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V. OPERATION

 

 
 
Power Indicator 

 

When the power to your Companion is turned on, the Power Indicator LED (Light Emitting  
Diode) will light up. See figure 5 on page15.  This LED is used for diagnosing operational  
problems that may arise. Please see the Diagnostics section of this manual. 

 

Horn 

 

Press this button to sound the horn. See figure 5 on page 15. 

 

Light Switch 

 

This button operates your Companion’s lighting system. See figure 5 on page 15. 

 

Press the button once to turn on your scooter’s lights. 

 

Press the button a second time to turn off the lights. 

 

Delta Tiller 

Control 

 

The Delta Tiller enables you to use only one hand (either the right or left) to operate both the 
speed and the direction of the Companion. This self-centering lever system controls your  
Companion’s speed (up to the maximum speed set by the speed adjustment dial) and its     
forward and reverse direction. See figure 5 on page 15. 

 

To drive forward use either  of the 

 

 

Use your right hand fingers to pull back on the right side of the throttle control lever. 

 

Use your left thumb to push the left side of the throttle control lever. 

 

  

Always bring your Companion  to a full stop before changing 

from forward to reverse, or from reverse to 

a

 

 

To drive in reverse use either of the 

 

 

Use your left hand fingers to pull back on the left side of the throttle control lever. 

 

Use your right thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever. 

 

When the throttle control lever is completely released, it automatically returns to the center 
“stop” position and engages your scooter’s brakes, bringing you to a complete stop. You will 
hear a “click” when the brake engages. 

Summary of Contents for Golden Companion GC240

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Golden Technologies 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 Model GC240 Model GC340 Model GC440...

Page 2: ...ity Companion 4 wheel GC440 400 lb load capacity Standard Packing s 1 Owner s Manual 1 Front Basket 1 Seat with Arms 1 Safety Flag 2 Keys Charger 2 Mirrors SC E We ask that you read this manual before...

Page 3: ...Controls 17 Power Elevating Seat Optional 19 Freewheel Mode 20 VI RIDING YOUR COMPANION 21 Mounting 21 Basic Driving 22 Steering in Tight Spots 22 23 VII DISASSEMBLY 24 25 VIII ASSEMBLY 26 27 IX TRAN...

Page 4: ...m the unsafe or the improper use of any of our personal mobility products Also Golden Technologies Inc cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from attempts to foll...

Page 5: ...o that it does not swing from side to side during transport Tie Downs The tie downs are important for transportation Two 2 tie downs are located on the front of the scooter on each side of the front t...

Page 6: ...nt damage This icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border PROHIBITED Indicate s an action s that should not be performed under any circumstance Failure to adhere can cause...

Page 7: ...o the transaxle motor listed on the specifications page Never back up or down a step or curb Do not operate or store your scooter where it will be exposed to rain snow mist and below freezing temperat...

Page 8: ...your Companion keep your weight toward the dle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may s an unstable GETTING ON YOUR CO ON Position the seat for safe and easy mount...

Page 9: ...ce cut or wet grass leaves or any other potentially hazardous material Do not back down an incline Try to keep your Companion moving when climbing an incline If you do come to a stop restart and accel...

Page 10: ...se control of the scooter If you do not feel capable of manually controlling your scooter down the slope request assistance or do not attempt to use this procedure Motor Braking S s Your scooter is eq...

Page 11: ...level The higher the level of resistance the greater the degree of protection from EMI RFI measured in volts per meter V m The FDA has also determined that current technology is capable of providing...

Page 12: ...ION FOR YOUR CO S Please fill in your Companion s information below This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies Inc concerning your scooter Your Comp...

Page 13: ...ewheel Mode Yes Yes Yes Electronic Speed Control Yes Yes Yes Electro Mechanical Brakes Yes Yes Yes Charger Off Board Off Board Off Board Controller 90 Amp 90 Amp 90 Amp Dimension Length 42 25 45 5 47...

Page 14: ...16 Width x Depth 20 X 18 20 X 18 20 X 18 Color Black Black Black Seat Options Power Elevating Seat Option 6 Rise 6 Rise 6 Rise Warranty Frame Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Drive Train 2 Years 2 Years 2...

Page 15: ...you feel comfortable safe and in control of your Companion Key S This switch turns the power on and off to your Companion See figure 5 Insert the key into the key switch Turn the key 90 degrees clock...

Page 16: ...his self centering lever system controls your Companion s speed up to the maximum speed set by the speed adjustment dial and its forward and reverse direction See figure 5 on page 15 To drive forward...

Page 17: ...den Technologies Inc has made provision for the individual needs and abilities of the operators of the Golden Companion Your authorized Golden Technologies Inc provider can reverse the throttle contro...

Page 18: ...WIDTH scooter 7 Place the seat back on the seat post then push down to make sure the lock is engaged Seat The seat can be rotated through 360 and locked at any 45 position 1 Pull up on the seat rotat...

Page 19: ...seat switch to lower the seat Release the switch when you have reached your desired height or upon reaching the lowest position How the Power Elevating Seat Functions By elevating the power seat to ap...

Page 20: ...n of engage on the label See figure 11 To disengage the brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode Push the brake handle in the direction of FIGURE 11 FREEWHEEL LEVER ENGAGED disengage on the label...

Page 21: ...t so that it is locked in the fully forward direction 7 Fasten your lap belt if your Companion is so equipped 8 Place the key into the key switch 9 Rotate the key to the on position See figure 14 BASI...

Page 22: ...imes by steering a wide arc around corners and s Steering in a Tight S If you must steer in a tight spot such as entering a doorway or when turning around 1 Bring your Companion to a full stop 2 Set s...

Page 23: ...ing clear of obstacles If you must stop your Companion while driving up a ramp Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady pressure to the throttle control lever Accelerate gent...

Page 24: ...on an outside lift remove seat or make sure the seat lock mechanism is locked Failure to do so could result in the seat coming loose and becoming airborne This situation could cause problems for the...

Page 25: ...scooter is now fully disassembled See figure 20 2 Squeeze the locking ear on the connector and disconnect the batteries from the frame See Figure 18 3 Remove the batteries one at a time 4 Lower the ti...

Page 26: ...e front section 3 Once the frame hooks are properly aligned See figure 22 push down on the seat post to secure the frame together You will hear and feel a positive snap sound to confirm that the front...

Page 27: ...Your Golden Companion is now successfully assembled If you removed the seat arms to reduce the weight of the seat you must perform the next step REINSTALL THE ES 1 Insert the right arm into the arm br...

Page 28: ...r forms of padding may be used to protect your Companion during transportation Do not lift your Companion by its plastic body parts or tiller Breakage of these parts is not covered by the warranty Do...

Page 29: ...sture let them dry thoroughly before attempting to operate your scooter again All bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed No additional lubrication is required CLEANING YOUR CO ON s Clean the t...

Page 30: ...arger port on the tiller See figure 28 Battery a MANDATORY Use only AGM or GEL cell SLA deep cycle batteries for operating Golden Companion scooters These batteries are maintenance free There is no da...

Page 31: ...n circuit breaker may FIGURE 30 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER have tripped Possible causes for the main circuit br to If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires low tire pressure can cause the motor to o...

Page 32: ...flashing of the LED occurs and the beeping of the horn occurs as one flash beep or a series of flashes beeps separated by a two second pause The number of flashes beeps in each series is referred to a...

Page 33: ...inutes Check the tire pressure Have your authorized Golden Technologies Inc provider perform a battery load test 5 as s Beeps Indicates a brake problem The freewheel lever may be in the disengaged pos...

Page 34: ...tor voltage problem Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected Remedy Contact your authorized Golden Technologies Inc provider 9 as s Beeps Indicates other internal errors or faults...

Page 35: ...ith any new or reconditioned components any of the following drive train components found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative Note An increase in operating noise of the...

Page 36: ...Failure to adhere to the product instructions Acts of Nature such as lightning strikes earthquakes etc Circumstances beyond the control of Golden Technologies ANY PARTS ALTERED OR REPAIRED BY UNAUTHO...

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Page 40: ...40 Model GC440 401 Bridge Street Old Forge PA 18518 Tel 800 624 6374 Fax 800 628 5165 www goldentech com Companion_OM_122117 Model GC240 Model GC340...

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