FAQs and Knowledge Base for Currie Technologies
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Batteries should be fully charged before the first use and immediately after each use for the recommended charge times regardless of what the light on the charger indicates.
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) 24v10a or 36v10a batteries - 8 hours (using a 1.5amp charger)
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) 24v24a batteries - 8 hours (using a 4amp charger)
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) 24v4.5a batteries - 10 hours (using a .5amp charger)
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) 24v10a or 36v9a batteries - 6 hours (using a 2amp charger)
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) 24v9a batteries - 6 hours (using a 2amp charger)
Do not ride in wet weather. Your electric bicycle is not meant for use in wet weather (damp roads, puddles, rain, streams, etc.). Never immerse this product in water as the electrical system may be damaged.
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