DSRaider EZRaider User manual
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User Manual
Congratulaons on your purchase of the EZRaider. We want to thank
you for your trust and wish you many years of safe, producve, and
enjoyable use.
This user’s manual contains important informaon on the operaon
and maintenance of the EZRaider. This manual is an inseparable
part of the EZRaider and should be reviewed carefully by any person
making use of the vehicle. Please follow all of the instrucons
carefully to ensure your riding safety and enjoyment.
The informaon presented here is rich and detailed, but in the
event of an error or omission, please contact our customer service
department at: service@dsraider.com.
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Table of contents
EZRaider User’s Manual 1
Introducon 3
Idenfying the EZRaider 5
Driving Safety Instrucons 5
Pre-ride Inspecon 6
Driving 7
Charging the Baery 9
Towing 10
Storage 10
Cleaning 10
Maintenance 11
Troubleshoong 13
Using the EZRaider Cart 15
Introducon 15
Idenfying the Cart 16
Cart Use Safety Instrucons 17
Pre-ride Inspecon 18
Driving the EZRaider with the Cart 20
Charging the Baery (E-Cart Only) 21
Storage 22
Cleaning 22
Maintenance 23
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General introducon
Folded EZRaider
Steering
column
folding lock
Main
switch
Controls
Front brake
lever +
Parking brake
Rear brake
lever +
Parking brake
Handlebar
Throle
Steering
column
Front
suspension
Rear
supension
Standing
plaorm
Frame
Brake
4
1
6
7
2
5
3
4
Switches and controls
1.
Main switch (OFF, ON).
2.
Baery voltage indicator. Provides a connuous indicaon of baery voltage. The
voltage indicaon varies between 65V for a full baery, to 52V, at which point the
baery saving mode is enabled, and the EZRaider is powered down.
3.
Front parking brake lever.
4.
Driving mode selector (1: Reduced power, 0: Normal, 2: Maximum power).
5.
Light switch (0: O, 1: On).
6.
Reverse gear switch.
7.
Rear parking brake lever.
Warning!
EZRaider is equipped with an electrical drivetrain operang at 60 volts. Handling,
disassembly, and maintenance of the EZRaider’s drivetrain and electrical components by
unqualied personnel by is strictly prohibited. In the event of a malfuncon of or damage
to the drivetrain or electrical components, contact your DSRaider service center.
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Idenfying the EZRaider
Driving Safety Instrucons
The EZRaider chassis number – which serves as an idener for your vehicle –
can be read from a number of locaons on the vehicle:
A scker on the front of the chassis
A scker inside the baery storage compartment
Engraved on the frame of the chassis
Find and record the chassis number, and make sure
that the number is noted before contacng the
DSRaider customer service department.
1.
In order to ensure the operator’s safety, the following protecve equipment should
be used: Protecve helmet, protecve glasses, riding gloves, elbow guards and
knee pads.
2.
Read this User’s Manual thoroughly, including its safety instrucons and warnings,
before operang the EZRaider.
3.
Use of the EZRaider is restricted to persons aged 16 and up.
4.
The operator should not suer from restricons in hand and nger movements,
and should be able to stand in a stable manner.
5.
Ensure that the handlebar-folding mechanism is locked and does not enable
freedom of movement.
6.
Check the planned route in advance to ensure that it is suited for use of the
EZRaider.
7.
The EZRaider operator must be t for driving. Driving the EZRaider is prohibited
when under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance which inhibits
the operator’s level of awareness.
8.
Obey all rules, regulaons, and road signs that apply to driving the EZRaider and to
the travel route.
9.
Driving speed must conform to terrain condions.
10.
Avoid collisions with objects or other vehicles.
11.
Reduce driving speed when approaching and during a turn.
12.
While driving downhill the operator should slow the vehicle speed using
regenerave braking and the brake lever.
13.
Keep all parts of the body on the EZRaider while driving. Do not dismount the
EZRaider, or step one leg o the vehicle while it is in moon. The EZRaider should
be dismounted only aer it has reached a complete stop, the driver has applied the
parking brake and has switched the main switch to OFF.
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A daily inspecon prior to using the EZRaider will contribute to its proper
funconality and driving safety.
Warning: If a malfuncon or suspicion of failure has been idened, the EZRaider
should not be used unl it has been repaired at an authorized DSRaider service
center.
1.
General check. A visual inspecon of the EZRaider, in order to idenfy a malfuncon
or potenal point of failure.
2.
Sckers. All the warning sckers should be intact and readable.
3.
Screws and nuts. Check all the visible screws and nuts. Tighten loose screws as
required.
4.
Switches and buons. Check that the switches and buons are funconing properly.
Check the proper operaon of the throle, brake handle and parking brake. Check the
proper funcon of the handlebar, turning the vehicle in both direcons.
5.
Electrical system. Check that the headlights are undamaged and funconing properly.
Check the funconing of the baery storage compartment and charge port.
6.
Cables and wiring. Check that the electrical wiring and control and brake cables are
intact, and that their shielding is not torn, frayed, or missing. Check the soundness of
the electrical connectors.
7.
Steering. Make sure that the steering column is locked in an open state and that the
folding lock mechanism is properly ghtened.
8.
Brakes. Check the soundness and funconality of the brakes. Make sure there is no
leakage of hydraulic uid from the braking system.
9.
Standing plaorm. Check the integrity of the standing plaorm. Check that the an-
slip coang is properly bonded to the plaorm.
10.
Chassis and suspension. Check integrity of the EZRaider chassis and the suspension
components. Make sure there are no cracks or signicant bruises. Check the integrity
of the suspension rubber supports.
11.
