maintenance/service manual instruction manual
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1. NAVIGATOR GPS MAINTENANCE SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Centre soft Left soft key Right soft key Left right amp Scroll within down keys Buggy Mode Speed control dial stop go Menu key Sureshot Buggy Remote Mode toggle dock Navigating around your Sureshot Homepage Play Golf gt Select Play Course Resume Map Course gt Start Mapping gt Edit Course gt Delete Course Analyze Game gt Select Game Score Statistics Back 9 Front 9 Features gt Setup Units Scoring Backlight Date Time gt Status GPS Information GPS Signal Navigation Battery Status Capacity Registration Reset Unit gt Demo View The Sureshotgps part of the NavigatorGPS is extremely easy to use Most operations can be performed with the press of one or two keys The soft keys change their function depending on the screen display The function of each soft key is shown in the green bar at the bottom of the display The menu key is used to display the main menu or exit from sub menus Welcome to your NavigatorGPS golf course green and hazard distance finder and controls Please read the following information in this booklet to ensure you gain the full benefit of all the features on your NavigatorGPS remote control caddy Section 1 Top Box Instruction Manual 1 1 Charging your remote control 5 1 2 Registering online 5 1 3 Upgrading membership 5 1 4 How to download a2. SC BO SC SC BO Buggy owner can carry out this work SC Charged work to be carried by approved service centre BO SC This service can be completed by either an authorised service centre or the owner of the buggy The tools to tighten all nuts and bolts are provided with your maintenance service and instruction manual As part of MGI and Bila Golf s Preventative Maintenance Program the six monthly services are carried out by an authorised service centre and you will be charged for that service Each yearly service should also include the six monthly service It is important for your warranty and the life of your buggy that the service record be observed and maintained Monthly cleaning and lubrication need not be recorded on the service record 33 3 15 Service record for NavigatorGPS DATE SERVICED BY SIX MONTH INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY ONE YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY 1 YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY TWO YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY 21 gt YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY THREE YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY 3 YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY FOUR YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY 4 2 YEAR INSPECTION
3. are made in relation to accuracy reliability or contents of this document Sureshotgps Pty reserves the right to revise or withdraw it at anytime without prior notice 3 20 Software Licensing This product contains embedded software You have a non exclusive non transferable right to use the software only as embedded in the hardware and may not copy disassemble or attempt to reverse engineer the software or use it on any other hardware The software includes software supplied to SS by third parties Suppliers which is provided without warranty by such Suppliers The software is owned by SS or its Suppliers and is protected by copyright laws and laws protecting trade secrets intellectual property and confidential information 3 21 Website information Visit www bilagolf com for all the information you need about your Navigator GPS or you can review the manufacturer website at www mgikaddy com 36 37
4. 30 Do not store your NavigatorGPS in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic components damage the battery and warp or melt plastics Do not store your NavigatorGPS in cold areas When your NavigatorGPS returns to normal temperature moisture can form inside and damage electronic circuit boards Do not use chemicals cleaning solvents or detergents to clean the device Use a soft clean dry cloth to clean your top handle Rough handling can break internal boards and fine mechanics Dropping the buggy on its top box control housing can permanently damage the electronics and is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty 3 13 Charging and caring for your remote control lithium ion battery There are two ways to charge the lithium ion battery inside the remote control Both methods connected to the remote control via the USB port on the base of the unit AC World charger with USB cable provided USB cord via the PC provided DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHARGERS You can check the status of the remote battery capacity by going to Buggy Mode The Nav soft key will light up when charging It is recommended to leave the remote control on charge all the time when not in use You cannot over charge the lithium battery If the remote control is not being used for extensive periods of time you may choose to take the unit off charge It will require charging again prior to use 31 3 14 Service Schedu
5. INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY FIVE YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY 5 YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY SIX YEAR INSPECTION INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY ADDITIONAL SERVICE INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY ADDITIONAL SERVICE INVOICE NO SIGNATURE DATE SERVICED BY ADDITIONAL SERVICE INVOICE NO SIGNATURE 34 3 16 Technical and product support For prompt response to all technical support and advice please contact Bila Golf directly rather than returning to the place of purchase For all technical support email support bila golf com 3 17 Frequently Asked Questions Top Box 15 the top box component easy to use The NavigatorGPS has been designed specifically for the golfer and is therefore simple in its operation There are multiple levels of operation and the player decides on the level required The simplest level gives distances to the green or recorded hazards and requires the press of one button at the start of each hole If more information is required or recorded then the player can choose a higher level of operation and this can require the pressing of additional easy to use function keys Does my local club allow the use of measuring devices such as the Sureshotgps The R amp A Rule of Golf 2008 2011 states that measuring devices are permitted in the game of golf providing a local rule has been pa
