The Rome Electric Bicycle User’s Guide
TPS Training Bulletin
Page 7
Inspecting your E-Bike
Always inspect your e-bike before you ride it, to make sure its safety features are operating
properly. Many accidents can be avoided with routine inspections.
Once you are comfortable with your e-bike, you will be able to detect small changes in the
way it feels. If anything changes between uses, make sure to have it properly examined.
Also, be sure to listen for changes in the sounds your e-bike makes over time. Any
mechanical or power issues may have effects on the sounds the bicycle makes.
Holding the Handlebars
As with a normal bicycle or gas scooter, place your fingers over the brake levers, using the
palms of your hand and your thumbs to wrap around and under the handlegrips. Doing this
allows you to activate the brakes easily, by squeezing your hand, in case you have to stop
quickly. This is the safe way to control your electric bicycle.
Turning your E-Bike On and Off
To turn on your e-bike, insert the key into the “ignition”, located just below the dash board,
and turn the key to the right. When your e-bike is activated, the power indicator will light
and the battery charge indicator will jump, showing you how much power your e-bike has.
To turn off the e-bike, simply turn the key to the left, and remove the key.
Warning
When you activate the e-bike, the electrical system becomes live. Do
not try to affect changes to the E-Bike (such as removing the battery
or repairing electrical components) while the E-Bike is activated. Turn
the E-Bike off and remove the key before you attempt to access any of
the electrical components. Also, the battery carries a
significant
electric charge
and can injure people if not treated properly and with
respect.
Accelerating and Decelerating
The throttle is found on the
right-side hand grip
on the handlebars. Turn the grip forward
(away from you) to accelerate. To decelerate, release the grip (turn it towards you). Don’t
over-rotate the accelerator, as this could damage the battery and electrical components.
Warning
Do not activate the accelerator until you are seated on the bicycle and
are ready to accelerate. The e-bike can easily escape from your
control, possibly injuring you or others, and the e-bike may be
damaged by being dropped.
