Instruction Booklet
HS-295E
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
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Before beginning your journey with your new scooter, make sure that scooter is on a level
surface and clear of any obstacle. Although your scooter is able to climb slope, it is safer
to practice on a level surface.
This scooter has an automatic braking system. Release the thumb
levers and brake will stop scooter.
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adjust seat height and location.
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adjust the armrest width.
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adjust the tiller angle.
1.Before operating your scooter, check the following:
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free-wheeling lever is in drive position.
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speed dial knob is at picture of turtle.
2.Sit on scooter and turn on the key. Battery gauge should be in the green area.
The self-diagnostic warning light should not be blinking.
3.When your hands rest comfortably on handlebars, the thumb levers should be within
reach. Right lever moves the scooter forward; left one moves it backward. When you
release both thumb levers, the scooter stops.
4.Steer scooter by turning the whole tiller in toward direction you want to go.
5.Practice driving where there is no obstacle. Start at the slowest speed and drive forward
and backward; and make some turns. As you get more comfortable, you can increase
speed by turning the speed dial toward picture of rabbit.
6.If the battery gauge has gone into the yellow, you should plan to recharge the batteries
very soon.
7.If scooter stops and does not function, locate the circuit breaker on top of the battery
pack. Push it and try driving again.
8.When you are finished riding, turn off the key before getting off.
9.If you are finished riding for the day, immediately recharge batteries.
See
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
, page 15 and 16
You could make the following adjustments to increase your comfort when driving
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