Golden PATRIOT GR575, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Model GR575 Y O U R L I F E I N M O T I O N Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com ...

Page 2: ... Control Options 17 Seating 18 19 Freewheel Mode 20 VI RIDING YOUR Patriot Scooter 21 Mounting 21 Basic Driving 22 Steering in Tight Spots 23 24 VII DISASSEMBLY 25 26 VIII ASSEMBLY 27 28 IX TRANSPORTING YOUR Patriot 29 X CARE AND MAINTENANCE 30 Routine Maintenance 30 Cleaning Your Patriot Scooter 30 Batteries and Charging 31 If Your Patriot Does Not Operate 32 Diagnostics 33 34 XI WARRANTY 35 36 W...

Page 3: ...ble Armrests Your Patriot scooter features width height and angle adjustable armrests to find the most comfortable position as well as to make transfers easier Easy Access Batteries Located under the seat the batteries can be accessed by removing the four knob screws designed to hold the battery cover in place Tiller Easy to use handle offers infinite adjustments to find your most comfortable driv...

Page 4: ...sult in death or serious injury This icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border MANDATORY Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and or equipment damage This icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border PROHIBITED Indicate s an action s that should not be performed under any circumstance Failure to adhere can ca...

Page 5: ...r is in the engaged position See section V Operation in this manual Flip up the armrests When getting on or off your Patriot keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR PATRIOT Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See Section V Operation Retur...

Page 6: ... to a stop restart and accelerate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended Patriot maximum recommended incline is 7 5 Figure 2 Going Up an Incline Figure 3 Traversing an Incline If while you are driving down a slope your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is safe release the throttle control lever and allow your Patriot to come...

Page 7: ...itch to the Off position See section V Operation 2 Dismount your Patriot 3 Set the freewheel lever to Disengaged 4 While standing alongside the scooter carefully manually maneuver it down the slope 5 When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope position the freewheel lever in the engaged position See figure 11 on page 20 6 To restore power set the key switch to the On position ...

Page 8: ...nderstand this owner s manual before assembling operating transporting or disassembling your Golden Patriot Always operate your Golden Patriot with thought care and safety Do not attempt to use your Patriot on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry passengers under any circumstances Do not mount or dismount your Golden Patriot unless the brake is engaged Always make sure that the key swi...

Page 9: ...ed on the specifications chart see pages 14 15 Never back up or down a step or curb Do not drive your Patriot in icy or salted conditions Never operate your Patriot while you are under the influence of alcohol Do not operate or store your Patriot where it will be exposed to rain snow mist and below freezing temperatures Do not place hot liquids into the bottle holders The hot liquid could spill wh...

Page 10: ... each make and model of scooter can resist EMI RFI to a certain level The higher the level of resistance the greater the degree of protection from EMI RFI measured in volts per meter V m The FDA has also determined that current technology is capable of providing 20 V m of resistance to EMI RFI which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference This product has been tested...

Page 11: ...___________ Dealer Name___________________________________________________________________ Company______________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State_______ Zip______________________ Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card i...

Page 12: ...ronic Speed Control Yes Electro Mechanical Brakes Yes Mechanical Hand Brake Yes Charger Off board Controller PG S 140A Dimensions Length 57 Width 28 Height ground to top of back of seat 46 5 48 5 Height ground to top of back of headrest 54 59 Ground to Top of Seat 27 29 Ground to Top of Deck 8 75 Deck to Top of Seat 18 20 Number of Seat Height Positions 3 Size of Increments 1 Front axle to Rear ax...

Page 13: ...gies reserves the right to make changes to the product or literature at any time 15 Specification GR575 Tires Solid low profile Front 13 Rear 13 Rear Anti Tip Wheels N A Standard Seat Captain s Highback Slide Seat N A Back Height no headrest 21 in Back Height with headrest 28 5 31 5 Width x Depth adjustable depth is standard set to 18 20 x 18 20 Color Charcoal Gray Warranty Frame Five Years Drive ...

Page 14: ...r on and off to your Patriot See figure 5 Insert the key into the key switch Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to turn on your scooter s power The DC Battery Voltage Meter will light up and the needle will move to indicate that power is on Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn off your scooter s power Always make certain that the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or...

Page 15: ...verse or from reverse to forward To drive in reverse use either of the following Use your left hand fingers to pull back on the left side of the throttle control lever Use your right thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever When the throttle control lever is completely released it automatically returns to the center stop position and engages your scooter s brakes bringing you to ...

Page 16: ...mrest angle turn the armrest angle screw clockwise See figure 7 Armrest Height 1 Loosen Armrest Height Adjustment Knob Figure 7 until you can pull it outward Note The knob is retained in its housing with a spring 2 While keeping the knob pulled raise or lower the armrest to the desired position then release the knob After releasing the knob you may have to raise or lower the armrest until it align...

Page 17: ...the seat height 1 Fold the seat back down grasp the seat on both sides and lift the seat up and off of the seat pedestal See Figure 9 Note Seat arms can be removed to reduce the seat weight 2 Remove the nut and bolt that holds the seat post in the seat pedestal See Figure 10 3 Position the seat post at the desired height while aligning the holes in the seat post and the seat pedestal 4 Reinstall t...

