User Manual - MGI Motorised Golf Buggies
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1. 9 0 Integrated GPS Holder and Compartment In the top handle compartment is an integrated GPS mobile device holder To open the holder the holder always press the Coloured button at the top of the holder Place the GPS into the cradle then close the holder by squeezing the two sides closer together 18 SA IVIGICOASTER 10 0 Integrated Solar Charging An optional Solar Charger accessory is available to fit into the top handle of the MGI Quad buggy Once installed the MGI Quad is fitted with a charging cable located in the top hand compartment On the purchase of a Solar Charger you will receive adaptors to use this cable to recharge any GPS or mobile device while sitting in the GPS holder I O Warranty 11 1 Warranty Policy The MGI Quad buggy is covered by a Limited manufacturer s warranty from the date of purchase Duration of this warranty is e 2 years on parts e 2 years on Lithium batteries and chargers 1 year on SLA batteries and chargers MGI or an authorised service centre will repair or replace any parts found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use provided that 1 The MGI Quad buggy has been properly used maintained and regularly serviced see section 12 2 The replacement or repair is performed by an authorised MGI service centre or the owner with MGI approval 3 The buggy has been registered online 11 2 Warranty Exclusions The following events will void warr2. bag straps e Insert bag strap securing screws 12 4 Correcting the Alignment see the front wheel alignment in Section 6 2 12 5 MGI Service Schedule It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that all periodical checks necessary adjustments and services are carried out If in doubt please contact the MGI service centre on 1300 644 523 Any work performed on your buggy should be recorded on your service record see page 5 regardless of the work MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 21 MGI Hunter and Monthl 6 Every Every Coaster Quad Y Monthly 2 yrs 3 yrs Wipe down the buggy with a warm cloth after each use do not hose Lubricate rear wheel stub axles Check and tighten nuts and bolts Check and tighten handle pivots Check alignment of buggy ensure that it runs straight Replace fused SLA battery leads Replace Speed Control button Replace speed controller and On Off switch assembly Replace rear and front wheels Replace upper and lower bag straps BO Buggy owner can carry out this work SC Charged work to be carried by approved service centre BO SC The six monthly service can be completed by either an authorised service centre or the owner of the buggy 22 12 7 Service Record for All Buggies 6 month inspection 1 year inspection 1 year inspection 2 year inspection 2 2 year inspection 3 year inspection 3 year inspection 4 year inspection 4 2 year
3. not leave your Umbrella up in the holder in windy conditions If the wind catches the umbrella if could cause your buggy to tip over and cause damage which will not be covered by warranty 4 0 Battery Care 4 1 Before using your MGI Quad buggy for the first time you must fully charge your battery overnight The Coaster Quad Brake is designed to take a range of batteries e 28 amp hr SLA sealed lead acid battery e MGlI s Lithium lon 12 volt batteries To charge your battery e Unplug the battery from your buggy after play e Plug the charger into a power point e Plug the charger into the battery There are lights on the charger to help you understand the Charging process INDICATOR O POWER ON CHARGED CHARGING O AUTO POWER OFF GREEN LED FLASHING FAULT RED LED FLASHING 10 7 COASTER e The Green LED illuminates to indicate the charger is power on The Red LED indicates the battery is charging The LED will turn Green when the battery is fully charged The LED will flash Green when the battery is on float charge The Red LED will flash is there is a fault with the charger The 12v SLA charger will power off automatically after being on float charge for three hours The 12v lithium ion charger will power off automatically after being on float charge for 18 hours 4 2 Tips and Important Information About Charging Your Battery e Always recharge the battery as soon as possible after use no matt
4. ance Fitting Your Golf Bag Operating the Top Box On Off Soeed Control Button Battery Level Indicator Electronic Park Brake Downhill Speed Control Units Measurements Distance Modes Controlled Distance Function CDF Competition Mode Integrated GPS Holder and Compartment Integrated Solar charging Warranty Warranty Policy Warranty Exclusions Parts Installed During Warranty Preventative Maintenance Program Cleaning Your MGI Quad Buggy Rear Wheel Axles Maintenance Upper and Lower Bag Strap Maintenance Correcting the Alignment MGI Service Schedule service Recording Service and Repair Centres Purchasing Parts and Accessories Contact MGI Frequently Asked Questions MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 03 LO Registration It is most important you register your MGI Buggy online immediately as registration Records your buggy for warranty purposes e Speeds up any servicing required on your buggy e Assist us to contact you with any updates to your buggy To register your buggy visit www mgigolf com You will need to record your MGI serial number This is found under the battery tray Please keep this user manual on file for your own reference and a copy of your serial number My MGI Buggy Serial Number is example ACQVO01234567890 Purchased Date You may be required to show proof of purchase so we recommend you keep your receipt with this manual 2 0 What s Included MGI Quad Buggy Bat
