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BRAKE RELEASE LEVER 

The brake release lever allows you to freewheel the scooter (i.e. push it manually).  Push the lever towards the rear position 
to release the brakes. 

 

 

NOTE

:  If the scooter is turned on when the brake is released, the scooter will not operate. To engage the brake, move the 

brake release lever to the “Engage” position and re-insert the key.   (It is not sufficient to simply engage the brake.  The 
brake lever must be engaged before the unit is  initially powered on.) 

TURNING ON 

To turn the power on, insert the ON/OFF Jack Key into the receptacle 
 on the right side of the

 

speed control console.

 

SPEED SELECT 

(in the centre of the speed console)

 

The speed selector allows you to change the maximum speed in  
six ranges.   

HORN 

(at bottom centre of console face plate)

 

To sound the horn, press the horn button. 

 

FORWARD/REVERSE MOTION 

Press the “FORWARD” side of the speed control lever to go forward.   

Press the “REVERSE” side of the speed control lever to go in reverse. 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed Control Lever (for forward/reverse direction

)

 

STOPPING 

To stop, release the speed control lever.  Your scooter will come to a quick stop and the brake will be automatically applied.  
To obtain a gentle stop, release the control lever slowly 

 

OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER 

 

WARNING

:   

 

Whenever sitting on the scooter, make sure the brakes 
are in the “Engage” position.

 

 

DO NOT

 release the brakes on a slope or incline. 

 

NEVER

 attempt to operate the Brake Release Lever 

while the scooter is moving. 

 

NEVER 

operate the forward/reverse throttle lever while 

releasing or touching the brake

 

Summary of Contents for Fotress 1700

Page 1: ...and Four Wheel Power Scooter SAFETY FIRST This manual is provided to enable you to enjoy maximum performance and reliability from your scooter Please take the time to read it carefully before attempting to operate the scooter July 2006 Issue 2 ...

Page 2: ...rvice and Product make the difference If you have any questions about your movingpeople net product please contact your authorized movingpeople net dealer or feel free to contact our Customer Service department directly Yours sincerely The moving people net Team Scooter Model Serial Number Color Seat Model Manufacturing Date ______________________________________ movingpeople net 355 Norfinch Driv...

Page 3: ...elease Lever 11 Turning On 11 Speed Select 11 Forward Reverse Motion 11 Horn 11 Stopping 11 Battery Indicator 12 PAGE Lights 12 Front And Rear Lights 12 Turn Signal Lights 12 Hazards 12 Circuit Breaker 13 Circuit Breaker 13 Charging Instructions And Battery Considerations 14 Battery Charging Instructions 14 Battery Specifications 14 Safety Precautions 15 Safety Precautions 16 Emi Consideration 17 ...

Page 4: ...1700 scooter Here is a list of terms used throughout your Owner s Manual FORTRESS 1700 SCOOTER OVERVIEW Captain Seat Tiller Rear Tires Coiffe arrière Console Basket Battery Cover Armrest Front Light Tiller Release Floor Pan Rear Cover Seat Lock Front Tires ...

Page 5: ... scooter ROTATING THE SEAT 1 Release the seat lock by pulling the lever forward 2 Hold the lever while rotating and release at the desired direction 3 Find the Engaged position by moving slightly to the left and right of the desired position and ensure that the Seat Lock is properly engaged SEATING WARNING BEFORE ROTATING THE SEAT turn the power off by removing the ON OFF key plug ...

Page 6: ...cated on the rear of the seat at the bottom ADJUSTABLE KNOB To loosen armrest turn the knob counter clockwise After selecting the new width re tighten knobs and ensure that the armrests are secure SEAT HEIGHT TOOLS REQUIRED With a 13 mm wrench and 6 mm Allen key remove the seat post receptacle bolt and nut Select one of the four different positions reinsert the hardware and tighten SEATING Cont ...

Page 7: ...ull the tiller release lever outward to the side and adjust the tiller to the desired position The tiller can be adjusted to 5 different positions For storage or transportation the tiller may be fully collapsed to make the scooter more compact Pull the tiller release lever outward to the side and pull the tiller assembly all the way back toward the batteries TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Tiller Release ...

Page 8: ...side of the floor pan Remove the rear shroud by pulling outward on the back side of the shroud to clear the positioning tab Unplug the rear shroud lights from the scooter before removing the cover Disconnect the following connectors from the controller box Both battery connectors marked in red the light package connector marked in yellow and the charger connector located on the side of the control...

