Tanaka TPB-350GX, TPB-400GX User Manual
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Owners Manual
PLEASE BE SAFE WHEN RIDING:
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND OBEY ALL LAWS!
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This product does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Standards and is not
intended for operation on public streets, roads, or highways. Serious injury or
death can result from the unsafe operation of this product. Operator can minimize
these risks by using certain safety equipment such as: safety helmet, goggles,
gloves, elbow and kneepads, and appropriate footwear.
DO NOT operate this product in traffic, on wet, frozen, oily or unpaved surfaces
or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Avoid uneven surfaces, potholes,
surface cracks, and obstacles.
This product is recommended for riders 16 YEARS OF AGE and older.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
READ THIS FIRST!
WARNING
Persons without excellent vision, balance, coordination, reflexes, muscle
and bone strength and good decision-making capabilities should not use
this product.
Pregnant persons should not use this product.
Operator only! This product is not designed to carry passengers. Doing so
will create a hazardous situation and will damage unit. Never attempt to tow
or pull anything with this product.
Any individual should never operate this product until they have completely
read and understood the contents of the owner’s manual.
High speeds, jumps and trick manoeuvres are dangerous and could result in
loss of control and accidents.
Use caution when exiting driveways or from between parked cars.
Stop at all signs, or controlled intersections.
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SAFETY (Cont.)
Never ride on pedestrian sidewalks.
Being seen is very important. Brightly colored clothing and safety gear can
increase visibility.
Familiarize yourself with the powerboard. Take turns slowly and provide
plenty of stopping distance. Ride very cautiously until you become familiar
with the handling of the powerboard.
Stand firm but relaxed. Keep weight between the wheels. Don’t stand too
close to the front or lean too far back. Shift your weight to the rear when
applying brakes, and lean toward the front when accelerating. Keep feet
apart for more stability.
Learn to adjust your center of gravity to maintain stability. Practice this at a
safe, slow speed until you are comfortable with this action.
Be aware of everything around you when you ride. Hazards vary by area.
Ride in areas that you know well until you are comfortable with operation.
Consider noise while you are riding, as it may dilute your ability to hear
hazards, such as automobiles. Do not wear headphones while operating a
powerboard.
Minors should not use this product without adult supervision.
Persons unwilling or unable to take responsibility for their own actions
should not use this product.
The user of this product assumes ALL risks associated with its use. To
minimize these RISKS, the user must wear safety helmet, goggles, gloves,
elbow and kneepads and appropriate footwear.
This product is not intended for extreme or off-road use. Do not jump or
abuse this product. Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious
injury and will void warranty coverage.
Never attempt to disassemble the front fork / suspension assembly as it
contains a high-tension spring that can cause serious injury when released.
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Table of Contents
Getting to Know Your Tanaka Powerboard……………………………………………..5
Getting Started………………………………………………………………………………..6
Fueling……………………………………………………………………….6
Folding Handle Set-Up Instructions………………………………………6
Starting………………………………………………………………………7
Idle Adjustment……………………………………………………………………………….8
Cleaning the Air Filter………………………………………………………………………..8
Riding…………………………………………………………………………………………...9
Folding & Storage…………………………………………………………………………….9
Recommended Tools………………………………………………………………………..9
Braking System……………………………………………………………………………9-10
Adjusting the Brakes………………………………………………………10
Squeaky Brakes……………………………………………………………10
Tires and Wheels…………………………………………………………………………….10
Tire Pressure……………………………………………………………….10
Adjusting the Head Unit…………………………………………………………………….11
Adjusting the Belts………………………………………………………………………11-12
Maintenance Schedule……………………………………………………………………..12
Warranty Information……………………………………………………………………13-14
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Getting to Know your Tanaka Powerboard
Before operating your Tanaka Powerboard, please get acquainted with all of the features:
Powerboard Features
1. Throttle Lever
2. Brake Lever
3. Disc Brake
4. 2-Stroke Engine
5. Folding Handle
6. Kickstand
7. Head Unit
8. Deck
9. Brake Calliper
10. Rear Friction Foot Brake
11. Kill Switch
12. Belt Pulley
13. Belt Cover
14. Handle Bar Tube
Engine Features
1. Recoil Starter
2. Gas Tank
3. Gas Cap
4. Choke Lever
5. Carburetor
6. Carburetor Cover
7. Muffler
8. Muffler Cover
9. Spark Plug
10. Primer Bulb -
(TPB-400GX only)
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