5. anty e Any alteration performed by non authorised people or companies e Fitting of parts or accessories not recommended by MGI e Any damage caused by continued operation of the motorised buggy after it is known to be defective e Damage to seat and or seat support bracket on buggy e Damage caused by ingress of water into motor gearbox and other major components e Damage caused by buggy going into bunkers and other course hazards MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 19 All implied warranties save those preserved by statute are excluded Liability for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law 11 3 Parts Installed During Warranty Warranty coverage for components installed during a motorised buggy s warranty period shall consist of the duration of the buggy s warranty period provided the warranty installation is performed by MGI an authorised service centre or the buggy owner on approval Replacement of parts under warranty will not extend the warranty of the buggy or parts I2 0 Preventative Maintenance Program To properly provide for the continued operation of your MGI Quad buggy MGI has introduced its Preventative Maintenance Program PMP The PMP consists of work to be carried out by both the owner and authorised service centres To properly maintain the warranty of your MGI motorised buggy it is essential that this work is carried out If the work car
6. be in two positions The position is determined by where the wheel is locked on the axle in either of the two grooves see picture The drive position is used during the normal operation of the buggy The free wheel position is used to freely push the buggy should you experience battery or service issues on the course Drive position i Drive position Lock the wheel onto the groove closest to the battery tray To do this while sliding the release button on the wheel across push the wheel on to the axle as far as possible To test for drive position trying rolling the wheel forward If you feel resistance then the wheel is now in drive position and ready to use Repeat for both wheels ii Free wheel Lock the wheel into the groove furthest from the battery tray To do this while sliding the release button across on the wheel push the wheel on fo the axle and release the release button onto the groove To test for free wheel position try rolling the wheel forward The wheel should spin freely with no resistance Repeat for both wheels 06 SAIVIGICOASTER 3 4 Unfolding Step 1 Ensure both rear and front wheels are attached Step 2 Release fold lever 1 Step 3 Slide fold lever 2 upwards to release the handle Step 4 The handle is now free to pull upwards The buggy will naturally unfold as you continue to pull upwards until The buggy is completely open MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 07 Step 6 B
7. button to start and stop the buggy or 2 Simply tap the speed control button to start the buggy then adjust the speed settings to your desired speed 8 2 Battery Level Indicator Battery indication is located on the right side of the top screen Four coloured bars are highlighted showing full charge The lesser number of bars displayed means there is less battery life available You should always check the battery status before you play golf to ensure the four bars are there The battery indicator is set to measure the capacity of your battery The battery type is displayed with an L lithium or and S SLA under the battery level indicator If you need to change the battery type 1 Disconnect the battery 2 Hold down the button to the Control button 2 right of the speed Control 3 Keep holding the button down and connect the battery 4 Release the button then press it again to shift between L for Lithium and S for SLA battery type 5 Once the battery type is set disconnect the battery MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 15 8 3 Electronic Park Brake The MGI Coaster Quad has an Electronic Park Brake EPB which when activated stops the buggy from creeping forward on a hilly terrain To activate the Electronic Park Brake press and hold the Control button 2 for 3 seconds The digital screen will display the words STOP on the screen To release the Electronic Park Brake simply tap the speed control button and t
