Kangaroo Golf Z-Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Summer 2019 KangarooGolf com N Kangaroo Printing Zseries Owner s Manual Z series Owners Manual 2019 pdf ...

Page 2: ... non powered 10 Power Controls and Manual Mode 11 Centering Adjustment 13 Remote Mode 14 Battery and Charger 17 CaddieCommand and Z box Care 18 Ready Set GO 18 Maintenance Routine Care and Maintenance 19 Annual O ring Replacement 20 Warranty Information 21 FCC Compliance 22 Timothy Bame Customer Service 800 438 3011 ext 2300 Email Timothy at Bame KangarooGolf com Contact Us ...

Page 3: ...tandard component of the Z series is Component Weight LBS Steering Structure 10 5 Chassis 26 Upper Caddie Structure incl Extreme Slope Wheel 12 CaddieCommand Remote Guidance Including Batteries 0 75 Battery 5 Charger 1 Tool Kit 2 H a n d l e A s s e m b l y CaddieCommand Remote Guidance Upper Bag Support Chassis Steering Structure 3 ...

Page 4: ...our car If a connection is loose turn the draw latch metal tension adjustment ring clockwise to tighten Don t over tighten If draw latch won t lock into place loosen it by turning adjustment ring counter clockwise If adjustment ring is difficult to turn use needle nose pliers to grip the ring metal tension adjustment ring To open pull bottom out Lift slightly to open Closed ...

Page 5: ...addie Start by laying out the parts as they will be used Step 3 Attach drive wheels to chassis 3a Remove protective covers from the main axle in the chassis 3b On the inside of drive wheels locate and pull wheel tab which releases the mechanism locking wheel to the axle 3c Place each wheel on the axle aligning drive pins on axle with holes in the wheel panel 3d Release wheel tab 5 Pulling the whee...

Page 6: ...o the hole in front of battery tray 4c Secure draw latch Draw latches are adjustable if required Step 5 Attach Upper Caddie Structure to chassis 5a Open draw latch on top of chassis 5b Insert handle tube into the hole Note that this end of the tube should be vertical when inserted into chassis 5c Secure draw latch 5e Remove the three plastic tie wrap bands from handle Step 4b Step 5b ...

Page 7: ...wire plugs from z box be sure to twist locking mechanisms and carefully pull wire plugs from receptacles Too much force can damage receptacles Step 7 Connect Power Remote Guidance System Control 7a Put fully charged battery onto battery tray and attach battery wire harness to chassis power port 7b Attach T bar on battery wire to battery terminals lining up positive to positive and negative to nega...

Page 8: ...strap if necessary for a tight fit If the bag does not fit comfortably and securely there are two adjustments that can be made 1 The upper bag support can be slightly widened or narrowed by pushing gently on yoke arms 2 The position of yoke on the handle tube is adjustable if necessary to fit your bag Using the provided Allen wrenches loosen clamp and move to desired location Retighten clamp ...

Page 9: ...eries Free wheeling When moving caddie without power Manual Operation Manual mode is handy in close quarters or when a lot of twists and turns are necessary Remote Operation Remote mode allows you to walk along with your caddie You can send it ahead or to the side ...

Page 10: ... caddie wheelbarrow style by lifting the handles so that only the front wheel is on the ground while in motion Putting wheels in Free wheeling mode Pull release tab on inside of the wheel toward the tire Slide wheel outward slightly on the axle Release tab to allow it to lock in the proper groove When the hub is locked onto the free wheel groove the wheel will not slide off Repeat this process for...

Page 11: ...rve the longevity of the battery and prevent mishaps Manual Manual refers to hands on steering and operation of the caddie However it will proceed at the speed selected even if your hands are not on the handles We recommend manual mode when in parking lots and tight areas or near water hazards and other carts Remote Once function switch has been toggled to Remote speed and direction is controlled ...

Page 12: ...urning on the power If the speed is set all the way down the unit is still powered but will not move Once you are under way set the speed to suit your walking pace Auto Brake and Downhill Travel Much like an automobile can be slowed by shifting to a lower gear the caddie can be slowed down by slowing the speed setting when it is accelerating downhill due to gravity If the slope is extremely steep ...

Page 13: ...stability preventing backward tipping Centering Adjustment The track of your Z series when you re not turning is controlled with a knob on the front cover of the Z box If you find that your caddie is moving off center you will need to make an adjustment To do this make very small adjustments and test the track of your caddie again Turn it as you would a steering wheel in the direction that you wan...

Page 14: ...the motorcaddie CaddieCommand is designed for easy one handed operation CaddieCommand is only operational when the function switch is set at REMOTE Pointing it at the caddie is not necessary but will provide the best range for the signal Trees cars and other objects can negatively impact the range There are pressure buttons for speed and direction commands and three signal lights Remote control co...

Page 15: ...on the bottom rear of case It takes two high quality standard AA batteries These batteries should last approximately three months under normal conditions Replace them at first sign of weakness as indicated by amber light on the key pad ...

Page 16: ...ng and go straight ahead from that position once button is released STOP The caddie will stop Note that this does not reposition the Function Switch to OFF If you will not be driving the caddie for a while such as stopping to take a shot you should turn the Function Switch to OFF Amber Lo Batt This light will flash when batteries in your CaddieCommand are low and should be replaced To test your ba...

Page 17: ...rity of owners find that they re interacting with their caddie frequently changing direction speed starting and stopping Performance Specifications for Remote Operation It s beneficial to know the operating parameters for your Z series Maximum time between commands safety shut off 15 seconds Maximum range for Go Stop Speed commands 100 yards Maximum range for directional commands 100 yard Turning ...

Page 18: ...start moving 3 Adjust speed control if necessary 4 Steer with handle bar You may let go of the caddie but do not let it get out of reach To discontinue Manual mode 1 Set function switch to OFF In Remote To proceed with your Z series in remote mode 1 Set speed to safe or preferred walking speed on speed control 2 Set function switch to Remote 3 Press GO button on CaddieCommand Caddie will start mov...

Page 19: ... there have occasionally been stories of one surviving such treatment If you do get the CaddieCommand remote or the Z box wet treat it like you would your mobile phone dry off what you can and put it in a container with an absorbent material such as uncooked rice Periodically clean out plugs and receptacles by blowing out debris and dirt with electronic device canned air Looking Good Your Z series...

Page 20: ...te steering is accomplished by the movement of this specially designed neoprene O ring against the front wheel fender channel It is important that the O ring grip the channel firmly Be sure not to lubricate the O ring or this channel Off the shelf O rings from hardware stores may not be compatible Normal use will eventually cause O ring wear or deterioration The most obvious indication of O ring d...

Page 21: ...o change without notice For Z series Motorcaddie and Accessories Any failure that is the result of a defect in material or workmanship is covered by the warranty The original owner is entitled to a no charge repair or replacement at Kangaroo s option for 12 months from the date of purchase All components are covered by the warranty except for wear items see exclusions below Any labor will also be ...

Page 22: ...allation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV ...