Hobie iTrek, Manual

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Page 3: ...e s dream was born in his parents garage when he decided to apply his love of woodworking to the sport of surfing Dad backed out the Buick Hobie carved out his very first surfboard Hobie s business of fun had begun ...

Page 4: ...support products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product Anatomy 5 Assembly 6 Inflating and Deflating 8 MirageDrive 10 Seat 12 On the Water 14 Storage and Transportation 18 Maintenance and Care 23 Kick Up Adjustment 25 Safety 26 Warranty 28 Accessories 29 ...

Page 5: ...om Anatomy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 iTrek 11 shown here model may vary 1 Hull 2 MirageDrive 3 Seat 4 Steering 5 Paddle 6 Cassette Plug 7 Repair Kit 8 Air Pump 9 Electric Pump 10 Cup Holder 11 7 32 Hex Wrench 7 32 ...

Page 6: ... 7 32 Depending on the Mirage kayak model cranks may or may not require assembly 1 Insert the Left and Right crank into drums while depressing button at top 2 Tighten crank bolt all the way snug not tight using the included 7 32 wrench ...

Page 7: ...7 hobie com Assembly iTrek 11 shown here model may vary Steering Handle Paddle Holder Cable Keeper Rudder Rudder Up Down Seat Paddle Holder MirageDrive ...

Page 8: ...e valve and make sure the pin is up If it does not spring up it is in the down position To unlock the pin from the down position push down on the pin and turn it counterclockwise until it pops up Line up the nozzle of the pump with the valve Make sure the pin is in the up position Plug in the nozzle and 1 4 twist to lock the nozzle to the valve Begin inflating Inflating the Kayak 1 2 3 Pin 1 PSI M...

Page 9: ...pump Switch the nozzle to the top of the electric pump Connect nozzle to the valve on kayak to deflate It is important to never inflate your kayak past the reccomended pres sure Pressure recco mendations are found around the air valve Pump 4 5 6 Single Action Double Action Pin Single Action Double Action 1 PSI Max For higher PSI PFDs SAVE LIVES M A X I M UM INFLATION 10 PSI 0 7 b a r PFDs SAVE LIV...

Page 10: ...vel Level Press down and lock drive into Click and Go s The drive locks automatically when installed Lower drive straight down making sure the spine is level Lift drive straight up Pull back each Click and Go lever in unison Installation 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...ng and clicking them into the desired position Make sure both cranks are in the same position number With both feet on the pedals and together fins straight down your knees should be comfortably bent and not over crunched or extended Press the adjuster button at top of crank 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ... on the seat until it snaps into the holders Secure by stretching the shock cord over the seat bottom frame and looping the shock cord around the hook built into the seat holder Connect the hooks on the left and right straps that hang off the front of the seat to the D Rings on the kayak Pull the Left and Right straps tight to secure the seat in place 1 2 Installation ...

Page 13: ...hat are fixed to the seat back frame to the loops on the left and right side of the seat bottom frame Loosen the webbing through the plastic buckle to recline the seat Pull the webbing tabs on the left and right straps to adjust the seat more upright 1 2 3 Adjustment ...

Page 14: ...d in shallow water to raise fins Pressing one pedal fully forward will orient the fins with the kayak underside The kick up fins will automatically retract backwards when coming in contact with any object and resume their normal position when clear of obstruction when you pedal On the Water ...

Page 15: ... gudgeon that is mounted to the back of the kayak Slide the rudder track into the gudgeon track To remove the rudder pull the red locking knob out while pulling the rudder up 1 2 3 Your rudder pin is designed to break under high loads An extra pin is stored inside the pocket on your seatback ...

Page 16: ... Slide the steering handle onto the track over the lock pin The pin will click into place Point the steering handle in the direction you would like to travel To remove the steering handle pull down on the red knob located on the underside of the steering track and slide the handle off the track Steering 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...own line to the padeye mounted on the back of the seat bottom Once the up down line is connected pull up on the line to flip the rudder down and back up 1 2 Rudder UP DOWN Cup Holder Pull On the Water Place on the opposite side of the steering handle ...

Page 18: ...tform Turn kayak on its side and line up the two prongs on the cart and the two receivers on the bottom of the Mirage well Plug the cart into the well once the cart is lined up with the receivers Note Rough terrain and jumping over curbs could result in damaging the Mirage well and plug in cart 1 2 Plug cart in here ...

Page 19: ...19 hobie com Storage and Transportation Folding iTrek 9 Note Folding directions are also featured on the inside cover of the storage bag 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 ...

Page 20: ...20 Folding iTrek 11 Note Folding directions are also featured on the inside cover of the storage bag 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Storage and Transportation ...

Page 21: ...21 hobie com Folding iTrek 14 Note Folding directions are also featured on the inside cover of the storage bag 前修7cm 前修7cm 4 前 修 7 c m 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 Storage and Transportation ...

Page 22: ...22 Storage and Transportation Folding Fiesta Note Folding directions are also featured on the inside cover of the storage bag 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 23: ...Regular Maintenance Hobie Multi Lube Checking Cable Tension Visit the support section at hobie com for information on the MirageDrive Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure Rinse after use ...

Page 24: ...er the steering handle to keep the handle from turning during the adjustment Starting with the left or right side feed the cable under the screw head on the rudder drum Pull the cable so there is no slack until the cable is taught Tighten the screw to lock the cable Repeat for opposite side Loosen the screw under the steering handle 1 4 turn Loosen the left and right screws so the steering cables ...

Page 25: ... kick up set screw 1 2 3 Tighten the screw 1 4 turn at a time until the set screw just touches the fin Test the fin by moving it in and out of the kick up position to determine if it needs to be tightened or loosened Make sure that the fin is completely engaged into the sprocket The set screw is located in the housing at the base of the fin ...

Page 26: ... Carry a pump Always carry the paddle provided with the boat Never Never go alone and always file a float plan Never go in flood and or fast moving water conditions Hobie kayaks are not designed for fast moving water Never exceed your ability and be aware of your limitations Never use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior to or while using this product Never over inflate your kayak Never leave your...

Page 27: ...ded as standard equipment in the Mirage Kayak package Insert the plug into the Mirage well when the MirageDrive is removed to provide added safety and to fair the bottom of the hull when paddling Getting into your Boat If you fall out of your boat stay with the boat You should be properly wearing a life jacket PFD which will keep you afloat If the boat is upside down it will need to be turned over...

Page 28: ...ealer The Warranty Registration Card and Warranty Policies are included with each model in the Owner s Packet Type in the address below to go to our dealer finder webpage All specs colors graphics and features are subject to change without notice Please refer to the website for complete details http www hobie com dealers or Scan this QR code with your smart phone This information enables Hobie Cat...

Page 29: ...29 hobie com Accessories i Series Plug In Cart Hobie UV Protectant Hobie Boat Cleaner Hobie Multi Lube Accessories can be purchased on www hobie com Inflatable PFD ...

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