6. In between use always leave the charger connected to the battery with power on If you are not playing golf for some time you may disconnect the battery once it is charged The battery will need recharging at least every 3 months and must be recharged prior to use The battery should be stored in a dry and warm environment The battery is a sealed battery If you are intending to take your buggy and battery on air travel we advise that you make contact with your airline prior to travel 14 Be very careful to drop your battery The battery casing is easily cracked and the battery s life will be severely compromised 2 2 Fitting the battery Once charged the battery can be fitted to the buggy The battery comes with a battery cover carry handle and battery leads a b Place your battery in the tray with the leads facing to the front of the buggy The battery tray has a battery securing strap The securing strap is to be used at all times as it protects your battery against damage from falling out The battery lead can now be connected to the battery tray Connect red to red and black to black 2 3 Battery lead fuse 15 Your NavigatorGPS has a 40 amp 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 unlikely event of your buggy stopping the reason could be the fuse has blown
7. Press the Play soft key g If hazards have been mapped for the hole the Hazard Screen will be displayed If there are no hazards for the hole the Green Screen will be displayed h Press the View soft key to change between the Green Screen and the Hazard Screen Press and hold the Mark Ball up arrow key key to mark the position of the ball at the beginning of a drive Press the Back soft key to return to the Play Screen Press and hold the Mark Ball up arrow key key to view the drive distance Press the Save soft key to save the drive distance or the Remark soft key to remark a ball position Press the Back soft key to return to the play screen The Green Screen will show the distance to the front centre and back of the green The status bar at the bottom of the display shows the soft key scoring options if scoring is enabled scoring is enabled on the Green Screen press the Putt soft key to increment the putt count Hold down the Putt soft key to decrement the putt count Press the Sand soft key to set sand saves The Hazard Screen shows the distance to the centre of the green and for each hazard the distance to the front and the carry distance Each hazard is labelled L Left C Centre or R Right If there are more than three hazards red arrow will be displayed Use the up down arrows to scroll through the mapped hazards If scoring is enabled on the Hazard Screen press the Fairway soft key to set fairway hit
8. Buggy Mode Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Buggy Remote gt Competition Mode 1 15 Buggy Mode Buggy mode displays statistics View buggy mode by selecting the Mode key To view all statistics scroll through the menu using the Scroll key Buggy mode displays e Distance travelled in time and kilometres e Life and round time of the buggy e Shot measuring distance e Remote control and buggy remote control capacities Speed in km h or mph and selected speed level between 1 9 e Servicing schedule reminders in kilometres You can reset these statistics except for the life of the buggy and servicing schedule reminders 1 16 Playing Golf To begin using your Sureshotgps mode on the golf course you must map or download a course first unit must be registered See how to download courses under How to download a course map a Ensure that your NavigatorGPS has been turned on for at least five minutes with clear access to the sky before you begin playing your game of golf b From the Sureshot Homepage use the up down arrows to select Play Golf and then press the Select soft key c Use the up down arrows to select the desired course and then press the Select soft key Details of the chosen course will be displayed Press the Play soft key e One of two viewing screens will be displayed To switch between the two screens press the View soft key f Details of the chosen course will be displayed
9. Check and replace if necessary The replacement of the fuse will allow you to continue using your buggy If the fuse blows contact your service centre 2 4 Fail Safe Connection Your buggy has been equipped with fail safe battery connection Your buggy will only start once you increase the speed control 2 5 Attaching removing wheels If your buggy comes with the wheels off they should be placed in position prior to unfolding To put the wheels on you will need to align the four slots on the inside of the wheel with the same four on the drive dog on the axle engage the rear wheel depress the quick release catch until the wheel is in Align the four slots on the wheel with those on the drive dog teeth Depress the quick release catch whilst putting wheel in position on the axle 16 Your NavigatorGPS buggy uses gear system whereby the two rear drive wheels do not free wheel The motor needs to be running for the buggy to move Drive will only occur when the speed control is turned on If for some reason your buggy stops operating during your golf round your buggy can free wheel Simply depress the quick release tag and at the same time move the wheel outwards about 10mm from its current position Release the tag and allow the wheel to click into its outer position By doing this you have disconnected the wheels from the drive and they can rotate freely 2 6 Understanding the electronics of the NavigatorGPS Your Naviga
10. Press the Green soft key to set greens in regulation If there are no hazards mapped for a hole and scoring is enabled the View soft key is used only for the scoring options If scoring is enabled press and hold the View soft key to display penalties and green up downs on both the Green and the Hazard Screens Press the Pens soft key to increment the penalty count Hold down the Pens soft key to decrement the penalty count Press the up down soft key to set greenside up and downs If scoring is enabled press the right arrow key to go to the display Score Screen If scoring is not enabled the next hole will be displayed The score defaults to the par of the hole Use the up down arrows to increment decrement the score Press the right arrow key to go to the next hole Press the left arrow key to display the previous hole If scoring is enabled at any time during the game press and hold down the down arrow key to display the current score Press the Done soft key to return to the game Press the Menu key at the end of the game If scoring is enabled press the Yes soft key to save the score Press No to discard the score and return to the Main Menu uml 14 34 First View first viewing screen to the left displays me distance to hazards to the of the 319 hazards for each hole on the right side CRE A red arrow is displayed on the screen when there are more than three hazards per hole Use the
