EXPLORER® - Hydrobike
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1. Quick Release Seat Clamp 21 Changing the Drive Train Lubricant step 1 step 2 Step 3 step 4 Step 5 Step 6 step 7 Locate the two drain plugs Lube Drain and Lube Vent at the top of the propeller drive train assembly with the propeller drive train assembly in the DOWN position Use a container to catch the old lubricant Place the container under the lower hole to catch the lubricant Remove the drain plugs and the rudder o rings and rotate the propeller drive train as shown Vent Drain When the lubricant is fully drained rotate the propeller drive train to its DOWN position Add new lubricant Wet the o ring seals with lubricant and install Install and tighten stainless steel drain plug screws Be careful not to over tighten the drain plugs When the plug feels snug turn one quarter turn more Replacement Parts amp Accessory List A Replacement Parts amp Accessory List is availabl 2ipon request Please contact your local dealer Parts Description EXPLORER I Frame Assembly Includes Drive Train Propeller Pedals Chain and Chainguard Handlebar Grip Set Rudder Assembly O N Rudder Collar i Post Mia Seat Cross a c z Tubes N 3 16 Allen Soe Wrench dill Silver gt ee NOS 6mm Alien II Wrench didini T Gold NL Frame Bolts Hydrobike Console amp Bolt Bag Bottle of Oil 232. lf the drive train seems to stiff when moving up and down lubricate the friction lock with 2 4 drops of this approved lubricant as needed Excess lubrication of the friction lock will reduce the friction lock s ability to provide reverse thrust capability With repeated use or in rental situations lubricate the seat post with 1 2 drops of this lubricant Once a Year Winterize Change the drive train lubricant as described on page 24 ShoreMaster Products drive train lubricant P N 1000661 is the same USDA approved lubricant as above lubricant Failure to use this type ecologically safe high pressure non toxic commercial grade lubricant or an equivalent will void the drive train warranty Cleaning the EXPLORER You may clean the floats and bike frame with soap and water CAUTION Do not wax the floats This will make the tops of the floats slippery and could cause injury from falling CAUTION Do not oil lubricate or grease the steering bushings This will attract sand dirt or debris that will cause abrasion and reduce the life of the bushing This nylon bushing is blended with PTFE and requires no lubrication Repairing the EXPLORER The propeller drive train is assembled at the factory and no adjustments can be made internally Any tampering with the drive unit attempting to disassemble will void your warranty or extended warranty if purchased later 17 Drive Train amp Friction Lock FL Replacement Instructio
3. the contents of this manual shall be explained in the owner operators native language to assure the owner operator knows how to properly operate the craft e tis the owner operator responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and instruction labels e The owner operator shall retain this manual for future reference to important warnings operating and maintenance instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing the EXPLORER We are sure you will enjoy your new EXPLORER for many years to come Please take a few minutes to read this manual before using the EXPLORER Although the EXPLORER is simple to operate this manual contains information about craft limitations safety features and maintenance obligations you must understand to enjoy the EXPLORER to its maximum capabilities Information about the EXPLORERg is included in this manual that you might not discover on your own lf you have any questions regarding your EXPLORER contact your local dealer The instructions in this manual tell you how to Assemble the EXPLORER Transport the EXPLORER Operate the EXPLORER Maintain the EXPLORER Then head for the lake river or ocean and you re ready to ride Safety Information Read this manual completely before assembling and operating your EXPLORER Consult a competent medical authority prior to undertaking any exercise or fitness program that involves the use of the EXPLORER ALWAYS wear a U S
4. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device PFD when riding on the EXPLORER The maximum load capacity of the EXPLORER is 400 pounds 600 pounds for the EXPLORER Il Do not carry passengers on your EXPLORER Do not allow anyone to sit on the handlebars Do not pedal the EXPLORER from a standing position Avoid swimmers swimming areas and boat traffic Know and follow the boating laws and regulations of the area in which you are using the EXPLORER Do not operate your EXPLORER after sunset or before dawn unless your EXPLORER is equipped with lights Please follow the laws regarding boating in the dark in the area in which you are using the EXPLORER Watch for underwater obstacles when operating the EXPLORER in shallow water Ask about local conditions before using your EXPLORER in unfamiliar waters Never use your EXPLORER in stormy weather or when there is lightning Seek shelter on shore if a storm is coming Although the pedals are suitable for bare feet wearing hard bottomed footwear sneakers or other water footwear is recommended Never wear loose clothing that could become entangled in any moving part of the EXPLORER Never use the EXPLORER while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Features The EXPLORER brings bicycling to the water Water cycling is fun safe and easy And like biking it s a wonderful way to have fun and get exercise Can be used for a wide va
5. EXPLORER OWNER S MANUAL 305 13 Street North Hyd r O A ik lt ge Humboldt lowa 50548 888 403 9012 MYOroSISe www hydrobikes com European Representative Doceupoint Ltd The Old Methodist Chapel Tel 44 1298 873800 Great Hucklow Buxton Fax 44 1298 873801 Derbyshire SK17 8RG England Email enquiries doceupoint eu Table of Contents MOUGU xii eSec tect Silt a aia blend demi etbatue OO 3 Dal ly MoMa UO Ni tide stan kecewetenetovat esl cee tahoe wheal acne isl E E ues 3 4 FEAU Stone cimnnequsyesaieace tins iene that rennet Gena ateian data annette cama teauataas 4 5 Assembling the EXPLORE Rast eest ccc est cabal neste aero A 5 Transporting Ine EXPLORE Re nxtorcwace vag ehe lees wie bts NOAA eee a 14 Operating the EXPLORER vascuysisceesesoussioeecequausndsedangoouswhewecoesuupadlsedenesquseheeresacen 15 PP NCCAUMONS titres cnn bauktemat inane teacutenaeiaatnlsnneedtdanuiaeannbraatisdnebhinseuntagatats 15 AUSOR E ae eect een ee renee eee hen tern ton Creer hn Net Mt rnn Monten terete 15 CACHING oled cissi a EN TS 16 COMING Back 10 SNO Grasneiai EE A reece acme t ab 16 DNS CMI e AEE EEEE ETE EE E anes savausaleicqattenaseiereenasieedtetaae 17 HOPON ee E nee ee eee ee eee ee 17 ROVEN vandennimesacamaemouweatenanaies youd iutes bcaw ein notainea E Na 17 WIAINTCMANG O cna d tas tscuatodciniwi ads erae een arara 18 Once a Day Salil Watts cscs esc eice corte E OOE 18 Once a Week During USC cc ccc cece cece
6. ats 2 Float Stripe 2 Step 1 Put the seat seat post assembly into the bike frame and tighten the quick release lever may come pre assembled from factory Do not replace the provided seat post with an aluminum alloy seat post This will damage the frame Be sure the seat is parallel to the top of the frame Step 2 Put the rudder assembly into the bike frame Depress the two buttons at the top of the rudder assembly tube and slide the tube into the bike frame as shown until the buttons appear and snap open again out the top of the frame Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the buttons The purpose of the buttons is to lock the rudder assembly in its UP position See Adjusting the Rudder later in this manual for a description of the two rudder positions Button oe Button Step 2 continued Fit the rudder collar over the top of the rudder assembly as shown snug to hold in place but do not tighten Assemble the handlebar into the handlebar stem Rotate the handlebar to your preference and tighten the nut with the provided 6mm Allen Wrench R b Y FRE meo o ia EM ps af _ ee Oy a San va lt Aa Place the stem into the rudder tube Be sure the handlebars are perpendicular to the rudder Again using the 6mm Allen Wrench tighten the handlebar stem 7 Attach the handgrips ae Lastly tighten the rudder collar The purpose o
