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Braking information
Your scooter is equipped with a powerful braking system:
Electromagnetic regenerative brake: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control
lever returns to the center/stop position and act as a parking brake.
Manual brake: Activates mechanically when power is removed from the system for any reason. The
manual brake is not a parking brake. It can be used as a running brake in freewheel mode.
In freewheel mode an assistant must operate the parking brake by engaging the drive system again. No
battery power is necessary for this function.
Outdoor driving surface
Avoid driving on uneven terrain or soft surface.
Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid the surface.
Obstacles (steps, curbs, etc.)
Do not attempt to drive your scooter backwards down a step, curb, or any other obstacle. This
may cause the scooter to tip. We recommend that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a
height greater than 2
” in. (5 cm). Doing so could cause instability in your scooter.
Pictures 1.2 & 1.3 Incline Information
Inclement weather precautions
Exposure of your scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If
suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your scooter, proceed to
shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your scooter before storing, charging, or operating
your scooter.
Freewheel mode
When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Disengage the drive
motors only on a level surface. Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel
mode. Do not sit on a scooter to do this. Freewheel mode is only to be used with an assistant,
who can engage the freewheel mode.
Summary of Contents for Pioneer S148
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