11. accelerate to the last speed setting This feature works only when you press the stop button to stop the buggy rather than pressing the down arrow Down Arrow Decreases the speed and provides for reverse If you are moving forward the down arrow can be used to decrease speed the longer the pressure the slower the speed until it stops To operate the Reverse mode you must stop the buggy first Press the down arrow and the buggy will reverse The buggy will move in the backward direction only whilst you keep the down arrow depressed If you take your finger off the down arrow the buggy will stop safety feature Left and Right Arrows Press the appropriate turn command and keep pressed until the degree of turn is achieved Momentary pressure will make a small adjustment to the direction whilst prolonged will increase the amount of turn Soft Braking The Navigator GPS is equipped with electronic soft braking This means when you apply a left or right turn for less than a second braking will be soft This is most useful when you are using your buggy to make small or part turns If you press either turn button for more than one second your buggy will sense you want a sharp turn At this point full braking is applied Indicator Light Nav On Nav Off Each time you press a command using the remote the Nav On or Nav Off button will light up The green light indicates the Navigation system is on and the red light indicates the Navigation syste
12. e Check the remote s battery It could be near flat and requires replacement If you have not replaced for some time it should be replaced Each six months it should be replaced If you play a lot of golf it may need replacing more often Important The NavigatorGPS s remote uses radio frequency RF transmissions to control the buggy On some occasions it is possible to experience RF propagation problems which can temporarily reduce the control range In addition the buggy can be deafened by nearby RF interference 2 20 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Question Is it important to register my purchase for warranty purposes Answer You will be required to register your buggy prior to use which will begin your warranty period This is done online at www bilagolf com You must register your purchase as soon as possible with Bila Golf You can register online at www bilagolf com Your buggy must be registered before you can begin downloading courses Question How often should my battery be charged Answer Your battery should be left charging between uses After playing put your battery back on charge as soon as possible Leaving your battery in a discharged state will shorten its life Question Should discharge my battery fully to remove memory 26 Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer Question Answer No Gel batteries do not have memory issues Fully discharg
13. first hazard which appears on the first hole Press the Select soft key g Select from Left Centre or Right to indicate where on the fairway the hazard appears h Walk to the front of the hazard press the Front soft key The Sureshotgps will count down from 10 seconds while it locks in the GPS position i Walk to the Carry back of the hazard press the Carry soft key The Sureshotgps will count down from 10sec while it locks in the GPS position j Once complete press the Done soft key k Repeat this process for each hazard 11 After the last hazard use the up down arrow keys to select the Green icon and press Select m Walk to the front of the green press the Front soft key The Sureshotgps will count down from 10 seconds while it locks in the GPS position n Walk to the back of the green press the Back soft key The Sureshotgps will count down from 10 seconds while it locks in the GPS position o Walk to the centre of the green press the Centre soft key The Sureshotgps will count down from 10 seconds while it locks in the GPS position p Press the Right arrow key to move to the par of the hole The Par of the hole is selected using the Up Down arrow keys q Press the Right arrow key to go to the next hole r Repeat these steps for each hole on the course s exit mapping and save the course press the Menu key A message will be displayed noting the saved course number t You can now upl
14. it is essential that this work is carried out If the work carried out by the authorized 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 and Bila Golf will bear the cost 3 8 Cleaning your motorized buggy See Maintenance Schedule To maintain good operation your buggy requires care and attention Keep your buggy clean by using a cloth with warm water and a mild detergent Do not hose down your buggy under any circumstance as your buggy has electronic components Ensure that the seat stem bracket and sand bottle holder are cleaned to remove dirt and sand In addition remove and clean the 4th wheel tube 3 9 Rear wheel axis 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 To refit the rear wheels you will need to align the wheel s four sided slot to its equivalent on the buggy to ensure the wheels are properly engaged Ensure that the wheels are put on the correct side L and R 3 10 Upper and lower bag straps See Maintenance Schedule The upper and lower bag straps sho
15. to manoeuvre the buggy The mode light on the handlebar will turn red when navigation turns off When you switch between using the handlebar controls and the remote control the buggy remembers if the remote was Nav or Nav If the last command the remote was Nav the first command using the remote will also be Nav You can change this by pressing Nav Off to switch off the navigation system When your buggy is turned on the remote control can be used in the same way as the controls on the handlebar 2 17 Cart tracking Your NavigatorGPS is designed to track straight on level ground in the Nav On mode The twin motors are synchronized with your buggy at production If your buggy does not track straight for example your golf bag is not evenly weighted adopt the following procedure Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Buggy Remote gt Maintenance gt Motor Trimming Using your remote Press the forward arrow The cart will now move forward Watch how straight the buggy goes If the cart moves to the left it means that the R H motor is running quicker than the motor 24 You then need to adjust the speed of the R H motor by pushing the right arrow a number of times Conversely the same operates if the buggy moves to the right Simply press the left arrow a number of times until the buggy tracks straight Once the buggy is tracking correctly press STOP on the re
