Kangaroo Hillcrest ABX, Hillcrest MAX User Manual

Made in USA

Remote Motorcaddies for the Serious Golf Athlete

Model:

Serial#:

Thank You

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Thank you!

Dear Kangaroo owner,

I am sure you are looking forward to many enjoyable rounds on the golf course with your new X-Series. To make absolutely sure

you do, a team of us carefully put together this easy to use Owner’s Manual which includes operating and maintenance instructions,

warranty information, and helpful tips on how to keep your X-Series looking new and running smoothly.

Before your X-Series was shipped, it was given a special pre-delivery inspection and operational test, all parts being checked

and aligned to ensure it is ready for the golf course. However, if you discover something faulty or have questions, don’t hesitate to

give me a call. On behalf of the entire Team at Kangaroo Products Company, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Sincerely,

P.S. Feel welcome to pass our business cards along to fellow golfers who may be interested in purchasing an X-Series.

KANGAROO PRODUCTS COMPANY

Mike Whitt

Marketing Director

[e-mail]

e World’s Finest Motorcaddies

111 Kangaroo Drive • Columbus NC 28722

[phone] ext 2280 • fax: [e-mail]

www.KangarooGolf.com

Natasha Morales

[e-mail]

KANGAROO PRODUCTS COMPANY

e World’s Finest Motorcaddies

111 Kangaroo Drive • Columbus, North Carolina 28722

[phone] ext. 2460

www.KangarooGolf.com

Hillcrest MAX

Hillcrest ABX

Table of ConTenTs

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Table of Contents

Reporting Damage During Shipping .......................................................................................5

Contact Information ................................................................................................................6

Visit Kangaroo ..........................................................................................................................7

Assembly .................................................................................................................................9

Power Controls & Operation .................................................................................................17

Remote Guidance System ....................................................................................................23

AutoBrake .............................................................................................................................. 33

Free-Wheeling Mode ............................................................................................................. 35

Rear Wheel Assembly and Removal ....................................................................................37

Battery & Charger ................................................................................................................... 39

Optional Equipment ..............................................................................................................43

Technical Specications .......................................................................................................47

Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................49

Warranty .................................................................................................................................51

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 57

Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 63

Damage During Shipping

What to do if a Kangaroo product

or part is damaged during shipping

Please call or e-mail Kangaroo (see Contact Information on page 6) with your invoice number and customer number.
Specify which product or part is damaged. Do not return the damaged products or parts back to Kangaroo; we will

contact the shipping carrier to le a claim. Kangaroo will send replacements. The shipping carrier is responsible for

picking up the damaged merchandise, if they choose to, and sending the item back to Kangaroo.

Do not dispose / destroy any carton or packing material in which merchandise was shipped. The carrier may
contact you for an inspection visit or send a pickup for the merchandise.

COntaCt InfOrmatIOn

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Contact Information

Kangaroo Products Company

111 Kangaroo Drive
PO Box 607
Columbus, North Carolina 28722-0607

Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [e-mail]

E-mail: [e-mail]

To order parts and accessories visit:

www.KangarooGolfCanada.com

Kangaroo’s worldwide headquarters is located just one
mile from interstate 26, 40 miles southeast of Asheville,
North Carolina’ and 30 miles northeast of
Spartanburg, South Carolina.

To Asheville

US Hwy 74

Exit 163

NC Hwy.108

to Mill Spring

and

Rutherfordton

NC

Welcome Center

Exit 67

To Tryon

Exit 67

To Spartanburg

NC
SC

Kangaroo Products

111 Kangaroo Drive

TM

Directions to Kangaroo

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Visit Kangaroo

From Asheville, North Carolina via Interstate 26.

Follow Interstate 26 east toward Spartanburg, South Carolina. Take exit 67 (US-74) toward Rutherfordton. Follow
US-74 approximately one mile to exit 163 then turn RIGHT toward Columbus. Kangaroo will be 1/2 mile
on the RIGHT.

From Charlotte and Gastonia, North Carolina via Interstate 85 and US-74.

Follow Interstate 85 south toward Spartanburg, South Carolina. Take exit 10B (US-74) toward Kings Mountain and
Shelby. Follow US-74 approximately 69 miles to exit 163. At exit 163 turn LEFT toward Columbus. Kangaroo will be
1/2 mile on the RIGHT.

From Columbia, and Spartanburg, South Carolina via Interstate 26.

Follow Interstate 26 west toward Asheville, North Carolina. After entering North Carolina take exit 67 (North Carolina
Highway 108) and follow the signs to Columbus. Kangaroo will be 1.1 miles on the LEFT.

From Atlanta, Georgia via Interstate 85

Follow Interstate 85 north toward Greenville, South Carolina. Take exit 70A (Interstate 26) toward Asheville, North
Carolina. After entering North Carolina take exit 67 (North Carolina Highway 108) and follow the signs to Columbus.
Kangaroo will be 1.1 miles on the LEFT.

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C

B

Assembly

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Assembly

Components:

A- Chassis

B- Electronic Front Drive

C- Upper Caddie Structure

Figure 1

Figure 2

Assembly

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Assembling your X-Series Motorcaddie

Your Kangaroo X-Series Motorcaddie is shipped without the rear wheels attached. See pages 37 and 38 for rear
wheel assembly and removal instructions.

1. Steady the Chassis by using the hand-hold, located in the bottom of the battery tray. Insert the Electronic
Front Drive into the hole located in front of the battery tray, and close the draw latch. (Figu re 1)

Note: The Upper Caddie Structure and Electronic Front Drive will t in either hole—therefore be sure the

motor is on the top right side, while standing behind the X-Series.

