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b. If you wish to drive in reverse, position your left thumb on the left
thumb lever and push forward.
6. Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your Avenger .
7. Release the lever to allow your
to come gently to a full stop.
8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control
of your scooter.
Steering
Steering your Golden
is easy and logical.
1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the right to travel to
the right.
2. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the left to travel to
the left.
3. Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the
rear wheels will clear any obstacle.
TURNING TOO SHARPLY AROUND A CORNER CAN CAUSE THE
SCOOTER TO TIP. AVOID THIS DANGER AT ALL TIMES BY STEERING A WIDE ARC
AROUND CORNERS AND OBSTACLES. ALSO, TO AVOIDE THE RISK OF TIPPING,
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE NEGOTIATING ANY TURNS.
Steering in a tight spot
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around:
1. Bring your
to a full stop.
2. Turn the speed control dial to the slowest setting (Fully counter clockwise)
3. Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive.
4. Press gently on the appropriate thumb lever and slowly turn your Avenger .
For more information on dealing with obstacles and tight spots, see “Control through
Tight Spots” on the next page.
Steering in Reverse
Backing up your
requires attention to what you are doing
1. Use your left thumb to press against the left thumb lever.
2. Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left.
3. Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right.
Your
speed in reverse is fifty percent of the maximum speed set at
the speed control dial.
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