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12/1/2006

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Prowler

778S-RPLA

User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for Prowler 778S-RPLA

Page 1: ...12 1 2006 1 The Prowler 778S RPLA User Manual ...

Page 2: ...R CONTROLS 1 DRIVE FREEWHEEL OPERATION 10 STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER 11 EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER 12 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING 14 MAINTENANCE 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 QUARTERLY INSPECTION 17 WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 3: ...778S scooter will provide many years of mobility for you Please ensure that you read this manual carefully it is important for your safety that you understand the guidelines and instructions given SMART FEATURE GUIDE Fig 1 1 Tiller control head 2 Highback reclining deluxe captain seat 3 Flip up arm rests 4 Detachable basket 5 Tiller adjustment knob 6 Swivel seat lever and seat release lever 7 Punc...

Page 4: ...hout anti tip wheels installed x DO NOT use an escalator to move a scooter between floors Serious injury could occur x DO NOT drive the scooter on an incline that has oil water or ice film on it x DO NOT try to lift the scooter by its seat tiller or any removable parts Any of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter x DO NOT use parts or accessories that are not authorized by ...

Page 5: ... transmit signals while they are ON even when not being used 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of ha...

Page 6: ... If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the scooter OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI NOTE There is no easy way to evaluate the overall immunity of the scooter 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or braking to your provider and note whether there are sources of EMI nearby WA...

Page 7: ...angles Armrest Width Adjustments Fig 3 On the underside back of the seat there are two arm rest hand knobs one on each side Turn hand knobs counterclockwise to loosen Loosening the arm rest hand knob allows the armrest width to be adjusted or arm rest to be removed Once the desired positions of the arm rests are set tighten the hand knobs by turning clockwise to lock the arm rests into place Figur...

Page 8: ...unt of pressure applied to each lever will determine the speed the scooter travels at up to the speed selected Release the thumb lever and the scooter will automatically come to a stop as the electromagnetic brake is applied to the motor On Off Key Switch Insert the key into the key switch located on top of the tiller Turn the key and the battery gauge needle will move There may be a slight delay ...

Page 9: ...off lever moved backward drive position and then turned on in order to reset the circuits WARNING Always re engage the free wheeling device after use Failure to do so may result in injury Anti tip wheels The anti tip wheels are located at the rear of the scooter frame The scooter should not be used unless the anti tipping wheels are in place Planet Mobility is not responsible for damage or injury ...

Page 10: ... Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop as the magnetic brake automatically engages Steering Steering the scooter is light and easy When starting off ensure that you give a wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle that you are passing When steering through limited spaces such as a doorway or when turning around turn the tiller handles where you w...

Page 11: ...rolled descent When the thumb levers are released the scooter will slowly stop Caution Do not turn off the control key while the unit is in motion Grass and Gravel Please follow the guidelines given previously and your scooter will perform admirably over most all surfaces Avoid sand pee gravel NOTE You should not operate your scooter in wet weather or on wet surfaces This may cause the motor to sh...

Page 12: ...rst Time Use Prior to using your Model 778S RPLA scooter for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to Battery Charging Procedures Charging may take up to 12 hours Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency Failure to do so may cause damage Charging To charge the batteries plug the A C cord plug into the wall socket and connect the 3...

Page 13: ... of problems may occur with the unit including charging problems reduced speed loss of range and others Please contact Planet Mobility Corp for battery replacement TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Circuit Breaker Reset Button Your scooter is fitted with the latest in electronic controls that are programmed to protect the electrical system from abnormal overloads Provided for extra protection is a circuit bre...

Page 14: ... 36 50AH Battery 90 kg User Weight After the battery and mechanical moving parts fully break in mile 35 45 Range varies with the weight of occupant and other factors Turning Radius in 51 Detachable Chassis Y N N Handle Bar Type Type Delta Suspension Y N Y Basket Armrest Seat Style Y N Option Emergency Hand Brake Y N Y ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE 1 Include the Anti...

Page 15: ...TE Regular Monthly inspection is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle Prowler Service Record Date of Purchase Purchaser ____________________________________________________ Model 778S RPLA Serial ___________________________________ Provider Unit Was Purchased From _______________________________ M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y...

Page 16: ...laims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products Mechanical or electrical defects will be dealt with on a contingency liability basis The preceding guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your powered scooter If you should have any questions about the correct operation of your scooter pl...

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