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No lights on throttle for scooter

1. Remove the platform by unscrewing the bolt located under the on/off switch.

2. Disconnect and remove the battery.

3. Remove the plate located forward of the battery compartment.

4. Locate the fuse box attached to your scooter’s controller, open the lid, then remove the fuse by pulling upward.

5. Visually inspect the fuse for damage, especially the connection inside. Externally, look for corrosion or black dust on the metal pins.

6. If the fuse is bad, replace it with another blade type 40amp fuse (found at auto parts stores). If you wish to order the part from Currie Technologies, please call our customer support line at 800.377.4532

7. If the fuse is good, push the two red wires entering the fuse box into the box as far as they will go, then re-insert the fuse (orientation is not important).

8. Secure the scooter so the the rear wheel is off the ground and it can spin freely. Turn the power switch “ON” and attempt to throttle the scooter.

9. If the scooter still won’t run, disconnect and then reconnect all connections to the controller.

If the problem persists, please call our customer support line at 800.377.4532 for further assistance.

Throttle light is “red” but scooter won’t run (Charge Inhibitor)

1. Test your charger by plugging it into a wall outlet only (be sure outlet has power).   If the light comes on the charger (light may be green or red depending on charger) proceed to step 2, if not then please call our customer support line at  (800) 377-4532 .

2. Turn the power switch on the scooter “OFF”.

3. Remove the platform by unscrewing the bolt located under the on/off switch.

4. Disconnect and remove the battery.

5. Remove the plate located forward of the battery compartment. The controller is the silver box located behind the plate.

6. Locate and disconnect the charge inhibitor connection to the controller. It is a white connector with one wire leaving each side.

7. Leaving the battery disconnected, plug the charger into the scooter.

8. Secure the scooter so the the rear wheel is off the ground and it can spin freely. Turn the power switch “ON” and attempt to throttle the scooter.

9. If the rear wheel spins, the problem is an inadequately charged battery pack.

10.Turn the power switch “OFF”. Reconnect the battery pack and let the scooter charge for the time specified in your Owner’s Manual. Link to charge times

11. After charging the battery, inspect the light on the throttle. It should be “green” which indicates a fully charged battery pack.

If these steps did not resolve your issue then please call our customer support line at  (800) 377-4532  for further assistance. Note that It is unsafe to ride your scooter with any controller plugs disconnected.

Throttle light is “green” but scooter won’t run (Brake Inhibit Switch)

1. Remove the platform by unscrewing the bolt located under the on/off switch.

2. Disconnect and remove the battery.

3. Remove the plate located forward of the battery compartment. The controller is the silver box located behind the plate.

4. Check to be sure the motor connector is properly engaged. Cut the zip tie, disconnect the connector then reconnect it.

5. Locate and disconnect the brake inhibitor connection on the controller. It is a white connector with two small wires leaving each side.

6. With the power switch turned “OFF”. Secure the scooter so the the rear wheel is off the ground and it can spin freely. Reconnect the battery. Turn the power switch “ON” and attempt to throttle the scooter.

7. If your problem is solved you will need to replace the brake lever.

8. If the problem persists, locate and disconnect the charger inhibitor connection on the controller. It is a white connector with one wire leaving each side.

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Secure the scooter so the the rear wheel is off the ground and it can spin freely. Turn the power switch “ON” and attempt to throttle the scooter. 

 

If these steps did not resolve your issue then please call our customer support line at  (800) 377-4532  for further assistance. Note that It is not safe to ride your scooter with any controller plugs disconnected.

How to start a “push start” scooter

The “push start” scooters (130, 130/8, 150, 200) must be pushed up to speed then have the throttle engaged before the motor will start.

1. To start scooter, turn the power switch “ON”

2. Use a foot to push the scooter to 2mph (3km/h)

3. Twist the throttle and the motor will engage

Seat and Seat Tube installation for 500, 650, 750, 900 and 1000

1. Before installing the seat post on your scooter, it is important to make sure that the saddle itself is secure to the seatpost.

2. The saddle comes installed from the factory, however it necessary to make sure the bolts securing it are properly tightened.

