PowaKaddy FX7 Electric Trolley Owner’s Manual
- June 7, 2024
- PowaKaddy
Table of Contents
PowaKaddy FX7 Electric Trolley
Product Warranty
www.PowaKaddy.com/my-PowaKaddy
Please take a moment to register your new products to receive the *Extended
Warranties.
You will require the serial numbers for the Trolley, Battery and Charger.
These are located on the individual items. The serial number on the trolley is
located in the rear joint, See image.
Terms and conditions apply. See
powakaddy.com for details.
Getting Started
Remove the front wheel assembly, wheels and frame from the box.
Slide the front wheel assembly into the frame and secure using the two Hex bolts and washers provided in the Manual Pack using the supplied Hex Key. Note: please save the hex hey for adjusting the handle height, See Section 6.
Remove the axle caps and fit the wheels by pressing the release button and sliding onto the axle until the clutch is engaged. Note: The wheels can be locked into two positions on the axle; push onto the inner groove to engage the clutches. The outer groove can be used when drive is not required.
Unfold Your Trolley
To open the frame, press the grey main lock button (highlighted in red) and lift the handle until the rear and upper joints click into place. Rotate To fold the trolley, reverse the process to fold so that the handle hook locks into the rear joint.
Lithium Battery
IMPORTANT: you must fully charge your battery before using your trolley. Always recharge your battery within 24 hrs of use. Failure to do so could reduce the life of your battery. See Section 10, Battery Care for detailed instructions.
Your PowaKaddy trolley features an innovative Plug ’n’ Play™ battery system including sprung terminals and a locking feature to maintain power connection over uneven terrain. Once your battery is charged and trolley assembled, connect your battery as shown.
- Engage the front of the battery.
- Press the rear until the battery clips into position.
- Press the Power button to turn the trolley on.
To remove the battery, first turn the off via the power button. Pull the grey latch to disengage the battery before lifting from the frame.
Note: The Lithium battery can be stored within the tray for transportation. Please ensure you turn off the battery using the power button. Leaving your battery on with the Green LED illuminated could lead to your battery discharging or trolley activating during transportation.
Front Wheel Adjust
Your trolley is pre-set to run straight but if your trolley is running off course, adjust by:
- Release the front wheel lever.
- Rotate up to make your trolley track more to the LEFT.
- Rotate down to track more to the RIGHT.
- Once you are happy the trolley is running straight re-apply the lever to lock in position.
Handle Height Adjust
The handle height is pre-set to suit most users but can be adjusted to one of five positions. To adjust:
- With the trolley fully open, remove the locking bolt from the height adjust plate using the 4mm hex key supplied in your manual pack.
- Raise or lower the handle to the new desired position.
- Tighten the bolt back up ensuring the adjustment plates on both sides are locked into the mating features.
Controls Overview
Once your battery is fully charged and connected, your trolley is ready to
use. The control functions are detailed below.
Note: Your trolley includes a power save mode to extend the life of your
battery. After 20 minutes of sitting idle, the trolleys display will turn off.
To wake up, rotate or press the control dial.
Control Dial: Turn to control the speed of the trolley in normal
operation. Press to pause and resume at your selected speed.
Power Indicator: Displays whether power is being applied to the drive
system. (Green – ON) (Red – OFF)
Speed Setting: Rotate the control dial to adjust the speed of the trolley
from 0 – 9 when the motor is powered on. Press control dial to pause and
resume your selected speed.
Left Function Button: Press to toggle between Drive and Approach
distances
-
Drive: Reset before leaving the tee to measure your drive*. To reset press and hold the left function button (note this will also reset your approach).
Please Note: The drive distance displayed is distance travelled by the trolley under power and may not represent total yards/metres of shot where playing across water or other terrain obstacles that do not allow travel in a straight line from tee to ball. The total distance will also be affected by freewheeling downhill and if the rear wheels slip excessively on wet or loose ground. -
Approach: Use to measure your “approach” distance. Reset your approach measurement (select approach press and hold the left function button to reset) as you go past the nearest Fairway Distance Marker. Walk to your ball and subtract the distance measured from the marker distance. This will be the required distance to the green.
