Razor Ground Force Drifter Owner's Manual

Contents

• Safety Warnings
• Before You Begin
• Assembly and Set-Up
• Repair and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Ground Force Drifter Parts
• Safety Reminders
• Warranty

Safety Warnings

⚠️ WARNING: Riding an electric product can be a hazardous activity. Certain conditions may cause the equipment to fail without fault of the manufacturer. Like other electric products, the Ground Force Drifter can and is intended to move, and it is therefore possible to lose control, fall off and/or get into dangerous situations that no amount of care, instruction or expertise can eliminate. If such things occur you can be seriously injured or die, even when using safety equipment and other precautions. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.

This manual contains many warnings and cautions concerning the consequences of failing to maintain, inspect or properly use your electric product. Because any incident can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible serious injury or death each time such a possibility is mentioned.

Appropriate Rider Use and Parental Supervision

This manual contains important safety information. It is your responsibility to review this information and make sure that all riders understand all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics and assure that young riders are able to safely and responsibly use this product. Razor USA recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this manual with younger riders, and that you inspect and maintain your children's product to insure their safety.

The recommended rider age of 8 years is only an estimate and can be affected by the rider's size, weight or skills. Any rider unable to fit comfortably on the Ground Force Drifter should not attempt to ride it.

A parent's decision to allow his or her child to ride this product should be based on the child's maturity, skill and ability to follow rules.

Keep this product away from small children and remember that this product is intended for use only by persons who are, at a minimum, completely comfortable and competent while operating the product.

DO NOT EXCEED THE WEIGHT LIMIT OF 140lbs (64kg).

Do not touch the brakes or electric motor on your electric product when in use as they can become very hot.

Refer to the following section on safety for additional warnings.

Acceptable Riding Practices and Conditions

Always check and obey any local laws or regulations which may affect the locations where the Ground Force Drifter may be used. Ride defensively. Watch out for potential obstacles that could catch your wheel or force you to swerve suddenly or lose control. Be careful to avoid pedestrians, skaters, skateboards, scooters, bikes, children or animals who may enter your path, and respect the rights and property of others.

The Ground Force Drifter is meant to be used on private property and on closed courses and not on public streets or sidewalks. Do not ride your electric product in any areas where pedestrian or product traffic is present.

Do not activate the throttle unless you are on the product and in a safe, outdoor environment suitable for riding.

This product was manufactured for performance and durability, but is not impervious to damage. Jumping or other aggressive riding can over-stress and damage any product, including the Ground Force Drifter, and the rider assumes all risks associated with high-stress activity.

Be careful and know your limitations. Risk of injury increases as the degree of riding difficulty increases. The rider assumes all risk associated with aggressive riding activities.

Maintain a hold on the steering wheel at all times.

Never carry passengers or allow more than one person at a time to ride the electric product.

Never use near steps or swimming pools.

Keep your fingers and other body parts away from the drive chain, steering system, wheels and all other moving components.

Never use headphones or a cell phone when riding.

Never hitch a ride with another product.

Do not ride the Ground Force Drifter in wet or icy weather and never immerse the electric product in water, as the electrical and drive components could get damaged by water or possibly create other unsafe conditions.

Wet, slick, bumpy, uneven or rough surfaces may increase risks. Do not ride the electric product in mud, ice, puddles or water. Avoid excessive speeds that can be associated with downhill rides. Never risk damaging surfaces such as carpet or flooring by using an electric product indoors.

Do not ride at night or when visibility is limited.

Proper Riding Attire

Always wear proper protective equipment such as an approved safety helmet (with chin strap securely buckled). A helmet may be legally required by local law or regulation in your area. Elbow pads and kneepads, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and gloves are recommended. Always wear athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles), never drive barefooted or in sandals and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels, motor and drive system.

Using the Charger

The charger supplied with the electric product should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the product must not be charged until the charger has been repaired or replaced.

Use only with the recommended charger.

Use caution when charging. The charger is not a toy. Charger should be operated by an adult. Do not operate charger near flammable materials.

Make sure power switch is in the "off" position, unplug charger and disconnect from product when not in use.

Do not exceed charging time. Always disconnect from the charger prior to wiping down and cleaning your scooter with liquid.

FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE WARNINGS INCREASES RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE WITH APPROPRIATE CAUTION AND SERIOUS ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION.

Before You Begin

Remove contents from box. Remove the foam separators that protect the components from damage during shipping. Inspect the contents of the box for scratches in the paint, dents or kinked cables that may have occurred during shipping. Because the Ground Force Drifter was 95 percent assembled and packed at the factory, there should not be any problems, even if the box has a few scars or dents.

