Amigo Fiesta III, Owners And Operation Manual

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIESTA
To operate your Fiesta, use the following procedures:
• For the Fiesta SE, IV & IV-12 models, the Key Switch is located on the side of the handle as
shown in Figure 6. For the Fiesta III model, the Key Switch is located on the top of the
handle as shown in Figure 2. Insert and turn the key provided.
• Adjust the Speed Adjusting Knob to minimum. (Turn counterclockwise).
On Fiesta IV-12, turn HI/LO Switch to low.
• Press the Forward Accelerator Lever or the Reverse Accelerator Lever to move the Fiesta.
(This is found just below the Control Panel, and is operated by your thumbs.)
• To stop, just release the Accelerator Lever and the vehicle will stop automatically.
• If you feel you want to slow the vehicle down even faster, you can use
the Hand Brake (Fiesta SE, IV & IV-12 only).
• When the Fiesta is used at night, you can turn the lights on by pressing the Light Button.
• Disengaging the Motor will allow you to push the unit, if necessary. At the rear of the vehicle,
you will find a Lever as shown in Figure 7. This Lever is marked with an N & D Label.
When this Lever is pushed to “N” (Neutral) it will enable you to push the vehicle without the
use of your Ignition Key. When pushed into “D” (Drive) the vehicle will be back into gear.
RIDING YOUR FIESTA
For your first sessions, be sure you are on a level surface. Put the key in its slot, but leave it turned off.
Stand behind the seat and reach down to the Seat Lock Lever. It is located on the right side directly under the seat
(can be configured on either side of the seat; standard position is on the right side). Grasp the end of the Lever and
pull up, releasing the seat. It will now turn easily to meet you. If need be, you can lock the seat in any 45-degree
position to make it steady before you sit down. Turn seat forward to driving position. Then, turn the Speed Adjustment
Knob counterclockwise, and turn the key to the On position. Press the Right Accelerator Lever to start off in a Forward
motion. To stop, simply let go; this will apply your brake.
Basic Driving
Make sure you are properly seated and that the Speed Adjusting Knob is turned fully counterclockwise.
Note:
Reverse movement of vehicle may not occur when Speed Adjusting Knob is turned fully counterclockwise.
Insert key into Key Switch and turn clockwise to “On” (90 degrees). On handle, push the Accelerator Lever
as described earlier. You will gently accelerate. Release the Lever and you will gently stop. Practice these two
basic functions until you get used to them.
Steering the Fiesta is easy and logical. Just be sure to remember to give wide clearance when turning
so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle.
Shortcutting a sidewalk corner can cause the back wheel to go off the sidewalk, causing problems if the corner is very
rough. Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle. If you must steer in a tight spot,
such as entering a doorway or when turning around, stop and then apply power gently. This will make the vehicle
turn very sharply. For more on maneuvering through obstacles, see the next section.
Backing up requires attention. Push the Reverse side of Accelerator Lever and steer in the opposite direction of the
way you want to go. The further you push the Accelerator Lever, the faster you will go. Reverse speed is 50% slower
than Forward speed.
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