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X-TREME XB-420M User Manual
Summary of XB-420M
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X-treme™ electric scooters xb-420m electric mobility scooter read this manual completely before riding..
Page 2: Instructions
1 battery maintenance and charging instructions 1. You must charge completely prior to initial use. (follow charging instructions in your product handbook) 2. Charge immediately after each use. 3. Charge before storage. You must charge every 30 days if not in use. 4. Charge the unit for 6-8 hours or...
Page 3: Important
2 warning this product does not conform to federal motor vehicle standards and is not intended for operation on public streets, roads or highways. Serious injury can result from the unsafe operations of this product. Operator can minimize these risks by using certain safety equipment such as: safety...
Page 4: Quick Reference
3 safety guide the recommended minimum age for riding this scooter is 16 years old. To avoid damage to the motor and footplate, do not overload the scooter. Never ride with more than one person. Inspect your scooter thoroughly before each use for loose or missing parts. Avoid unintentional starts by...
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4 table of contents table of contents………………………………………………………………………….. 5-6 riding safety …………………………………………………… …………………………… 6 safety basics & operating instructions…………………………………………….. 6-8 wet weather & night riding ………………………………………………………….. 8-9 other reminders……………………………………………………………………………. 9-10 specificat...
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5 how to remove batteries……………………………………………….. 25 how to adjust brakes…………………………………………………….. 25 how to check motor armature contracts………………………….. 25-26 how to remove rear brake assembly……………………………… 26 how to install bearings…………………………………………………… 27 how to adjust chain tension………………………………………….. 27 how ...
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6 the xb-420m is a highly stylish, environmentally friendly, fossil-fuel- free personal transportation device, incorporating these advanced-design components: highly efficient high torque dc motor. controller with battery indicator and protection from over voltage and under voltage. brake syst...
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7 o always keep body parts and other objects away from the spinning wheels of your xb-420m. O always wear shoes that will stay on your feet and will stay on the floorboard. O wear bright, visible clothing that is not so loose that it can catch on moving parts of the xb-420m or objects at the side of...
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8 operating reminders and suggestions o review all instructions carefully before riding the xb-420m. O follow all rules and regulations in your area for operating a motorized scooter. Obey the same road laws as all other road vehicles, including yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians, and stopping...
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9 decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking, and take corners with additional caution. Keep in mind that there is a direct, but inverse, relationship between speed and controllability. Be more visible on the road. Wear reflective clothing and use safety lights. Potholes and slippery surfaces ...
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10 do not store your xb-420m in direct sunlight for an extended time. Store your xb-420m in a dry place. Exposing your xb-420m to rain, snow, or other precipitation may result in damage..
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11 specifications product size (l x w x h): 64” x 28” x 40” net weight: 195 lbs carrying capacity: 350 lbs maximum range: ~40 miles maximum speed: 20 mph motor type: geared brush motor power: 500w battery: 48v 20 ah battery type: sealed lead acid battery battery cycle life: approximately 300 cycles ...
Page 13: Components
12 components 1. Battery storage access (tilt seat forward) – 4 batteries total 2. Seat recline adjuster 3. Drop down arm rests 4. Forward/reverse switch 5. Instrument panel 6. Throttle 7. Brake lever 8. Ignition switch.
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13 1. Brake lever 2. Headlight switch 3. Rearview mirror 4. Instrument panel 5. Rearview mirror 6. Headlight switch 7. Throttle 8. Ignition switch 9. Forward/reverse switch 10. Turn signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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14 assembly and setup 1) with the cardboard, steel frame top & sides, and packing material removed you are ready to begin assembly. The tools needed for setup are included in the xb-420m tool kit (located in the compartment under the seat). 2) attach the front wheel: a. Remove the axel bolt from the...
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15 at the cable end bracket, just before the lever, with 8 and 10 mm wrench adjustments, and at the end of the lever, with a 10 mm nut fastener. The front brake is adjusted at the end of the cable, at the saddle nut. 6) install the cargo basket. Attach the cargo basket to the four bolts on the back ...
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16 4) make sure the xb-420m is in good mechanical order. Visually inspect and hand-check the vehicle, and snug any loose bolts, screws, and electrical terminals. B) steps to startup 1) confirm adjustment of the rear view mirrors so that you can see clearly behind you. 2) insert the key into the key ...
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17 battery care and maintenance what to expect of your batteries, ideally the battery is a sealed lead-acid type, with a gel electrolyte. With normal use, it can last for well over 300 charge/discharge cycles. Know that normal use should mean partial, and not complete discharging. If you employ “sha...
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18 1) the batteries are soldered into place. Replacing batteries will require soldering equipment and skills. 2) batteries can be extremely dangerous. If allowed to short- circuit, they can cause burns, create blinding arcs, or explode, causing serious injury. If you accept this risk, work slowly, a...
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19 to determine the xb-420m’s maximum per-charge distance, the testing environment was: rider weight: 180 lbs air temperature: 77 ºf no headwind, smooth, level road, infrequent braking and steady speed. Under these conditions, the xb-420m’s maximum range is up to 35 miles. Frequent braking and accel...
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20 2) verify that you are using the correct charger for your vehicle, and that the charger input power is compatible the “house current” in your area. 3) keep the charger and battery away from water to prevent electrical shock and shorting. The charger is intended for use in a covered dry area only....
