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Control Over Grass, Gravel and Inclines
The scooter performs admirably on grass, gravel and on hills.
BUT YOU MUST NOT EXCEED THE
PARAMETERS ESTABLISHED IN THIS MANUAL
. Please refer to the ‘Rules for Safe Use' section.
Safety must come first. If you are unsure about a situation, avoid it.
Packed gravel, such as on driveways or roads, will present few problems. Loose, deep gravel
should be avoided, as well as loosely packed sand.
CAUTION:
Because of the power of your scooter, you will be able to climb small inclines. But the
maximum gradient limit is 8 degrees. The reason for this is to ensure good stability.
Always make certain your scooter is in full working order before attempting to climb obstacles.
Never attempt to drive beyond the design capability of your scooter. Observe weather conditions.
Tires can slip on wet or icy conditions.
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DEEP WATER OR LEAVE YOUR SCOOTER EXPOSED TO HEAVY
RAIN (i.e., during or after a thunderstorm).
Only make a turn when all wheels are on or off the sidewalk. Failure to observe this
warning could result in the machine becoming unstable and toppling over.
Always lean forward when ascending curbs. This will enable you to climb easily and eliminate
any chance of instability.
PLEASE NOTE:
The rear stability of your scooter is dependent on several factors which you
should consider before attempting to climb a steep slope or other obstacle: a) your height; b) the
angle of your backrest; c) your weight; and d) the angle of slope or height of the obstacle you are
attempting to climb. All these factors can affect the rear stability of your scooter. If you are unsure
of your capability to climb an obstacle, always think ‘safety first’.
REMEMBER SAFETY IS THE KEY TO ENJOYING YOUR SCOOTER
Power down timer feature
Your scooter is equipped with an energy saving automatic power down timer feature designed to
preserve your scooter's battery life. If you mistakenly leave the key in the key switch and in the "on"
position but do not use your scooter for approximately 30 minutes, the scooter's controller shuts
down automatically. Although the controller is shut down, power will still be supplied to the scooter's
lighting system.
If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation:
1.
Remove the key from the key switch.
2.
Reinsert the key and power up your scooter.
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