Golden Companion I, Owner'S Manual

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Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440
VI. RIDING YOUR COMPANION
MOUNTING
NOTE: For your first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden
Companion starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving
on a level surface.
To Get on Your Companion
1. Stand behind your Companion.
2. Make certain that the freewheel lever is in
the engaged position.
See figure 10 on page 19.
3. Push down on the seat rotate lever.
See figure 4 on page 12.
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This lever is normally located on the
right-hand side of the seat, but your
Companion may be configured to have
the lever positioned on either side of
the seat.
FIGURE 12. FIGURE 13.
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Once the lever is pushed down and held in the “down”
position, the seat can be freely rotated.
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Release the lever to lock the seat into one of the eight preset locking positions.
5. Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy mounting.
6. Position yourself in the seat.
7. Use the seat rotate lever to position the seat so that it is locked in the fully forward
direction.
8. Fasten your lap belt, if your Companion is so equipped.
9. Place the key into the key switch.
10.Rotate the key to the on position. See figure 13.
BASIC DRIVING
1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Golden Companion.
2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting.
3. Insert the key into the key switch—if you have not already done so.
4. Turn the key clockwise to the “On” position. See figure 13.
5. Place your hands on the handgrips.
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If you wish to drive forward, pull back on the right side of the throttle control
lever (or push the left side of the throttle control lever forward.)
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If you wish to drive in reverse, pull back the left side of the throttle control lever
(or push the right side of the throttle control lever forward.)
6. Pull on the throttle control lever to gently accelerate your Companion.
7. Release the throttle control lever to allow your Companion to come gently to a full stop.
8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter.