Dynacraft MONSTER HIGH, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...manual handy for future reference FOR AGES THIRTEEN AND UP MAXIMUM WEIGHT 170 lbs 77 kgs NOTE Illustrations in this Manual are for reference purposes only and may not reflect the exact appearance of the actual product Specifications are subject to change without notice MONSTER HIGH and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by and used under license from Mattel Inc 2012 Mattel Inc All Rig...

Page 2: ...egin Assembly C City Scooter Parts D Assembly E Before You Ride and Routine Safety Checks F Detailed Maintenance and Repair G Troubleshooting Guide H Warranty 2 6 8 9 13 15 21 23 THIS VEHICLE MUST BE ASSEMBLED BY AN ADULT PLEASE READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION ...

Page 3: ...ntended to move and it is therefore possible to lose control fall off and or get into dangerous situations that no amount of care instruction or expertise can eliminate If such a thing does occur you can become seriously injured or die even when using safety equipment and other safety precautions RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE This manual contains many warnings and cautions conc...

Page 4: ...ts should ensure that children only use the scooter safely and within their age and physical limits This manual contains very important safety information It is your responsibility to completely review this information and make sure that all riders understand all of the warnings cautions instructions and safety topics addressed in this manual and to assure that all riders are able to safely and re...

Page 5: ... or create other potentially unsafe conditions Keep your fingers and other body parts away from the chain motor steering system wheels and all other moving components Do not ride while using a cell phone or other electronics or while wearing headphones Never hitch onto another vehicle or let yourself be pulled or pull anyone or anything while riding the scooter Ride only on smooth flat dry surface...

Page 6: ...poles Persons with the following conditions shall be cautioned not to operate the scooter Those with heart conditions Pregnant women Persons with head back or neck ailments or prior surgeries to those areas of the body and Persons with any mental or physical conditions that may make them susceptible to injury or impair their physical dexterity or mental capabilities to recognize understand and per...

Page 7: ... PROTECTIVE GEAR BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY WARNING Remove all packing and items from the display box Make sure that the power switch is turned OFF before assembling the scooter ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME You should allow approximately 20 minutes for assembly not including initial charging time Initial charging can take approximately 18 hours see page 11 for charging information Remove contents from b...

Page 8: ...lease identity all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded 6mm Allen Key included Bicycle style tire pump for Schrader valve tires with pressure gauge not included 8mm and 10mm wrenches included 15mm wrench not included Phillips screwdriver not included Charger Charger Port Charger Plug ...

Page 9: ...ower 7 Front Fork 8 Front Wheel Complete 9 Front Fork 10 Front Fork Fairing 11 ON OFF Switch 12 Charger Port 13 Battery 2x12V 7AH 14 Seat w storage compartment 15 Front Fairing Cover 16 Control Module 17 Footplate 18 Kickstand 19 Motor 24V 250W 20 Rear Brake 21 Chain 22 Chain Guard 23 Chain Tensioner 24 Rear Seat Fairing 25 Rear Wheel Complete 26 20A Thermal Fuse ...

Page 10: ...rider Attaching the Handlebars Tools required One 1 6mm Allen wrench 1 Remove the plastic cap on the stem and insert the handlebar assembly into the top of the steerer tube which is the top end of the front fork taking care to ensure that the wedge nut is in the proper position WARNING The Minimum Insertion mark on stem must not be visible above the top of the headset If the stem is extended beyon...

Page 11: ...e front fender with the two screws and mounting bracket onto the front fork as shown Attaching the Front Wheel Tools required Two 2 15mm wrenches not included 1 Remove the packing material from the front fork 2 Insert the front wheel into the front fork with the lock washers on the outside of the fork ...

Page 12: ...s such as those found at service stations is not recommended and if not used properly may cause a tire to blow out If you do use a service station pump make sure the pressure gauge is working and then use very short bursts of air to inflate the tire to the correct PSI taking care to avoid sudden over inflation If you exceed the recommended PSI release the excess pressure immediately Charging the B...

Page 13: ...tual charging and charged status indications for your model charger Chargers have built in overcharge protection to prevent battery from being over charged Charger will get warm during use This is normal for some chargers and is no cause for concern If your charger does not get warm during use it does not mean that it is not working properly Charger port 1 Turn power OFF before charging Plug the c...

