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UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY 

 

1.  Cut the tape securing the box taking care not to cut into the contents of the box. 

 

2.  Open the box and remove packaging and the contents of the box.  Lift with care. 

 

3.  You will have the contents as shown in Fig 1.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig 1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Fit the rear wheels first (see Fig 2).  These have a 

quick release facility which enables you, if 

necessary, to remove them when packing into the 

boot of your car.  These locate into the assembly 

at the rear of the frame (fig 2-3).  They are fitted 

by holding the wheel with your fingers through the  

spokes, and with your thumb press in the rubber 

button in the centre of the wheel (fig 2-5).  With  

your other hand lift the corner of the frame and 

insert the axle into the wheel mount.  Release the 

button and always check the axle is locked by 

pulling the wheel.  Repeat for the other wheel. 

 

 

 

Fig 2

 

 

a)  Complete chassis with folded down seat 

b)  Tiller 

c)  Rear basket 

d)  Two batteries complete with cases 

e)  Two rear wheels 

f)  Battery charger 

g)  Two arm rests (not shown in Fig 1) 

h)  Bag containing manual, registration card and tools 

Summary of Contents for Buddy

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Owner s Handbook ...

Page 2: ...RST DRIVE 4 DISMANTLING YOUR BUDDY 5 STORING BUDDY AT HOME 6 BATTERIES 7 BATTERY CHARGING 8 A GUIDE OT SAFE AND LASTING BATTERIES 9 FITTING NEW BATTERIES 10 CARE MAINTENANCE 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING 12 SAFETY FUSES 13 IMPORTANT SCOOTER CONTROLLER INFORMATION 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 15 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...ve your Buddy unless the seat is locked into the driving position Do not drive your Buddy over deep soft terrain e g soft dirt deep grass loose gravel Do not operate your scooter when under the influence of alcohol or certain drugs which may impair your safety Do not climb or descend curbs that exceed the capability of Buddy Do not turn when negotiating curbs Always approach curbs at low speed and...

Page 4: ...assembly at the rear of the frame fig 2 3 They are fitted by holding the wheel with your fingers through the spokes and with your thumb press in the rubber button in the centre of the wheel fig 2 5 With your other hand lift the corner of the frame and insert the axle into the wheel mount Release the button and always check the axle is locked by pulling the wheel Repeat for the other wheel Fig 2 a ...

Page 5: ...l connections are made automatically 7 Unfold the seat to its normal position by holding the backrest and pulling up and back fig 5a Continue pulling 5b until it reaches the driving position and you will hear a click as it locks into place Make sure it has locked in by making sure you hear the click and by trying to push the back of the seat forward You may find this stage easier by holding the sc...

Page 6: ...ke being applied suddenly and placing you in a dangerous situation In addition continual use of this mode may cause undue stress to the drive system and damage the main electronic control unit Be extremely cautious on slopes Sit upright in your seat or your machine could become less stable Fig 8 STATUS LIGHT This is the green light on the control console next to the battery condition indicator It ...

Page 7: ...ve this turn the knob at the front right hand side of the tiller to the end of its travel which is about one third of a full turn fig 11 Buddy is now in a freewheel mode and can be moved about manually This should all be carried out with the ignition switched off For obvious safety reasons the scooter is unable to be driven in this state In addition if the ignition is turned on whilst the brake is...

Page 8: ... Buddy is easy and logical by turning the handlebars in the direction you wish to manoeuvre Be sure to remember to give a wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels follow the path of the front one instead of cutting short Cutting short on pavement corners can mean that a back wheel will go off the pavement causing a stability problem Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated wid...

Page 9: ...ONTROL OVER OBSTACLES Your Buddy will negotiate small kerbs and obstacles but care must be taken Try to find slopes to go down off a pavement but if you have to go over a small kerb approach with care and at right angles facing the obstacle straight on Stop just short of the obstacle a If going down drive forward slowly to drop the front wheel down then continue to drive to clear the back wheels b...

Page 10: ...r The electrics are automatically disconnected fig 12 Care Warning Do take care not to nip fingers or part of your hand when carrying out this process 4 Remove the batteries by lifting each one out in turn by its handle The handle automatically releases the retaining locks and the electrics disconnect automatically fig 13 TAKE CARE the batteries are fairly heavy 5 It is not necessary to remove the...

Page 11: ...vertical on its rear rubber bumpers tucked out of the way against a wall Care Warning Make sure Buddy is placed well out of the way when standing vertical In this position it would be easy to be knocked over causing damage to the scooter furniture or persons Fig 17a Fig 17b 7 BATTERIES Your Buddy has a lot of power for a small scooter Keeping it working to its maximum potential means that its two ...

Page 12: ... the re charge time A full charge can take up to 8 10 hours This time may increase as the batteries get older 9 For the best results your batteries really need to be cycled for their first 10 15 charges This means run them down as much as you safely can in use and then give them a full charge They will not work at their best until this process has been carried out Care Warning Do not smoke or use ...

Page 13: ...eries in a discharged condition This is particularly important to sealed batteries as used on the Buddy Batteries carry a limited warranty from the original manufacturer which is subject to a stringent wear and tear clause Any battery faults due to a defect in the original manufacture will normally become obvious within the first two months Any gradual deterioration in performance after this perio...

Page 14: ...brake s may be faulty Please do not use the scooter and contact your TGA dealer SAFETY NOTE For your own safety we recommend that you check the function of your brakes prior to every journey DRIVING BRAKE When you drive your Buddy and let go of the speed control throttle your scooter should reduce speed very quickly If you notice a change in the normal driving slowing condition and it does not slo...

Page 15: ...e 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 d...

Page 16: ...ty is extended only to the original purchaser user of the TGA product identified by the product serial number located on the frame This warranty is not transferable 2 TGA will repair or replace free of charge any part found upon inspection by an authorized representative of TGA to be defective in material and or workmanship 3 If a defect or fault is discovered the dealer from where the product was...

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