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Sundancer
Familiarize yourself with the following checklist before you get on your Sundancer. Some of the checks must be
performed prior to getting on your Scooter.
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 run position? See IV. Description. Never leave the manual freewheel
lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Sundancer.
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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 Scooter, below.
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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. Description.
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Is the speed adjustment dial 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 lever? See IV. Description.
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Does your Sundancers horn work properly?
GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
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Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
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Stand at the side of your Scooter.
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Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it faces you.
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Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
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Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
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Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you face forward.
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Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
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Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
After planning your route:
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Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
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Insert the key into the key switch.
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With your hands on the handgrips, use your thumb to push the right throttle lever to disengage your Sundancers
brakes and move forward; the electric brake automatically disengages and the Sundancer accelerates smoothly
to the speed you set 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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Release the throttle lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electric brake automatically engages
when your Scooter comes to a stop.
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To move in reverse, use your thumb to push the left throttle lever to disengage the brakes and move rearward.
V I . O P E R A T I O N
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