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Freewheel Electronic Switch

 

 

CRICKET ESV Control Functions 

 

ESV Controls  

 

Key Switch Functions

:  

ON

: On

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Throttle Select Switch: 

Select “I” for the foot throttle or “II” for the handle bar 

mounted throttle 

 

Horn: 

Depress the Green button to activate the horn

 

 

 

Charge Meter: 

CHARGE

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no 

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Directional Toggle Switch: 

 

Up 

(

F

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r f

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rd - 

Down 

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R

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se. 

 

Rheostat Speed Control: 

Use this knob to adjust the maximum speed of the cart. 

Turn clockwise for full speed and turn 

counterclockwise to limit the maximum speed. 

 

Head Lights: 

To turn on the head lights twist the knob on the turn 

signal lever.

  

 

Freewheel Electronic Switch: 

Located under the front seat use this switch to 

disengage the brake. Under normal operation this 

switch is “OFF”.  NOTE: When this switch is in the 

“ON” Position the CRICKET will not drive.  

 

 

 

Entering the Vehicle  

  

A

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Turning the Vehicle On 

  

Switch the key switch to the “On” Position and select the desired direction (Forward or Reverse). 

 

Driving the Vehicle  

 

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o

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mo

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o

p

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throttle 

to 

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Stopping the Vehicle  

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ce yo

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.  

 

Turning the Vehicle Off  

 

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on.  

Exiting the Vehicle  

Once the vehicle has come to a complete stop, and the key switch is turned to the Off position, all passengers may 

carefully exit the vehicle. Never attempt to exit the vehicle while it is still moving. This could lead to severe 

injury.  

 

Storing the Vehicle  

 

S

t

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ou

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ith 

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ff 

p

osit

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ESV Dash Panel  

Summary of Contents for Cricket ESV

Page 1: ...s well as basic maintenance and inspection procedures and warranty information 2 3 ESV Electric Sports Vehicle Rick s Specialty Vehicles 748 N Harbor City Blvd Melbourne FL 32935 321 752 4041 www rick...

Page 2: ...notice of all warning and caution notices herein Operate your CRICKET vehicle only after proper training or instruction No one under 16 years of age should ever operate a CRICKET electric sport vehic...

Page 3: ...ICKET ESV Product Specifications 4 General Information 5 CRICKET Installation and Setup Instructions 7 CRICKET ESV Control Functions 8 CRICKET Operational Instructions Maintenance and Adjustments 9 Wa...

Page 4: ...rmanent on board charging unit underneath front seat Frame MIG welded high tensile steel with corrosion protection Body Molded in polymer reinforced plastic Brakes Single regenerative electromagnetic...

Page 5: ...ts c Along loose terrain d On uneven roads e In traffic with other vehicles f Near pedestrian areas Notes Cautions and Warnings The following notations indicate important information Failure to follow...

Page 6: ...tire manual carefully and follow the operating procedures described Operate a CR1CKET ESV only if you have had proper training or instruction Follow these age recommendations No one under 16 years of...

Page 7: ...pedal rapidly several times in a row Always use the size and type tires specified in this manual Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual 8 15 PSI Never modify a CR1CKET vehic...

Page 8: ...ding driver must always be seated while the CRICKET vehicle is in use Turning the Vehicle On Switch the key switch to the On Position and select the desired direction Forward or Reverse Driving the Ve...

Page 9: ...come into contact with the rear wheels or objects outside the vehicle Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet inside the vehicle during operation CRICKET Operational Instructions M...

Page 10: ...batteries by reversing procedure in step 1 above Replace and secure cover Operating the Convertible Rear Passenger Seat Optional Equipment To convert your rear seat into the rear cargo carrier for a...

Page 11: ...ccident or collision damage f Modification to original parts g Damage due to improper transportation Specific Exclusions This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due...

Page 12: ...ey when not in use Pro Charging System Battery Charger Two year Warranty The charger is covered by a separate two year warranty provided by the charger manufacturer The charger is not warranted by the...

Page 13: ...on or you can fill out this form completely please print legibly or type and mail it to RICK S SPECIALTY VEHICLES 748 N Harbor City Blvd Melbourne FL 32935 Customer Name Phone Number Delivery Address...

Page 14: ...14...

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