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2.
Stand at the side of your scooter.
3.
Pull forward the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
4.
Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
5.
Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
6.
Pull forward the seat locking lever and rotate the seat until you are forward facing.
7.
Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
8.
Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
9.
Follow the checklist below. Familiarize yourself with this checklist, since some of the checks must be
performed before getting on your scooter.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
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Have you fully charged the batteries? Please see section 5. Batteries and Charging.
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Is the manual freewheeling lever in the drive (down) position? Please see section 4. Your scooter.
Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are pushing your scooter.
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Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
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Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
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Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? Please see
“Getting
on your s
cooter,” above.
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Is the seat at the proper height? Please see 7. Comfort Adjustments.
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Is the seat locked securely in place? Please see 7. Comfort Adjustments.
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Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? Please see 7. Comfort
Adjustments.
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Is the key fully inserted into the key switch? Please see 4. Your scooter.
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Is the speed adjustment dial set to a slower setting? Please see 4. Your scooter.
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Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? Please
see 4
“Your
s
cooter.”
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
After planning your route:
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Adjust the speed adjustment dial on the control console assembly to your desired level of speed.
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Press your thumb against the appropriate side of the throttle control lever. The electric brake
automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed pre-selected at the speed
adjustment dial.
6 . O P E R A T I O N
FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVING
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Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left.
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Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right.
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Move the tiller to the centre position to drive straight ahead.