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B RAKES
Your R8-S scooter is equipped with two powerful braking systems:
Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns
to the center/stop position.
Park Brake: Activates automatically after regenerative braking slows
the vehicle to a near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason.
CLI MB I NG I N CLI N ES
Maximum Recommended Incline Angles
When driving up an incline, try to keep your R8-S moving. If you must stop, start up
again
slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, set the speed switch to
MIN and drive forward only. If your R8-S starts to move down the incline faster than you want,
allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever, then push the throttle
control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
WARNING! When on any incline, never place the R8-S in freewheel mode while seated on it or
standing next to it.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive up at an angle. Always drive your
R8-S scooter straight up the incline. Crossing an incline greatly increases the possibility of
tipping.
Figure B. Normal Driving Position Figure C. Increased Stability Drive Position