Page 18: ... lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode Figure 11 Freewheel Lever To disengage the park brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode Pull back on the freewheel lever towards the letter N Neutral Position See figure 11 To engage the brake and take your scooter out of freewheel mode Push forward on the freewheel lever towards the letter D Drive Position See figure 11 Pushing the...

Page 19: ...er is in the engaged position See section V Operation in this manual 3 Flip up or remove the armrests When getting on or off your Patriot keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR PATRIOT 1 Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See Section V ...

Page 20: ...ccelerate your Patriot 7 Release the throttle control lever to allow your Patriot to come gently to a full stop 8 Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter Steering Steering your Golden Patriot is easy and logical 1 With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller see figure 4 on page 13 turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right 2 With both han...

Page 21: ...trol Through Tight Spots on the next page Steering in Reverse Backing up your Patriot requires attention to what you are doing 1 Use your right fingers to push the throttle control lever or use your left fingers to pull back on the throttle control lever See figure 5 on page 16 2 Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left 3 Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the r...

Page 22: ...atriot while driving up a ramp Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to the throttle control lever Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline Driving down a ramp Keep your Patriot s speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop release the throttle control lever slowly and smoothly Prev...

Page 23: ...seat making it easier to lift Never pull on the arms or use them as a handle to move the scooter as they could inadvertently pull out of the receiver bar causing injury 3 Grip the seat on opposite sides and with a firm grip pull the seat straight up See figure 12 Figure 12 Removing the Seat Remove the Batteries 4 Remove the four knob screws securing the battery cover and than remove the cover See ...

Page 24: ...e front wheels to keep them from turning side to side to help control while carrying or transporting the scooter See figure 14 The PatriotTM scooter weighs approximately 158 lbs with the seat batteries and tiller basket removed Exercise good judgement when moving or lifting the scooter WARNING Be aware of labeled pinch points Be careful not to pinch your fingers between moving or removable parts d...

Page 25: ...lp from a second person especially when stowing parts for transport WARNING Pinch Point A pinch point is an area where you MUST consider your fingers to be sure they DO NOT become pinched between two metal or hard plastic areas The greatest chance of pinch points becomes possible during the assembly of the Patriot scooter INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY Ensure that all components in the sco...

Page 26: ...tery Installation Figure 17 Installing the Seat Unlock the Tiller 7 Use one hand to grasp and squeeze the tiller handle While squeezing the handle lift the tiller up to the desired position and release the handle to lock the tiller in place See figure 14 on page 26 Install the Tiller Basket 8 Place the basket onto the tiller bracket and push down to lock it in place Accident hazard due to incorrec...

Page 27: ...portation Do not lift your Patriot by its plastic body parts or dash Breakage of these parts is not covered by the warranty Do not use the tires or wheels to lift the rear carriage The carriage may rotate and cause injury or damage If your scooter and its components are not properly and securely stowed during transportation the scooter or the components may move or become airborne and cause injury...

Page 28: ... and durability Do not use excess water or pressure when cleaning your scooter Never take your scooter through a car wash Never use a high pressure hose to wash your scooter Use cool water mixed with a mild soap to remove dirt and oils Dry with a clean soft cloth Buff by hand with a soft cloth Do not use a sharp object when removing shroud pieces Clean the body of your scooter with a damp cloth Vi...

Page 29: ...e only the automatic off board charger supplied for all routine charging Never use an automotive or wet type charger Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended periods Charge a discharged battery as soon as possible Fully recharge batteries regularly Always store batteries fully charged Check stored batteries once a m...

Page 30: ...down and battery current must rise to satisfy the demands of the motor and of other electrical devices operating on your scooter This can cause a heavy current draw that will trip the main circuit breaker Remedy Recharge your Patriot s batteries See Batteries and Charging on page 31 If the problem continues have your authorized Golden Technologies Inc dealer load test the batteries If the batterie...

Page 31: ... and stops that indicates BEEP code 5 Brake Trip The following BEEP codes are used to help diagnose system errors BEEP Code 2 Low Battery Voltage BEEP Code 3 High Battery Voltage BEEP Code 5 Solenoid Brake Trip BEEP Code 6 Throttle Trip BEEP Code 7 Throttle Trip BEEP Code 8 Motor Disconnected BEEP Code 9 Possible Controller Trip BEEP CODE 2 LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery needs charging or there i...

Page 32: ...ONNECTED The motor has a bad connection Check all the connections and leads between the motor and the S drive Check the position of the freewheel switch BEEP CODE 9 POSSIBLE CONTROLLER TRIP A control system trip is indicated Make sure all connections are secure FOR YOUR CONVENIANCE THESE DIAGNOSTIC BEEP CODES ALONG WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR SCOOTER CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE FLOOR MAT THIS WILL A...

Page 33: ... Frame Frame Welds Tiller Frame From Front Fork Seat Post One Year Warranty For the period of one year from the date of purchase in the event of defective materials or workmanship Golden Technologies will repair or replace at our option with any new or reconditioned components any of the following drive train components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Tran...

Page 34: ...e Commercial use or use other than normal Repairs and or modifications made to any part without the specific consent of Golden Technologies Exceeding the specified weight capacity of the unit Accessories other than those supplied or approved by Golden Technologies Failure to adhere to the product instructions Acts of Nature such as lightning strikes earthquakes etc Circumstances beyond the control...