Kumpan electric 1953 User Manual

User manual

Safety intructions important information

basic safety rules
check before your first ride
first steps

The Kumpan 1953

overview

location of controls and dispaly

electrical control left
electrical control right
display
ignition switch and steering lock
bag hook
vehicle identification number
seat lock and storage compartment

Operation / Driving charging the batteries in the vehicle

charging status indicator
charging the Batteries - hints
safety instructions
mirrors
starting the engine
acceleration
safe driving and stopping
first drives
boost function
cruise control
stopping / parking
using the stand

Contents

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Maintenance lighting

-front light

-turn signals front and rear

-rear light
batteries and wiring
brakes

-Front and rear brake
main switch / main fuse

Cleaning and care

Accessories top case

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

removing batteries

storage rack

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Congratulations to your Kumpan electric 1953!
We wish you much fun and joy with your new Kumpan.

KUMPAN would like to thank you

We have written this manual to enable you to get the most out of it. Please read it carefully
before riding your motocycle for the first time. It contains information, advice and precautions
regarding the use of your vehicle.You will discover features, details and devices wich will
reassure you that you have made the right choice.We believe that if you follow our suggestions
you will soon find yourself in harmony with your new vehicle, and ride it fully satisfied for
a long time.

The instructions contained in this booklet were written to provide simple and clear guide for
use of the vehicle you will also find small maintenance operations and periodic cheks you
shoud have done at your Autorized KUMPAN store or Dealer as well as intructions for some
simple repairs. Procedures not described in detail here require the use of special tools and /
or specific technical knowledge: you are therefore advised to have them carried out at an
Autorized KUMPAN store or Ser vice Center.

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Safety instructions

When using this vehicle the following papers
need to be with the vehicle or carried by the driver:

• Identity card

• Driving license

• Insurance papers

• License Plate

Warning:

Rules on the road vary from country to countr y and state to
state. It is essential that you understand in advance the rules
of the road of the country and state in which your vehicle will
be used. The use of the vehicle may be restricted by provincial
authorities to certain roads.

The scooter is designed to operate as a single seater.
Riding with a passenger is not permitted!

This scooter has been Designed and produced for use on even
and paved roads or surfaces only. Do not use the scooter
on unpaved surfaces, in order to avoid overturning or other
accidents.

Modification of any part of characterristic with the intent of
increasing its power or per formance is prohibited. Modifica­tions of this type are illegal. There is also the risk of serious­ly damaging the scooter, and worse, such modifications can

Important information:

make it unsafe, leading to possible falls or accidents, with
serious or even fatal injuries. In addition, this t ype of modifi­cation results in the immediate and total voiding of the war­ranty. Please contact your Kumpan store or dealer to determi­ne which accessories can be installed without impacting the
performance and voiding the warranty.

Caution:

Caution: Modification of any part or characteristic with the
intent of increasing its power or per formance is prohibited.
Modifications of this type are illegal. There is also the risk of
seriously damaging the scooter, and worse, such modifica­tions can make it unsafe, leading to possible falls or accidents,
with serious or even fatal injuries. In addition, this type of
modification results in the immediate and total voiding of the
warranty. Please contact your Kumpan dealer to determine
which accessories can be installed without impacting
the performance and voiding the warranty.

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The vehicle identification number of the scooter are:

• Vehicle Identication Number (see page 26)

• Engine number (see page 17)

Before every ride the scooter should be checked about its road
safety. This test includes:

- Function of the brake

- Correct tire pressure

- Function of all signal and lighting systems

- General functional condition

To increase the output of motor or controller is punishable by
law. You endanger your own safety, as well as the operational
safety of the vehicle. The lifetime of your vehicle will be re-

duced. In addition, the insurance coverage, EC-Certicate of
Conformity (COC), as well as the warranty expire.

Use extra care during bad weather rides (fog, Snow, ice).

Always drive with caution appropriate to the weather
conditions and road conditions.
After long rides in rain and af ter washing the vehicle, water
may delay the reaction of the brake system.

Therefore, please regulary use the brake system gently during
rides in rainy conditions.
After washing the vehicle please use the brakes „dry braking“
before star ting your ride.

Warning:
In freezing temperatures please test all functions of your
brake system befor using your vehicle.