Right Function Button: Press to toggle between Total, Trip Time and Calories.
- Total: Displays the total distance covered by the trolley. This cannot be reset.
- Clock: The time is shown in the top left-hand corner of the display. Adjust the time for daylight saving hours in Settings, See Section 8.
- Trip: Displays the distance the trolley has covered during the round. This will reset when the battery is turned off.
- Trip Time: Displays the “on” time of the trolley. This will reset when the battery is turned off.
- Calories: Displays the approximate number of calories burnt when walking during your round of golf.
Charging Port: Located on the underside of the handle. Open the hatch to
charge GPS & mobile devices. The output is rated to 5v/500mA suitable for most
USB devices
USB output voltage 5v/500mA compatible with most USB portable devices, please check device manufacturers instructions before use. PowaKaddy International Ltd accepts no liability for loss of data or damage from using the charging port with incompatible device.
Automatic Distance Function (ADF): The ADF function is a convenient way of sending your trolley a set distance. (5 to 50 yards/metres) For example when you are approaching a green you can send the trolley towards the next tee if the route allows. Please note: it is not recommended to send your trolley unattended over steep or rough terrain. To activate ADF the motor must be paused and then:
- Press and hold the control dial until ‘ADF’ appears on the display.
- Rotate the control dial to select the distance between 5 and 50 (Yards/Metres).
- To set the trolley in motion, press the control dial to start the motor. The trolley will run by default at speed 4.
To cancel the ADF, rotate the control dial to “00” and confirm by pressing the control dial. To cancel when the trolley is in motion, simply press the control dial to pause the motor as you would during normal use.
Battery Gauge: Displays the trolleys battery status. As you progress through your round the 5 blue bars will extinguish from full to empty. When the final bar is extinguished it indicates that the battery is flat. When your battery is new you may lose only one or two bars during the entire round. As your battery ages, you may lose more bars.
If you lose all the bars this could indicate; (1) you have not fully charged your battery (2) your battery is nearing the end of its useful life and you should consider buying a replacement. For further battery care information, see Section 11.
Factory Settings
Your new trolley is ready to use, but there are a number of preferences you can change in the programming mode. To enter programming mode:
- Connect the battery to the trolley and turn on.
- Press and hold both function buttons for 3 seconds. The default display will be replaced with the clock flashing in the top left-hand corner of the display.
- Press the right button to toggle though the options
- Select or modify the option by pressing the control dial, then rotate to adjust the value.
- Press and hold both function buttons to save and exit. The display will then return to the default display.
Each of the settings are detailed below:
Clock: With the clock flashing, rotate the control dial to the required digit
and press to confirm. Repeat for each digit.
Competition Mode: Disables ADF and distance measurements off. Toggle on and
off by pressing the control dial when ‘COMP’ is highlighted.
Security PIN: Turn on and off by rotating the control dial when the padlock icon is highlighted. When turned on, rotate the control dial to select your 4 digit code, confirm each digit by pressing the control dial. Repeat for each digit and then press and hold both buttons to save the new security PIN.
Note: if you have enabled the security PIN, this will be required every time you turn the trolley on. In the event you have forgotten your PIN you can use the default factory PIN: 7921 to unlock the controls.
Distance Units: This will change the measurements and ADF function from Yards (miles) to metres (Km). Push the control dial to toggle the selection.
Electronic Braking System
The all new Electronic Braking System (EBS) is an option extra feature on 2020 PowaKaddy Freeway range.
The EBS is an automatic assisted braking system for downhill descends, maintaining the trolley at the selected speed to prevent the trolley running away from the user. In addition, the trolley will hold a selected speed uphill, removing the need for constant adjustment of the control dial.
Warning:
EBS is an assisted braking system for hill descent, not a 100% parking brake.