8. e 1300 644 523 excludes mobiles Email sales mgigolf com Web www mgigolf com 24 7 COASTER I6 0 FAQ Q My battery level indicator on screen is not accurate A You may need to tell your buggy whether you are using a Lithium or standard SLA battery See section 7 2 Battery Indication to correct the type of battery you are using Q The front wheel is noisy in operation A You may need to change the front wheel gasket caused from wear and tear See section 5 3 Front wheel maintenance Q My buggy is not tracking straight A You can do a simple realignment on the two front wheels see section 5 2 Adjusting and aligning the front wheels Q Why does my MGI Quad buggy no longer have a lower bag strap A The MGI Quad buggy has been designed so the lower bag strap is no longer required If you would prefer one for personal reasons the lower bag strap Is included with the spare parts when the buggy was purchased Q would like to have my MGI Quad buggy serviced Who do call A visit www mgigolf com to find your nearest Service centre using your postcode within Australian and New Zealand You can also call MGI Head office using any of the contact details See Section 15 for details MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 25 26 4 COASTER MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 27
9. eang AY x aF TANS NX E x MAD BRAKE User Manuo NN VERSION 1 Eck q xx k Thank you for purchasing the MGFQuad Series motorised buggy To gemine most our _of your buggy please followahese Quick steps before use Register your buggy online section 1 0 Charge your battery section 4 0 e Assemble your buggy section 3 0 For Customer Support please contact WLC directly for immediate and professiondl advice Email suppomrQmgigolf com LIVE chata visiiwww mgigolf com TollFreewithin Australia 1300 644 523 excludes mobiles Western Australia International Phone 61 3 8872 6700 Local Service C ntres Visit AA nave ie le mere to locate your local service centre NOTE This user manual wasscorrect at time of printing The online version is thesmost up to date and must be referred to as the correct versiono download the most current user manual please visit www mgigolf com COASTER Contents Registration What s Included Assembling Your buggy Attaching the Front Wheels Attaching the Rear Wheels Rear Wheel Positions Unfolding Folding Positioning the Seat Positioning the Sand Bucket Loop Attaching the Umbrella Holder Battery Care Charging Your Battery Tips and Looking After Your Battery Plugging in the Battery Battery Fuse Front Wheels Unlocking Locking and Removing the Front Wheels Adjusting and Aligning the Front Wheels Front Wheel Mainten
10. er how short the period of use Leaving your battery uncharged will only reduce the life of the battery e Your battery will charge best lying flat in a warm and air flowing location e In winter it is best charged off any concrete floor and preferably in a warm location within the house e The charger is a smart digital charger and will not over charge your battery Therefore in between use always leave the charger connected to the battery with power on Looking after your battery during play and travel e During play minimise the drain on the battery by avoiding taking your buggy into the rough whenever possible e Avoid using the buggy to pull you up the hills e If you are intending to take your buggy and battery on a flight we advise that you make contact with your airline prior to travel Be very careful not to drop your battery The battery casing is easily cracked and the battery s subsequent life will be severely compromised Do not carry the battery by the leads but use the carry bag strap or built in strap e Do not submerge the battery in water Please refer to the Battery Charger User Manual for a complete list of important information 4 3 Plugging Your Battery into the Buggy Step 1 Place the battery into the universal battery tray MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 11 Step 2 Plug the battery into the buggy as shown Your buggy has been equipped with fail safe battery connection so
11. he buggy will resume movement Tips on using the Electronic Park Brake e The EPB will consume battery power when in use e Only use the EPB on large slopes when the buggy cannot stand still by simply stopping the buggy e Do not use the EPB on flat surfaces to conserve battery life e The EPB function should not be ON for a long period of time e Simply use the on off control when stopping on flat terrain or during longer breaks on the course 8 4 Downhill Soeed Control The downhill soeed control feature is activated automatically as the buggy enters a downhill incline This feature is ennanced when compared to the Hunter Quad because of the differential gearbox Tips on understanding the Downhill Soeed Control It is best to turn the speed down to a low speed before entering the downhill terrain e The buggy may gain some speed downhill but will not increase beyond control 8 5 Unit Measurements You can move from kilometres to miles simply by pressing the Control button 2 on the right 8 6 Distance Modes There are three distance measurements To move between the modes by pressing the Control button 1 on the left 1 Distance A and B resettable distance measurements could be used to measure how far you hit your shot and to measure how far you have walked for the day To reset simply press the Control button left side 1 for 3 seconds until the reading displays 0 16 7 COASTER 2 Distance Total can
12. inspection 5 year inspection 5 2 year inspection 6 year inspection Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice Date Invoice 4 COASTER Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature Serviced by Signature MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 23 3 0 Service and Repair Centres For all servicing please do not go back to your place of purchase MGI offers the largest network of Service Centres in Australia and New Zealand To find your nearest Service centre visit www mgigolf com For warranty repairs to be authorised you MUST provide proof of purchase Please keep this with you as well as your Serial number you can record in this manual 14 0 Purchasing Parts and Accessories You are welcome to service your buggy out of warranty by purchasing parts direct from MGI Please call or email to discuss the right parts and instructions I5 0 Contacting MGI MGI Golf Head Office Address 11 Maurice Court Nunawading VIC Australia 3131 Phone 61 3 8872 6 00 Local Toll Fre
13. not be reset as it is the Odometer for the life of the buggy This feature will assist with service reminders which are recommended at each 500kms or 6 months periods 8 7 Controlled Distance Function CDF The CDF enables the MGI Quad buggy to be sent a preset distance before the buggy auto stops To use this function 1 If is recommended that you lock the front wheels to ensure the buggy tracks in a straight line 2 Press and hold down Speed control button for 3 4 seconds until the speed setting changes to 10 5 yards or metres and the letter A appears 3 Turn the Speed control button clockwise to increase the distance or anti clockwise to decrease the distance until the desired distance is achieved between 10 60 metres or yards 4 Always look ahead and assess the condition of the terrain of where you want to send your buggy prior fo doing so 5 Once the desired distance is reached press the Speed control button once to send the buggy off to the desired distance MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 17 8 8 Competition Mode In the unlikely event the club you are playing at does not allow the use of distance devices you will need to disable the distances feature on the MGI Quad buggy To disable the distance recording feature simply hold down the two control buttons at the same time for 3 seconds By doing this the distance recording will be removed from the screen and replaced with the words Comp Mode
14. ried out by the authorised service centre is to replace parts that are part of the maintenance schedule the owner will be charged for the parts and labour If the work to be carried out is part of warranty MGI will bear the cost 12 1 Cleaning Your MGI Quad Buggy See Maintenance Schedule For years of good operation your buggy requires care and attention e Keep your buggy clean by using a cloth with warm water and a mild detergent e Do not hose down your buggy under any circumstance as your buggy has electronic components e Ensure that the seat stem bracket is free from sand e Do not submerge your buggy in water as it will cause irreparable damage 20 COASTER 12 2 Rear Wheel Axles Maintenance See Maintenance Schedule The rear wheel stub axles need to be lubricated regularly Remove the rear wheels by depressing the spring clip and at the same time pull off the wheel Apply Petroleum Jelly or light grease to the stub axles Use a very small amount as the grease can attract sand If you play in sandy conditions you should clean your axle and regrease fortnightly 12 3 Upper and Lower Bag Strap Maintenance See Maintenance Schedule The bag straps should be replaced as per the Service Schedule The upper bag strap can be replaced by Removing the left and right hand straps form the upper bag support e Undo and remove the screws holding the strap in position on the bag support Remove and replace both
15. ring the top bag support brackets together then lock together using the button 3 5 Folding Step 1 Open the fold lever 2 to release the handle Step 2 Press the button shown while applying pressure down to close Step 3 Lower buggy down flat and close fold lever 2 to lock handle 3 6 Positioning the Seat Step 1 Using the bracket provided feed it through as shown in the picture MGI COASTER Step 2 Secure the bracket by adding the screw in the position shown Step 3 You can now insert the seat into the bracket IMPORTANT Depress the seat with your hand before sitting Do not use the seat on uneven surfaces MGI does not warranty any seat support brackets that are damaged or bent 3 7 Positioning the Sand Bucket Loop Add the Sand Bucket Loop here The Sand bucket loop can be added to other end of the seat bracket Your buggy will look like this once the seat and sand bucket loop are added For personal choice these accessories can be placed on either side of the buggy MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 09 3 8 Attaching the Umbrella Holder The umbrella holder is attached to the frame using the largest bolt Screw this into the frame as shown in the picture Your umbrella holder can be adjusted both to the side backwards and forwards The umbrella is secured inside the umbrella holder by tightening the plastic bolt located near the top of the holder IMPORTANT Do