Page 14: ...nds on the handlebar controls Tires Inspect the wheels tires for excess wear and replace if necessary Regularly check the front tire pressure and re inflate as necessary Frame Fork and Components Always carefully inspect your scooter before you ride Check for cracks broken worn or loose components which should be repaired or replaced before your ride Battery Always make sure the power switch is in...

Page 15: ...never ride barefooted or in sandals and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels motor and drive system Frame Fork and Handlebars Check for cracks or broken connections Although broken frames are rare it is possible for an aggressive rider to run into a curb or wall and wreck bend or break the frame Get in the habit of inspecting your product regularly WARNING Turn off power switch whe...

Page 16: ... barrel in small increments until the desired adjustment is reached If the brake continues to need adjustment proceed to the next step Note Keep brakes properly adjusted and in good working condition at all times Check to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly after any adjustment and before riding 2 If the brake cable is still either too tight or too loose use a 10mm wrench to loosen ...

Page 17: ...h controlled stops Avoid skidding to stop as this may cause you to lose control or damage the tire Chain Chain Tensioner Rear Brake and Rear Tire Replacement Tools required Phillips screwdriver 10mm wrench 8mm wrench and two 2 15mm wrenches 1 With a Phillips screwdriver remove the 4 bolts that secure the chain guard Then remove the chain guard 2 Use a Philips Screwdriver and a 8mm wrench to loosen...

Page 18: ...r to avoid losing 4 Use two 15mm wrenches to loosen the axle locknuts Remove axle locknuts and safety retainer washers from axle and keep them together to avoid losing them 5 Press the chain tensioner down with your hand so as to get the chain off Then slide and remove the wheel Replace with a new chain new rear brake or new rear wheel if needed at this time ...

Page 19: ... the chain tensioner and maneuver the chain onto the small sprocket on the motor at front Note The chain tensioner must align and fit against the chain to ensure that the chain will not come loose during usage 8 Refer to Steps 2 4 and A Tighten the brake housing anchor B Tighten the axle locknuts on both sides with 15mm wrenches securely C Adjust the brake cable and tighten the brake cable anchor ...

Page 20: ... screwdriver to loosen counter clockwise the bolt on the chain tensioner 3 Pull out the worn chain tensioner and replace it with a new one 4 Repeat the steps above in reverse and securely tighten all bolts before finishing Note hardware sequence as shown above Left Side D Rear brake cover B Washer A 15mm locknut Middle E Rear wheel set with chain wheel on Right Side Throttle Side C Long spacer B W...

Page 21: ...ith the leaking acid and put the battery in a plastic bag Refer to the disposal instructions above If acid comes into contact with skin or eyes flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician Charger The charger supplied with the scooter should be regularly examined for damage to the cord plug enclosure and other parts And in the event of such damage the scooter must not be c...

Page 22: ...oter is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped release the throttle and wait 25 seconds before operating the City Scooter again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the City Scooter by exceeding the 170 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the City Scooter Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects which can cause the wheels...

Page 23: ...ly will lose some pressure between the point of manufacturing and your purchase Refer to instructions on page 11 Make sure you do not overload the product by allowing more than one rider at one time exceeding the 170 lb Maximum weight limit going up a hill or towing objects behind the product Adjust the brakes pursuant to the instructions on page 15 Check all wires around the motor and all connect...

Page 24: ... and or the rider s parent s express and implied assumption of the risk of such use and Dynacraft shall not have any responsibility for any resulting break down of the scooter or its components or for any rider injuries that occur during such use Riding an electric scooter can be inherently dangerous such that bodily injury or even death can occur especially if the rider and or the rider s parent ...

Page 25: ...ALIFORNIA DISCLOSURE YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THIS SCOOTER ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF ANY COVERAGE IS PROVIDED YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR INSURANCE AGENT ...

Page 26: ...LOSURE IF APPLICABLE YOU MAY NOT MODIFY OR ALTER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF THIS SCOOTER TO CAUSE IT TO AMPLIFY OR CREATE EXCESSIVE NOISE PER VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21226 OR TO FAIL TO MEET APPLICABLE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS PER VEHICLE CODE 27156 ...

Page 27: ...10 Serial Number sample 03TD5899988 Having this information is required and helps us handle your call more effectively DO NOT return this item to the store Please call Dynacraft for assistance STOP Dynacraft BSC Inc 89 S Kelly Rd American Canyon CA 94503 Call Toll Free 1 800 288 1560 Monday Friday 7AM TO 4PM PACIFIC TIME www dynacraftbike com 2012 All Rights Reserved 2012 Printed in China ...