Tires and wheels. Check that the res are undamaged and that the air pressure
conforms to the specicaons in the table below.
Driving on paved roads 10 PSI
Driving in rough terrain 6 PSI
Minimal air pressure 4 PSI
Air pressure during storage 30 PSI
A constant use of low air pressure requires the installment of a
puncture-prevenng substance inside the res.
Note that driving on res with low air pressure raises energy con-
sumpon levels.
Pre-ride inspecon
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1.
Before use, make sure that the EZRaider is posioned on level ground, that the
parking brake is engaged, and that there are no objects, animals or people in the
vicinity of the vehicle that may be damaged or injured due to operaon of the vehicle.
2.
Grasp the EZRaider’s handlebar with both hands and stand on the standing plaorm,
keeping your legs straight.
3.
Turn the main switch to ON.
4.
Check the baery voltage indicator to make sure that the baery voltage is correct.
5.
Select the desired driving mode using the driving mode selector. It is recommend to
begin driving in mode 1 – reduced power mode. Use of this mode is the safest and
provides the opmum operang range.
6. Gently rotate the throle using your right thumb, start driving, and steer the
EZRaider using the handlebar. Pull the right side of the handlebar toward
your body in order to turn right. Pull the le side of the handlebar lever
toward your body in order to turn le.
7.
Braking: Releasing the throle while in moon engages the regenerave braking
funcon, which slows the EZRaider while charging the drivetrain baery. In order to
come to a complete stop, pull the brake levers.
8.
Press on the rear brake lever to disable the throle. Make sure that you release the
throle when pressing on the rear brake lever.
9.
To stop the EZRaider while going uphill, release the throle and pull and hold the brake
lever at that posion. Do not stop by applying constant pressure on the throle!
10.
In order to drive in reverse, stand in place and press the reverse switch while rotang the
throle.
Warning!
Driving in reverse is dangerous! Driving in reverse should be performed over minimal
distances, at very slow speeds, and while paying aenon to trac safety!
11.
Make sure to ghten the handlebar-folding mechanism aer the rst 500 meters of the
ride.
12.
Following use, make sure that the EZRaider is posioned on level ground. Lock the
parking brake, turn the main switch should be turned to OFF, and dismount the standing
plaorm carefully.
Driving:
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Warning!
1.
While driving, the handlebar should be held with both hands. Do not drive while only
one hand holds the handlebar!
2.
Drive carefully when starng the drive from standsll. The throle lever should be
operated gently!
3.
The handlebar rotaon speed should be in a reverse rao to the driving speed. While
driving fast in a straight line the handlebar should be turned very gently! Fast rotaon of
the handlebar in these condions can cause control loss and rolling over!
4.
In wet and muddy condions the braking system performance is impaired. When a
decrease in braking performance is felt, the brake lever should be used a few mes to dry
the brakes and avoid driving at high speeds.
5.
Mud on the standing plaorm may cause the operator to slip and lose control. Do not
drive when the standing plaorm is covered in mud!
IMPORTANT
It is highly recommended to wear a helmet and other protecve devices when riding the
vehicle.
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Charging the Baery
1.
Make sure the parking brake is engaged.
2.
Make sure the main switch is OFF.
3.
Open the charging port cover.
4.
Insert the charging plug into the charging socket
located in the front right corner of the EZRaider standing plaorm.
5.
Connect the charger supply cable to a proper electrical socket.
6.
A red LED conrms the baery is charging, a green LED indicates the baery is full.
7.
Aer nishing the charging process, disconnect the charger from the electrical
socket, and aerwards, disconnect the charging plug from the EZRaider.
8.
Close the charge port cover.
Warning!
1.
Do not stand on the standing plaorm while charging.
2.
When connecng the charger to the baery, sparks may be emied.
3.
The EZRaider uses a lithium-based baery, and a matched charger. Do not use
baeries and chargers that are not supplied by DSRaider.
4.
The charger is enclosed in an aluminum box, which helps dissipate excess heat.
To prevent overheang, do not cover the charger while charging.
5.
The charger should be located in a dry, well-venlated area.
6.
Pay aenon to the polarity of direct current wires:
Brown – posive (+), Blue – negave (-).
7.
If the charge takes too long, and the LED indicator does not turn green, make
sure that the charger is powered on, and that the EZRaider charging plug is
well inserted into the charger outlet. If these steps do not correct the problem,
contact your DSRaider customer support representave, or an authorized
DSRaider dealer.
8.
Do not disassemble the charger. When repair or service is required, contact an
approach an authorized DSRaider dealer.
9.
More informaon on charging can be found in the user manual that is supplied
with the charger.
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Storage
Cleaning
1.
Make sure the EZRaider is stored in a cool, dry place.
2.
The vehicle’s baery should be charged before storage.
3.
When storing the vehicle for an extended period of me, the baery should be
charged once every 6 months.
4.
The res should be lled to maximum pressure (30 PSI).
1.
Turn the main switch to OFF.
2.
Remove dust, dirt and mud using a gentle dry brush
3.
Use a so towel, or a slightly damp sponge to clean the EZRaider. Use water only to
clean the vehicle.
4.
Wipe the EZRaider with a so wet towel, dipped in clean water.
5.
Dry the EZRaider using a so, dry towel.
Warnings!
1.
Do not use pressure-based washing equipment, or high air pressure equipment!
2.
Use water only to clean the vehicle. Cleaning detergents and soluons may cause
corrosion and color change.
Towing
The EZRaider is oponally supplied with the EZRaider Cart, which is used for
towing.
Warning!
Do not aempt to aach any cart to the vehicle other than the EZRaider Cart.
See the chapter, Using the EZRaider Cart, for a complete guide to the use of the cart.
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