16. ry In the unlikely event the Quad buggy is not tracking straight the front wheels can be adjusted to regain straight tracking as follows 1 Lock the two swivelling front wheels and start the buggy to see if the buggy veers left or right Please note that you can swap the left and right front wheel and check again whether the buggy is tracking straight 2 Unlock the swivelling front wheels swivel them to see the two adjusting bolts in the front wheel as below Picture 2 3 If the buggy veers left use the 4mm Allen Key provided in the Quad free spare parts to screw the right bolts in both front wheels clockwise and or the left bolts as shown in below picture 2 anti clockwise 4 Ifthe buggy veers right use the 4mm Allen Key provided in the Quad free spare parts to screw the right bolts in both front wheels anti clockwise and or the left bolts as shown in below picture 2 clockwise Please note that there is a process in adjusting the track as above point 3 and 4 It is suggested that the users should do a little bit of adjustment test the tracking and then adjust again until the buggy goes straight After the buggy tracks straight do not swap the left and right front wheels Left Bolt Right Bolt MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 13 6 3 Front Wheel Maintenance During the life of the MGI Quad buggy you may experience wearing of the front wheel gasket This may result in a noise coming from the front wheel during
17. tery Battery Bag and Lead SLA batteries Only Battery Charger Padded Seat with Bracket sand Bucket Loop Umbrella Holder Lower Bag Strap e Spare parts Speed Button x 40A Fuse Connector x see battery care section Amm Allen Key for aligning front wheel as required 4 x Rubber Gaskets for the rotating front wheel housing see front wheel maintenance section 04 4 ny G COASTER 3 0 Assembling Your Buggy 3 1 Attaching the Front Wheels The two front wheels need to be attached to your MGI Quad Buggy There is no difference between each front wheel so either can be placed on the left or right side Simply line up the silver pin on the front wheel with the buggy and push into the frame until you hear a positive click You can test the wheel is in position by pulling firmly on the wheel It should not move out of position 3 2 Attaching the Rear Wheels Step 1 On the wheel slide the release button across Step 2 You will notice you need to match up the inner female slot of the axle and the male of the wheel When placed in position simply release the button You will notice you hear a click when the wheel is properly secured Io check that the wheel is properly in position pull on the wheel If it is properly in position it will not slide off Repeat for the right wheel MGI Coaster Quad Brake User Manual 05 3 3 Rear Wheels Positions The MGI Quad buggy is designed to allow the rear wheels to
18. the buggy will not move when you plug the battery in Your buggy will only start once the speed control is switched on 5 0 Battery Lead Fuse Your battery has a 40amp fuse connected to the battery lead The 40 amp fuse helps protect the buggy s control board against a power surge An extra fuse is supplied with your buggy In the unlikelinood of your buggy stopping the reason could be the fuse has blown Replacing the fuse is simple The fuse is located on the positive lead close to the battery terminal To replace the fuse simply open the case and remove the existing fuse with a pair of pliers Insert the new fuse ensuring the two feet are guided into their sleeves Refit the fuse cap 6 0 Front wheels 6 1 Unlocking Locking and Removing the Front Wheels The front swivel wheel can be set in two positions DUniocked position to allow for 360deg swivel for optimum turning ability In the picture shown the two blue components are aligned This is the position for unlocked 2 Locked position is best when using the Controlled Distance Function In the picture the two blue components are now manually moved apart 12 QUAD BRAKE Gi COASTE The front wheels can be removed by pressing the blue button shown in the picture and pulling the wheel down until it is completely removed from the buggy 6 2 Adjusting and Aligning the Front Wheels Each buggy is checked for straight tracking prior to leaving the facto
19. use You can replace this gasket at home using 1 of the 4 gaskets included in the spare parts included with your buggy Follow these easy steps Step 1 Remove the front wheel following the steps above Step 2 Place the rubber gasket over the wheel pin 7 0 Fitting Your Golf Bag Securing the top bag strap e Provide a good position for the positioning of both ends of the elasticised straps e Stretch the longer end of the strap and secure to the extended shorter end e The attached strap should now be connected Adjusting the length of the top strap e The plastic bar on the longer length can be adjusted to ensure the bag is secured properly in place Securing the lower bag strap e The MGI Quad buggy is designed so the lower bag strap is no longer required However the lower strap has been included for your own preference It is easily attached by clipping each end of the strap into the eyelets on the lower bag support 14 8 0 Operating the Digital Top Box 1 Control button 2 Control button 2 3 Speed Control ON OFF button 4 Speed indicator 5 Battery level indicator 6 S SLA battery type L Lithium 8 1 On Off Speed Control Button To start your buggy 1 Preset your desired speed by rotating the speed control button clockwise to increase speed or anticlockwise to decrease the speed The speed setting chosen is displayed on the colour screen on the left side Then tap the speed control
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