7. bike Place the FL over the 16 tooth sprocket and push in from the right side Push on the FL with a flat tool or handle of crescent wrench and rotate the DT at the same time to fully seat the FL If it is too difficult to press the FL in remove two inches of tape at a time if too loose add two inches and repeat steps 4 7 18 8 Use a small nail or bent paper clip to assure proper alignment of the holes before installing 9 the screw The DT should hold itself in any position needing only minimal force to rotate Install tignten four screws until they slightly deform the FL To Replace the Friction Lock FL 1 2 Follow instructions 1 6 of To Remove the Drive Train DT lf the tape on the DT is damaged remove it clean the DT with alcohol and add the same amount of new tape Follow instructions 1 9 of To Install the Replacement Drive Train DT Salt Water Environment Maintenance gt Chain Many resorts utilize two chains One is soaked in Diesel fuel and then replaces the chain on the bike They change chains every week Seat Before assembly of the bike take the spring off of the seat and spray with two coats of rust oleum primer and then spray it with one coat of black rust oleum paint This will add many months to the life of the springs if equipped Seat Post The seat post should be removed from the frame at least once a month and sprayed with protective oil Handleba
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9. f the rudder collar is to limit the depth of the rudder s DOWN position and provide support so the handlebar stem does not swell the tube when tightened Step 3 Put the cross tubes onto the floats Attach the ends of the two cross tubes to one of the floats with two black clamping knobs as shown keeping the knobs loose TATATA Aten a Align both floats the same and attach the other of the cross tubes with two black clamping Knobs Step 4 Put the bike frame onto the cross tubes Locate the front ends of the floats The front ends of the floats are inscribed with the raised warning about wearing personal floatation devices IMPORTANT Be sure the floats are position correctly The EXPLORER will not provide optimum balance and stability when the floats are not oriented properly e Set the bike frame on the cross tubes so the rudder is toward the front of the floats Line up the holes on the bike frame with the holes on the cross tubes as shown If assembling with SIDE DECKS remove both knobs from one float set SIDE DECK on cross tubes and re attach Knobs Step 4 continued For each of the four frame holes insert a bolt through rubber washer as shown Next insert bolt through the bottom of the cross tube bike frame and side deck and attach with the black clamping knob Hand tighten only Do not use a wrench to tighten the black clamping knobs Hand tightening i
10. fully assembled EXPLORER on a trailer or in a truck and fasten securely 2 On Top of a Car Set one fully assembled EXPLORER onto a car roof rack and fasten securely Make sure that the car roof rack is rated for the proper weight of the EXPLORER and other miscellaneous gear 3 Disassembled Disassemble the EXPLORER and transport the individual sections Two EXPLORERS can be transported in the same space required for one Single Transport of 2 Singles 13 Operating the EXPLORER This section explains various things you should know about your EXPLORER before attempting to ride Precautions Please read the Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual before proceeding any further The rider should be at least five feet tall to ride the EXPLORER When seated on the EXPLORER the rider s feet should comfortably reach the pedals Do not stand or sit on the front or back tips of the floats while the EXPLORER is in the water When the EXPLORERg is on land be sure the propeller drive train is in the UP position The EXPLORER requires a depth of at least 18 of water If the propeller drive train is in the DOWN position before you step onto the EXPLORER make sure the water is deep enough so that the drive train does not touch the bottom This may damage the propeller If possible choose a sandy shore when bringing the EXPLORER into land Do not ride up onto a concrete boat
11. launch This may damage the floats Adjusting the Rudder Your EXPLORER has two rudder positions UP Position Use the UP position when the EXPLORERg is in shallow water or out of the water In this position the bottom of the rudder is above the bottom of the floats DOWN Position Use the DOWN position for the best steering results In this position the bottom of the rudder is lower than the bottom of the floats To put the rudder in the DOWN position depress the two buttons on the rudder assembly tube and slide the handlebars down 14 Getting Started Once you have arrived at the water and have unloaded your EXPLORER Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Make sure the propeller drive train is in the