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Speed Limiter
The Segway HT will push its Handlebar back to slow the
rider down. The speed at which the Segway HT pushes
the Handlebar back depends on a variety of factors
including riding style, terrain, payload, the Key used to
start the Segway HT, Battery Pack condition, and other
factors (see list at right). When you reach the maximum
allowed speed, based on these factors, the Segway HT
will push the Handlebar back to slow you down. This is
called the Speed Limiter.
When the Segway HT reduces performance, the Display
will show the following:
WARNING!
Read and follow all the instructions in the
Riders’ Guide and watch the Safety Video for
important safety information about Speed
Limiter, Stick Shake and Safety Shutdown.
The speed at which the Speed Limiter will tilt
the Handlebar back depends upon the Key
used to power on the Segway HT. Other
conditions may cause the Speed Limiter to tilt
the Handlebar back at slower than the
maximum Key speeds. These conditions
include:
> Riding up a steep hill.
> Riding on bumpy terrain.
> Low Battery Pack charge.
> Riding down a hill with fully charged
Battery Packs. (Because of regenerative
charging, if the Battery Packs are fully
charged, the Segway HT will engage the
Speed Limiter to avoid overcharging.)
> The first few seconds after power on.
> Inadequate foot pressure on the Platform.
> The Battery Packs are too hot or too cold.
Display
Icon
(green)
Definition The Segway HT is operating at
reduced performance levels due to a
temporary condition. The speed
limit has been lowered until the
condition clears.
User
Response
If you feel the Speed Limiter push
the Handlebar back, stop leaning
forward and slow down. You should
always leave a gap between yourself
and the Handlebar. Riding against
the Handlebar can cause loss of
control, collisions, falls and injury.