Gio Electric Italia 500W User Manual
Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual
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NOTE: Before operating, please read this manual carefully and familiarize
yourself with GIO Electric scooter components and how they function.
1. Please observe all local traffic laws. Remember: ignorance of the law is no excuse.
2. Please check both front and rear brakes before operating and adjust if necessary.
3. Check often for loose fasteners, especially the wheel nuts, handlebars and saddle fasteners.
4. Twist the right side handle grip to go, and combine both front and rear brake levers to stop.
5. For safety when charging please have both the charger and bike in a well-ventilated area.
6. Avoid disassembling entire bike or wiring without proper knowledge.
7. Please be responsible and dispose of all old batteries through a local battery recycler.
8. Please consult your local dealer with any other questions.
Illustrations may not be exact appearance of actual product.
Please contact GIO Customer Care Center @ 1-877-274-0480 for any concern or/and inquiry.
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE!
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Table of Contents
1 Security and safe operation: ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Before riding your GIO: ................................................................................................................. 5
2 Maintenance and inspection: ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Cleaning:........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Lubrication: ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Schedule: ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Battery: ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Charger and proper usage: ................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Charging procedure: ..................................................................................................................... 7
4 Motor: ................................................................................................................................................... 8
5 Controller (brain module) system: ........................................................................................................ 8
6 Stopping in an emergency: ................................................................................................................... 8
7 Winter storage tips: .............................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 Effects of Temperature: ................................................................................................................ 9
7.2 Charging: ....................................................................................................................................... 9
8 Initial and ongoing adjustments: ........................................................................................................ 10
8.1 Brakes adjustment: ..................................................................................................................... 10
8.1.1 Drum Brakes: ....................................................................................................................... 10
8.1.2 Tires Pressure: ..................................................................................................................... 10
8.1.3 Adjustable Rear Shocks: ...................................................................................................... 10
9 Operating controls and security features: .......................................................................................... 11
9.1 Ignition switch: ............................................................................................................................ 11
9.2 Handle bar controls: .................................................................................................................... 12
9.3 Circuit breaker/fuse: ................................................................................................................... 12
9.4 Throttle: ...................................................................................................................................... 13
9.5 Brakes: ......................................................................................................................................... 13
9.6 Lights and turn signals: ............................................................................................................... 13
9.7 LCD Display: ................................................................................................................................. 14
9.8 Kick stand and foot rests operating: ........................................................................................... 14
9.9 Alarm and security: ..................................................................................................................... 15
9.9.1 Alarm: .................................................................................................................................. 15
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9.9.2 Rear wheel lock: .................................................................................................................. 15
9.9.4 Steering lock – please refer to ignition switch section. ...................................................... 16
9.9.5 U-Lock: ................................................................................................................................ 16
10 General wiring schematic for GIO Electric scooters: ...................................................................... 16
11 Troubleshooting: ............................................................................................................................. 17
12 Purchase record: ............................................................................................................................. 18
12.1 VIN / Serial number location on GIO Electric scooters: .............................................................. 18
13 Notes: .............................................................................................................................................. 19
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1 Security and safe operation:
GIO electric scooter should not be ridden a person using headphones or a cellular phone
(They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from concentrating, causing you to
lose control)
Never stand on a scooter whether moving or not.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrest during operation.
Always be alert to your surroundings.
Do not turn at excessive speeds or make sudden or sharp turns.
Never operate GIO electric scooter without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly.
Never consume drugs or alcohol before or while operating GIO electric scooter, they can impair your
judgment and reaction time
Before riding GIO electric scooter, check throttle control and brakes for proper operation.
Always inspect your GIO scooter before each use to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Check for
loose screw, nuts, bolts, parts, brakes, drive chain, etc.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures described in this manual.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual. Type of tire and inflation can affect
scooter handling
Do not operate near flammable liquids or materials
Never attempt to repair when power is ON
DO NOT MAKE ANY ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE GIO E-Scooter OR ADD ANY
PARTS NOT AUTHORIZED BY GIO EXCEPT THOSE DISCUSSED IN THIS MANUAL OR THOSE REQUIRED BY
LAW. DO NOT REMOVE ANY REFLECTORS, LIGHTS OR OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR COULD
RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND OR FIRE.
All authorized replacement parts are available at your local dealer or by calling GIO Electric customer
care center at 1-877-274-0480.
NEITHER GIO ELECTRIC Inc. NOR THE RETAIL SELLER OF GIO Electric products IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE
USE OF THE Electric SCOOTER!
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1.1 Before riding your GIO:
Make sure horn, turn signals and headlight are in working condition.
Make sure you understand how the brake works and that your hands can reach and squeeze the
brake levers comfortably and hard enough to stop the scooter safely.
Make sure all screw, nuts, bolts and parts properly and securely fastened and adjusted.
Make sure the tires are not excessively worn, do not have tears or cuts, and are properly seated
on the rim and inflated properly
Make sure the wheels spin straight and that the rims are not bent or damaged
Please observe all your local traffic laws and other general social courtesies.
Never ride without proper brakes, and be especially careful in slippery or wet conditions.
Always watch the road ahead of you, and be ready to brake early, steadily, and safely to
avoid brake lockup. Please use the parking brake whenever parking a 3-wheeled mobility
vehicle.
Always wear a well fitted helmet of the correct rating.
Whenever passing parked vehicles it is best to allow 4’ in case someone opens a car door.
Always turn lights on when riding at night or in low visibility conditions.
Make sure battery is fully charged
Make sure pedals are installed
2 Maintenance and inspection:
2.1 Cleaning:
Cleaning is the number one thing you can do in order to ensure your GIO will serve you for
a long time. In the long run, it will save you money and a lot of time waiting for the scooter
to be repaired. Ideally, you should clean your GIO after each ride. But it really depends on
your riding style and on how much you ride. A good rule of thumb is that if you ride more
than twice or three times a week, clean your scooter weekly! Clean the scooter with
greater care.
The electrical components don't take kindly to strong water stream. A strong water stream
could breach the waterproof seals of the electrical components and even force water in
them and cause premature failure.
Therefore, don't use aggressive water sprays or power jets when washing the scooter and
keep water off the battery/motor/brain module and other electrical components as much
as you can. Clean gently but thoroughly and make sure that all the outer casing of the
electric parts are dry and clean.
Remove any dirt, debris, sand, mud, and grit that got caught on the scooter and dry it off.
While cleaning, it is a good opportunity to look closely for worn, loose, cracked, rust or
damaged parts. Buckled paint can also be a hint for some parts that need closer
inspection.
If you are not sure about something, advise with your local authorized GIO dealer.
Dry off the scooter after washing it, or after riding in the wet condition.
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