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21 other maintenance your xb-420m should be checked once a year for a thorough inspection and adjustment. This can guarantee the comfort, safety and the normal operating life of the xb-420m. Front and rear brakes the adjustment of the front brake is the same as in a common motorcycle. It is very imp...
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22 lubricate the brake cables with silicone or graphite lubricant. Maintenance period: one month. Lubricate the fork shock absorber tube, axle rim, and the axle ball bearing with sh/t0386 lubricant, scooter or lithium grease. Maintenance period: one year. Cleaning 1) never wash the scooter using hig...
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23 scheduled maintenance xb-420m should be checked from time to time. Refer to the maintenance schedule in the following chart: check ● adjust ◆ change ▲ lubricate ■ parts daily 30 days 180 days bolts, nuts, screws, etc-to ensure that nothing is loose. ● ● ◆ ● ■ footboard-to ensure it is not worn ou...
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
24 troubleshooting guide problem cause solution battery gauge does not register anything when vehicle is on. 1. Loose connection near the power switch or battery pack. 2. Battery is completely discharged. 1. Check the connections, reconnecting any that are loose. 2. Charge the battery. Battery gauge...
Page 26: How To Guide
25 how to guide how to remove batteries 1. Unlock the rear seat latch and lift seat forward. 2. Remove the 5 screws, holding the seat barrel in place. 3. Remove the wires on the breaker and remove the seat with the seat barrel. Place tape on the exposed wires from the breaker. 4. Locate where the ba...
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26 2. You will see the controller with wire connectors and trans-axle with motor mounted on top side of it. On the motor where the two motor wires goes in you will see a round rubber cover a little bigger than quarter that pops off, and the see a plastic screw under it. Remove screw and the spring l...
Page 28: How To Install Bearings
27 how to install bearings 1. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Remove the old bearing. To do this, you will need to insert something, like a screw driver, from the opposite side and simply push it out. 3. Put the new bearings in. You will want to use something like a rubber mallet so you do not crack the b...
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28 3. Use a voltmeter and measure across the red and black wire while unit on and you should have throttle supply voltage of 5vdc. 4. Slide your probe ends in where the wires go into the connector. 5. Leave the black probe on black wire and move red probe to green wire and by varying the throttle th...
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29 how to understand charger light sequence - when you plug your charger into the wall the light should turn green. - plug your charger into the scooter and it should turn to red for a good period of time. *** this indicates that the charger sees the batteries and charge cycle started. - if no red l...
Page 31: How To Replace Throttle
30 how to test motor direct to battery **attention: prop the scooter up so that the rear wheel is not touching the ground. In this test the drive wheel will run full speed. 1. Access the battery and controller compartment. 2. Locate the connector from the battery to the controller and label the male...
Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide
31 pick or jeweler’s screwdriver and bend the tab in then pull the metal pin out the back of the connector. Do this for the other wires. 4. Reinsert the new wires into the white connectors in the correct place. 5. Now remove the old throttle and wires, mount the new throttle onto the handlebars, and...
Page 33: Green
32 adjusts those screws out to tighten the brakes and this arises. If adjustments need to be made it must be on the wheels themselves by turning the large nut on end of cable. The brake handles are connected to the 12v supply and then connects to both lights and then connects to the gray wire on con...
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33 connected to one white quick disconnect. For this project, we are concerned only with the smaller wires of green, yellow and blue. There are two methods that can be used to determine a bad connection or which of the three sensors have failed. Both require the motor to be fully assembled. The firs...
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34 troubleshooting: scooter will not turn off place the scooter off the ground so the rear wheel will not touch the ground. You do not want your scooter to take off. Take the footplate off. Disconnect the throttle clip under the footplate, then turn the scooter on and see if it still runs. If it doe...
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35 brakes on. It functions like a 'kill switch' should anything go wrong. You should also test the key switch in the same way. You can test the motor by jumping from the batteries to the motor, but be aware that it will make a large spark, or you can test the voltage at the motor connector while tur...
Page 37: Troubleshooting: No Power
36 watch actual voltage while riding and mounting the voltmeter is a spot and secure it so it doesn't move but be able to watch it while on test runs. I have provided a drawing of this called voltmeter connection.Jpg above. 1. First pull up battery pack and pull the main power cord out of socket on ...
Page 38: Short Distance Use
37 2. Second possibility is the controller box has failed. Since the controller is the heart of the system it can fail in many ways to prevent current from being supplied to the motor. 3. Other less likely suspects can be: a battery that is completely open, supplying no current and possible even tes...
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38 from an arc. Batteries produce current and voltage that can burn you when a shorted circuit occurs. Be absolutely sure you know what you are doing before trying any tests to eliminate a component from consideration of being defective!!! 3. You can take the battery to a shop capable of testing the...
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Page 41: Wiring Diagram
40 wiring diagram see notes above.
Page 42: Controller Wiring Diagram
41 controller wiring diagram.
Page 43: Do Not Return To Store!
42 do not return to store! If you need help call or go online 1-253-777-0690 www.X-tremescooters.Com/support/ for general information or parts visit www.X-tremescooters.Com revised 02/28/12.