Instruction Booklet
6-Series
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
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all electrical connections are firmly attached
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adjust seat height and location
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adjust tiller to comfortable position
1.Before operating your scooter, check the following:
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free-wheeling device on D
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speed dial is at the turtle picture.
2.Sit on scooter and turn on key, all battery gauge LED lights should be lighting the
green, yellow, and red color zones. The Self-Diagnostic Warning Light should not be
blinking.
3.When your hands rest comfortably on handlebars, the thumb levers should be within
easy reach. The right lever moves scooter forward, the left one moves it backward.
When you release both levers scooter stops.
4.Steer scooter by turning the whole tiller toward the way you want to go.
5.Practice driving where there is no obstacles. Start at the slowest speed and drive
forward and backward; make some turns. As you get more comfortable you can
increase speed by turning the speed dial toward picture of rabbit.
6.Keep in mind these rules:
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Release thumb levers and allow scooter to stop completely before changing from
forward to reverse, or reverse to forward.
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When turning to corner, swing front wheels widely for back wheels will turn more
tightly.
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Drive in low speeds when reversing, riding downhill, over ramps, and curb, or on
uneven surface.
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Ride the scooter only where it is safe for walking.
7.If the Power Reserve Indicator lights only in red or red and yellow zones, you should
plan to recharge batteries very soon.
8.If scooter stops, locate circuit breaker on rear unit. Push it DOWN and try driving again.
9.When you are finished riding, turn off the key before getting off.
10.If you are finished riding for the day, immediately recharge the batteries. See Charging
batteries, page 12.