3. Using a 13mm box wrench, tighten the two bolts shown.

4. Push the seat post into the scooter’s frame and secure by tightening the 5mm clamp bolt as shown.

5. The bolt should be tightened until the post is no longer able to rotate.

Adjusting chain tension on the 300, 4.0 and 400 scooters

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® strongly recommends that any chain tension adjustment be performed by a trained scooter or bicycle mechanic.

300, 4.0 and 400 SERIES SCOOTERS

Adjusting the chain tension is performed by moving the rear wheel back and forth in the frame.

1. Loosen the rear axle nuts (left and right) using a 15mm wrench but do not remove.

 

 

2. Loosen the band brake arm fixing bolt, using a 5mm hex key wrench and an 8mm box wrench, but do not remove.

 

 

 

3. Adjust the belt tensioners on both sides of the frame equally to keep the rear wheel properly centered in the frame and so that the chain has 5-6mm (about 1/4”) of up and down movement.

4. Tighten the brake arm fixing bolt.

5. Tighten the axle nuts (left and right).

6. Test the chain adjustment by rotating the rear wheel forward by hand a few revolutions while watching the chain. Be sure that the rear wheel is turning smoothly and the chain does not try to run off the rear sprocket in either direction.

7. Test the brake adjustment to be sure it is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments. 

Adjusting chain tension on the 500, 650, 750 and 900 scooters

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® strongly recommends that any chain tension adjustment be performed by a trained scooter or bicycle mechanic.

 

500, 650, 750 and 900 SERIES SCOOTERS

 

 

Adjusting the chain tension is performed by moving the motor back and forth within the motor plate.

 

1. Loosen the three 5mm Allen bolts that hold the motor and motor guard to the motor plate.

 

 

2. Twist the motor (counter-clockwise to tighten the chain, clockwise to loosen the chain) to adjust the chain. Please note that a slight rotation of the motor will dramatically effect the chain tension.

3. When proper chain tension of 5-6mm (about 1/4″) of up and down movement is achieved tighten the three 5mm motor bolts.

Seat and seat post installation on 300, 4.0 and 400 scooters

Link to tech document: generic-scooter-seat-post-assembly-rev2

 

1. Before installing the seat post on your scooter, it is important to make sure that the saddle itself is secure to the seatpost.

2. The saddle comes installed from the factory, however it necessary to make sure the bolts securing it are properly tightened.

3. Using a 13mm box wrench, tighten the two bolts shown.

4. Push the seat post into the scooter’s frame and secure by tightening the 5mm clamp bolt as shown.

5. The bolt should be tightened until the post is no longer able to rotate.

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

How much torque does the Currie Electro-drive motor on the RMB & RTMB bikes produce?

The 450w motor (USA spec) used on our RMB & RTMB bikes produces a max torque of 16.33 Nm (12.04 ft-lbs) @ 355 rpm.

“Lay-Forward” Handlebar installation for scooters

Link to tech document: generic-scooter-handlebar-assembly-lay-forward-rev2

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. Additionally be careful not to pinch or crimp the brake and throttle cables in the hinge whenever you fold the stem hinge. 

1. Be sure the brake and throttle cables are not twisted around the handlebars, then insert the bars into the head tube as shown.

2. Make sure the bar is fully inserted (the “minimum insertion line” must be hidden inside the steerer tube), then partially tighten the 13mm stem bolt (until you feel resistance). 

3. Raise the handlebars fully, closing the hinge.

Holding the front wheel in place, rotate the handlebars to be perpendicular to the wheel. 

Fold the handlebars back down at the hinge, and tighten the stem bolt completely. 

Raise the handlebars until the hinge is closed completely. Slide the quick release pin over to engage it then rotate the quick release lever up into the slot as shown.

Move the quick release lever into the locked position. There needs to be a fair amount of resistance for the quick release to be tightened properly.

If you don’t feel resistance while closing the quick release lever, you will need to adjust the preload nut. With a 10mm wrench, tighten as shown approximately one half turn at a time until the quick release closes securely.