OWNER’S MANUAL ZIPPY 3 / 4 LITE
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CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS
As you use your Zippy Lite to greatly increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some
obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common
obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter. Listed with those obstacles are
some driving tips that should help you conquer those obstacles. Learn and follow those tips, and
with surprising ease you will soon be in control of your Zippy Lite as you manoeuvre it through
doors, up and down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass and gravel, and up and down inclines.
Ramps
When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline:
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Lean forward in your seat to move your centre of gravity forward for maximum stability and
safety. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required.
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Manoeuvre your Zippy Lite so that the front wheels take wide swings around the corners of the
ramp.
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Doing this will allow your scooter's back wheels to follow a wide arc around the corner, staying
clear of obstacles.
If you must stop your Zippy Lite while driving up a ramp:
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Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to
the throttle control lever.
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Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline.
Driving down a ramp:
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Keep your Zippy Lite’s speed control dial set fully counter clockwise at the slowest speed setting.
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If you must come to a stop, release the throttle control lever slowly and smoothly.
Prevent injury! Do not drive down an incline in reverse.
Curbs
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See specifications for maximum curb height.
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Always use caution when negotiating any curb.
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Go up or down a curb head at a direct 90° angle.
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Approach and negotiate the curb so that both back wheels of your scooter go over the curb at
the same time.
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Never negotiate inclines or curbs by traversing them. Doing so may cause the scooter to tip over.
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Go down a curb slowly to avoid a jarring bump. Use as little power as possible.
Grass and Gravel
Your Zippy Lite performs admirably on grass, gravel, and hills, but you must follow the operational
parameters presented in this manual. Refer to the “Safety” section. If you are unsure about any
situation, avoid it. Common sense is your best protection.
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Feel free to use your Zippy Lite on lawns or in park areas.
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Avoid long or high grass, which may wrap around your scooter's axles.
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Avoid loose gravel.
