Merits S742A, Owner'S Manual

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S742A
Operating your Scooter
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If the freewheel device has been operated with the scooter switched on, the
scooter will not operate until the key switch has been turned off and on again.
Should a fault occur, the status light on the tiller head will indicate a flash
sequence which relates to the fault in the table below.
Code
Flash Description
Scooter
Condition
Action
1 Charge batteries
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Scooter will
not run
Batteries less than 23.3v. Charge
as soon as possible.
2
Battery voltage too
low
Batteries less than 16.5v. Charge
immediately.
3
Battery voltage too
high
Possible excessive re-gen
charging by travelling downhill for
long periods. Turn power off / on
to reset controller.
4
Current time limit
out
Excessive current draw over long
periods. Turn off scooter and leave
for a few minutes before
restarting.
5
Brake fault
Check scooter is not in freewheel.
Possible faulty brake.
6
Thumb lever
displacement
Check thumb lever is centred.
Faulty potentiometer.
7 Speed pot error
Action as above and check loom
for damage / short circuit.
8 Motor error
Open motor circuit. Check motor
brushes and connections for
contact or short circuits.
9 Controller error
Possible controller fault. Refer to
dealer.
Note: Should your scooter fail to operate after checking these possible
problems, consult your local dealer immediately.