OWNER’S MANUAL ZIPPY 3 / 4 LITE
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BASIC DRIVING
1.
Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Zippy Lite.
2.
Turn the speed control dial fully counter clockwise to its slowest setting.
3.
Insert the key into the key switch—if you have not already done so.
4.
Turn the key clockwise to the “On” position. See figure 13 on page 21.
5.
Place your hands on the handgrips.
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If you wish to drive forward, pull back on the right side of the throttle control lever (or push the
left side of the throttle control lever forward).
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If you wish to drive in reverse, pull back the left side of the throttle control lever (or push the
right side of the throttle control lever forward).
6.
Pull on the throttle control lever to gently move your Zippy Lite.
7.
Release the throttle control lever to allow your Zippy Lite to come gently to a full stop.
8.
Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter.
Steering
Steering your Zippy Lite is easy and logical.
1.
With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4 on page 13), turn the tiller to the
right to travel to the right.
2.
With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4 on page 13), turn the tiller to the left
to travel to the left.
3.
Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels
will clear any obstacle.
Turning your scooter too sharply at too high of a speed may create a situation where
one of the rear wheels will leave the ground and the possibility of tipping the scooter.
Avoid this danger at all times by decelerating and steering a wide arc around corners
and obstacles.
Steering in a Tight Spot
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around:
1.
Bring your Zippy Lite to a full stop.
2.
Set speed at the lowest setting.
3.
Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive.
For more information on dealing with obstacles and tight spots, see “Control Through Tight Spots”
on the next page.
Steering in Reverse
Backing up your Zippy Lite requires attention to what you are doing.
1.
Use your right fingers to push the throttle control lever or use your left fingers to pull back on
the throttle control lever. See figure 5 on page 16.
2.
Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left.
3.
Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right.
NOTE
: Your Zippy Lite’s speed in reverse is fifty percent of the speed set at the speed control dial.
Prevent injury! Do not drive down an incline in reverse.