Safety instructions

Always follow the national and local
traf fic regulations. Avoid sudden
changes of direction with your vehicle
or Any actions that could endanger
your own safety Or the safety of
other road users.

The risk of accidents significantly
increases when taking drugs or
alcohol. If your physical and mental
health is affected, don’t use
the vehicle. Please also don’t use
the vehicle when feeling fatigue or
restlessness.

Basic safety rules:

Most accidents are caused by the
inexperience of the driver.
Always make sure that the driver is
capable and has the knowledge to
drive your vehicle.

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Always avoid driving agains
obstacles that could damage the
vehicle or make it unstable.

Do not drive too close behind
preceding vehicles and respect the
right distance to allow safe braking.

Always keep both hands on the
handlebar and both feet on the

footboard. Ensure a correct driving

posture and never stand up during
driving. Always remain focused and
controlled when driving your vehicle.
Don’t distract yourself during driving.

(no smoking, no eating, no drinking,
etc.).

In case of an accident, fall or impact
of the vehicle, make sure that all
controls, the braking system and all
main parts are fully functional.
If any component was affected bring
you vehicle to a Kumpan electric
Service station for repair and check
up. Please inform the Kumpan elec­tric service station what happened
to help indentify any fault. Never
continue to drive, if you recognize a
fault on you vehicle.

Safety instructions

Never change the position, the incli­nation or color of the following
parts: license plate, turn indicators,
lights or horn. Any of these changes
void the warranty, the insurance
coverage and the driving allowance
on streets.

Any changes that are performed on
the vehicle, including the removal
of original parts, can affect the
performance of the vehicle and also
compromise the safety or make it
illegal. Always respect all local and
national regulations regarding the
vehicle equipment. Avoid changes
that increase the vehicle performance
or change the original characteristics
of the vehicle. Avoid off-road driving.

Basic safety rules:

Protective clothing:

For your safet y, we strongly recom­mend that you always wear and
approved motorcycle helmet,
eye protection, boots,gloves, long
pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or
jacket whenever you ride. Although
complete protection is not possible,
wearing proper gear can reduce the
chance of injury. See your Kumpan
dealer for stylish comfortable and
effective riding gear suggestions.

Helmet and eye protection:

Your helmet is your most important piece of
riding gear because it offers the best protection
against head injuries. A helmet should fit your
head comfortably and securely. A bright -colored
helmet can make you more noticeable in traffic,
as can reflective strips. An open-face helmet
offers some protection, but a full-face helmet
offers more. Always remember to properly
fasten your crash helmet. Regardless of the sty-

le, look for a DOT ( Department Of Transportati­on) sticker in any helmet you buy (USA only) and

always wear a face shield or gogles to protect
your eyes and help your vision.

Additional riding gear:

In addition to a helmet and eye protection,
we also recommend:

1) Boots worn correctly with an anti-slip sole to

protect your feet and calves

2) Leather gloves to keep your hands warm and

help prevent blisters, cuts, burns ans scraped skin

3) A motorscooter riding suit or jacket to com­fort as well as protection

Bright-colored and reflective clothing can help
make you more noticeable in traffic. Be sure
to avoid loose clothes that could get caught on
any part of your motorscooter.

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ACCESSORIES:

The vehicle owner is personally liable
for the selection and installation of

accessories. Be extra careful when

installing accessories that they don’t
affect the fuctionality of any other
part of the vehicle.

It is important to not use any acces­sories that affect the controls be-

cause this may extend your reaction

time in an emergency.

Make sure that the equipment is well
fastened to the vehicle to prevent
dangerous situations while driving.

Never use electrical devices that may

influence the Power output of your
vehicle. There is a risk that the vehicle
suddenly stops or that there is a pow­er outage and the horn, turn signals
and lights can not operate properly.
Kumpan electric recommends to use
only original accessories.

CHARGE:

Always load the vehicle very carefully
and respect the total allowed weight.
Make sure to store the luggage as
close as possible to the center of
gravity of the vehicle and keep an
even weight distribution.
Check that the load is firmly secured.
All load has to be constantly
observed, especially during long trips.

Never place bulky, heavy or dange­rous objects on the handlebars, the
mudguard or the forks. Otherwise
there is a risk that the vehicle
responds more slowly in curves and
the overall stability is impaired.

