oPERATIng yoUR AMIgo
to operate your amigo, use the following procedures:
1. Turn the amigo ON with ON/Off key switch located
on the right side of the handle enclosure.
2. Handlebar directions:
a. To move forward, red directional control button near
the right hand grip should be in the (O) position.
b. Twist right hand grip toward you to accelerate.
Hold at desired speed.
c. Release grip to stop.
d. To reverse, push directional control button to the (–) position,
then twist the hand grip toward you as you would to move forward.
3. If necessary, to manually “push” the amigo, press the freewheel
lever down (see figure 6). To resume power mode return lever to
the center position. before driving, make sure handle is locked
in an upright position.
dRIVIng yoUR AMIgo
For your first few sessions, be sure you are on a level surface and properly seated.
Turn the key to the ON position. Make sure the red directional control button is in the
(o) position. to move forward, twist the right hand grip towards you. the further down
you twist the hand grip, the faster you will go. to slow down, slowly twist the hand grip
forward. to stop, let go of the hand grip. to reverse your amigo, push the red directional
control button to the (–) position and rotate the right hand grip towards you
(just as you would when moving forward).
steering the amigo is easy and logical. just be sure to remember to give wide clearance
when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle.
Shortcutting a sidewalk corner can cause the back wheel to go off the sidewalk. Avoid this situation by steering
an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle. If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway
or when turning around, stop and then apply power gently.
Driving Through Doorways
Approach an unfamiliar door slowly. Does it have a knob or push bar? Does it open toward you or away from you? Think in terms of
using the power of the Amigo to do the work for you. Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply the power with the other
hand. If the door is self-closing, you can go through allowing the door to close behind you. If it is not, stop when you are clear of
the door and push it closed. If the door opens toward you, hold the knob or bar with one hand and slowly accelerate in reverse,
letting the Amigo do the work for you. When the door is open wide enough, accelerate forward leaving your hand on the door to
keep it free from touching the Amigo and letting go as you pass through the door jamb.
Driving On Ramps
With the ada (americans with disabilities act), buildings require ramps for pov (powered operated vehicle) access.
Some have U-turns in the middle where good cornering is required. Take wide swings with your front wheel around
any tight corners so the rear wheels follow a wide arc to stay clear of the corner. When you have stopped while facing uphill,
starting up again simply requires that you apply forward power. accelerate gently after stopping on an incline.
When proceeding up a ramp or curb, lean forward in your seat for maximum stability and safety. Drive slowly
when going down any ramp or hill to ensure a safe descent.
Transport
amigos are not designed or tested for use as seats in private or public transporting vehicles. ami advises
against transporting POVs in vehicles unless either the unit is folded and placed in the trunk of your car,
or the assembled unit is placed in the vehicle and strapped down. even when strapped down,
amigos should not be used as seats in private or public transporting vehicles.
to transport your amigo travelmate iii:
IMPORTANT
- Remove key before folding Amigo!
1
Remove basket, unplug battery power connector,
and remove battery.
2
While grasping the top of the battery bracket,
step on handle release lever.
lower handle about 2 inches.
3
Fold seatback down. Lift seat adjusting handle
and allow seat to move forward to down position.
then lower handle the rest of the way.
4
To lock handle, move power cord behind
seat latch rod and grasp lower outer seat latch rods.
raise seat latch in order to position rod above handle
grooves, slightly lift handle up and over in to place.
use a small piece oF carpet or a heavy duty toWel on vehicle bumper When loading the
AMIgO INTO THE TRUNK OF A VEHICLE TO PREVENT MARKINg OR SCRATCHINg OF VEHICLE FINISH.
airline Travel
“special handling” tags are suggested when transporting your amigo by airlines.
Nonspillable, sealed batteries are approved for travel on airplanes. When you make
your reservation, notify the airline that you will be requesting “escort” service.
This will assure that your Amigo will be picked up and delivered at the boarding gate.
For additional helpful hints for airline travel, visit our website at www.myamigo.com.
*Optional lithium batteries require you to take battery pack onboard plane as carry-on luggage.
Public Transportation
some public transportation systems have accommodations for your amigo, but you must
transfer to a seat. When utilizing public transportation, do not sit on your amigo while it is
being lifted onto the vehicle or once the vehicle is in motion.
SAfETy WARnIngS
the driving performance of your amigo can be influenced by electromagnetic fields, such as emitted by
cellular telephones and other emitting devices. We recommend the power on your unit be switched off
when using such a device.
(Refer to Electromagnetic Interference section for additional information.)
• In some extreme circumstances, your Amigo’s performance could be affected by the electromagnetic field emitted
from alarm systems in shops
(refer to Electromagnetic Interference section for additional information).
• The program settings in the controller should not be altered as this may give unsafe driving characteristics.
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Forward
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Reverse
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Figure 6
Freewheel Lever
