Moretti CN230, Instruction Manual

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GETTING OFF THE SCOOTER
• Check that the scooter is switched off and the key has been removed from the ignition;
• Return the handlebar to the vertical position;
• Lift or remove the armrests;
• Undo the safety belt;
• Carefully place one foot on the ground, transfer your weight onto that leg and slowly get up;
• Step away from the scooter.
13.2 Basic driving
• Check that you are seated safely and correctly on the scooter;
• Rotate the speed selector completely in an anti-clockwise direction to set the minimum speed;
• Insert the key in the ignition;
• Turn the key in a clockwise direction to the “On” position;
• Position your hand on the handles;
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To drive forwards, pull the right side of the accelerator control lever backwards (or push the
left part of the accelerator control lever forwards);
• To drive in reverse, pull the left side of the accelerator control lever backwards (or push the
right part of the accelerator control lever forwards);
• Pull the accelerator control lever to accelerate slightly;
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Release the accelerator control lever to allow the scooter to slow down gently and come to a
complete stop;
• Practice these two basic functions until you feel you have control of the scooter.
13.3 Steering
• Position both hands on the handlebar handles and turn the handlebar right to move to the
right;
• Turn the handlebar left to move to the left;
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Check that the area is sufficiently free of obstacles when turning the scooter, so that the rear
wheels can pass any obstacle.
WARNING!
Turning the scooter sharply and at excessive speed could cause one of the rear wheels
to leave the ground and the scooter to tip over. Avoid this risk by decelerating and
steering in a wide arc around corners and obstacles.
STEERING NEAR A NARROW PASSAGE
To steer near a narrow passage, such as when entering or exiting a door or changing direction: