Razor E500S User's Manual
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1. OWNERS MANUAL Read and understand this entire manual before riding Item Number 13114099 CONTENTS Safely WAMINGS iio ad diene Before You BEY idas 2 Assembly and SetUP cion rs 3 Repair and Maintenance serapin 4 5 SAFETY WARNINGS Troubleshooting Guide E9008 Scooter PANS orei valey REMINAETS 2 teat t na ad t pita e Waa soia A WARNING Riding the E500S scooter can be a hazardous activity Certain conditions may cause the equipment to fail without fault of the manufacturer Like other electric vehicles the E500S scooter can and is intended to move and it is therefore possible to lose control fall off and or get into dangerous situations that no amount of care instruction or expertise can eliminate If such things occur you can be seriously injured or die even when using safety equipment and other precautions RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE This manual contains many warnings and cautions concerning the conseguences of failing to maintain inspect or properly use your E500S scooter Because any incident can result in serious injury or even death we do not repeat the warning of possible serious injury or death each time such a possibility is mentioned APPROPRIATE RIDER USE AND PARENTAL SUPERVISION This manual contains important safety information It is your responsibility to review this information and make sure that all riders understand all warnings cautions instructions and safe2. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Sometimes the scooter doesn t run but other times it does Loose wires or connectors Motor or electrical switch damage Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight Contact your local Razor authorized service center for diagnosis and repair Charger gets warm during use Normal response to charger use No action required This is normal for some chargers and is no cause for concern If your charger does not get warm during use it does not mean that it is not working properly Scooter does not stop when applying the brake Brake not adjusted properly Refer to adjusting the brake instructions on page 4 Scooter makes loud noises or grinding sounds Chain is too dry Brake rotor is dragging on brake pads Apply a lubricant such as 3 in 1 or Tri Flow to the chain Use your fingers to twist the caliper adjuster in either direction until rotor is centered between pads Need Help Visit our web site for updates and a list of authorized service centers at www razor com or call toll free at 866 467 2967 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Pacific Time E500S PARTS Sain STT Keep your E500S scooter running for years with genuine Razor parts Visit our web site or e mail us for more information on spare part avail ability Specifications subject to change without notice 1 Fron
3. charged for at least 12 hours before using the scooter for the first time and up to 8 hours after each subsequent use Check all connectors Make sure the charger connector is tightly plugged into the charging port and that the charger is plugged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is on You may check to see if your charger is working by using a volt meter or asking your local Razor authorized service center to test your charger for you Check all wires and connectors to make sure they are tight Scooter was running but suddenly stopped Burned out fuse Motor or electrical switch damage The fuse will burn out and automatically shut off the power if the motor is overloaded An excessive overload such as too heavy a rider or too steep a hill could cause the motor to overheat Replace the fuse with a new one of equal amperage Correct the conditions that caused the fuse to burn out and avoid repeatedly burning out fuse Contact your local Razor authorized service center for diagnosis and repair Short run time less than 30 minutes per charge Undercharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Brake not adjusted properly Charge the battery A new battery should have been charged for at least 12 hours before using the scooter for the first time and up to 8 hours after each subsequent use Check all wires and connectors Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged
4. into the charger connector and that the charger is plugged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is on Even with proper care a rechargeable battery does not last forever Average battery life is 1 to 2 years depending on scooter use and conditions Replace only with a Razor replacement battery Refer to adjusting the brake instructions on page 4 Scooter runs sluggishly Driving conditions are too stressful Tires are not properly inflated Scooter is overloaded Brake rotor is dragging on pads Brake not adjusted properly Use only on solid flat clean and dry surfaces such as pavement or level ground The tires are inflated when shipped but they invariably will lose some pressure between the point of manufacturing and your purchase Refer to instructions on page 5 of this manual to properly inflate tires Make sure you do not overload the scooter by allowing more than one rider at a time exceeding the 220 Ib maximum weight limit going up a hill or towing objects behind the scooter If the scooter is overloaded the circuit breaker may trip and shut off power to the motor Correct the driving conditions that caused the overload wait a few seconds and then push the breaker to reset the circuit Avoid repeatedly tripping the circuit breaker Use your fingers to twist the caliper adjuster in either direction until rotor is centered between pads Refer to adjusting the brake instructions on page 4
