Capin Billy's Whiz Bang Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

PAGE 8READY-HINGE™OPERATION INSTRUCTIONReference the following instructions.

PAGE 9ATTACHING HANDLEBAR EXTENSION TO SCOOTER1. Slide the Stem Slot onto the Ready-Hinge Tab.2. Slide the Ready-Hinge Cover over the Stem Slot.3. Rai

PAGE 10Make sure you fit your electric scooter.WARNING:If you are under 4 feet tall or weigh more than 250 lbs.,this scooter does not fit you and you

PAGE 11WARNING:Riding with an improperly tightened handlebar or stem can allow the handlebar to turnor move and cause you to lose control and fall.THE

PAGE 12CHANGING THE HANDLEBAR POSITIONYou can change the height of the handlebar by opening the Quick Release lever and pushing down or pulling up on

PAGE 13IMPORTANT NOTICE:Your scooter is designed with a safety push-to-start feature.To prevent false starts,you must manually push-off to a speed of

PAGE 14A. SAFETY EQUIPMENTWARNING:Many states and localities require specific safety features and devices.It is your responsibility to familiarize you

PAGE 15C. WET WEATHER RIDINGCAUTION:Wet weather impairs traction,braking and visibility,both for the scooter rider and for othervehicles sharing the r

PAGE 16D. RIDING SAFELY & RESPONSIBLY1.Always perform a Mechanical Safety Check before you get on any scooter.2.Be thoroughly familiar with the co

PAGE 174.Look ahead to where you’re going,and be ready to avoid• Vehicles slowing or turning in front of you,entering the road or your lane ahead of y

1.Introduction Page 12.Scooter Components Page 5 3.Charging & Assembly Page 6 4.Operator Fit Page 10 5.Riding Instructions Page 13 6.Safety E

PAGE 189.Never hitch a ride by holding onto another vehicle.10.Do not tow or pull the scooter behind any vehicle,bicycle or pedestrian.11.Do not use t

PAGE 19Here is a simple,mechanical safety check that you should get in the habit of doing every time you’re about to get on your scooter.NUTS,BOLTS &a

PAGE 20HANDLEBAR:To allow for a maximum safe turning radius,make sure that the cables are installed and secured correctly.Allow sufficientlengths bet

PAGE 21WARNING:Improperly adjusted headsets and headsets with loose locknuts can cause a loss ofcontrol and you may fall.Do not adjust the headset you

PAGE 22A. FOLDING HANDLEBAR STEM SLEEVEYour scooter is equipped with a folding handlebar stem for easy storage and transportation.Be sure that you und

PAGE 23B. HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTAdjustable Fit – Handlebar height adjusts from 34" – 40" to fit most riders over 4 feet tall.Most rider

PAGE 24The technique is called progressive brake modulation.Instead of jerking the brake lever to the position where you think you'll generate ap

PAGE 25CAUTION:Before each ride,make sure that the brakes are working properly.If they are not working properly,have the scooter checked by your Deale

PAGE 26BRAKE CABLE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT (FRONT V-BRAKE)If the left brake lever fails the mechanical safety check,restore brake lever travel by adjusti

PAGE 27D. FRONT WHEEL1. FRONT WHEEL RETENTION DEVICEThe front fork of your scooter utilizes a wheel retention washer that indexes into the fork.This k

PAGE 1Welcome to the world of Electric Powered Scooters and the Cap’n Billy’s Whiz Bang Scooter Electric.With the feel of a skateboard and the conveni

PAGE 282. REMOVING THE BOLT-ON FRONT WHEELA. Open the front brake:The brake pads of the V-style brakes canbe quickly opened so the pads can clear the

PAGE 29E.REAR WHEEL,TIRE,TUBE & DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTDrive belts,tires and tubes may fail after time.Replacement parts may be available from your

PAGE 309. Install the Rear Brake Mount Screw. (Figure 8-H)10. Slide the motor forward by placing a flat bladescrewdriver into the Belt Adjustment Slot

PAGE 31A Scooter Tire Pump is supplied – The best way to inflate a scooter tire to the correct pressure is with the scooter tire pump supplied with yo

PAGE 32Generally,the batteries can be recharged up to 300–350 times with a life of approximately two years.Proper care of your batteries will help you

PAGE 33B. TO CHARGE1.Place scooter on the kickstand on a level and dry surface.2.Connect charging cable to charging port on left side of scooter.3.Con

PAGE 34D.BATTERY REPLACEMENTTo replace the batteries,unscrew the Deck Lid D-Ring Fastener located on top of the deck lid by turning it counterclockwi

PAGE 35NOTE: In order to minimize the chances of an accident and possible injury,it is critical that you have any repair or maintenancewhich is not sp

PAGE 36A. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe scooter owner can and should perform some service and maintenance,which require no special tools or kn

PAGE 3711.SpecificationsModel: Cap’n Billy’s Whiz BangDrive: BeltBrakes: V-style front,80 mm band brake rear.Levers have safety power cutoff switchesB

PAGE 21a. ABOUT THIS MANUALWhy you should read this manual before you ride your new electric scooter:This manual was written to help you understand an

PAGE 38WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG?Your Cap’n Billy’s Whiz Bang Scooter Electric,manufactured by the Electric Transportation Company,LLC (“ETC”),

PAGE 39Electric Wheels International,LLC (“EWI”),the distributor of ETC electric scooters,will have sole discretion to determinewhether the damage,fai

PAGE 40Your Dealer is there to help you get the scooter,components and accessories that are most appropriate for the kind of riding that you intend to

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PAGE 31c. GENERAL WARNINGLike any sport,scootering involves risk of injury and damage.By choosing to ride a scooter,you assume the responsibility for

PAGE 4Even if you’ve been riding a scooter all your life,you may need an updating of your scooter riding habits,knowledge and assumptions.Why? Because

PAGE 52.Scooter ComponentsRiser Handlebar

PAGE 6Proper assembly,folding and unfolding of the scooter are essential.Always fold and unfold your scooter on a level,stable surface,in an area whic

PAGE 7TO CHARGE1.Place scooter on the kickstand on a level and dry surface.2.Connect charging cable to charging port on left side of scooter.3.Connect