Don’t x large load to the sides of

the vehicle, to avoid hitting people or
obstacles.

Only transport luggage that is xed

firm and secure to the vehicle. Avoid
to carr y bags which overlap the lug­gage rack or cover the lights, the turn
signals or the horn. A transpor tation
of children or animals on the luggage
rack is prohibited!

Excessive weight can affect the
stability and the maneuverability
of the vehicle.

Safety instructions

Basic safety rules:

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Check before departure

Please check the following list about
function and safety before using the

vehicle. Very little time is needed to

check all these points, but they help
to avoid vehicle damage or even phy­sical injury.

Checkpoint:

Front disc brake

(see page 63)

Rear disc brake

(see page 63)

Throttle

(see page 34)

Wheels / tires (see page 71)

Steering

Rear view mirrors (see page 32)
main stand

(see page 47)

xing elements

Batteries (see page 28)

To check:

• the function

• the return stroke of the brake lever

• the brake uid level

• the brake hose for possible damage

• the function

• the return stroke of the brake lever

• the brake uid level

• the brake hose for possible damage

• for smooth operation

• if the throttle is functional to open and close in

all steering positions

• the tire condition (wear, damage)

• the tire pressure

• if the steering is functional and rotating

smoothly

• check for correct alignment

• for smooth operation

• on complete folding

• tightness

• level of battery, status of charge (display)

First steps:
Before the first use of the vehicle,
please read the following steps:
Mount the rear-view mirrors

(see page 32).

Make sure that the power switch of

the scooter is in the „ON“ position
(see page 65).

Make sure that the vehicle batteries
are fully charged. If this is not the
case, fully charge the batteries with
the charger before using the vehicle

(see page 28).

Check the tire pressure:

• Front: 2.5 bar

• Rear: 2.8 bar

CAUTION
Tire pressure should be checked
when the tires are cold . Incorrect
tire pressure causes abnormal tire
wear and makes driving dangerous
Tires must be replaced when the
tread reaches the wear limits set
forth by law.

Check the vehicle lights before each
ride. The vehicle can only be started if
the sidestand is completely folded.

Drive only with adequate protective
clothing. NOTE:

Depending on province and country
law, the driver is obliged to wear a
helmet! Kumpan electric strongly
recommends to always wear a
helmet and appropriate protective
clothing!

Respect the service intervals (see
page 74).

These service intervals are important
in order to ensure a safe ride. Respec­ted ser vice intervals are a prerequisi­te to obtain the warrant y.

The owner of the vehicle is respon­sible for the insurance coverage of
vehicle and driver. The use of the ve­hicle may be restricted by provincial
authorities to certain roads.

Start the vehicle by turning the key in

the ignition to the “ON“ position.
(see page 34).

HOT COMPONENTS WARNING:

Warning: the engine and all parts of
the exhaust system, as well as the
braking system, become very hot
and remain hot for some time after
the motorcycle and the engine are
stopped. Before handling any
component of your motorcycle after
riding, ensure that is cooled
sufciently to be safe to handle

Safety instructions

Basic safety rules:

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REAR WHEEL

Warning: be very careful to keep
your ngers, all other body parts,
and any objects away from the
rear wheel while the engine is
running and the vehicle is resting
on its stand. Failure to observe this
warning can lead to serious personal
injury, as well as damage
to your engine.

SHOCK-ABSORBERS

Warning: Do not disassemble the
front and rear shock-absorber .
The shock-absorbers have
preloaded springs. Disassembly can
cause serious injury and even death.

BRAKE FLUID

Warning: Brake uid is extremely
poisonous. Never allow brake uid
to be ingested or swallowed. Should
brake uid accidentally be swallo­wed , drink large quantities of milk
or pure water and immediately seek
professional medical assistance.

Brake uid is highly destrutive to
skin and eye tissue. Should you
accidentally spill brake uid on
yourself, remove the contaminated
clothing, wash your body with soap
and warm water immediately
and seek professional medical
assistance. Should you acciden­tally splash brake uid into your
eyes, ush with a large quantity of
cool clear water and immediately
seek professional medical assis­tance. Keep brake uid away from
children.

BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS
AND ELECTROLYTE

Warning: Vehicle batteries give off
noxious and explosive gases: keep
cigarettes, ames
ans sparks away from the battery.
Provide adequate ventilation when
operating or recharging the battery.
During recharging or use, make sure
that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases
released during the recharging.

The battery contains sulfuric
acid (elctrolyte). Contact with the
skin or eyes may cause serious
burns. Always wear protective
clothing, rubber gloves , and tight
tting goggles or a face shield when
working around the battery, espe­cially when lling the battery with
either water or electrolite. In case of
contact with the skin, ush im­mediately with plenty of water. In
case of contact with the eyes, ush
with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Immediately consult a
health professional. The electrolyte
is poisonous. If the electrolyte is
accidentally swallowed,dring lar­ge quantities of water or milk and
then follow with magnesia, beaten
eggs or vegetable oil. Immediately
consult a health professional. Keep
away from children.

The KUMPAN 1953

Overview:

1. Headlights

2. Seat

3. Seat lock

4. Topcas e

5. Rear rack

6. hub motor rear axle

7. Main stand

8. Sidestand

9. Disc brakes front

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1. Front turn signals

2. Reflector

3. Rear turn signals

4. Back and brake light

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Location of controls and dispaly:

1. Electrical controls left (see p.19)

2. Rear brake Lever

3. Rearview mirror (see page 32)

4. Brake fluid indicator for rear brake

(see page 62)

5. Display unit (see page 21)

6. Brake fluid indicator for front brake

(see page 62)

7. Front brake lever

8. Electrical controls right

(see page 20)

9. Ignition / Steering lock

(see page 34)

10. Glove compar tment (see page 25)

11. Bag hook (see page 25)

12. USB mobile charging socket (see page 25)

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1. • a. Dimmed headlights

• b. High beams

2. Turn signal switch left/right

(press at center to turn off)

3. Horn

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1. Emergency engine off switch

2. Cruise control switch (see page 44)

3. Boost switch (see page 42)

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Electrical controls right:

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Display unit:

1. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

2. Warning light battery

3. Warning light controller

4. Turn signal indicator

5. Cruise control indicator

6. Boost indicator

7. Main beam indicator

8. Odometer

9. Battery indicator (see page 22)

10. Daily kilometer

11. light indicator

12. Tacho meter

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Digital cock pit wit h special func tions:

The KUMPAN 1953 is equipped with

a digital multifunction display.

The main functions:

• Speed: Indicated as a graph and
with large numbers in km/h. (Conver­tible into Miles)

• Light: Appears as a green icon

• High beam: round blue icon symbol

• Left indicator right:

green arrow icon

• Trip odometer: Digital display of
distance traveled during a trip.
Can manually be set to zero when
pressing the button in the battery
storage compar tment under the seat.

• Odometer: Continuous odometer
(adjustable to Miles)

Special display indicators:
the display has three red warning
symbols. Should your Kumpan have

unexpected technical difculties he

indicates which component has a
fault:

1. Engine: This symbol lights up when

the engine is too hot, or a cable is
defect in the engine.

2. Battery: This icon will light up
when the battery voltage is too high,
or too low.

3. Controller: If this symbol lights,
the control unit is malfunctioning,
or a cable connection between the
motor and control unit is defective.
In any case, you should schedule an

inspection with your KUMPAN store

or dealer to solve the problem.

Blue display indicators:

• Cruise control:
This indicates that your KUMPAN is

running in cruise control.

• Boost mode:
This conrms that your KUMPAN

activated the Boost function to enab­le more acceleration of the motor.

• Triple battery status display:

This display informs the driver while
driving about the charging status of

the LiFePo4 battery packs used.

Display unit:

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Each display provides information on the remaining capacity of each separate battery.
If no battery is connected on the corresponding cable under the seat or the connected battery
is completely empty, the display icon stays dark. Once the icon is lit, a functioning battery is
connected. The icon bars provide information about the capacity. Once the capacity of the
battery reaches the end, the last red bar flashes.

Your KUMPAN scooter is constantly trying to empty the available batteries equally. Therefore,

the most powerful battery will always be discharged prior to the possibly weaker batteries.
This is also noticeable in the display. During driving of the scooter and usage of the battery
different capacity levels seem almost equal. Once the battery is not discharged for a short

moment the existing capacity levels become visible again.