Hydrobikes by Fun Watercraft introduces the HydroBike

Step 1:

The frame (including the drive train, propeller, pedals, chain and chain guard) comes pre-assembled.  Some basic assemble, however, is required.  The procedure for this assembly is easy and takes only minutes.

 Put the seat/seat post assembly into the bike frame and tighten the quick release lever.                                     

Do not replace the provided seat post with an aluminum alloy seat post.  This will damage the frame.

Be sure the seat is parallel to the top of the frame.

Step 2:  Put the rudder assembly into the bike frame.

• Depress the two buttons at the top of the rudder assembly tube and slide the tube into the bike frame, as shown, until the buttons appear and snap open again.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the buttons.

The purpose of the buttons is to lock the rudder assembly in its UP position.  See “Adjusting the Rudder” later in this manual for a description of the two rudder positions.

• Fit the rudder collar over the top of the rudder assembly, as shown; snug to hold  in place, but do not tighten.

• Assemble the handlebar into the handlebar stem.  Rotate the handlebar to your preference and tighten the nut with the provided 6mm Allen Wrench (gold-colored).

• Place the stem into the rudder tube.  Be sure the handlebars are perpendicular to the rudder.

• Again using the 6mm Allen Wrench (gold-colored), tighten the handlebar stem.

• Attach the handgrips.

• Lastly, tighten the rudder collar.

Step 3:  Put the cross tubes onto the floats.

• Attach the ends of the two cross tubes to one of the floats with two black clamping knobs, as shown,keeping the knobs loose.
  • Align both floats the same and attach the other of the cross tubes with two black clamping knobs.

   

  Step 4:  Put the bike frame onto the cross tubes.

   

  • Locate the front ends of the floats.

   

  The front ends of the floats are inscribed with the raised warning about wearing personal floatation devices.

   

  IMPORTANT!  Be sure the floats are position correctly.  The EXPLORER will not provide optimum balance and stability when the floats are not oriented properly.

   

  • Set the bike frame on the cross tubes so the rudder is toward the front of the floats.  Line up the holes on the bike frame with the holes on the cross tubes, as shown.

   

  • For each of the four frame holes, insert a bolt through the bottom and attach the black clamping knob.  Hand-tighten only.  Do not use a wrench to tighten the black clamping knobs.  Hand tightening is all that is necessary.  Using a wrench or other tools may damage the knobs.

   

  Do not use a hammer or other tool to line up the holes of the bike frame and the cross tubes.  If the holes do not line up, make sure you have followed the steps properly.

  • If assembling with “SIDE-DECKS”, remove both knobs from one float, set “SIDE-DECK” on cross tubes, and re-attach knobs.
    

    Step 5:  Check all eight black clamping knobs to make sure they are securely hand tightened.
     
    Step 6:  Installation of Drive Train Lever.

     

    Fit clamps (three) loosely around the Drive Train (DT) with tightening screws positioned on the right side of the DT.  Note:  clamps tighten most effectively is screw is positioned on forward curve and on the right side of the DT assembly as shown.  The screw should FACE TO THE REAR of the bikes for easy access when tightening.

     

    • (1) Position the “Lever” mount against the back of the DT (facing) the rear of the bikes with the DT assembly in the down position.  The 2 inch key should be at the bottom of the mount

     

    • (2) Position the top of mount just below the 2^nd screw from the TOP on the backside of the Drive Train (just above the drive train strut bumper).  When installation of the drive train lever is complete, the DT lever Clamps will straddle the strut bumper.  Failure to do this will impair lifting of the drive train.  Very Important!

     

    • (3) Place the lever onto the mount allowing the mounting key to fit into the lever slot.  The bottom of the lever should be flush with the bottom of the mount.

     

    • (4) Slide the first clamp up to the TOP of the mount and lightly tighten

     

    • (5) Position the second clamp just above the BOTTOM of the mount and tighten securely, making sure the key fits into the lever slot.  Tighten the top clamp securely.  The third clamp should be positioned between 1^st and 2^nd clamps.  Installation is now complete.  The lever should fit between the frame and the side-deck when the Drive Train is in the up position.

     

    • (6) Recheck and re-tighten clamps after first use and then periodically thereafter.

     

    • (7) If the Drive Train becomes hard to rotate DO NOT use the DTL to force the Drive Train up.  (This may cause the DTL and mount to fail).  If the Drive Train is hard to rotate, place 1 or 2 drops of oil at the top of the friction lock and rotate the Drive Train 3 or 4 times to allow the oil to seep in between the friction lock and frame.  DO NOT OVER OIL!!