Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TPB-400GX Tanaka
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P REMIUM P ERSONAL T RANSPO RTATION V EHICLES TPB-350GX TPB-400GX Gas Powerboards Owners Manual PLEASE BE SAFE WHEN RIDING: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND OBEY ALL LAWS! Tanaka America 1028 4 th St. S.W. Auburn, WA 98001 Phone: (253) 333-1200 Fax: (253) 333-1212 Email: custsvc@tanaka-ism.
Page 2 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT READ THIS FIRST! WARNING This product does not conf orm to Federal Motor Vehicle Standards and is not intended for operation on public streets, r oads, or highways. Serious injury or death can result from the uns afe operation of this produc t.
Page 3 SAFETY (Cont.) Never ride on pedestrian sidewalks. Being seen is very important. Brightly color ed clothing and safety gear can increase visibility. Familiarize yourself wit h the powerboard. Take turns slowly and provide plenty of stopping distance.
Table of Contents Getting to Know Your Tanaka Powerboard……………………………………………..5 Getting Started………………………………………………………………………………..6 Fueling……………………………………………………………………….
Getting to Know your Tanaka Pow erboard Before operating your Tanaka Powerboa rd, please get acquainted with all of the feature s: Powerboard Features Engine Features 1. Recoil Starter 2. Gas Tank 3. Gas Cap 4. Choke Lever 5. Carburetor 6. Carburetor Cover 7.
GETTING STARTED Folding Handle Set-Up Instructions To unfold the powerboard, begin by pressing down on the FOLDING HANDLE with one hand (Fig. 3), while gently pulling up on the handlebars with the other (Fig. 4). Fully extend the handlebars to their upright position until you feel the mechanism lock into place (Fig.
Starting Warning: Never attempt to start the engine if it is detached from the frame of the powerboard. If engine is starte d when detached, clutch components will come loose and can cause serious injury or death. Before starting, move at least 10 feet away from where you filled the tank.
Idle Speed Adjustment (Fig. 9) When the idle speed is adjusted properly, th e engine will run smoothl y, without pressing the THROTTLE LEVER. If adjustment is required: 1. Start the engine. 2. Using a long, Philips h ead screwdriver gently close (clockwise) the T-screw until the Powerboard starts to move forward.
Riding Make sure that all of the bolts and screws are tightened. Put one foot on the deck of the powerboard. While pushing off with the other foot, gently squeeze the ACCELERATOR LEVER on the right side of the handlebars. The powerboard will begin to move on its own power.
Adjusting the Brakes The Brakes on the Powerboard should come fully adjusted from the factory. However, it may be necessary to adjust the brake from time to time. To adjust the brakes: 1. Loosen the tension screw on the Brake Lever by rotating it counter-clockwise until the wheel spins freely (fig.
ADJUSTING THE HEAD UNIT The head unit will should come adjusted from the factory. However, riding on rough terrain and general use may cause the head unit to become loose over time. It may be necessary to adjust the head unit from time to time. To adjust the head unit: 1.
ADJUSTING THE BELTS (con’t) 1.The correct tension is achieved when the to tal up and down play of the small clutch belt is approximately ½” and the lar ger drive belt is approximately 1”. 2. Adjusting the belts: a. Turn the two belt tension bo lts, located on the outside of the drive belt frame plates as indicated in figure 15 until approx.
Tanaka Limited Warranty Info Engines Tanaka Kogyo Co., Ltd (“Tanaka”) hereby warrants products manufactured by it or sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 180 days after delivery to the first consumer end user in a non commercial application.
14. Commercial use 15. Improper charging of batteries 16. Attempted repairs made by non-authorized dealers. 17. Wear items, including belts, tires, tubes, cleaner elements, and spark plugs are not covered under warranty.
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