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Elite
2
Mini XS Plus Rev.B
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Fig. 5.5
5.6 Driving on a slope (Fig 5.5)
Your scooter has been designed and tested to allow its use on
slopes or gradients of at least 6°.
For Elite
2
Mini with 90 amp controller
6° rated slope or
gradient
For Elite
2
XS & Elite
2
Plus with 140 amp
controller. Elite
2
Mini with 120 amp
controller.
6° rated slope or
gradient
DANGER!
• Stopping distances on slopes can be significantly longer than
on level ground.
DANGER!
• In certain circumstances, your scooter could become
unstable.
• To improve stability lean forward when driving uphill, with
the seat and back in an upright position.
• Alternatively, sit in an upright position when travelling in
a forward, downhill direction or and/or recline the seat
backwards.
• If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of your scooter
on a slope then do not attempt to drive up or down the
slope/kerb; try to find an alternative route.
5.4 Curves
Steering the scooter is easy and logical. Just be sure to
remember to get wide clearance when turning so that the rear
wheels clear any obstacle.
Shortcutting a pavement corner can cause the back wheel to
go off the pavement, causing problems, if the corner is very
rough. Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated curve
around the obstacle.
When steering in a tight spot, such as a doorway or when
turning around, stop the scooter and then turn the handlebar
to where you want to go, then apply power gently. This will
make the scooter turn tightly. It is also recommended that the
pre-set speed is set to a slower setting to aid control in tight
spots.
DANGER!
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to turn
sharply you must reduce your speed with the wigwag or side
throttle or speed setting. This is particularly important when
travelling across or down a slope. Disregarding this advice
could lead to your scooter tipping over.
WARNING!
Use indicators when changing direction.
5.5 Braking & Emergency stop
There are three ways to stop your scooter:
• Simplest and safest way to stop the scooter is to release
the operating lever. This will bring the scooter to a halt in a
controlled manner.
• Going in reverse will break the scooter abruptly with a fast
stop.
• Switching the control system off using the ON/OFF key
switch whilst the scooter is in motion will also bring the
scooter to a halt.
WARNING!
• Switching the control system off is only to be used in an
emergency as the stopping action is very abrupt.