Accelerator Levers
The accelerator levers are the levers on the bottom of the tiller handgrip (Figure 4). The
operation of the accelerator lever differs from that of an automobile. When the key
switch is ON, and the Forward/Reverse switch is in either FORWARD or REVERSE,
depressing either accelerator lever will automatically release the park brake and start the
vehicle moving in the direction selected (forward or reverse). As the accelerator lever is
depressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached. When the accelerator is
released, motor braking will gently slow the vehicle.
Brake Levers
The brake levers are the levers on the front side of the tiller handgrips (Figure 4). To
slow or stop the vehicle, depress both of the brake levers (Figure 4). The
brake
levers
actuate
individual
rear
brakes,
e.g.
the
right
brake
lever
actuates
the
right
rear
brake,
and
the
left
brake
lever
actuates
the
left
rear
brake
. The individual actuation of the
brakes can be used as a manual traction control to allow the vehicle to drive out of a
situation where one drive wheel tends to slip. In this situation, apply light pressure to the
brake lever for the wheel that is slipping. This will transfer some of the tractive effort to
the other wheel, which should result in the vehicle driving out of the situation.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is automatically applied whenever the vehicle comes to a stop or
whenever the key switch is turned to OFF. See following WARNING.
THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE AUTOMATICALLY WHEN EITHER
ACCELERATOR LEVER IS DEPRESSED AND THE KEY IS “ON.”
Warning Light
The vehicles feature a console mounted warning light that, when the vehicle is in
operation, indicates low battery voltage. The onboard computer controls the battery
warning light. When the vehicle is in operation, the warning light will illuminate and blink
32 times, pause and repeat, if the batteries have discharged to less than approximately
20% of their capacity. If the warning light illuminated when the vehicle is operating, there
will be enough power remaining to drive the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes.
However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light
illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 10 minutes, or if the warning light
blinks a different number of times, have your SoloRider distributor/dealer check the
vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
Emergency Stop Switch (Optional)
In the event of an emergency, the E-Stop Switch (Figure 2A) may be pushed. Pushing
the E-stop switch will disconnect all electrical power to the vehicle, immediately apply the
parking brake and quickly stop the vehicle motion. Cycle the switch periodically to
ensure proper operation.
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