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Celebrity
V I . O P E R A T I O N
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR CELEBRITY
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Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging.
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Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up
unless you are manually pushing your Celebrity.
GETTING ON YOUR CELEBRITY
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your Celebrity.
3. Push down on 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. Fasten the lap belt, if your Celebrity is so equipped.
7. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
8. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
9. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
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Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See Getting On Your Celebrity, above.
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Is the seat at the proper height? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
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Is the seat locked securely in place? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
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Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
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Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and in the on position? See IV. Description.
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Is the speed adjustment set to a slow setting? See IV. Description.
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Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? See IV.
Description.
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Does your Celebritys horn work properly?
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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?
OPERATING YOUR CELEBRITY
After planning your route:
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Adjust the speed adjustment dial on the control console assembly to preset your desired maximum speed.
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Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle lever.
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The electric brake automatically disengages and the Celebrity accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected
with the speed adjustment dial.
NOTE: The rear wheel drive transaxle gives your Celebrity maximum traction with minimal steering
effort on your part.