UP position Make sure the rudder is in the UP position Adjust the seat to the proper height The Drive Train should be free to move up or down with your Drive Train lever arm without placing undue stress on your lever arm assembly A minimal amount of resistance or tension is desired Over time without adjustment from factory settings you may find it stiffening and a little harder to raise or lower your Drive Train When this happens you can set or adjust the tension to the desired amount by adjusting the wingnut located at the rear hub of the bike where the Drive Train inserts into the frame The wingnut as illustrated below controls the tension at the Drive Train piv
12. ns Miscellaneous 1 For best working conditions place the HYDROBIKE frame amp floats on a workbench so that the DT can be rotated easily during assembly The left side of the bike is the left side when riding the bike Tools required Phillips Screwdriver pliers and crescent wrench To Remove the Drive Train DT 1 2 6 T Remove the chain by rotating to the up position Remove the chain guard screws on the left side of the bike using pliers to hold the spacers from turning Remove four Philips head screws next to the 16 tooth sprocket By pushing with the heal of your hand push in on the sprocket to loosen the Friction Lock FL or rubber like bushing assembly Pull the FL over the 16 tooth sprocket The FL is not centered over the sprocket so pull on the appropriate side of the FL Do NOT attempt to remove the 16 tooth sprocket Remove the drive train from the left side of the bike frame All the old DT parts must be returned to ShoreMaster to complete the warranty To Install the Replacement Drive Train DT 1 Mark the orientation of the FL to DT before completing step 2 so that the four screws go back in the same holes in the DT for proper alignment Remove the four screws next to the 16 tooth bike sprocket and remove the FL Place a thin film of your HYDROBIKE chain lubricant in the inside of the FL to aid in the installation Place the DT through the frame from the left side of the
13. op your EXPLORER 1 Stop pedaling 2 Pedal backwards 3 Turn the handlebars sharply to either the right or left so that the rudder is perpendicular to the floats To stop quickly pedal backwards and turn the handlebars sharply Reversin To travel backwards simply pedal in reverse The propeller drive train may come out of its frame saddle during abrupt reversing If this happens pedal forward slowly until the propeller drive train settles back into the frame saddle CAUTION Do not pedal backwards into shallow water This may damage the propeller drive train 16 Maintenance The EXPLORER requires very little maintenance There are only a few things you need to do Once A Day Saltwater After using the EXPLORER in saltwater be sure to wash the floats and frame with soap and water or at least hose the EXPLORER down with water Also re lubricate the chain with non toxic USDA approved lubricant to preserve the environment P N 1000661 This is the same lubricant used inside the drive train and to lubricate the friction lock do not use petroleum based lubricants they can deteriorate the friction lock and cause need to replace This lubricant can be purchased from your local ShoreMaster dealer See replacement parts list on the back of this manual for part number Once a Week During Use Lubricate the corrosion resistant chain with the same lubricant as above This makes the chain quieter and more efficient
14. ot point Push the EXPLORER onto the water Board the EXPLORER Step between the cross tubes of the float Rotate the propeller drive train to its DOWN position once the water is deep enough to prevent the drive train from striking the bottom Make sure the propeller drive train is securely in its frame saddle Move the rudder to the DOWN position for the best steering results Begin pedaling You can also pedal your EXPLORER in reverse 15 Coming Back to Shore CAUTION If possible choose a soft or sandy shore If you come to a shore where there are rocks or concrete you may damage the EXPLORER When you are ready to go back to the shore and take your EXPLORER out of the water Step 1 Make sure the rudder is in the UP position Step 2 Pedal towards the shore then stop pedaling and coast in When the propeller drive train touches bottom it will simply nudge back and up on its own CAUTION Do not pedal backwards in shallow water This may damage the propeller drive train Step 3 Rotate the propeller drive train to its UP position Steering Turn the handlebars to steer just as you would on a bicycle Turn gradually Over steering can cause the EXPLORER to slow down Different rider weights and rudder depths affect steering The handlebars may be adjusted right or left to compensate for these differences For best steering results put the rudder In the DOWN position Stopping There are three ways to st