5. 4099 Need Help Visit our web site for updates and a list of authorized service centers at www razor com or call toll free at 866 467 2967 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Pacific Time Patent Pending Printed in China for Razor USA LLC PO Box 3610 Cerritos CA 90703 Copyright 2005 Razor USA All rights reserved 082605
6. charger does not look like the one illustrated your unit has been supplied with an alternative charger The specifications and charging procedure would not change The charger has a small window with one LED or two LEDs to indicate the charge status Refer to the illustration on the charger unit for the actual charging and charged status indications for your model charger Chargers have built in over charge protection to prevent battery from being over charged Be sure to properly align the groove on the charger input plug with the corresponding socket on the case otherwise no charging action will occur A WARNING Failure to properly tighten the collar bolts may allow the handlebars to dislodge while riding and may cause you to lose control and fall When correctly tightened the handlebars will not rotate out of alignment with the front wheel under normal circumstances Note The cable and wire assembly from the handlebar must be routed as shown in step 1 not wrapped around the steering tube or handlebar Sharp bends or twisting of the brake cable can cause the brake to malfunction ASSEMBLY AND SET UP Inflating the Tires Tires are inflated when shipped but they invariably lose some pressure between the point of manufacturing and your purchase 1 Using a bicycle style tire pump equipped for a Schrader type valve inflate the tire to the PSI indicated on the sidewall of the t
7. e should not be any problems even if the box has a few scars or dents PRODUCTS WITH YOUR RAZOR E500S SCOOTER The scooter has been built to certain Estimated Assembly and Set Up Time Razor design specifications Razor recommends assembly by an adult with experience in bicycle mechanics The original equipment supplied Allow up to 20 minutes for assembly not including initial charge time at the time of sale was selected Allow up to 12 hours for initial charge see page 3 for charging information on the basis of its compatibility with the frame fork and all other parts Certain aftermarket products may or may not be Rear Brake Lever compatible Brake Lever Adjuster Front Brake Lever Speed Control Stem Collar Collar Bolts Port pS Charger Plug Required Tools Some tools may be supplied however we recommend the use of mechanic s grade tools Use the supplied tools only as a last resort Q 5 mm 10 15 mm wrench Bicycle style tire pump for hexagonal key wrench included Schrader valve tires with included pressure gauge Need Help Visit our web site for updates and a list of authorized service centers at www razor com or call toll free at 866 467 2967 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Pacific Time ASSEMBLY AND SET UP Charging the Battery Your electric scooter may not have a fully charged battery Therefore it is a good idea to charge the battery prior to use Initial charge t
8. g to a stop as this can cause you to lose control or damage the rear tire 1 Loosen front axle by 2 Remove wheel and replace attaching 10 15 mm wrenches tire To reinstall wheel reverse to both axle nuts and loosening these steps counter clockwise Rear Tire Chain Replacement 1 Remove chain guard with 2 Loosen rear axle by attach 3 Remove wheel and replace Phillips Screwdriver ing wrenches to both axle nuts tire or chain To reinstall wheel and loosening counter clock reverse these steps wise Pull chain off sprocket and remove wheel from frame Battery Care and Disposal Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75 or below 10 F PY RS CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED Disposal Your Razor product uses sealed lead acid batteries which must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner Do not dispose of a lead acid battery in a fire The battery may explode or leak Do not dispose of a lead acid battery in your regular household trash The incineration land filling or mixing of sealed lead acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas Return exhausted batteries to a federal or state approved lead acid battery recycler or a local seller of automotive batteries If you live in Florida or Minnesota it is prohibited by law to throw away lead acid batteries in the municipal waste stream Charger The transformer charger supplied wit