16. up down arrows to scroll through the mapped hazards The distance from you to the centre of the green is shown on the left side Second View Hole 1 Par 4 The second viewing screen to the left displays the distance from you to the front 359 centre and back of the green These pone p measurements are displayed in metres or yards depending on your preference see instructions under Setup 1 17 Understanding the Icons The greens and hazards are all represented in easy to read icons green CA bunker run out greenside bunker rock lateral water water tree mound lt lt dogleg left S bridge layup dogleg right other hazard The distances are displayed in the following format L 214 259 L Left 214m to front of Water 259m to carry of Water CA R 174 187 R Right 174m to front of Bunker 187m to carry of Bunker Ah 152 160 C Centre 152m to front of Tree 160m to carry of Tree Set your Sureshotgps to show metres or yards under features menu 10 1 18 Scoring This feature is switched On or Off from the Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Setup gt Scoring To begin scoring first select the hole you are hitting off from If hitting from the 5 hole press the left arrow key until Hole 5 is displayed then follow the following steps Press the fairway to record fairway hit Press the green key when the
17. Time Choose dd mmyy or mm dd yy The Navigator GPS unit has a real time clock and receives the time from satellites To adjust the time for daylight saving use the up down arrows to change the hours displayed time to the correct time Use the left right arrows to move between hours and minutes Press the Save soft key to save the correct time Press the Menu Key to go to the main menu 1 9 Setting the measurement unit metres or yards Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Setup gt Metres Yards Choose Metres or Yards Press the Menu Key to go to the main menu 1 10 Scoring Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Setup gt Scoring Choose On or Off Press the Menu Key to go to the main menu 1 11 Registration Check for ownership Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Status gt Registration Displays the software version unique electronic serial number registration date model and owner details 1 12 Reset Unit Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Status gt Reset Unit This enables you to reset your NavigatorGPS to the factory settings It will delete all loaded courses saved games and reset features to their default values It does not reset the registration details 1 13 Pair Remote Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Buggy Remote gt Synchronise 1 14 Competition Mode You can enable Competition Mode which disables the GPS signal the Play Golf functions and it does not display any distances under
18. centre or the owner with Bila Golf approval 3 5 Warranty exclusions The following events void warranty Any defect caused by misuse negligence accident or failure to carry out proper maintenance procedures Any alteration performed by non authorized companies or people Fitting of parts or accessories not recommended by MGI or Bila Golf 28 damage caused continued operation of the motorized buggy after it is known to be defective Damaged seat support bracket on buggy chassis Failure to have the NavigatorGPS serviced at 6 months or 500km whichever comes first 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 3 6 Parts installed during warranty Warranty coverage for components installed during a motorized buggy s warranty period shall consist of the duration of the buggy s warranty period provided the warranty installation is performed by MGI Bila Golf an authorized service centre or the buggy owner on approval 3 7 Preventative Maintenance Program To properly provide for the continued operation of your motorized buggy MGI and Bila Golf have introduced its Preventative Maintenance Program PMP The PMP consists of work to be carried out by both the owner and authorized service centres To properly maintain the warranty of your motorized buggy
19. course map 6 1 5 Understanding GPS 6 1 6 Checking for GPS Signal 6 1 7 Navigation 6 1 8 Setting the date format and time 7 1 9 Setting the measurement unit Metres or Yards 7 1 10 Scoring 7 1 11 Registration Check for ownership 7 1 12 Reset unit 7 1 13 Pair Remote 7 1 14 Competition Mode 7 1 15 Buggy Mode 8 1 1 1 1 16 Playing Golf 8 17 Understanding the icons 10 18 Scoring 11 19 Mapping a course 14 1 20 Editing a course 12 1 21 Deleting a course 12 1 22 Analyse Game 12 1 23 Demo 13 Section 2 Buggy Instruction Manual 2 1 Charging and care of the battery 14 2 2 Fitting the battery 15 2 3 Battery lead fuse 15 2 4 Fail safe connection 16 2 5 Attaching Removing wheels 16 2 6 Understanding the electronics of the NavigatorGPS 17 2 7 Folding Unfolding your buggy 17 2 8 Fitting your golf bag 18 2 9 Positioning the seat 18 2 10 Assembling the umbrella holder 19 2 11 Sand bottle and holder 20 2 12 Engaging the 4 wheel 20 2 13 The front wheel and suspension system 20 2 14 Top handle control box features 21 2 15 Remote control features 22 2 16 The Navigation System how it works 23 2 17 Cart tracking 23 2 18 Useful hints when using the NavigatorGPS 24 2 19 Understanding your buggy and suggestions for dealing 24 with unusual situations 2 20 Frequently asked questions and answers 25 Section 3 Maintenance service manual 3 1 Important information about your NavigatorGPS 28 3 2 Warranty Registration 28 3 3 Warranty Service probl
