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To engage power assisted pedal, turn ignition
switch to the on position (please read Section
6.2.1, Charging the Energy Set, before
operating Lafree’s electric functions). Begin
pedalling as with a traditional bicycle. Power
assisted pedal will automatically engage. Be
sure to sit down on the bicycle first with both
hands placed on the handle before riding
away. Other ways of getting on and riding
away could lead to dangerous situations.
To attain higher or lower speeds, shift the rear
derailleur into the smaller or larger cogs as
described in Section 7.10, “Shifting The Gears.”
When your speed reaches or exceeds 25
km/h, Lafree’s motor will automatically
disengage and stop assisting until the speed
drops below 25 km/h. You must pedal to
enable the motor to engage power assisted
pedal.
7.3 Energy Set Ignition
For the functioning of power assistance and the
diagnostic features, the energy set ignition
must be switched to the ON position. Please
read Section 6, “Charging the Energy Set”
before operating Lafree’s electric powered
functions.
7.3.1 The ignition switch
Your Lafree comes standard with two ignition
keys to operate the ignition switch. Lafree’s
ignition switch has three positions; OPEN, ON
and OFF (fig. 7B):
• OPEN-Lafree’s electronic features will not
function. The Energy Set can only be
removed when the ignition is in the OPEN
position.
• ON-The Energy Set provides power to the
motor and electric features. The Energy Set
is automatically locked into the Energy Set
compartment when ignition is in the ON
position.
• OFF-Lafree’s electronic features will not
function. The Energy Set is locked into the
Energy Set compartment and the key can
be removed. (Use this feature for maximum
security.)
7.3.2 The safety switch
A remote ON/OFF switch, mounted to the
handlebars, is integrated into the ignition
system. This is called the safety switch. The
safety switch must be turned to the ON
position before electric assistance can be
provided form Lafree’s motor. The switch can
also be used to momentarily turn the Lafree’s
electric assistance off during use.
Start Lafree by turning the key to the ON
position. Following this, turn the safety switch
to the ON position. You should hear an
audible “Beep.” The amount of stored energy
will then appear as 1-5 lights on the energy
indicator located on the top front of the motor
housing. Five lights on the indicator represent
that Lafree’s Energy Set is fully charged.
CAUTION: When leaving Lafree unattended,
turn ignition to OFF position and remove key.
Leaving ignition in the ON position while
parked will result in more rapid energy loss,
and the potential for theft.
7.4 Self-Diagnostic Check
Lafree is equipped with an on-board five-point
self diagnostic-check of the electronic
features:
• front and rear brake-actuated motor shut-off
function (audible beep sound)
• speed sensor function (audible beep sound)
• VPC Throttle function
• torque sensor function
To initiate self-diagnostic mode, engage
Lafree’s support stand in its down position.
Turn ignition to ON position (there will be a
short beep). The Lafree keys are equipped
FIGURE 7B
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