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Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003

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V I I .   C O M F O R T   A D J U S T M E N T S

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

To  reposition  the  seat  to  one  of  three  different

heights:

1. Remove the seat from your scooter. Push down

and hold the seat lock lever to unlock the seat,

then rotate the seat and lift it off of the scooter.

2. Remove the rear shroud.

3. Use two 17-mm spanners to loosen and remove

the hex head bolt and nut. See figure 18.

4. Raise or lower the seat post to the desired seat

height.

5. Hold the seat post at that height and match up

the locating holes in the seat post with the seat

post tower.

6. Reinstall the hardware and tighten.

7. Replace the rear shroud and the seat.

Figure 18. Seat Height Adjustment

SLIDING SEAT ADJUSTMENT

You can reposition the seat forward or rearward to adjust the distance between the seat and the tiller. To

reposition the seat:

1. Pull the seat sliding lever to the side. See figure 19.

2. Hold the lever to the side and slide the seat forward or rearward into a comfortable position.

3. Release the seat sliding lever to lock the seat securely in place.

SEAT ROTATION ADJUSTMENT

The seat lock lever locks the seat in one of eight positions. To rotate the seat:

1. Pull up on the seat lock lever to unlock the seat.  See figure 19.

2. Rotate the seat to the desired position.

3. Release the seat lock lever to lock the seat securely in place. If the seat is not locked into position,

gently rock the seat back and forth until you hear the lever click.

SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the recline angle of the seat:

1. Pull up on the seat recline lever to unlock the seatback. See figure 19.

2. Lean forward or rearward to adjust the seatback to a comfortable position.

3. Release the seat recline lever to lock the seat securely in place.

WARNING! Always keep your back pressed firmly against the seatback while adjusting

the angle.

SEAT POST TOWER

SEAT POST

HEX HEAD BOLT
AND NUT

Summary of Contents for Victory Viper-3

Page 1: ...In Style Performance Owner s Manual ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your scooter Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA www pride...

Page 2: ...of your dealer caregiver and or healthcare professional Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this...

Page 3: ...ridemobility com I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III SPECIFICATIONS 15 IV YOUR SCOOTER 17 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING 23 VI OPERATION 27 VII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 29 VIII TROUBLESHOOTING 33 IX CARE AND MAINTE...

Page 4: ...ed on the Pride Scooter itself This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they...

Page 5: ..._____________________________________________________________ Quick Reference Information Scooter Model ________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number _________...

Page 6: ...scooter user in various daily living activities As you begin using your scooter during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your ti...

Page 7: ...o the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent n Avoid sudden stops and starts WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity Refer to the specifications tab...

Page 8: ...ing next to it WARNING Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1 do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other speci...

Page 9: ...n cornering sharply reduce your speed When using your scooter at higher speeds do not corner sharply This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury or property damage a...

Page 10: ...p offs kerbs porches stairs etc WARNING Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately high Serious personal injury and or damage may result WARNING Do not attem...

Page 11: ...oter gently and slowly forward to push the door open Or drive your scooter gently and slowly rearwards to pull the door open LIFTS Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that when pushed reope...

Page 12: ...ed Pride Dealer for instructions on disposal Your authorised Pride Dealer will also have the necessary infor mation on battery recycling which is our recommended course of action BATTERIES In addition...

Page 13: ...scooter make sure it is fastened securely Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the scooter REACHING AND BENDING Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooter When reaching bendi...

Page 14: ...enced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular telephones or other radiating devices such as hand held radios radio and television stations wireless computer links microwave sources and paging tra...

Page 15: ...3 www pridemobility com 52 cm 20 5 50 cm 19 5 65 cm 25 5 61 cm 24 140 cm 55 120 cm 47 25 Turning Radius 13 cm 5 51 cm 20 46 cm 51 cm 18 20 121 cm 126 cm 47 5 49 5 Figure 4 Victory Viper 3 Dimensions I...

Page 16: ...ge Per Charge Up to 40 km 25 miles per charge with 55 AH batteries Ground Clearance 13 cm 5 in Weight Capacity 135 kg 21 stone 300 lbs maximum Standard Seating Highback with user adjustable recline ar...

Page 17: ...voltage strength For further information on battery charging see V Batteries and Charging Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your maximum speed n Set the dial to one of...

Page 18: ...at sides turn indicator light 2 Pull back on either toggle switch and it will activate the opposite sides turn indicator light 3 To turn the signal off push forward on the toggle switch of the side wi...

Page 19: ...icator lights and the headlight are fused to the control console with three of the 3 amp fuses n The fourth 3 amp fuse is a spare fuse I V Y O U R S C O O T E R Figure 9 Fuse Box NOTE If a fuse must b...

Page 20: ...al and important safety feature designed to help prevent your scooter from tipping rearward on an incline They are bolted to the frame at the rearmost part of your scooter See figure 12 WARNING Do not...

Page 21: ...Transaxle Assembly The motor transaxle assembly is the geared transmission and differential It is a one piece direct drive fully sealed assembly designed to provide quiet operation with maximum power...

Page 22: ...rips the entire electrical system shuts down n The main circuit breaker reset button is located at the foremost part of the rear section See figure 13 n The reset button pops out when the breaker trip...

Page 23: ...ll outlet first and then from the charger port 7 Place the off board battery charger in a safe place for future use Figure 14 Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter on the tiller console...

Page 24: ...do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them on a regular basis Following the guidelines below provides safe and reliable battery operation and charging n If you use your sc...

Page 25: ...old battery 7 Place a new battery in the battery well 8 Connect the red battery cable to the positive battery terminal 9 Connect the black battery cable to the negative battery terminal 10 Reconnect t...

Page 26: ...t 88 of their peak performance level 2 Operate your new scooter NOTE Operate your scooter in familiar and safe areas Drive slowly at first and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surround...

Page 27: ...perly n Is your proposed path clear of people pets and obstacles n Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER Keep both hands on the t...

Page 28: ...side to facilitate boarding your scooter next time POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Your scooter is equipped with an energy saving automatic power down timer feature designed to preserve your scooter s batter...

Page 29: ...ver comes in contact with the tiller basket pull it outward turn it anticlockwise and release it Continue to turn the lever until it is tight NOTE The tiller may be adjusted to its lowest position and...

Page 30: ...reposition the seat 1 Pull the seat sliding lever to the side See figure 19 2 Hold the lever to the side and slide the seat forward or rearward into a comfortable position 3 Release the seat sliding...

Page 31: ...ot slide down or forward in the seat The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device To install the positioning belt if required 1 Remove the seat from your scooter 2 Place the se...

Page 32: ...our scooter with the power seat elevated n It is recommended that the vehicle be driven only with the seat in the lowest position To operate your power seat 1 Ensure the scooter is level and stationar...

Page 33: ...ewheel mode Push down on the manual freewheel lever to restore normal operation NOTE When the manual freewheel lever is pulled up your scooter s brakes are disengaged and all power to the transaxle is...

Page 34: ...enefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditioner WARNING Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter s vinyl seat or tyre tread They will become dangerously slippery an...

Page 35: ...exposed to temperature extremes For prolonged storage you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise it off of the ground This takes the weight off the tyres and reduce...

Page 36: ...s not extend to those items which may need replacement due to normal wear and tear tyres belts bulbs upholstery plastic shrouds motor brushes fuses and batteries or damage to the prod uct caused by mi...

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