20. d uploads and downloads and your NavigatorGPS can hold up to 10 golf courses at any time Platinum Membership A Platinum Membership entitles you to unlimited uploads and downloads and your NavigatorGPS can hold up to 20 golf courses at any time Platinum Plus Membership A Platinum Plus Membership entitles you to unlimited uploads and downloads and your NavigatorGPS can hold up to 40 golf courses at any time You can purchase a Gold Platinum or Platinum Plus Membership for one two or three years 1 4 How to download a course map You need to be connected to the internet You need to have your Remote Control connected to your PC via the USB cable Go to www bilagolf com Click on Support gt Download courses A screen will open up and at the top it will allow you to download upload courses Follow the prompts and download the courses required Depending on your level of membership you will be able to download up to 40 courses 1 5 Understanding GPS What is GPS and how does it work The Sureshotgps function of the buggy uses the Global Positioning System GPS to work out how far you are from the green or hazard The system relies on the buggy receiving signals from orbiting GPS satellites How long does it take to gain reception from the satellites Ensure your buggy has been turned on outside for at least five minutes before you wish to use it Can use my NavigatorGPS inside the home or office The Sureshotgps functi
21. e control using the supplied USB cable and connecting it to a computer Note that you should not charge a completely flat battery using this method You should use the AC charger The battery will take longer to charge when using the USB cord Locking the remote control To lock the remote press STOP and then two presses of the Nav Off button within one second The locking is verified with three quick flashes of the red e d the top right hand white button To unlock the remote press the Nav On button two times within a second Unlocking is verified with three quick flashes of the green l e d in the top left hand white button 1 2 Registering Online Prior to using your NavigatorGPS the product must be registered online Registering will activate your warranty period and enable course map downloads DO NOT CONNECT YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TO YOUR PC UNTIL PROMPTED Ensure you have an internet connection with web browser Go to www bilagolf com Click on the Download Software PC or Mac Click on the Support button Click on Register your cart and follow the prompts 1 3 Upgrading your membership Your purchase of a GPS Series buggy entitles you to a 12 month Silver Membership and you can upgrade to a Gold Platinum or Platinum Plus Membership detailed below Silver Membership A Silver Membership entitles you to download up to 3 golf courses for the year Gold Membership A Gold Membership entitles you to unlimite
22. e plastic bolt located near the top of the holder DO NOT LEAVE YOUR UMBRELLA UP IN THE UMBRELLA HOLDER IN WINDY CONDITIONS If the wind catches the umbrella it could cause your buggy to tip over and cause damage which will not be covered by warranty 19 20 2 11 Sand bottle and holder Your buggy comes with a sand bottle and holder place this in position at the rear of the buggy 2 12 Engaging the 4 wheel Important To avoid damage to your buggy always engage the 4 wheel prior to playing golf regardless of the terrain you are playing on To engage the 4 wheel pull on the spring loaded locking pin begin to slide the 4 wheel back release the locking pin and continue sliding the 4 wheel back until the locking pin locates itself into position The 4 wheel should be cleaned regularly Remove the 4 wheel by pulling on the spring loaded locking pin and slide the 4 wheel all the way out of its housing The 4 wheel can then be cleaned with a cloth Then reinsert the 4 wheel into its housing and pull on the spring loaded locking pin 2 13 The front wheel and suspension system Your buggy has a unique front wheel system The front wheel can swivel 360 degrees The main advantage of this is that your buggy is highly manoeuvrable You only need to turn the buggy handle and your buggy will turn The suspension helps reduce the amount of shock the buggy will take when going over hills bumps ruts etc 21 2 14 T
23. em 3 4 Warranty policy 3 5 Warranty exclusions 3 6 Parts installed during warranty 3 7 Preventative maintenance 3 8 Cleaning your motorised bugdy 3 9 Rear wheel axles 3 10 Upper and lower bag straps 3 11 Correcting the alignment of your NavigatorGPS 3 12 NavigatorGPS top handle protection 3 13 Charging and caring for your remote control lithium ion battery 3 14 Service Schedule 3 15 Service record for your NavigatorGPS 3 16 Technical and product support 3 17 Frequently asked questions 3 18 Who can help me with technical questions and support 3 19 Declaration of conformity 3 20 Software licensing 3 21 Website information Section 1 Top Box Instruction Manual 1 1 Charging your remote control Before you start using your NavigatorGPS buggy you must fully charge the remote control internal lithium ion battery for approximately 6 hours or overnight with the AC charger The Nav On key will flash during charging Connect the AC world charger to a suitable power source using the compatible AC pin plug Plug the USB cable from the AC charger into the remote control The USB connector is located on the bottom of the remote control Ensure that the orientation of the plug matches the socket in the remote control unit Turn on the power to the AC adapter You should allow six hours to fully charge the battery You cannot over charge the battery so you can leave it charging in between use You can also charge the remot
24. enance Service Schedule 3 1 Important information about your NavigatorGPS If operating in conditions such as those mentioned below the speed controls clutches frame alignment adjustment tightening and axle alignment should be serviced at more frequent intervals than specified in this booklet e playing more than twice a week e damp or wet conditions e rough dusty or sandy conditions conditions 3 2 Warranty registration Warranty registration can only be done online at www bilagolf com 3 3 Warranty service problem Purchase date of the motorized buggy must be given before warranty is accepted for processing In the event of a need for warranty service either refer to the list of authorized service centres or call 905 595 4452 or 1 877 345 BILA 3 4 Warranty policy NavigatorGPS For a period of 12 months or 1000kms whichever comes first in respect of the electronics remote control wheels clutches drive dogs axles battery charger frame motor and gearbox Bila Golf or an authorized service centre or person will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use provided that The NavigatorGPS has been properly used maintained and regularly serviced At6 months or 500km whichever comes first the NavigatorGPS has been serviced by an authorized Bila Golf service centre The replacement or repair is performed by an authorized Bila Golf service