Estimated Assembly and Set-Up Time

Razor recommends assembly by an adult. Allow up to 45 minutes for assembly, not including initial charge time. Allow up to 18 hours for initial charge.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the Ground Force Drifter showing key components: Steering Wheel, Speed Control / Thumb Throttle, Brake Lever, Reset Button, Charger Port, Tie Rod, and Brake Adjustment (Auxiliary).

WARNING: DO NOT USE NON-RAZOR PARTS WITH YOUR GROUND FORCE DRIFTER. The Ground Force Drifter has been built to certain Razor design specifications. The original equipment supplied at the time of sale was selected on the basis of its compatibility with the frame and all other parts. Certain aftermarket components may not be compatible. Use of non-Razor parts will void the warranty.

WARNING: Turn power switch off before conducting any maintenance procedures.

Required Tools

• 5mm hexagonal wrench (included)
• 2.5mm hexagonal wrench (not included)
• 8/10mm wrench (not included)
• 13/17mm wrench (not included)

Assembly and Set-Up

Turn power switch off before conducting any maintenance procedures.

Attaching the Steering Wheel

1. Untangle the wires and insert the steering wheel into the steering column.
2. Using a 5mm hexagonal wrench, tighten the steering wheel bolts to the steering column.

WARNING: Failure to properly install and tighten the screws, nuts and bolts that affix the steering wheel and seat can cause you to lose control and crash.

WARNING: DO NOT flip the Ground Force Drifter upside down to tighten steering axle bolts as it may damage control wires from the steering wheel.

Attaching the Seat

1. Position the seat over the frame and align it with the holes in the frame. Align the safety belt anchor holes to the holes in the seat and frame with the lap/shoulder assembly on the left and the receiver latch on the right. Insert the screws and tighten securely.
2. Install the shoulder belt anchor to the back of the seat. Insert and tighten securely.

WARNING: The safety belt arrangement supplied with the Ground Force Drifter is for "play" use only. It is not an ASTM-approved safety belt system and is not intended to function as an approved lap/shoulder/seat restraining device.

Adjusting the Brake

The brake lever is fitted with a cable adjuster to compensate for cable stretch and/or to fine tune the lever movement to brake engagement.

WARNING: Practice in an open area free from obstacles until you are familiar with the brake function. DO NOT RUN OVER ANY OBJECT AS IT COULD DAMAGE THE BRAKE OR DRIVETRAIN.

1. To adjust the brake, thread the adjuster in or out 1/4 to 1/2 turns until the desired brake adjustment is attained.
2. If the adjuster is threaded outward and the brake still has too much slack, use the auxiliary adjuster at the rear brake for additional adjustments. Note: When properly adjusted, the brake lever will have approximately 3mm of free play before the brake engages.

Assembly and Set-Up (Continued)

Turn power switch off before conducting any maintenance procedures.

Self Adjusting Chain Tensioner

Note: Proper alignment of the chain must be maintained. If the chain is adjusted properly, but is noisy or rough running, check alignment of the sprockets. The drive-shaft sprocket can be adjusted slightly from side-to-side by loosening the set screw. Note that a key maintains the drive position to the shaft.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the chain tensioner mechanism showing the Motor shaft sprocket, Roller chain, Fixing Bolt, and Drive shaft sprocket.

Charging the Battery

Your Ground Force Drifter may not have a fully charged battery; therefore you must charge the battery prior to use.

• Initial charge time: 18 hours
• Run time: up to 40 minutes
• Recharge time: up to 12 hours
• Average battery life: 250 charge/discharge cycles
• Fully charge once a month when not in use
• Do not store below 32 degrees F (-0 degrees C) - this can damage the battery

Steps:

1. Plug the charger into the port on the Ground Force Drifter. Make sure the power switch is in the "OFF" position.
2. Plug the charger plug into wall outlet.

Note: If the charger gets warm during regular use, this is a normal response and is no cause for concern. If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

WARNING: Use ONLY with the recommended charger. Batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. The charger is not a toy. Always disconnect your Ground Force Drifter from the charger before cleaning with liquid.

The charger supplied with the Ground Force Drifter should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the Ground Force Drifter must not be charged until it has been repaired or replaced.

Note: The charger has a small window with one LED to indicate the charge status. Refer to the illustration on the charger unit for the actual "charging" and "charged" status indications for your model charger. Chargers have built-in over-charge protection to prevent battery from being over-charged.

Assembly and Set-Up (Continued)

Turn power switch off before conducting any maintenance procedures.

Replacing the Wheels

Front and rear wheel installation and removal are the same.

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the process of removing and replacing wheels, including loosening and tightening nuts, and the wear indicator line on the wheel.

WARNING: Failure to properly adjust and tighten the screws, nuts and bolts that affix the wheels can cause you to lose control and crash.

