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Solo Technical Manual SK74484/1
Chapter 1:
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3.2
Status Indicator
Depending on the vehicle, the status indicator may be a single bulb
(or LED) or a Penny & Giles TruCharge battery and diagnostics
indicator.
The status indicator shows you that the vehicle is switched on. It
also indicates the operating status of the vehicle. Details are given in
section 8.0.
3.3
Throttle
The throttle controls the speed of the vehicle. The further you
push the throttle, the faster the vehicle will move. When you
release the throttle the brake is automatically applied.
The throttle configuration may be one of two types - wig-wag
(center off) or single-ended.
3.3.1
Wig-wag (center off) Throttle
In this configuration, both the speed and the direction of
the vehicle are controlled by the throttle. To drive
forwards, push the throttle in one direction: to drive in
reverse, push the throttle in the other direction.
3.3.2
Single-ended Throttle
In this configuration, just the speed of the vehicle is
controlled by the throttle. When the throttle is pushed -
depending on the position of the reverse switch (see
section 3.4) - the vehicle will drive in either the forward
or reverse direction.
3.4
Reverse Switch
This switch will only be fitted to the vehicle if the throttle
configuration is single-ended (see section 3.3.2). The switch is used
to change between forward and reverse drive.
3.5
Speed Limiting Control
This control sets the maximum speed of the vehicle. Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the maximum speed setting or anti-
clockwise to decrease the maximum speed setting.