EMU Trike MAX Manuel utilisateur
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READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND RIDING
EMU Trike™
Electric Multi Use Trike
Owners
Manual
2013-2014
Models –EMU-Max
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Table of Contents
Front Cover-----------------------------------1
Table of Contents---------------------------2
Technical Information----------------------3
Warning Statement-------------------------4
Safety Warning------------------------------5
EMU Parts List-------------------------------6
Tool Kit & Assembly------------------------7
Installing the Handlebar-------------------9
Connecting Electric Plugs----------------10
Removal of Battery Cover---------------11
Folding the Handlebar--------------------12
Installing Basket----------------------------13
Charging Batteries-------------------------14
Riding your EMU---------------------------15
Adjusting Brakes---------------------------17
Maintenance---------------------------------18
Trouble Shooting---------------------------19
Warranty--------------------------------------20
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Technical Information
Type of Motor 48V Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor
Motor Power 500W
Battery Type Lithium ion
Battery 10AH 48V
Charger UL Approved 110v
Charging Time 4-6 hours
Rated Speed (2 speed) 0-8mph & 0-21mph *
Single Charge distance Max up to 20 miles*
Maximum Capacity 265 lbs
EMU. Net Weight Max around 70 lbs
*Note: Speed and distance may vary depending upon the terrain and weight
load.
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Warning Statement
STOP ----- IMPORTANT!
Before you ride your EMU please read this carefully:
Your existing insurance policy may not provide coverage for your
EMU trike of electric vehicles. You should contact your insurance
company to confirm if coverage is provided.
Please do not ride your EMU until you have read this owners manual
completely and you fully understand all its contents. This manual
contains critical information for your safety. If you have any questions
about the safe operation of your EMU, you should contact your
authorized EMU dealer.
It is very important that you follow all the safety instruction within this
manual in order to ensure maximum safety.
Failure to comply with all the standards outlined in this manual could
result in fire/ or serious injury.
American Scooter Company or authorized dealers will not be liable
for any damage or injuries whatsoever caused when riding, faulty
assembly or unauthorized repairs or modifications. Any repairs
carried out by unauthorized service technicians are the sole
responsibility of the owner and the Warranty becomes void.
Our EMU range of products are designed to be ecologically
conscious, please dispose of used batteries in compliance with local
laws.
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Safety Warning
(Please read before riding your EMU)
Before riding your EMU please read and be sure you understand this manual
completely. The EMU is not a toy and should always be operated in a safe
manner. American Scooter Company will not be liable for any damages or
injuries to any person. Any questions you may have about the safe operation of
your EMU should be directed to your authorized dealer.
Failure to comply with the safety warnings and operating instructions included in
this manual could result in serious injury to the operator and to others.
The EMU is not designed for all user repairs. An authorized EMU repair
technician should carry out major repairs. American Scooter Company will not be
liable for any damage or injuries due to repairs by unauthorized individuals.
The EMU should only be operated by individuals 16 years of age or older.
The EMU is not a toy and should always be used responsibly.
Safety Instructions
!Always wear approved safety equipment when operating the EMU.
!Observe the maximum weight capacity of 265 lbs.
!No more than one person should ride the EMU at a time.
!The EMU should always be operated in a safe manner under safe
conditions.
!Never lean back on your EMU.
!Before riding, inspect the EMU to insure all quick releases and pivot points
are secured properly. Make sure handlebars are secured and hand brake
is in operating condition.
!Check the battery to insure it is properly charged.
!The power ignition must be off when charging.
!Remove your EMU from charge once it is charged. Do not leave charger
plugged in any longer that 8 hours.
!Charge the battery after each use or when required.
!Do not expose the EMU, batteries or charger to wet conditions.
!Always drive on paved surfaces.
!Be careful when riding on wet or uneven surfaces.
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EMU Parts List
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Tool Kit
Charger
Tool Kit
Assembling the EMU
Help me be required to assemble your new EMU
1/ Unpack the E.M.U. and
inspect all the parts to insure
all are included. Please
contact your E.M.U. dealer
immediately if any parts are
missing or damaged when
shipped.
Place your E.M.U. on a flat,
clean surface. Place a block
3.5” under the front, by the
battery. This will make it
easier for the next step.
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2/ Remove the bolts and nuts
from the connecting tube
clamp (B). place the
connecting tube into the top
opening (A). Align the bolt
holes.
3/ Slide the two bolts
(1) through the holes
connecting tube and
neck. Twist the bolts,
do not hammer them
through.
4/ Tighten the bolts and nuts
(2) using the 2 wrenches in the
tool kit. Also tighten the small
bolts on the outside of the tube
clamp securely (B). Note some
models may have hex bolts
instead.
B
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Installing the Handlebar
Extend the handlebar tube
to full upright position and
insert it into the
connection hole on the
front forks.
6/ Ensure the handlebars
are facing front with the
brake on the left and the
throttle on the right, then
tighten the handle bar hex
bolt securely.
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Connecting the Electrical power plugs
6/ Make sure you connect
the 4 the connectors to the
right outlets. You will damage
your emu electrics if you
connect them wrong. All
connectors are color-coded.
7/ Match the pins of the
plugs to the holes of the
sockets, align the notches
and secure.
8/ The height of the
handlebars can be
adjusted by opening
the quick clip release
the raise the
handlebars by pulling
or pushing on the
crossbar, then firmly
closing the quick
release clip.
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