Page 9: ...d above Separating the Scooter Make sure the motor brake is in the engaged position turn the hand wheel located on floor pan between the two battery recesses counterclockwise until it is sufficiently loose Grasp the tiller with one hand and the loosened handwheel with the other hand Pull up on the hand wheel which is spring loaded and slide the front section of the scooter forward The rear section...

Page 10: ...e battery recesses and buckled down If there is not enough room in the trunk for the seat it can be placed on the back seat of the vehicle Place it upside down on the arm rests ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE To re assemble the scooter reverse the steps outlined above Ensure the rear section is resting on its anti tip wheels Slide the front section channel completely into the rear section tube Retighten by tur...

Page 11: ...ector allows you to change the maximum speed in six ranges HORN at bottom centre of console face plate To sound the horn press the horn button FORWARD REVERSE MOTION Press the FORWARD side of the speed control lever to go forward Press the REVERSE side of the speed control lever to go in reverse Speed Control Lever for forward reverse direction STOPPING To stop release the speed control lever Your...

Page 12: ...ry indicator remains in the RED zone it is important to recharge your batteries as soon as possible Never fully discharge your batteries by overuse as this will shorten battery life and could cause damage to the battery Your scooter may be equipped with one of two light packages A FRONT AND REAR RUNNING LIGHTS 1 To turn on the front headlight and the rear tail lights push the light ON OFF button l...

Page 13: ... from further operation To re start the scooter after the cut out fuse has been reset you must pull out the key from the receptacle to re set the system If the breaker immediately triggers again you may have to wait to give the motor time to cool off Subsequently if the breaker resets take care to drive slowly and steadily avoiding steep obstacles and or hills as much as possible NOTE If the break...

Page 14: ...rtant to recharge the batteries even when the scooter is in storage for a period of time such as during the winter Failure to recharge the batteries over several months will completely deplete the batteries and they may need to be replaced Note All batteries experience a decreased capacity in cold temperature Please consider this when planning your trips BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS Your scooter is powe...

Page 15: ...r obstacles exceeding 2 5 cm in height 10 DO NOT attempt inclines greater than 12 or a rise of 2 5 6 3 cm in 12 30 cm 11 DO NOT use your scooter with the anti tip wheels removed 12 Your Scooter can handle inclines of up to 12 or a rise of 2 5 6 3 cm in 12 30 cm degrees However negotiating inclines on a scooter is an acquired skill If you do not feel confident you will be able to handle inclines of...

Page 16: ...atteries or the battery charger 26 DO NOT hang items shopping bags etc on the handlebars 27 DO NOT mount hang or attach any devices options or accessories etc which could interfere with the speed control lever brake lever seat lock lever or any other lever or control 28 ALWAYS ensure that the frame locking mechanism is completely engaged before operating your scooter 29 DO NOT discard batteries Th...

Page 17: ... obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk of exposure to EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held Portable Transceivers Transmitters or receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citi...

Page 18: ... warranty Any damage to the movingpeople net Canada Inc supplied equipment by the additional equipment is also not covered by this warranty Any use of the equipment outside the criteria published in the current movingpeople net Canada Inc sales brochures or beyond the manner in which a prudent person would normally use the equipment will void this warranty i e Abuse and misuse Labour and shipping ...

Page 19: ...cumulation of dirt on the motor controller differential etc This is especially important if the unit is used extensively outdoors MONTHLY Clean all mineral deposits in and around battery posts This is natural accumulation but interferes with good electrical connections Check the tightness of all exposed nuts bolts and screws Ensure that they are not loose Check that the front wheel and the rear wh...

Page 20: ...cond service safety check This service was performed on Date _______________________ Authorized stamp or signature ________________________________ Third service safety check This service was performed on Date _______________________ Authorized stamp or signature ________________________________ Forth service safety check This service was performed on Date _______________________ Authorized stamp ...

Page 21: ...pan 5 13 cm 5 13 cm Turning radius 49 124 cm 55 140 cm Minimum seat height from floor pan captain seat 18 5 47 cm 22 56 cm Minimum seat height from ground captain seat 23 5 60 cm 23 5 60 cm Tiller height from floor pan min max 28 31 71 cm 79 cm 28 31 71 cm 79 cm Tire diameter front pneumatic 10 25 cm 10 25 cm Tire diameter rear pneumatic 10 25 cm 10 25 cm WEIGHT Front assembly 30 lbs 13 kg 38 lbs ...

Page 22: ...22 movingpeople net Canada Inc 355 Norfinch Drive Toronto Ontario Canada M3N 1Y7 Tel 416 739 8333 1 800 514 7061 Fax 416 739 6622 www movingpeople net ...

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