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2.
When you switch to on the green light comes on but is flashing
a) An electronic fault may have tripped the controller. Turn off, leave for a few seconds and turn back on to reset the
control.
b) The batteries for whatever reason may be discharged. Recharge and try again. If they will not charge, consult TGA
or your local dealer.
c) If the above has been tried and the scooter still will not work but the light is still flashing, look at the light carefully
and you will see that it is flashing a certain sequence. This will be a more serious fault, so consult with TGA.
3.
When you switch on the horn is making a continuous noise. Reset parking brake.
4.
If the scooter does not slow down when in use, or the variable speed does not work. Turn off the power with the
keyswitch and consult your dealer or TGA
5.
If your charger will not work, check charger plugs are pushed in correctly. Check batteries are making connection.
Check pop out fuse on tiller has not popped out (see Section 13 Safety Fuses).
CAUTION
:
If you find for any reason your Buddy does not reduce speed when you let go of the forward-reverse lever, switch
your scooter off with the ON/OFF key. The parking brake will activate immediately and stop your Buddy. Beware the machine
will stop very suddenly so brace yourself with the handlebars and sit back on your seat.
Care! Warning -
This operation should only be carried out as an emergency. Continual use of this procedure will damage the
drive transmission and motor brake. Inform your authorized TGA dealer before using your scooter again.
If you feel for any reason that your scooter is not driving correctly or making an unusual noise, stop using the scooter. Be
SAFE, contact your TGA dealer and he will be able to advise you.
13. SAFETY FUSES
Buddy is protected from any major problems that could
develop from accidental damage, short circuit and various
other problems by 3 pop out fuses. One is located on each
battery case (fig 19) and one located at the rear of the tiller
under the serial number label. These can sometimes be
triggered by other reasons, ie pothole or bumps. These
can be reset by pushing in the button. If it does not reset
wait a few minutes and try again. If it still will not reset,
either get in touch with your dealer or TGA. If they will not
reset never hold them in or tape them in. This could be
dangerous.
Fig 19
14. IMPORTANT SCOOTER CONTROLLER INFORMATION
The scooter controller system incorporates a sophisticated micro-processor design. It is located in the tiller of your Buddy. The
scooter continually monitors the systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Safety Condition Monitored Include:
•
Speed control system integrity
•
Internal voltages and circuits
•
Motor voltages and circuits
•
Safety isolate relay
•
Battery voltage
It also monitors and provides a fault diagnosis in conjunction with the green status light. To represent different faults the status
light will flash various sequences. If you do need to report a fault to TGA you will be asked the sequence of the status light in
order to help diagnose the fault.
