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4.4 Basic driving
Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your scooter;
Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting;
Insert the key into the key switch;
Turn the key clockwise to the
“
On
”
position;
Place your hand on the handgrips;
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If you wish to drive forward, pull back on the right side of the throttle
control lever;
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If you wish to drive in reverse, pull back the left side of the throttle control
lever;
Pull on the throttle control lever to gently accelerate your scooter;
Release the throttle control lever to allow your scooter to come gently to a full
stop;
Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your
scooter.
4.5 Steering
Place both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the right to
travel to the right;
Turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left;
Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that
the rear wheels will clear any obstacle.
Warning:
Turning your scooter too sharply at a too high speed will create a situation
where one of the rear wheels will leave the ground and the scooter will tip
over. Avoid this at any time by decelerating and steering a wide arc around
corners and obstacles.
Steering in a tight spot
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering or leaving a doorway or when you
are turning around;
Bring your scooter to a full stop;
Set speed at the lowest setting;
Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive.
Steering in reverse
Please be extra careful when you are driving in reverse.
Use your right fingers to push the throttle control lever or use your left fingers
to pull back on the throttle control lever;
Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left;
Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right.
