handle bar (B) and fix it with a
bolt.
3.2.4 Installation of the mirror
1. Place the mirror (A) with a clamp ring on the right
hand side of the handle bar (B) and fix it with a
bolt.
3.2.5 Place the saddle
1. Remove cap (B).
2. Place the saddle (A).
3. Remove cap (C).
4. Tighten the saddle adjustment with an allen key.
5. Place back cap (C).
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B
A
Note
For countries driving at the right hand side
of the road
4
A
B
Note
For countries driving at the left hand sideof
the road
4
4
B
C
A
WARNING
Makesurethesaddle iffixed firmlyonto
the vehicle.

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3.2.6 Remove the saddle
1. Remove cap (C).
2. Loosen the saddle adjustment with an allen key.
3. Remove saddle (A).
4. Place the cap (B).
5. Place back cap (C).
3.2.7 Place the number plate on the vehicle
1. Clean the spot where you want to fo place the
nuber plate holder with alcohol.
2. Remove the protection foil (A) from the the double
sided tape.
3. Fix the number plate holder (B) onto the left hand
side fender.
4. Fix the number plate (C) with the screws onto the
number plate holder.
3.2.8 Place the number plate on the vehicle
1. Clean the spot where you want to fo place the
nuber plate holder with alcohol.
2. Remove the protection foil (A) from the the double
sided tape.
3. Fix the number plate holder (B) onto the left hand
side fender.
4. Fix the number plate (C) with the screws onto the
number plate holder.
B
C
A
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C
B
A
Note
For countries driving at the right hand side
of the road
C
B
A
Note
For countries driving at the left hand side of
the road

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3.2.9 Place the number plate on the vehicle
1. PLace the number plate (A) at the back of the
vehicle with screws (B).
3.2.10 Place the luggage holder(option)
1. Fixthe luggageholder(A)ontothe handlebarwith
screw (B).
3.2.11 Tyre pressure
1. Make sure the tyre pressure ot the tyres is correct.
B
A
3
B
A
WARNING
maximum load weight is 5 Kg.
015
bar
3,5 bar
50 psi
015
bar
2,5 bar
36 psi
CAUTION
Check the tyre pressure of the rear
tyre on a regular basis.

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3.2.12 Dispose of the packaging material
1. Dispose of the packaging material in an
environmentally friendly way, according to local
regulations.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the tyre pressure given
in the drawing.

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3.3 Charge the battery
3.3.1 Safety
- Keep your battery charged.
- Do not drop the battery.
- Do not short circuit the battery.
- Charge the battery in a dry and open well ventilated aera.
- Charge the battery at least once a month.
- Only adults must charge the battery
-Do not expose the battery to heat or direct sunlight.
3.3.2 To charge the battery
To charge
1. Turn the parking brake (A) up.
2. Make sure the brake (B) is in.
3. Remove key (A) from contact (B).
B A
B
A

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4. Connect the battery charger (A) to the charging
point (B) of the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery charger (B) to the wall socket
(A).
6. Stop charge the battery if the indicator indicates
the battery is full.
A
B
Note
First connect the battery charger to
the vehicle.
A
B
Note
Make sure your battery is always
charged.

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7. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle
8. Disconnect the battery charger from the wall
socket
9. Place back the plug (A) in to the charge point (B)
of the vehicle.
A
B
CAUTION
The caps prevent corrosion on the
charge point.

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