Gio Electric ITALIA-MK Manual de usuario
PLEASE INSPECT YOUR GIO ELECTRIC ITALIA-MK E-SCOOTER
UPON ARRIVAL AND REPORT ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY HAVE
OCCURRED DURING SHIPPING
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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.
Always allow distance for braking especially in wet, slippery conditions
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 the entire bike or wiring without proper knowledge.
7. Please be responsible and dispose of all old batteries through a local battery recycler.
8. Illustrations/images in this manual may differ from the final product.
9. If you have any concerns or questions in regards to you e-Scooter please contact
GIO Electric Customer Service
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Table of Contents
Safe Operation Guide 3
Operating your scooter
- Handlebar Layout 4
- Turning your scooter on 5
- Accelerating 5
- Braking 6
- Lights and turn signals 6
- LCD Display 6
- Charging your scooter 7
- Kickstands 8
- Security Locks 8
Scooter Component Information
- Motor 9
- Controller 9
Maintenance and Care
- Pre-ride Checklist 9
- Schedule 9
- Cleaning 10
- Lubrication 10
- Adjustments
- Brakes 10
- Tires 11
- Shocks 11
- Battery 12
- Storage 13
Troubleshooting 15
Wiring schematic 16
VIN / Serial number location 16
Warranty 17
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Safe Operation Guide
Do not ride while using headphones/cell phones as they mask traffic sounds and
emergency vehicle sirens, and cause distracted driving which can lead to accidents.
Never consume drugs or alcohol before or while operating your GIO electric scooter,
they can impair your judgment and reaction time.
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 your GIO electric scooter without wearing an approved helmet that fits
properly.
Before riding your 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 screws, 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.
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DO NOT MAKE ANY ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS 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.
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GIO ELECTRIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF
THIS ELECTRIC SCOOTER!
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Operating your scooter
Handlebar Layout
a
Front brake lever (front side)
h
Light switch
b
High/low beam switch
i
Horn button - right
c
Turn signal switch
j
Twist grip throttle
d
Horn button - left
k
On/Off switch
e
LCD display
l
Speed button
f
Bag hook
m
Rear brake lever (front side)
g
Ignition switch
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Turning your scooter on
Your Italia-MK features a keyed ignition and an on/off switch to control the power. The
ignition functions as the master switch with on/off switch functioning as an easy access
kill switch for the power. The ignition is located on the steering column (see diagram)
and has the following settings.
OFF - Scooter is off, key can be removed,
ON - Scooter is on, key cannot be removed, LCD display should activate
LOCK - Scooter is off and steering is locked for security. Turn steering all the way to the
left, push and turn counterclockwise to lock
The on/off switch located next to the throttle toggles the power between the On (I)
position and the Off (O) position. This switch only functions if the ignition switch is set to
on.
Accelerating
Acceleration for your scooter is controlled by the twist grip throttle on the right
handlebar. Rotate throttle towards you to accelerate and away from you to slow down.
It’s more efficient if you add power gradually when accelerating and coast as far as
possible before braking. The green speed button located below the on/off switch sets
the scooter between the low and high speed settings. Press and depress this button to
toggle between the 2 speeds.
Note: The scooter features cruise control that applies automatically when holding the
throttle at max high speed for approx. 10 seconds. In order to disengage cruise control,
slightly apply brakes.
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Always keep your hands on the brake levers in order to control the speed and to
be able to disengage cruise control.
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Braking
Brakes are applied by squeezing the levers that are located on both sides of the
handlebars. Please take extra care to balance between the brakes in slippery or wet
conditions. It is recommended to use rear brakes first while going down or uphill.
Brake cut out switches integrated into both brake levers will shut off the power to the
motor whenever either front or rear brakes applied
Lights and turn signal
The main headlight switch is located on the right handle grip. It has 3 labeled positions:
Left - labeled ( ☼ ) All lights including headlight ON
Center - labeled (>DⱭ<) Signal & rear lights only
Right - labeled ( ○ ) All lights OFF
Headlights also have a switch to set their strength, toggle the switch on the left
handlebar between the low and high beam settings.
Turn signals are operated with the 3 position switch on the left handlebar. Slide the
switch to the left or the right to activate the turn signals in that direction and return the
switch to the center position to deactivate the signal.
LCD Display
The LCD screen is set into the center of the handlebars and current speed, battery life
and distance traveled.
Please note that at this time the Italia-MK only has speeds/distances in metric and
the final version of the display may vary slightly
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Charging
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Your Italia MK e-Scooter ships with the battery packs disconnected please refer to the
instructions on page #11 to reconnect the batteries prior to your first charging!
To charge your scooter, first make sure the ignition key is switched to off, then plug the
output plug from the charger into the charging socket on the scooter below the seat.
Once connected plug the scooter plug the charger into a standard wall socket. The light
on the charger should turn red which indicates that it is charging and then turn green
when the battery is fully charged. Remove the charger from the wall outlet and then
from the scooter/battery as soon as charging is complete.
The charging time for the Italia-MK is 4-6 hours. If charging does not finish after 12
hours, it is likely a problem has developed, unplug the charger and contact GIO
Customer Service. It is normal for the charger to get warm, and always be sure it is well
ventilated, unobstructed and kept dry at all times.
Your Italia-MK comes included with a charger, do not use a charger not designed for
your specific scooter model. Unless the riding distance was very short, it is generally
advisable to fully recharge the battery after each ride. This will ensure the longest
possible battery life. If the battery is left in a low state of charge for long periods of time
the total battery life will be diminished. Avoid dropping the battery or charger. Never put
anything on top of the charger when charging and keep it dry at all times. Please keep
the charger out of reach of children.
NOTE: You should never recharge your batteries unattended. If at any time you notice
your batteries getting hot to the touch or if they emit any odor, immediately stop the
charging process and contact customer service.
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Kickstands
Your scooter includes 2 kickstands, a side kick stand used for parking on a flat road and
a main kickstand used for parking on hills or/and windy weather conditions and for rear
suspension maintenance.
The Side kickstand is located near the middle of the footboard on the left side od the
scooter. In order to apply this kickstand, push the kickstand down and tilt the scooter to
the left.
The main kickstand is located at the back of the scooter. Push the foot lever on the left
side down and raise the back end using the handle on the trunk rack.
Security Locks
Steering Lock (Please refer to ignition instructions on page #6)
Rear Wheel lock
On the left side of the rear wheel/motor you will find green cap that covers the
lock for the rear wheel. In order to lock the rear wheel, insert round key inside
the lock and rotate it 360° clockwise, the rear wheel is now locked. To unlock the wheel,
insert the round key inside the lock and rotate it 360° counter-clockwise, the rear wheel
is now unlocked.
Front Wheel Lock
Your scooter also includes a separate U lock for the front wheel. This is a free included
accessory to secure your front wheel.
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