TWIST AND GO! To start scooter turn the power switch “ON”. Twist
throttle and go.
ATTENTION
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OWNER’S MANUAL
(DIRECT DRIVE SCOOTER SERIES)
You must read and understand this manual before using this scooter
CURRIE TECHNOLOGIES
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500 DD Series 750 DD Series
1000 DD Series Scoot-E DD Series
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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS ITEM TO THE STORE.
For questions or assistance on assembly contact
Currie Technologies® Customer Service toll free
(800) 377-4532
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (PST)
OR
Consult the trouble shooting guide of the owner’s manual or
visit our website at www.CurrieTech.com
IMPORTANT - Activate your warranty by registering your new Currie
Technologies® product within 10 days of purchase by visiting our website at
www.CurrieTech.com.
Retain this manual along with the original sales receipt. Record the
product serial number (S/N), place of purchase and date of purchase
below.
Model Name : __________________________________________
S/N : __________________________________________________
Place of Purchase : ______________________________________
Date of Purchase : _______________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 . . . . . . Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Section 2 . . . . . . Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-7
Section 3 . . . . . . Basic Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8-9
Section 4 . . . . . . Repair and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10-30
Section 5 . . . . . . Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) . . . . . page 31-32
Section 6 . . . . . . Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 33-34
Section 7 . . . . . . Pre-Ride Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 35
Section 1 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION
500DD
Series Scooter
750DD
Series Scooter
Stealth 1000DD
Series Scooter
Minimum Rider
Age
13 years old 13 years old 13 years old
Maximum Rider
Weight
240 lbs
(109 kg)
260 lbs
(118 kg)
260 lbs
(118 kg)
Maximum
speed*
Up to 15 mph
(24 km/h)
Up to 15 mph
(24 km/h)
Up to 15 mph
(24 km/h)
Max Range* 8 miles
(13 km)
12 miles
(19 km)
12 miles
(19 km)
Battery 24V 12Ah
SLA
24V 12Ah
SLA
36V 10Ah
SLA
Charging time** 8-10 hours 8-10 hours 6-8 hours
iZip Fusion 1000DD
Series Scooter
eZip 1000DD
Series Scooter
Scoot-E DD
Series Scooter
Minimum Rider
Age
13 years old 13 years old 13 years old
Maximum Rider
Weight
260 lbs
(118 kg)
260 lbs
(118 kg)
260 lbs
(118 kg)
Maximum
speed*
Up to 15 mph
(24 km/h)
Up to 15 mph
(24 km/h)
Up to 10 mph
(16 km/h)
Max Range* 12 miles
(19 km)
12 miles
(19 km)
18 miles
(29 km)
Battery 36V 12Ah
SLA
36V 10Ah
SLA
24V 24Ah
SLA
Charging time** 8-10 hours 6-8 hours 6-8 hours
*Maximum range and speed varies based on rider weight and terrain.
**Charge time is based on new batteries charged with a standard charger.
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Section 2 - SAFETY GUIDELINES
LIMITATIONS OF SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES
This owner’s manual includes important safety
guidelines and maintenance instructions. Failure to
read, understand and follow the instructions in this
manual may lead to serious injury or even death.
INSURANCE NOTICE
Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents
involving the use of this electric scooter. To determine if coverage
is provided, you should contact your insurance company or agent.
This product is intended for use under adult supervision only. Even
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under adult supervision serious injuries or even death can occur.
Always ride within your capabilities and use common sense, do
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not ride at night. You are using this product at your own risk. Never
operate this product at a speed which is too fast for your skills.
Always drive at low speed on dusty surfaces.
This product is not intended, designed or licensed for roadway
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use. This product is intended for use outdoors and on a private,
closed course only. Ride only on dry, smooth, solid paved surfaces
without motor vehicle traffic. Never use this product on roadways
(paved, gravel or dirt), sidewalks, driveways, parking lots near motor
vehicles, on or near steep inclines or steps, swimming pools or other
bodies of water.
This product is not regulated by transportation regulations (that is,
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Department of Transportation (DOT) or state law).
Obey all local traffic and scooter riding laws and regulations. The
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laws and ordinances vary greatly from municipality to municipality.
It is your responsibility to know and abide by your local restrictions.
We recommend you contact your local police or Department of
Motor Vehicles to find out about any special laws or rules governing
the use of this product where you live.