9. h the scooter should be regularly examined for damage to the cord plug enclosure and other parts and in the event of such damage the scooter must not be charged until it has been repaired or replaced Use ONLY with the recommended charger Replacement Parts The most frequently requested replacement parts wheels tires tubes batteries and chargers are available for purchase at some Razor retail partners or online at www razorama com For other parts contact an authorized Razor repair center Repair Centers For a list of authorized Razor repair centers e Check online at www razor com Send e mail to customerservice razorusa com or call 866 467 2967 for the center nearest you A WARNING If a battery leak develops avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag Refer to the disposal instructions at left If acid comes into contact with skin or eyes flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician SB 1918 CALIFORNIA DECLARATION YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THIS SCOOTER ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF COVERAGE IS PROVIDED YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Scooter does not run Undercharged battery Charger is not working Loose wires or connectors Charge the battery A new battery should have been
10. ime 12 hours e Recharge time up to 8 hours depending on the level of depletion Run time up to 40 minutes Average battery life 250 charge discharge cycles Port 8 Charger Plug 1 Plug the charger port into the port on the scooter The charger works with the power switch in either the on or off position O Attaching the Handlebars 1 Insert handlebar assembly into fork 2 Handlebar assembly should be all the way in with the collar covering the threaded portion of the fork Spin the handlebar stem clockwise down onto the 2 Plug the charger plug into a wall outlet 3 Once stem is all the way down and no more threads on fork are visible tighten two collar bolts with 5 mm hexagonal key wrench fork to ease installation Attaching the Seat y 3 Secure seat with the four bolts 2 Position seat onto frame and align holes 1 Remove the four bolts from the frame with the 5 mm hexagonal key wrench Riding Your Scooter Testing the Brake To use the brake squeeze the brake lever to increase the pressure on the brake The brake lever is fitted with a cable adjuster to compensate for cable stretch and or to fine tune the lever movement to brake engagement If brake is not engaging properly follow instructions for adjusting the brake on page 4 A WARNING Always disconnect your E5008 scooter from the charger before cleaning with liquid Note If your
11. ire Check the Razor web site for any updates on the latest repair and maintenance procedures Turn power switch off before conducting any maintenance procedures Adjusting the Brake 1 To adjust the brake cable play thread the brake lever adjuster in or out 1 4 to 1 2 turn until the desired brake adjust ment is attained Most adjustments are complete at this step If brake still needs further adjustment proceed to step 2 for rear or step 4 for front 2 Ifthe brake has too much slack loosen the rear anchor bolt and pull the brake wire tighter The distance of the brake wire between the end of the cable and the anchor bolt should be between 37 and 44 mm view of wheel 3 If the brake rotor is dragging on the brake pads use your fingers to twist the caliper adjuster in either direction until rotor is centered between pads Note The pressurized air supplies found at gasoline stations are designed to inflate high volume automobile tires If you decide to use such an air supply to inflate your scooter tires first make sure the pressure gauge is working then use very short bursts to inflate to the correct PSI If you inadvertently over inflate the tire release the excess pressure immediately A WARNING The brake is capable of skidding the tire and throwing an unsuspecting rider Practice in an open area free from obstacles until you are familiar with the brake function Avoid skiddin
12. or when visibility is impaired PROPER RIDING ATTIRE Always wear proper protective equipment such as an approved safety helmet with chin strap securely buckled elbow pads and kneepads A helmet may be legally required by local law or regulation in your area A long sleeved shirt long pants and gloves are recommended Always wear athletic shoes lace up shoes with rubber soles never ride barefooted or in sandals and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels motor and drive system USING THE CHARGER The charger supplied with the E500S scooter should be regularly examined for damage to the cord plug enclosure and other parts and in the event of such damage the bike must not be charged until the charger has been repaired or replaced Use only with the recommended charger The charger is not a toy Always disconnect from the charger prior to wiping down and cleaning your E500S scooter with liquid FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE WARNINGS INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY USE WITH APPROPRIATE CAUTION AND SERIOUS ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Remove contents from box Remove the foam separators that protect the components from damage A during shipping Inspect the contents of the box for scratches in the paint dents or kinked cables that may WARNING have occurred during shipping Because the E500S scooter was 95 percent assembled and packed at the DO NOT USE NON RAZOR factory ther
