CHECKING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONDITIONS
Check the condition of your JackRabbit each time you are going to ride it. Make sure
the brake and the steering are working properly and that all the components,
including the tires are in good condition. Make sure no nuts, bolts, or other parts are
loose or damaged. Make sure you are in an acceptable condition to ride.
PROPER RIDING ATTIRE
Keep all body parts, hair, clothing, or other personal articles out of the way of
moving parts such as the wheels and the motor.
DO always wear proper protective equipment, including an approved safety helmet.
Helmets may be legally required by local law in your area. Follow the helmet
manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use, and care of your he
lmet. We recommend
wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and gloves to minimize injury or scrapes in
case of an accident. DO wear athletic shoes (lace-up shoes with rubber soles) and
DO NOT ride barefoot or in open-toed shoes. Be sure to keep your shoelaces tied
and out of the way so they do not get caught in the wheels. Beware of pinching your
fingers or getting them caught in parts when operating the vehicle.
SPEED CONTROL
Pressing the paddle of the Thumb Throttle allows current to flow from the battery to
the motor. Depending on the state of the battery charge a light push
will produce
120-168 watts of power. Pressing the paddle to its limit will produce 240-336 watts
of power. (Power diminishes as the battery voltage drops from 42 to 30 volts.) In the
absence of any thumb pressure the rear hub motor freewheels (coasts). This is a
good way to not waste battery power and extend your driving range.
STEERING
JackRabbit's small size and 33” turning radius makes it very nimble
--easy to
maneuver around obstacles in traffic and pedestrians.
BRAKE
Your JackRabbit is equipped with a mechanical rear wheel disc brake for maximum
reliability and efficiency. Applying hand pressure to the brake lever adds friction that
slows the rear wheel. With no thumb pressure on the Throttle Paddle, pull the brake
lever towards you to slow down. The more pressure applied to the lever, the faster
JackRabbit will come to a stop. (Brake adjustment and service information on Pg 8.)
WARNING: STOPPING DISTANCES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR
SPEED, CONDITION OF YOUR TIRES, SURFACE YOU ARE RIDING ON
AND YOUR WEIGHT. ALWAYS FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR
STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE RIDING IN A BUSY PLACE.
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good way to conserve battery power and extend your driving range.
120-168 watts of power. Pressing the paddle to its limit will produce 240-336 watts
maneuver around obstacles in traffic, pedestrians and road debris.
CONTROLLING SPEED
the motor. Depending on the state of the battery's charge, a light push will produce