1. To remove a wheel, remove the self-locking nut (13mm socket or wrench required for front wheels, 17mm for the rear wheels). Tap the wheel to remove.
2. To replace a front wheel, make sure the bearings are seated and the center spacer is installed. Position the wheel with the Razor logo facing outward. Install the washer and tighten the self-locking nut securely.
3. To replace a rear wheel, make sure the key is properly seated in the rear axle and aligned with the key in the wheel. Position the wheel with the Razor logo facing outward. Install the washer and tighten the self-locking nut securely.

Note: The Ground Force Drifter wheels must be replaced when worn down to the wear indicator line.

Note: Practice drift driving only in wide open areas clear from curbs, parking blocks and other obstacles. Impacting the wheels against any hard surface can damage the wheels. Wheels are not covered under your limited warranty.

Replacing the Chain

1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Use a 3mm wrench to loosen the brake.
3. Use a 3mm wrench to loosen the sprocket.
4. Remove c-clips on the axle between the two bearings.
5. Lightly tap the end of the axle with a rubber mallet. DO NOT USE A HAMMER as this will damage the thread. The brake drum and pulley must be slid along the axle as your tapping progresses.
6. When the axle end is clear of the bearing hanger, remove and replace the chain. Reverse this procedure to reassemble.

Repair and Maintenance

Battery Care and Disposal

Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75°F (24°C) or below -10°F (-23°C).

CONTAINS SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES. BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED.

Disposal: Your Razor product uses sealed lead-acid batteries which must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may explode or leak. Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular household trash. The incineration, land filling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas. Return exhausted batteries to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler or a local seller of automotive batteries. If you live in Florida or Minnesota, it is prohibited by law to throw away lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.

WARNING: If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. Refer to the disposal instructions at left. If acid comes into contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.

Charger

The charger supplied with the Ground Force Drifter should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts and in the event of such damage, the product must not be charged until it has been repaired or replaced.

Use ONLY with the recommended charger.

Wheels

Wheels and drive system are subject to normal wear and tear. It is the responsibility of the user to periodically inspect wheels for excess wear and adjust and replace drive train components as required.

Replacement Parts

The most frequently requested replacement parts are available for purchase at some Razor retail partners. For the complete selection of replacement parts visit www.razor.com/shop.

Repair Centers

For a list of authorized Razor repair centers:

• Check online at www.razor.com.
• Call 866-467-2967 for the center nearest you.

Troubleshooting Guide

For more troubleshooting tips, visit our website at www.razor.com.

SB 1918 (California) Declaration

YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THIS SCOOTER/ELECTRIC RIDE-ON PRODUCT. TO DETERMINE IF COVERAGE IS PROVIDED, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT.

WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Ground Force Drifter Parts

Keep your Ground Force Drifter running for years with genuine Razor parts. Visit our web site or e-mail us for more information on spare part availability. (Specifications subject to change without notice.)

Diagram Description: An exploded view diagram shows all components of the Ground Force Drifter, with each part numbered and corresponding to the list below.

Safety Reminders

Pre-Ride Checklist

• Loose Parts: Check and secure all fasteners before every ride. There should not be any unusual rattles or sounds from loose parts or broken components. If you are not sure, ask an experienced mechanic to check.
• Brake: Check the brake for proper function. When you squeeze the lever, the brake should provide positive braking action. When you apply the brake with the speed control on, the brake cut-off switch will stop the motor.
• Wheels: Practice drift driving only in wide open areas clear from curbs, parking blocks and other obstacles. Impacting the wheels against any hard surface can damage the wheels. Wheels are not covered under your limited warranty.
• Frame, Fork and Steering Wheel: Check for cracks or broken connections. Although broken frames are rare, it is possible for an aggressive driver to bash into a curb or wall and wreck and bend or break a frame. Get in the habit of inspecting yours regularly.
• Safety Gear: Always wear proper protective equipment such as an approved safety helmet. Elbow pads and kneepads are recommended. Always wear shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles), never drive barefooted or in sandals, and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels, motor and drive system.

STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

Do not use this product for the first time until you have charged the battery for at least 18 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your product and void your warranty.

Warranty

Razor Limited Warranty

The manufacturer warranties this product to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, wheels, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, storage or use of the Razor Ground Force Drifter.

This Limited Warranty will be void if the product is ever:

• Used in a manner other than for recreation;
• Modified in any way;
• Rented.

The manufacturer is not liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage due directly or indirectly to the use of this product.

Razor does not offer an extended warranty. If you have purchased an extended warranty, it must be honored by the store at which it was purchased.

For your records, save your original sales receipt with this manual and write the serial number below.

Item Number: 25143400

Printed in China for: Razor USA LLC, PO Box 3610, Cerritos, CA 90703. Copyright 2009 Razor USA. All rights reserved.