Do not ride at night.
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WARNING
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Never operate this product without proper training
or instructions.
Children under 13 years old should never operate these
scooters. Rider age does not necessarily mean that they are qualified to
operate this product. A parent should never allow this product to be used by
an individual not having the ability, coordination, maturity, skills and strength
to operate it safely and in a controlled manner.
Maximum rider weight is 240 lbs, (109kg) for the
500DD scooters and 260 lbs. (118 kg) for the 750DD, 1000DD and Scoot-E
DD series scooters. Rider weight does not necessarily mean that they are
qualified to operate this product.
Never modify this product through improper installation,
modification of existing parts or use of non-authorized accessories. Doing so
may result in denied warranty claims.
Adults must assist children in the initial adjustment procedures to unfold
scooter, adjust handlebar and steering to height, and finally to fold scooter.
Check and secure all fasteners before every ride. Before every ride, make
sure the “Easy Fold Handlebar Hinge” is in the fully upright position. Be sure
the locking pin is fully engaged and the quick release lever is in the “closed”
position.
Check and secure all fasteners before every ride.
This product is designed to be used by only one person at a time. Never
carry passengers or allow more than one person to use this product at a
time.
Always wear an approved helmet that fits and is worn properly with the
chinstrap securely buckled when using this product. Wear shoes when
using this product, never operate this product barefoot or in sandals as this
increases the risk of injury. Also wear knee pads, elbow pads, eye protection
(goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket and long
pants.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars (hand grips) and both feet on the
footboard during operation.
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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Avoid excessive speed associated with downhill riding. Always drive slowly
and pay extra attention when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert
to changing terrain conditions when operating this product. Never operate on
excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
Avoid sharp bumps, drainage grates, and sudden surface changes. Scooter
may suddenly stop. Always check for obstacles before operating in a new
area. Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or
fallen trees.
Watch out for pedestrians
Replace worn or broken parts immediately. Do not use this product until worn
or broken parts have been replaced by a qualified mechanic.
Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do
not turn at excessive speed as this could increase the risk of injury.
Do not ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emergency
vehicle sirens, distract you from concentrating on what is going on around
you, and their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the scooter, causing
you to lose control.
Do not do stunts, wheelies, jumps or any other type of dangerous riding.
They can cause severe injury to you and damage your scooter.
Do not lean the scooter excessively as this may allow parts of the scooter to
contact the ground and may result in lose of control, damage to the scooter
or injury to rider.
Do not touch the motor or brakes as they can become hot from use.
WET WEATHER RIDING
This product is not meant for use in the water (damp roads, puddles, rain,
streams, etc.) or in wet weather. Never immerse this product in water as the
electrical and brake systems may be damaged. Avoid streets and surfaces
with water, sand gravel, dirt, leaves, and other debris. Wet weather impairs
traction, braking and visibility.
BATTERY CHARGER
The charger and charger port should be regularly inspected for damage
(cord, plug, enclosure, etc.). If damage is found stop using the charger until it
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STARTING
Turn the power switch to the “ON” position1.
Place one foot on the deck with both hands on the handlebars.2.
Slowly twist the throttle to operate the motor.3.
Place the other foot on the deck once you have properly balanced yourself.4.
STOPPING
To slow down or come to a stop, allow the throttle to completely return to its 1.
“zero speed” position
Squeeze the brake lever(s) on the handlebar to come to a safe stop. (Note: It 2.
is not necessary to skid the wheel in order to slow or stop the scooter)
Skidding the wheel can damage the wheel and is not
covered by the warranty!
STORING YOUR SCOOTER
When you are done using the scooter, turn the power switch to the 1.
“OFF” position.
Always be sure to fully charge batteries (6-10 hours depending on 2.
battery size) at least every 30 days.
Plug the charger into the scooter then plug the charger into the wall 3.
outlet. Do not charge your battery for more than 24 hours at one
time.
5 MINUTE SLEEP MODE
Scooters are equipped with a 5 minute sleep mode. If no activity is detected
after 5 minutes the scooter will go into stasis mode to conserve the batteries.
To restart, cycle the power switch Off then On.
Never store your scooter in Sleep Mode as battery power will still be used by
the scooter. Always be sure to turn the power switch to the “OFF” position.
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can repaired or replaced.