25. green is hit in regulation Press the view key change screens and record Putts and Sand saves Hold down the view to display Penalties and Up Down Press the right arrow key 9 to display the Final Score screen Use the up key D and down key 6 to increment decrease Press the right arrow to move to the next hole Repeat the process for Play Golf and Scoring At any time the score card can be displayed by holding down the down key a If scoring is switched Off the Fairway Green Putts and Sand soft keys are not displayed 1 19 Mapping a course When mapping a course it is ideal to map all the hazards as well as the greens Good mapping involves taking account of relevant hazards and all greens in sequence There is no need to map tee off areas as your NavigatorGPS will always tell you how far you the NavigatorGPS are to those hazards and greens that you have mapped a Turnon your NavigatorGPS You will need to wait up to five minutes for the Sureshotgps to lock in to the available satellites b Press the Menu key c Select Map Course using the down arrow d Select Start Mapping and enter the full course name for example Commonwealth Golf Club Select the desired letters using the up down and left right arrow keys Press Save once complete e Press the Map soft key to map the course or the Back soft key to return to the previous display f Using the up down arrow keys select the hazard type of the
26. ing the battery will damage it and the charger will not be able to recharge the battery Where can take my buggy to be serviced Bila Golf is working to develop a network of service centres Please visit our website or contact us at support bilagolf com or 1 877 345 BILA to find a service centre near you My buggy does not track in a straight line a Ensure that the cart is in the Nav On mode See Using your Navigation System b See Cart Tracking Adjustment Procedure lf problem persists please contact the service centre My buggy turns in circles a Ensure that each rear wheel is locked in position b If the wheels are locked in position then the drive pin on the drive dog may be broken c Check the status of your main battery Your buggy will go in circles when the battery is nearly flat d If problem persists please contact the service centre My buggy does not respond to my remote a The remote battery may need charging b If the battery is OK and your buggy works in the manual mode please contact the service centre If you have any concerns relating to the use of your motorized golf buggy do not hesitate to call us Bila Golf at 1 877 345 BILA Thank you for your assistance and continued support Most importantly please provide us with your email address so that we can forward to you technical updates and other information Please email Bila Golf at support bilagolf com 27 Section 3 Maint
27. le NavigatorGPS It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that all periodical checks necessary adjustments and services are carried out If in doubt please contact Bila Golf at 905 595 4522 or 1 877 345 BILA or email support bilagolf com Any work performed on your buggy should be recorded on your service record regardless of the work Your warranty is only valid if servicing occurs at 6 month or 500km intervals whichever come first at an authorized service centre NavigatorGPS Monthly 100kms Six Mthly 500kms Yearly 1000kms 3 Years 3000kms Wipe down the buggy with warm cloth after each use BO Clean 4 wheel BO Lubricate rear wheel stub axles BO Check and tighten all nuts and bolts SC Check grub screws on bearing collars on axle bearings tighten as required SC Check and tighten handle pivots SC Check alignment of buggy ensure that it runs straight SC Replace handle grips BO SC Replace rear wheel drive dogs BO SC Replace rear wheel spring latches BO SC Replace rear wheel drive hubs BO SC Replace seat bracket amp sand bottle loop plastic inserts BO SC Replace fused battery leads BO SC Replace rear and front wheels BO Replace 4 Wheel Assembly BO Replace Upper amp Lower Bag Straps Replace stem cable Replace key mats on top box and remote control Replace speed control
28. m is off Transmitter range and heart beat The range of the NavigatorGPS is up to 80 metres Your NavigatorGPS also has a heart beat interaction between the transmitter and receiver This means they stay in contact with each other at all times If the buggy goes out of range of the transmitter your NavigatorGPS will stop automatically 23 2 16 The Navigation System How it works Navigation on Nav On By pressing Nav On the navigation system is turned on The indicator light under the Nav On button will illuminate green each time you use a command whilst navigation is on The navigation system ensures the buggy maintains its direction regardless of the terrain The buggy will automatically brake or accelerate either wheel to maintain its direction Useful hint a steep incline the gradient may force the buggy off line You do not need to adjust the buggy The buggy will work its way back on course In addition if the buggy hits a tuft of grass or other object the buggy will momentarily be forced off course Do not be concerned The buggy knows where to go and will get back on track quickly Navigation off Nav Off By pressing Nav Off the navigation system is turned off The indicator light under the Nav Off button will illuminate red each time you use a command whilst navigation is off Important When you use the controls on the buggy s handlebar the navigation system turns off automatically This will enable you
29. mote control Please note if you are unhappy with the outcome you will need to repeat the entire process 2 18 Useful hints when using your NavigatorGPS Your NavigatorGPS has sophisticated electronics onboard Avoid guiding your NavigatorGPS through puddles of water The electronics are designed to handle all types of bad weather but not to be immersed in water Use handlebar controls in car parks The navigation system may be affected around steel products Use handlebar control in confined spaces To maintain maximum control in confined spaces such as pathways it is recommended that the remote is not used Your NavigatorGPS has a range of up to 80 metres Golf etiquette is essential at all times Do not operate your Navigator GPS in the vicinity of people playing their shots Trust your NavigatorGPS When operating Nav mode you do not need to constantly adjust the NavigatorGPS s direction If the NavigatorGPS is diverted from its course by uneven surfaces or steep inclines the NavigatorGPS will quickly correct itself to return to the former course 2 19 Understanding your buggy and suggestions for dealing with unusual situations Your NavigatorGPS is the result of many years of research development and many years of evolution on the golf course We have listed some unusual buggy behaviours and given suggestions to check and correct This is not a step by step list Situation 1 The NavigatorGPS stops respo