13. rranty The manufacturer warranties this product to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from date of purchase This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear tires tubes or cables or any damage failure or loss caused by improper assembly maintenance or storage or use of the Razor electric chopper This Limited Warranty will be void if the product is ever e used in a manner other than for recreation or transportation modified in any way e rented The manufacturer is not liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage due directly or indirectly to the use of this product Razor does not offer an extended warranty If you have purchased an extended warranty it must be honored by the store at which it was purchased Tire Inflation Periodically inspect the tires for excess wear and regularly check the tire pressure and re inflate as necessary If you get a flat tire the inner tube can be patched or a new tube can be purchased from Razor or an authorized repair center Safety Gear Always wear proper protective equipment such as an approved safety helmet elbow pads and kneepads Always wear athletic shoes lace up shoes with rubber soles never drive barefooted or in sandals and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels motor and drive system For your records save your original sales receipt with this manual and write the serial number below Item Number 1311
14. suddenly or lose control Be careful to avoid pedestrians skaters skateboards scooters bikes children or animals who may enter your path and respect the rights and property of others Do not attempt or do stunts or tricks on your E500S scooter The scooter is not made to withstand abuse from misuse such as jumping curb grinding or any other type of stunts Maintain a hold on the handlebars at all times Never carry passengers or allow more than one person at a time to ride the E500S scooter Never use near steps or swimming pools Keep your fingers and other body parts away from the drive chain steering system wheels and all other moving components Never use headphones or a cell phone when riding Never hitch a ride with another vehicle Do not ride the E500S scooter in wet or icy weather and never immerse the scooter in water as the electrical and drive components could be damaged by water or create other possibly unsafe conditions The E500S scooter is intended for use on flat dry surfaces such as pavement or level ground without loose debris such as sand leaves rocks or gravel Wet slick bumpy uneven or rough surfaces may impair traction and contribute to possible accidents Do not ride the E500S scooter in mud ice puddles or water Avoid excessive speeds that can be associated with downhill rides Never risk damaging surfaces such as carpet or flooring by use of an E500S scooter indoors Do not ride at night
15. t wheel with tire tube axle nuts 2 Rear wheel with tire tube sprocket freewheel axle nuts 3 Fork 4 Handlebar 5 Quill and handlebar clamp 6 Brake levers 7 Speed control 8 Seat mast w screws 9 Chainguard w screws 10 Sprocket and freewheel 11 Chain 12 Chain tensioner w screws 13 Motor 400 or 600 watt w screws 14 Deck plate w screws 15 Battery tray w screws 16 12V 10Ah battery x 2 two 17 Control module 18 Rotor for brake 19 Rear caliper w screws 20 Kick stand w screws 21 Right side cover w screws 22 Headset bearing 23 Seat w screws 24 Fender 25 Grips E500S PARTS SAFETY REMINDERS PRE RIDE CHECKLIST Loose Parts Check and secure all fasteners before every ride Make sure steering stem clamp bolts are locked properly in place There should not be any unusual rattles or sounds from loose parts or broken components If you are not sure ask an experienced mechanic to check Brake Check the brake for proper function When you squeeze the lever the brake should provide positive braking action When you apply the brake with the speed control on the brake cut off switch will stop the motor Frame Fork and Handlebars Check for cracks or broken connections Although broken frames are rare it is possible for an aggressive driver to bash into a curb or wall and wreck and bend or break a frame Get in the habit of inspecting yours regularly WARRANTY Razor Limited Wa
16. ty topics and assure that young riders are able to safely and responsibly use this product Razor recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this manual with younger riders and that you inspect and maintain your children s scooter to insure their safety The recommended rider age of 14 and older for the E500S scooter is only an estimate and can be affected by the rider s size weight or skills Any rider unable to fit comfortably on the scooter should not attempt to ride it A parent s decision to allow his or her child to ride this product should be based on the child s maturity skill and ability to follow rules Keep this product away from small children and remember that this product is intended for use only by persons who are at a minimum completely comfortable and competent while operating the scooter DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMIT OF 220 POUNDS Rider weight does not necessarily mean a person s size is appropriate to fit or maintain control of the E500S scooter Do not touch the brake or motor on your E500S scooter when in use as these parts can become very hot Refer to the section on safety reminders for additional warnings ACCEPTABLE RIDING PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS Always check and obey any local laws or regulations which may affect the locations where the E500S scooter may be used Ride defensively Watch out for potential obstacles that could catch your wheel or force you to swerve
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