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Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03
V I . O P E R A T I O N
BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
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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 scooter.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your scooter.
3. Disengage 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. Disengage the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
7. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
8. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
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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?
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Is the tiller 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 turned clockwise to the on position?
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Does the scooters 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 SCOOTER
Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your scooter. This driving
position gives you the most control over your vehicle.
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Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
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Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever.
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The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the
speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
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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 center position to drive straight ahead.
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To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your
scooter comes to a stop.
NOTE: Your scooters reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset
with the speed adjustment dial.
WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your scooter without first removing the key
from the key switch. This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle
control lever contact is made.