15. r Stem This should be removed once a month and packed with grease and then replaced 19 Handlebar Stem Installation amp Removal Installation 1 Tighten Rudder Collar as shown below 2 down 50mm 2 Grease the Wedge to eliminate the potential for corrosion 3 Insert the stem so that the expanding mechanism style 1 or 2 is near the rudder collar Failure to do so may expand the Rudder Tube when tightening 4 Tighten Rudder Collar 20 25 ft lb 5 Tighten Stem Bolt 50 70 ft lb Removal 1 Loosen Stem Bolt 5 6 revolutions 2 If Stem Bolt raises up to Height A as shown below then it must be tapped down with a hammer to release the Wedge Style 1 Style 2 Wedge Wedge 20 Specifications EXPLORER Width Hull Hull 42 in Width Outside 55 in Weight cccceeeeeees 95 lbs Capacity Rider amp Cargo 400 Ibs Weight may vary with accessories EXPLORER II Width Hull Hull 84 in Width Outside 97 In Weight cccceeeee ees 170 lbs Common Features Specifications a Length 10 feet b Height 53 inches c Gear Ratio 8 6 1 d Propeller Diameter 12 inches e Prop Draft 200 Ib rider 18 inches f Hulls Roto Molded Polyethylene g Hull Draft 200 lb rider 9 inches h Frame 19 inches Powder Coated Aluminum i Steering 2 Position Front Rudder j Adjustments
16. riety of water activities Sightseeing adventure and exploration just like land biking Fishing Quietly pedal to the perfect spot Camping Takes you to where you want to go Photography The EXPLORER is stable and well balanced Swimming snorkeling you can climb off and back onto the floats Exercise Great for endurance muscle tone and cardiovascular workout Comes in single one rider or double two riders models Moves in forward or reverse for safety and maneuverability Bike on lakes rivers or even the ocean Faster than a paddleboat or a canoe Cruising Speed ceeee eee 5mph TOP OPCE eun cece ee eee ees 8 10 mph Upright riding position provides comfort and full vision And won t get wet Stable Well balanced due to its catamaran design Quick and easy disassembly for storage Easy to Transport No harm to the environment No noise air or water pollution Low Maintenance Computer designed drive system delivers over 90 theoretical efficiency Assembling the EXPLORER The frame including the drive train propeller pedals chain and chain guard comes pre assembled some basic assemble however is required The procedure for this assembly is easy and takes only minutes i a Handlebar Grip Seat Post Nu Frame Knobs 4 Handlebar Float Knobs 4 AA Handlebar Stem Rudder Collar ty Frame Assembly i or N a a Grass Tubes 2 Flo
17. s all that is necessary Using a wrench or other tools may damage the knobs Note Four rubber washers are used there is one extra rubber washer and knob included Do not use a hammer or other too to line up the holes of the bike frame and the cross tubes If the holes do not line up make sure you have followed the steps properly 4 Manz WAYL G GIE ATOR M O E E E eo T eo ee ee a i 10 Step 5 Check all eight black clamping knobs to make sure they are securely hand tightened Step 6 Installation of Drive Train Lever The lever arm bracket is mounted on the side of the Drive Train Align the lever arm with the opening of the bracket Slide the lever arm down the slot while squeezing the two silver buttons Make sure the silver buttons reappear in the two holes on each side of the bracket You should hear a click as the lever arm is firmly in the bracket 11 Step 7 Installation of Console Set console on hydro bike frame Attach console to Hydro bike frame using two carriage bolts four rubber washers and two large wing nuts Use rubber washers on both sides of console as cia Your EXPLORER is now ready for the water 12 Transporting the EXPLORER The EXPLORER can easily be transported NOTE The propeller drive train should be fastened in the UP position for transporting In general there are three ways to transport your EXPLORER 1 Trailer or Truck set one
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