The charger is not a toy and should be kept out of reach children at all times.
Always disconnect the charger from the wall outlet and the charger port on
the scooter when not using it.
Do not charge your battery for more than 24 hours at one time.
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Section 3 - BASIC ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
IMPORTANT: Some adult assembly required. Before using your scooter
please be sure to read and follow the basic assembly, set-up and operating
instructions. Following these instructions will help insure safe riding.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Listed below are the tools you may need to assemble and adjust your
Electro-Drive™ scooter depending on model:
STEPS FOR BASIC ASSEMBLY
Remove scooter from carton. Remove all of the packaging materials 1.
from the scooter.
Install the front wheel (certain models will have the front wheel 2.
already installed) being sure to properly install the safety washers.
Align the front wheel in the fork and tighten the axle nuts. Wait until
after you have installed the handlebars to connect the front brake (if
your scooter is so equipped).
Install the handlebars onto the stem, align and tighten.3.
Unfold the stem hinge. Be sure the locking pin is fully engaged and 4.
close the quick release lever.
The brake(s) come pre-assembled from the factory (some scooters 5.
have one brake while others have two brakes). However, you need
to check to make sure it is connected and operating properly. Test
the brake lever(s) by squeezing it. It should stop the wheel(s) easily
and NOT come in contact with the handlebar. If the brake lever(s)
needs adjusting, refer to pages 19-20 for instructions. If the brake(s)
does not work properly, DO NOT RIDE THE SCOOTER. Call
Customer Service at 1-800-377-4532 for further assistance.
Install the seat assembly, if so desired, by fully sliding the seat 6.
tube into the frame and securing the pinch bolt. If the seat tube is
equipped with an indexing pin be sure to align this properly with the
frame.
Install the seat onto the seat tube if not already done and align 7.
saddle angle and tilt and tighten accordingly.
Remove the battery charger from its box. Make sure the power 8.
switch on the scooter is in the “OFF” position. Connect the charger
10mm box wrench•
13mm box wrench•
15mm box wrench•
17mm cone wrench•
4mm hex key wrench•
5mm hex key wrench•
6mm hex key wrench•
Phillips screwdriver•
Bicycle tire pump•
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to the scooter first then plug the charger into the wall socket. Allow
the batteries to charge a full 6-10 hours (depending on the size of
batteries) before first use. Refer to page 17 for complete Battery
Care instructions
Before every ride, test the throttle with the pow9. er switch in
the “OFF” position. Twist the throttle, it should twist easily and
immediately spring back to the starting position when you release
it. If the throttle does not work properly, DO NOT RIDE THE
SCOOTER. Call Customer Service at 1-800-377-4532 for further
assistance.
Check tire pressure and inflate to recommended pressure as 10.
necessary.
Before you ride the scooter, make sure you have
tightened all parts. Riding with a loose handlebar, front
wheel, brake, seat assembly, etc. may cause a rider to
fall, possibly damaging the scooter and causing serious
injury.
WARNING
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Insert the stem into the 1.
steerer tube. Be sure
to insert stem past the
“Minimum Insertion Mark”.
Section 4 - REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Some adult assembly required.
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
Electro-Drive™ scooters are equipped with an folding stem hinge. Take care
not to pinch your hands or fingers in the hinge when you are folding and
locking the handlebar in place. Additionally be careful not to pinch or crimp
the brake and throttle cables in the hinge whenever you fold the stem hinge.
Photo B
Open the stem quick release 2.
(QR) lever (Ref Photo A)
and rotate it forward out
of the upper plate (Ref
Photo B, step 1). Slide the
QR retention pin (silver)
sideways (Ref Photo B, step
2) to disengage it from the
upper plate.
Photo A
2
1
If the
quick release lever is either
too tight (cannot be flipped to
its fully locked position) or is
too loose (can be too easily
flipped to its locked position)
refer to the “QR Lever Adjustment” on page 14.
WARNING
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Open the stem hinge to 3.
access the steerer bolt
(6mm Allen Bolt or 13mm
Hex Bolt).
4. Loosely tighten the steerer
bolt. The stem is held in
position with the expander
bolt and wedge.
Slide the QR retention pin 5.
(silver) sideways (Ref Photo
A). Close the stem hinge
(Ref Photo B).
Photo A
Photo B
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