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Victory
V I . O P E R A T I O N
GETTING ON YOUR VICTORY
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your Victory.
3. Push forward 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. Push forward on 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.
9. Follow the checklist below. Familiarize yourself with this checklist, since some of the checks must be per-
formed before you get on your Victory.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
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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? See IV. Your Victory. Never leave the manual
freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Victory.
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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? See Getting On Your Victory, 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? See IV. Your Victory.
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Is the speed adjustment dial set to a slower setting? See IV. Your Victory.
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Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? See IV. Your
Victory.
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Does your Victorys horn work properly?
OPERATING YOUR VICTORY
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 Victory accelerates smoothly to the speed preselected at the speed adjustment dial.
WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE
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Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Victory to the left.
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Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Victory to the right.
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Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
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Releasing the throttle control lever causes your Victory to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The
electric brake automatically engages when your Victory comes to a stop.