Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® Table of Contents Section Section Section Section Section Section PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS ITEM TO THE STORE. For questions or assistance on assembly contact Currie Technologies® Customer Service toll free (800) 377-4532 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (PST) 1 . . . . . Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 . . . . . Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3 . . . . . Basic Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .
Currie Technologies® Section 2 - SAFETY GUIDELINES Limitations of Safety and Warning Notices ! WARNING This owner’s manual includes important safety guidelines and maintenance instructions. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death. INSURANCE NOTICE Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents involving the use of this electric scooter.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill riding. Always drive slowly and pay extra attention when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this product. Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. BATTERY CHARGER The charger and charger port should be regularly inspected for damage (cord, plug, enclosure, etc.).
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® 2. Install the front wheel (certain models will have the front wheel Stopping 1. 2. already installed) being sure to properly install the safety washers. Align the front wheel in the fork and tighten the axle nuts. Wait until after you have installed the handlebars to connect the front brake (if your scooter is so equipped). 3. Install the handlebars onto the stem, align and tighten. 4. Unfold the stem hinge.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® 3. Open the stem hinge to Section 4 - repair & maintenance access the steerer bolt (6mm Allen Bolt or 13mm Hex Bolt). IMPORTANT: Some adult assembly required. Handlebar Assembly and Adjustment Electro-Drive™ scooters are equipped with an folding stem hinge. Take care not to pinch your hands or fingers in the hinge when you are folding and locking the handlebar in place.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® 6. Rotate the stem QR lever 8. Align the handlebars to the forward into of the upper plate (Ref Photo A). Close the stem QR lever (Ref Photo B) being sure the QR retention pin (silver) is fully engaged with the upper plate. front wheel. The handlebars must be perpendicular to the front wheel. Photo A 9. 7. Install the handlebars onto Photo B 10. Repeat steps 5 and 6 the stem, align and tighten. to once again secure the folding stem.
Currie Technologies® QR Lever Adjustment: Battery Pack, Charger Port and Charger Electro-Drive™ SMART Charger: The Electro-Drive™ scooter comes with its own Electro-Drive™ Smart Charger that connects with an easyaccess charger port for recharging the batteries. This charger unit has lights that show the battery charge status. Refer to the instructions that appear on the charger unit and its instructions.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® Battery care and Maintenance using the Currie “Smart Charger”, we recommend that you do not leave the charger plugged in for more than 24 hours. Changing the Battery Pack 1. Important: Be sure the power switch on the scooter is in the “OFF” position. 2. Remove the deck by unscrewing the “D” ring deck retention screw then lifting the deck off. (Ref Photo A) Photo A 3. Remove the battery pack out of the scooter’s battery tray. (Ref Photo B) 4.
Currie Technologies® Throttle and Brake Operation & Adjustment Throttle Operation The speed of the Electro-Drive™ scooter is controlled by a griptwist throttle, which is located on the handlebar. To check the throttle operation, turn the power switch to the “OFF” position. Fully twist the throttle then quickly release it. The throttle is spring loaded and should immediately spring back to its original (also know as “Zero Position) position.
Currie Technologies® Brake Operation The Electro-Drive™ electric scooter is equipped with front and/or rear brakes. It is operated by using the brake lever on the handlebars and is designed to provide excellent stopping power for your scooter. Squeeze the brake lever(s) firmly to bring your scooter to a safe, controlled stop. The brake lever itself should never touch the handlebar or grip when squeezed firmly. If it does, then immediately STOP RIDING and adjust the brake cable.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® chain adjustment The chain can stretch during use or may occasionally come out of adjustment. Regular attention to proper chain tension and lubrication will minimize the risk of the chain falling off the rear sprocket and help your scooter maintain optimum performance. Properly adjusted, the chain should have 5-6mm (1/4”) of up-and-down travel or slack.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® Wheel Removal Rear Wheel & Drive Assembly Removal 300, 4.0, 400, 500CD, 650CD, 750CD and 900CD series scooters 1. Detach the V-Brake, if your scooter was so equipped, (Ref Photo A) by removing the brake noodle (silver tube) from the brake arm. 2. Loosen the axle nuts. (Ref Photo B) 3. Remove the safety washers Photo A from the dropouts. (Ref Photo C) 4. Remove the front wheel from the forks. 300, 4.0 and 400 series scooters 1.
Currie Technologies® 7. Loosen and remove both 15mm axle nuts. (Ref Photo E) 8. Loosen and remove both 10mm chain tensioners. (Ref Photo F) 9. Push the wheel all the way forward in the frame to allow you to remove the chain from the motor sprocket. 10. The rear wheel along with sprocket, chain, band brake Photo E assembly and the rear half of the chain guard can now be removed from the rear of the frame. Currie Technologies® 6. Set the motor into the empty 7. 8. 9. battery tray.
Currie Technologies® Wheel Installation Rear Wheel Installation Front Wheel Installation: 300, 4.0 and 400 series scooters 300, 4.0, 400, 500CD, 650CD, 750CD and 900CD series scooters If your scooter is equipped with a V-Brake you will need to disengage it prior to installing the front wheel. Currie Technologies® The order of this installation is very important. Start with the chain pushed over the frame so it can be placed on the large sprocket after the wheel is in place. 1.
Currie Technologies® WARNING ! Proper braking performance is critical for safe riding. ® Currie Technologies strongly recommends that brake(s) be adjusted only by a trained scooter or bicycle technician. WARNING ! Do not ride the scooter in order to test the brake(s); it’s easier and far safer to test the brake(s) as described above. Rear Wheel Installation 500CD, 650CD, 750CD and 900CD series scooters The order of this installation is very important.
Currie Technologies® (if your scooter is equipped). 11. Slide the axle through one half of the rim, and place the center (longer) axle sleeve over the axle at the center of the two rim halves. 12. Bolt the two halves of the rim together with the 5mm Allen bolts. 13. Place the remaining axle sleeve and 17mm nut over the end of the axle. Center the axle by hand, then tighten both 17mm nuts against each other. 14. Inflate the tire slowly to the recommended tire pressure.
Currie Technologies® Currie Technologies® on the sidewall of the tire. Inflate to recommended pressure as necessary. Section 5 - Faqs • How far with the Electro-Drive™ scooter go on a full charge? Maximum range per charge for the 300 and 4.0 series scooters is 7 miles (11 km), 400 and 500CD series scooters is 8 miles (13 km) and the 650CD, 750CD and 900CD series scooters is 12 miles (19 km).
Currie Technologies® Section 6 - pre-ride checklist It is recommended that you perform each of these checks before each and every ride. TIRES □□ □□ □□ □□ Check tires for any cuts or unusual wear. Check tire pressure and inflate to the pressure recommended on the sidewall. HANDLEBARS and FRAME Inspect for bent, damaged or cracked welds and tubing caused by aggressive riding. Ensure the handlebars are properly aligned and secured tight enough so that you cannot twist them out of alignment.
