Scott Walker Owner's Manual

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BIKE OWNER’S MANUAL 2015

Distrib ution: SSG (Europ e) Distrib ution Center SA P.E.D Zon e C1, Rue Du Kiel l 60 | 6790 Aubang e | Belgium

V4.3/19012015

SCOTT WALKER

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Congratulations on the purchase of your n ew SCOT T Walke r!

We are confident that the Walker will excee d your expectations for value, performa nce and ride qua lit y.

We strongly r ecommend you take th e time to re ad this manual and familiarize you rself with this n ew toy.

Please al so take tim e to ensure that your child understa nds the safety information contained in this manual.

General Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Before Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Before Every Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Care Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

CONTENTS

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION

BEFORE EVERY RIDE

SAFETY

Please ensure your SCOTT Walker is com pletely asse mbled by an authorized SCOTT dealer.

This is very important for optimum performance and safety.

This SCOT T Walker meets the standards of European Standard EN 71.

Traffic laws demand that one checks all fu nctions that concern safety.

Therefore, before every ride, check th e air pressu re of the tires (shown on the sidewall of the tire) and ensure the nut s of the wheel s are tightened prop er ly.

Also make sure that the handlebar/stem and the seatpost/saddle are properly bolted.

Ensure the seat height is set so that when your child is sitting on the saddle, they can reach the ground with both feet.

The seat height can be adjusted using a 5mm allen key and by following the se steps:

1. Loosen the seat post clamp bolt counterclockwise

2. Adjust the seat to the required height according to the need (uppe r or lower)

3. Align the saddle

4. Tighten the clamp bolt clockwise with a maximum torque of 5Nm/44 in/lbs

Please always respect the minimum ins ert depth shown on t he seatpost and d o not pull ou t any further as this can loosen the seat post an d cause injuries.

Ensure that your c hild can rea ch the handlebar e asi ly.

The handlebar/stem height should be adjus ted so that when your child is sit ting on the Walker, they can reach the handle bar ea sil y.

The handlebar/stem height can b e adjusted using a 13mm wre nch key and by following these steps:

1. Loosen the stem bolt cou nterclockwise

2. Adjust the handlebar/stem to the required height

3. Align the handl ebar/stem

4. Tighten the stem bolt clockwise with a maximum torque of 1 0Nm/8 8 in/lbs

Please always respect the minimum ins ert depth shown on t he stem and do not pull out a ny furth er as this can loosen the stem and cause injuries .

MAKE SURE TO WEAR

SAFETYEQUIPMENT!

DO NOT USE IN PUBLICTRAFFIC!

The minimum age for a child to use this Walke r is 1 year old .

The maximum load for a SCOT T Walker is 25kg/55lbs.

Your child must be s upervised at all times while riding the S COTT Wal ker.

Your child must be in structed o n how to use the SC OTT Walker in th e right way and be made aware of any possible dangers .

This SCOT T Walker should b e used with caution since skills are requi red to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user or third parties.

This SCOT T Walker shall only be used in a pl ayground or similar safe area.

Do not use the S COTT Walker in traffic , public roads, nea r stairs, steep desce nts or areas with ope n water (pools , ponds , etc).

Please make sure that your child wears clothing that is highly visible (bright colors , reflective details or fab rics, etc) and wears shoes that protect the foot and toes .

Gloves and knee/elbow protectors will also help to avoid b ruises or injuries.

The best way to avoid head injuries is to wear a helmet that fits.

The helmet s hould meet safety sta ndard EN1 078 and should have a CE label o r should match o r exceed the natio nal standards of your cou ntry. Choosing bright colors will help to improve visibility and safety. Wearing such a helmet should be a matter of cour se for all cyclis ts or children using bikes or Walke rs.

In addition , the best way to ins truct a child is to lead by example. So make sure you follow basic safety rules a nd have fun!

BEFORE RIDING

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We recommend periodical care in order to keep your Walker functioning well and in good condition.

Doing so maintains the value of the Walker and helps to prevent corrosion or other damages.

- Clean using a soft brus h, water and soft towel. Do not use a high pressure cleaner, otherwise bearings , colors or d ecals may be come damaged

- Do not use aggressive cleaning additives

- Repair any damages as soon as possible

- Grease or oil all metal parts espe cially during winter use

Please use biodegrad able bicycle cleaner s and degreasers which are available f rom your local S COTT dealer.

When buyin g spare par ts we strongly recommend visiting your lo cal SCOTT dealer as they will be best equipped with the knowledge, advice and specific part s that are correct for your Wal ker.

By doing so you can avoid using wron g or incorrectly installed parts that could damage your Walker or cause p ersonal injuries.

Please only use origina l spare par ts as only these can gua rantee optimum function and safety while riding.

Never use adapter solutions on parts such as wheels, seat/seatpost, stem/handlebar!

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

SPARE PARTS

MAINTENANCE

In addition to the checks lis ted in the Safety section, please check your Walker regularly a ccording to the following mainte nance check list.

If you are ever in dou bt, please co ntact your local SC OTT dealer to avoid potential damage or injury, and en sure your Walker continues to be safe and fun to ri de.

