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adjustments to the armrest angle you will need two 13mm
spanners (not provided). Lift the arm upwards, you will note
the adjusting bolt. First loosen the locking nut, rotate the bolt
in or out until the required angle is found, lower the arm and
check the angle for comfort; re-adjust as necessary. Finally
tighten the locking nut.
Warning:
When lowering the arm make certain clothing or
fingers are not positioned under it.
4.
Seat Slide Adjustment:
(Fig 4). Located on the right front
side of the seat. This lever allows you to adjust your seat
forwards and backwards when sitting on the seat. Simply pull
up the lever and move in the desired position backwards by
pushing or forward by hitching. As soon as the lever is
released, the seat will lock into the new position.
Caution:
Test that the seat has fully locked by hitching
backwards and forwards.
Warning:
Do not carry out this operation when your Scooter
is moving, first stop apply the brakes and then carry out the
seat positioning.
SCOOTER SEAT:
(Fig 5).
The seat as fitted to your Richmond Scooter, has a fold down
backrest. The seat has two height positions. Your
Freerider
distributor will position the seat to allow you the most
comfortable driving position.
5.
Seat Height Adjustment:
You may need to alter the seat
height setting at a later date, please follow these instructions.
1. Remove your seat from the Scooter by lifting the seat
locking lever and lifting the seat clear of the vehicle (see
Fig 1). Note your seat for safety reasons can only be
removed when it is turned 90
˚
to the right or left from
the straight ahead driving position. Please take care when
lifting heavy weights. Place your seat on a soft clean work
area.
2. With the aid of a 17mm spanner (not supplied) loosen
the 10mm seat clamp fixing bolt (see Fig 6).
3. Remove the 10mm fixing bolt and reposition the bolt into
one of the two preferred location holes of the seat
mounting tube (see Fig 6).
4. Re-tighten the 10mm fixing bolt. Refit the seat onto your
Scooter.
Warning:
Do not have the seat set too high, you must be
able to place both feet firmly on the Scooter’s floor area.
Stability will be reduced the higher your seat is set on
the handlebar from a locked position pull the black lever
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the mounting tube. Always take great care when
cornering, lean into the corner to achieve the best
stability from your Scooter.
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar of your Scooter is designed to allow you to
position it in a comfortable driving position. It can be locked into
numerous positions or unlocked to move freely for
transportation.
The handlebar lock is operated by a black lever positioned on the
right hand side of the handlebar (see Fig 7, page 8). To release
upwards, the handlebar will now move freely, but under mild
tension.
To lock the handlebar into a comfortable driving position, simply
push the black lever downwards until the handlebar is locked
firmly into position.
With the combination of the seat slide and height adjustment
together with the handlebar movement, you should find a suitably
comfortable driving position.
Warning:
Always make certain the handlebar locking lever is fully
down and the handlebar is securely clamped onto the chrome