2. Insert the Upper Caddie Structure into the top of the Chassis just behind the battery tray, and close
the draw latch. (Figure 2)

3. Fold down the Flex-Adjust Bag Support (Figure 7 on page 15) until it comes to a stop.

4. Remove the three plastic tie-wrap bands from the handle. Simply press down on each of the red tabs on the
tie-wraps that are encircling the handle grips. While pressing down on the red tab, push the extended edge
back through the locking mechanism to loosen the hold on the handle grip.

Note: Make sure the Function Switch is in the “OFF” position. Begin to establish the habit of putting the
switch in the “OFF” position while assembling your Kangaroo X-Series.

Cont:

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

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5. Connect the plug from the Upper Caddie Structure to the receptacle in the Chassis. (Figure 3)

Note: Always handle the plug when connecting or disconnecting the control cable. Pulling on the wire

can cause damage.

6. Connect the Electronic Front Drive by inserting the black plug into the receptacle on the lower left of the
Remote Receiver. Push inward on the lock ring while twisting it clockwise until it stops. (Figure 4)

7. Set your battery into the battery tray with the terminals to the back of battery tray. (Figure 5)

a. Connect the RED clip to the (+) positive terminal.

b. Connect the BLACK clip to the (-) negative terminal.

Note: If the cables are accidentally reversed, your X-Series will not run until the polarity is corrected.

(Your X-Series is equipped with reverse-polarity protection, and connecting the terminals backwards

will not harm you or the unit.)

Adjustments

Your X-Series comes with an assortment of Allen-type wrenches. They are provided for adjustments, keeping
screws tight, and for adding optional equipment.

Draw latch:

Figure 6

Figure 7

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If the Upper Caddie Structure or Electronic Front Drive is loose, turn the draw latch metal adjustment ring clockwise
to tighten. Do not over-tighten the adjustment ring as this may cause the draw latch to break when engaged. If the
draw latch will not lock in place, loosen the draw latch by turning the metal adjustment ring counter-clockwise.

(Figure 6)

Note: The metal adjustment ring may be difcult to turn. A standard pair of needle nose pliers can be used

to make adjustments. To avoid possible breakage, always close draw latches before placing Chassis into your car.

Flex-Adjust Bag Support:

The Flex-Adjust Bag Support on the Upper Caddie Structure (Figure 7), also referred to as the yoke, is designed to
fold up for easy transportation and storage. It can be adjusted to grip your golf bag by bending the arms open or
closed as needed.

The Flex-Adjust Bag Support is attached to the stainless steel tubing at the best position to hold most golf bags
securely. If you have an unusual bag, or a personal preference for its position, its clamp can be moved up or down
the tubing to any point you like. The Bag Support is secured with four 5/32” Allen-type machine screws and a
suitable wrench is provided with your X-Series. Simply loosen the four screws and adjust the clamps accordingly,
then re-tighten securely.

Figure 8

Figure 9

Controls and operations

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Power Controls and Operation

Accelerator

Speed is controlled by the Accelerator located between the handle grips. The decal indicates speed in relation to
the Accelerator position. (Figure 8)

Note: Turning the Accelerator all the way down does not turn off Power Controls, even if your X-Series is not moving.

There is a feature, known in technical terms as “ramp up”, that automatically provides a gentle start at any setting
up to, and including, full speed. Even so, your X-Series is very powerful, and it is best to start out at lower speeds.

Function Switch

The Function Switch is located on the top center of the handle. (Figure 9)

• Switch to the MANUAL mode when remote control is not desired.

• Switch to REMOTE mode when you are ready to resume play with Remote Guidance.

Figure 10

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Normal Operation:

1. Prior to beginning play, rotate the Accelerator to the SET position (Figure 8 on page 17). You can vary the
Accelerator to suit your own walking pace after you begin play.

2. Position the Function Switch to ON (Figure 9 on page 17).

3. Position the Function Switch to the MANUAL position when Remote Guidance is not desired.
Manual Mode is recommended when using your X-Series in parking lots, in tight spots, and around
water hazards.

4. Position the Function Switch to the REMOTE position when you are ready to begin play
with Remote Guidance.

5. Press the GO button on the Remote Transmitter. Your X-Series will start and ramp up to your preset speed.
Press GO a second time and your X-series will increase its speed, automatically ramping up to 90% of its
maximum speed (approximately 4.5 mph). Press GO a third time and your X-Series will automatically decrease
to your original preset speed. If you press GO a fourth time, your X-Series will again increase to 90% of its
maximum speed. Each activation of GO while your X-Series is moving will alternate between your preset
speed and 90% maximum speed. ( Figu re 10)

Cont:

Figure 11

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6. To stop your X-Series, press STOP on the Remote Transmitter. To achieve maximum braking the
Function Switch must be turned OFF. There is no need to change the accelerator when stopping
and re-starting. ( Fi gu r e 11 )

Reminder: The arrows on the Remote Transmitter indicate steering direction as if you were operating your

X-Series manually. If your X-Series is coming toward you, the steering direction of the arrows are reversed.

7. If you stop your X-Series on a hill, always turn it across the slope to park it. The X-Series models do not have a
parking brake and will creep down a hill on their own.

Runaway and Circuitry Protection

Your X-Series will automatically shut itself off if the Function switch is left in Remote or Manual position for an
extended period of time. The reason for this is to prevent a possible runaway situation. This also allows the solid
state circuitry a cool-down period. To avoid activation of this safeguard, turn the Function switch OFF each time you
stop. Merely turning the speed all the way down will not reset this internal timer and will cause your X-Series to
unexpectedly shut off. If you forget, and your X-Series unexpectedly “cuts out” or is “dead”, turn the Function Switch
to OFF and then back ON to restart your X-Series.