Maintenance Checklist:

PART DESCRIPTION OK

General visual check All part s without visible dam age. Replace par ts if necessary.

All screws, n uts and bolts tighte ned according to the recommended tightening torques.

Saddle/seatpost Check for minimum insertion line (min.55mm!)

Saddle ti ghtened o n seatpost

Seatpos t tightened i n frame

Handlebar/stem The play of the headset. If necessary re-adjust it

Check for m inimum insertio n (min. 65m m!)

Stem tightened on fork steerer

Bar tighte ned on stem

Handlebar grips are fixed to the handlebar

Easy to reac h

Tires Profile ok

Air pressu re on the tires accordin g to the recomm endation of the produ cer (shown on the sidewall of th e tire)

Wheels Spoke tens ion ok and e qualized

Axle nut s/quick rele ase tighten ed

Reflectors Tight fixed a nd adjusted

Clean and without cracks

Tighten ing Torques fo r SCOTT Wal kers :

PART MOUNTING BOLTS MAX. TO RQUE

Stem M5

5. 6-7. 8 N m

9.8-1 3.7 Nm

Seatpost-seatclamp M4

2.8-3.9 Nm

5. 6-7. 8 N m

9.8-1 3.7 Nm

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How Do You Make a Clai m Under This Limit ed Warranty?

To make a claim under this limited warra nty, you must notif y SCOT T of the claimed defect within the warra nty perio d and timely return the Prod uct to SCOT T at your expe nse for inspection. Please contact you r authorized S COTT dealer, call SCOTT’s customer service or the national SCOTT distributor (dealer locator : www.scot t-sports .com). All returne d Products must be acco mpanied by proof of purchase (receipt) from an authorized SCOTT dealer or th is limited warranty will not a pply. In case of replacement or refund , returned Pro duct becomes the property of S CO TT.

A protocol for the handing over of the Product (which you will find at the end of the manual) will remain in copy at th e SCOT T dealer af ter acceptance and signature of the consume r. It is obligatory to show this protocol of h anding over tog ether with the defective part in case of a wa rranty cla im given that it provides evidence of purchase or this limited warranty will not apply.

How Do State L aws Affect Your Rights Under Th is Limited Warranty ?

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other right s, which vary f rom state to state.

Recommendation

We strongly recommend that you use only autho rized SCOT T dealers for yearly maintenance services and for repairs, as improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repairs voids this limited wa rranty. Cost s for maintenance service have to be borne by the consumer.

What is Covered?

This warrant y covers defec ts in materia ls and workm anship at the time of transfe r of risks in frames , swingarm s and forks (provided it is a fork of SCOTT) on S COTT branded bikes sold completely assembled by SCOTT or an authorized SCOTT dealer (“Product”).

How Long Does Coverage Last?

This voluntary manuf acturer ’s warranty is limited to five years for frames a nd swingar ms, respectively two years for forks, from th e date of purchase of the Product and is limited to the first purchaser of the Product. Transfer of the Produ ct from the f irst purch aser to another pe rson terminates this limited warranty.

The limited warranty of five yea rs for the fra mes and swingarms sha ll only be gra nted in case once a year a maintena nce service has been effected a ccording to maintenance requirements as set for th in the man ual. The ef fected annual maintenance service shall be confirmed by stamp an d signature. In case such an annual m aintenance service has not been ef fected the warranty of f ive years for the frame shall b e reduced to three years. Costs for ma intenance a nd service have to be borne by the own er of the Product. On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty perio d is limited to two years.

Repaired or replaced Products a re covered for the remainder of th e original warranty period and subject to the conditions o utlined in th e original warranty, to the extent permitted by law.

Hereby SCOTT grants a worldwide volunt arily manufacturer’s warranty. To the extent permitted by law and unless a shorter duration is stip ulated by law, any warranties implied by law are limited in duration to maximum five, respec tively two years, from the date of purchase of the Produc t and are limited to the first purchaser of th e Product.

What Will SCOTT Do?

SCOTT will replace by similar kind and quality or repair any defective Product, or will refund your purchase price (as evidenced by your tendered receipt of purchase of the Product), at SCOTT ’s option. You must p ay charges in co nnectio n with replacement of any non-defective par ts. In su ch a case, you will be alerted to the advisability of replacing non-defective par ts, so you ca n pre-auth orize the costs .

What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover?

This limited warranty does not cover defec ts which did not exist before the transfer of risks. This limited warra nty does not cover Products used in rental operations. This limited warranty does not cover purchases of not completely ass embled bi kes. This lim ited warranty does not cover any defect caused by “wear and tear” (a complete list of all parts of “wear and tear” can be found in the manual), accident, neglect, improper handling, abuse, misuse, an act of God, improper assembly, non-compliance with recommended maintenance and care procedures, improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repairs pe rformed by someone oth er than an authorized SC OTT dealer, use of parts or devices not consistent with the Product, and alteration of the Product. All Products come with a manual; p lease carefully follow th e instructions located there or af fixed elsewhere to the Product. To the extent permitted by law, conseque ntial and incidental damages are not recoverable under this limited warranty.

WARRANTY WARRANTY