Monarch GC 340, Owner'S Manual

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Monarch GC340 / 440 Owner’s Manual. © Scooters Australia 2010
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Steering in Reverse
Backing up your scooter requires attention to what you are doing.
1. Use your right fingers to push the throttle control lever or use your left fingers to pull
back on the throttle control lever. See Fig. 3.
2. Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left.
3. Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right.
NOTE: Your scooter’s speed in reverse is fifty percent of the speed set at the speed control
dial.
CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS
As you use your scooter to greatly increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter
some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some
common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter. Listed with those
obstacles are some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles. Learn and
follow those tips, and with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your scooter as you
maneuver it through doors, up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass and gravel,
and up and down inclines.
RAMPS AND CURBS
When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline lean forward in your seat to move your center
of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. If the ramp has a switchback, good
cornering ability is required.
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Manoeuvre your scooter so that the front wheels take wide swings around the corners
of the ramp.
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Doing this will allow your scooter’s back wheels to follow a wide arc around the corner,
staying clear of obstacles.
If you must stop your scooter while driving up a ramp:
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Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power
pressure to the throttle control lever.
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Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline
, leaning forward
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Driving down a ramp :
Keep your scooter’s speed control dial set fully counterclockwise at the slowest
speed setting. If you must come to a stop, release the throttle control lever slowly and
smoothly.
Curbs
See specifications for maximum curb height.
Always use caution when negotiating any curb.
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Go up or down a curb head on at a direct 90° angle.
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Approach and negotiate the curb so that both back wheels of your scooter go over the
curb at the same time.
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Never negotiate inclines or curbs by traversing them. Doing so may cause the scooter
to tip over.
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Go down a curb slowly to avoid a jarring bump. Use as little power as possible.
Grass and Gravel
Your scooter performs admirably on grass, gravel, and hills, but you must follow the
operational parameters presented in this manual. Refer to the “Safety” section. If you are
unsure about any situation, avoid it. Common sense is your best protection.