30. nding to its remote control What to do If the buggy battery has not been charged for a long time then this could be the cause of the transmitter not working e Charge the battery The battery should be charged every five to six rounds e Ensure you are using YOUR remote control not one from another NavigatorGPS 25 e Check that the LED on the top right of the remote changes colour when you press Nav Off red and Nav On green If there is no colour or the colour does not change charge the battery e Check that the buggy s wheels are properly engaged with the drive dogs on the axles If the rear wheels are not properly engaged the NavigatorGPS will not move e Check that the buggy has not been accidentally turned off at the ON OFF button e Check that the main battery is properly connected Disconnect the battery lead from the battery tray and then reconnect e Check the battery capacity under the Buggy Mode Main Menu Ask yourself was the main battery charged after its last use e Check to see if the NavigatorGPS responds normally to the operation of the top box buttons If not disconnect the buggy battery and check both battery connector parts for dirt or damaged contacts If OK re connect the battery and check the buggy s operation again If the remote still does not operate contact your Bila Golf service agent Situation 2 The buggy remote range is not up to expectation or has reduced over time
31. oad your course for saving u You need to be connected to the internet and have your remote control connected to your computer v When you have logged onto www bilagolf com gt Support gt Upload Courses and follow the prompts Hint When mapping hazards ensure you have regard to where you would have come from that is the tee off area and where you are going that is the green 1 20 Editing a course You can edit a course that is on your NavigatorGPS You may like to add a layup point or a reference point or add a hazard that was not included in the original mapping Go to www bilagolf com gt Support gt Manage my Courses gt Upload or Delete Courses Follow the instructions to edit a course 1 21 Deleting a course You can delete courses that are stored on your NavigatorGPS Go to www bilagolf com gt Support gt Manage my Courses gt Upload or Delete Courses Follow the prompts to delete the course 1 22 Analyse a game The NavigatorGPS offers the unique function of analysing game scores and shots if they were recorded during the game see Scoring for instructions a From the main menu use the up down arrows to select Analyse Game and then press the Select soft key b Use the up down arrows to select the desired Game and then press the Select soft key c Press the Statistics soft key to view the statistics for the game d Press the Score soft key to display the score for the game 12 Press the Back 9 Fron
32. olf bag off Battery off and directly into the trunk of the car This will save double handling Sand bottle and holder off Disengage 4 wheel after having removed and wiped it down Fold down buggy and place into the trunk of the car 2 8 Fitting your golf bag Separate the clip located on the top bag support Expand the strap so it fits around the golf bag Place your golf bag on the buggy Clip the top bag support strap in place Pull the top bag support strap tight The bottom strap should not be removed from its position and can be pulled over the bag by holding the webbed section of the strap and pulling it over the base of the golf bag 2 9 Positioning the seat 18 Place the seat stem into its position in the seat stem bracket on the right hand side of the buggy IMPORTANT DEPRESS THE SEAT WITH YOUR HAND BEFORE SITTING DO NOT USE THE SEAT ON UNEVEN SURFACES Please note Bila Golf does not warrant any seat support brackets that are damaged or bent 2 10 Assembling the umbrella holder Your buggy comes with an umbrella holder The umbrella holder needs to be bolted into position Simply follow the pictures above When not in use the umbrella holder can be turned to its side If you take your buggy home in your car you may need to do that prior to folding the buggy down Your umbrella holder can be adjusted both to the side and backwards and forwards The umbrella is secured inside the umbrella holder by tightening th
33. on will not generally gain reception inside For best accuracy your NavigatorGPS unit should have an unimpeded view of the sky 1 6 Checking for GPS Signal Before checking the status of your GPS signal ensure you have clear sky above your buggy and the NavigatorGPS unit has been on for at least five minutes You can check the status of GPS reception by going to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Status gt GPS Information gt GPS Signal It will display the satellite number and signal strength for each satellite Lat 51 52092N A blue bar indicates that the satellite is being used in the position __ _ _ calculation A red bar indicates that the satellite signal is being received ease E but it is not used in the position calculation The latitude and longitude of 01 02 04 09 10 12 14 17 26 27 29 30 the current position is also displayed The GPS signal strength is also displayed via a five column bar graph on the main menu page Once again a blue bar indicates that the satellite is being used in the position calculation red bar indicates that the satellite signal is being received but it is not used in the position calculation 1 7 Navigation Displays velocity heading and odometer Velooty Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Status gt GPS Information gt Navigator Heading 1 8 Setting the date format and time Go to Sureshot Homepage gt Features gt Setup gt Date Time gt Set Local