The trolley must be powered on and the wheels engaged with the clutch for the
braking system to function. The drive system uses a limited slip differential
to allow braking and provide ease of manoeuvrability. Try to avoid traversing
a steep hill as the load of the trolley will mostly be applied to the lower
wheel on the slope and may cause the higher wheel to slip. If your trolley
loses traction and the wheels start to spin, reduce the speed and apply even
pressure on the handle to increase traction of both wheels.
Caution:
Wet or loose ground conditions may cause the wheels to lock and slip on steep
slopes. When walking up, down or traversing slopes, please maintain a firm
grip on the handle to assist the trolley and avoid injury or damage.
Battery Care
Please note; In normal conditions the Extended 30V Lithium Battery will do 36 holes when used on a PowaKaddy product. Conditions such as long or exceptionally hilly courses, wet ground conditions and excessively heavy golf bags may reduce the range of the trolley.
Charging Instructions:
- Plug the charger into the mains – the charger indicator light will be green.
- Turn on the battery by press and holding the power button until the green light is illuminated.
- Plug the battery into the charger. The charger light will turn from green to red to indicate the charging process has started.
- Once the battery is fully charged, the charger status light will be continuous green. At this point, remove the battery from the charger and the charger from the outlet.
- Turn off the battery using power button.
- The charging process will take approximately 8 hours depending on the extent of the discharge and battery capacity.
- Avoid leaving your battery on charge for longer than 12 hours. If left for a long period of time, the battery will automatically turn off.
Battery Safety
- Never short circuit a battery. Keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys and other small metal objects that can make a connection between the terminals.
- Do not splash or immerse in liquids.
- Do not store or charge the battery in locations where the temperatures may exceed below -10° (14° F) or above 40° C (105° F) such as outdoor sheds or metal buildings in summer.
- Only charge your PowaKaddy battery using the approved charger supplied. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause fire.
- Never use the battery if the casing or terminals are damaged.
- There are no serviceable parts within the battery, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY or attempt a repair. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
- The battery is a sealed unit. In the unlikely event liquid leaks from the battery, do not touch the liquid as it may cause irritation or burns.
Follow these precautions:
- Skin contact – Wash with soap and water.
- Inhalation – Expose to fresh air and seek medical advice.
- Eye contact – Immediately wash with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
- Disposal – wear gloves to handle the battery and dispose of immediately; contact your local council or recycling centre.
- Do not incinerate the battery even if damaged.
- Only use a PowaKaddy Battery with a compatible PowaKaddy Trolley. Use of the battery pack on other products may create risk of injury or fire.
Charging Safety:
- Do not probe terminals with conductive objects.
- Only charge a PowaKaddy battery using the supplied PowaKaddy charger. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
- Only charge on a hard, flat surface.
- The charger will get warm, do not cover the charger.
- Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
- Do not use a charger if the plug, leads, contacts or casing is damaged.
- Remove the plug with care. Do not pull on the cord.
- Avoid using an extension cable.
Lithium Battery Storage:
Batteries are to be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct
sunlight and excessive heat or cold; ideally store at room temperature. Charge
your battery fully before storing. Charge once every three months thereafter.
Battery Transportation:
Ensure the battery is turned off when transporting the trolley to avoid
activating the trolley and discharging the battery. Check with your airline
before attempting to ship your battery by air.
Lithium Battery Disposal:
At the end of its useful life, please discard the battery with due care for
the environment.
- If possible, run down the battery completely and remove from the trolley.
- Take the battery to your local recycling centre.
Maintenance
Your PowaKaddy trolley is easy to maintain.
- Never jet wash or immerse in water. Clean the trolley using a sponge and warm water to remove mud, grass and other debris.
- Occasionally remove the wheels and apply grease to the axles and moving parts.
Your serial number can be found in the cavity of the rear joint, please make a note for future reference. Should you experience a problem with your PowaKaddy product, please visit www.powakaddy.com/support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>