34. op box control features On Off Speed Control On Off Press the on off button to turn the buggy on and off Speed Control Turn speed control clockwise to set the desired speed S1 to 59 the higher the number the higher the speed and press the speed control to start the buggy To accelerate speed turn the speed control clockwise To slow the buggy down turn the speed control anti clockwise To stop the buggy press the speed control The speed setting is red when the buggy is stopped and white when the buggy is moving Buggy Navigation The buggy navigation mode Nav Off or Nav On is identified by a coloured bar below the speed setting The coloured bar is red for Nav Off and green for Nav On The navigation mode is changed using the remote control see next section When you touch any of the buttons on the top handle control box the buggy senses that you want to take personal control over it and will change the buggy status to Nav Off When you use the remote control the navigation mode will change to Nav On 22 2 15 Remote control features Forward Arrow Indicator Lights Nav Left and Right Arrows On Nav Off Stop Down Arrow Forward Arrow Press to accelerate the buggy The longer you depress the button the faster the buggy travels Please note If you wish to regain the speed you were travelling at prior to the last stop simply press the forward button twice in succession The buggy will
35. ssed by the Golf Club Bila Golf encourages you to ask prior the club prior to using your NavigatorGPS What do if my course is not on the database We designed the NavigatorGPS with a simple to use mapping capability A course be mapped while it is being played or simply by walking the course prior to a round and mapping the required co ordinates Mapping with the Sureshot allows the golfer to map not only the front rear and the centre of the green but also up to 15 hazards and a lay up position for each hole If you do not want to map the course yourself then contact support bilagolf com and we will get the course professionally mapped for you 3 18 Who can help me with technical questions amp support Our friendly team is available on email at support sureshotgps com It is recommended you email your request rather than returning to the place of purchase for the fastest response to your enquiry 3 19 Declaration of Conformity FC CC Bila Golf and MGI Ltd operates a policy of continuous development Bila Golf and MGI Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the NavigatorGPS and any other of its products without prior notice The contents of this document are provided as is Except as required by applicable law no warranties of any kind either express or implied including but 35 not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
36. t 9 soft key to toggle between the front 9 and back 9 scores Press the Done key to go back to the Select Game display delete a game use the up down arrows to select the desired Game and then press the Delete soft key When prompted press the Yes soft key to delete the game or the No soft key to return to the game list without deleting the game 13 Section 2 Buggy Instruction Manual Charging and care of the battery 2 1 Charge and care of the battery Note Please attach the battery leads to the top of the battery with the screws provided Positive is indicated by a sign and the colour red negative is marked by a sign and the colour black Prior to the first and after every use charge the battery The battery and charger comes with an easy connection system red to red and black to black Important The battery must be charged at least overnight before its first use Your battery is designed for 18 holes only If you play more than 18 holes before recharging the battery s life could be compromised Always recharge the battery as soon as possible after use no matter how short the period of use Your battery will charge best lying flat in a warm location with and air flow Note In winter it is best charged in a warm location and off any concrete floor During play minimize the drain on the battery by avoiding taking your buggy into the rough whenever possible Avoid using the buggy to pull you up hills
37. torGPS uses a highly sophisticated and patented electronic gyroscope as the navigation system to steer the buggy when in Nav On mode The gyroscope is tilt compensated to enable true steering over a wide range of grades you expect to encounter on the average golf course Your new NavigatorGPS with an electronic gyroscope motor controller will allow the navigation system to operate at the desired handle height independent of any external conditions Your NavigatorGPS employs auto range detection so the buggy will not go out of range of the remote control 80 metres A battery saving feature has also been added to the operation of your remote control If some reason you do not touch the remote control for three minutes whilst your buggy is within range the buggy will stop Simply press a command on the remote and the buggy will resume whatever task you seek of it 2 7 Folding Unfolding your buggy Practice unfolding and folding the buggy using the steps below This means when you go to play golf you will be somewhat familiar with this task e Press the button on the lower folding mechanism and fold the lower handle Press the button on the upper folding mechanism and fold the upper handle Collapse the handle until both folding mechanisms lock into place Bend your knees and lift the buggy using the front lifting handle and rear lifting bar 17 The following order of steps is suggested when folding your buggy down Seat and stem off G
38. uld be replaced as per the Service Schedule The upper bag strap can be replaced by 29 Removing the left and right hand straps from the upper bag support Undo and remove the screws holding the strap in position on the bag support Remove and replace both bag straps Insert bag strap securing screws The lower bag strap can be replaced by unclipping it from the bag support and installing the new bag strap 3 11 Correcting the alignment of your NavigatorGPS See Maintenance Schedule If during use you find that the buggy veers to the right or left please follow the instructions to correct the alignment 1 If the buggy veers to the left face the front wheel of the buggy and use the Allen key provided to screw the right bolt clockwise or the left bolt anti clockwise 2 If the buggy veers to the right face the front wheel of the buggy and use the Allen key provided to screw the left bolt clockwise or the right bolt anti clockwise Test run the buggy and repeat the process until the buggy runs straight 3 12 NavigatorGPS top handle protection Keep your top handle dry Rain humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits If your top handle does get wet dry with a soft cloth and place in an area which will allow for it to dry Do not use or store your NavigatorGPS in dusty dirty areas Its moving parts and electronic components can be damaged
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