5
How to Operate the Scooter
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The scooter’s sealed lead-acid batteries should be
charged and stored at temperatures between 50°F and
100°F (10°C and 38°C). If the temperature is warmer,
the batteries will discharge more rapidly. If the tempera-
ture is cooler, the scooter should be moved to a warmer
area while the batteries are being charged. Follow the
steps below to charge the batteries.
1. Make sure the on/off switch on the right side of
the scooter is in the off position. Note: If the on/off
switch is in the on position and the start switch is
pulled while the batteries are being charged, the bat-
tery charger will switch off for a short period of time.
2. Locate the charging socket near the on/off switch.
Identify the cord on the battery charger that fits into
the charging socket and plug the cord into the charg-
ing socket. Plug the other cord on the battery charger
into a 110-volt outlet.
3. Allow the batteries to charge for about five to eight
hours. After the batteries are charged, unplug the bat-
tery charger from the 110-volt outlet first and then
unplug the battery charger from the charging socket
on the scooter.
For maximum battery life, avoid leaving the on/off
switch in the on position when the scooter is not in use.
Avoid draining the batteries. It is recommended that the
batteries be charged after each use. The batteries should
be charged at least once each month, even if the scooter
is not used.
If the batteries need to be replaced, refer to HOW TO
ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 6. Recycle
batteries according to federal and state laws.
THE ON/OFF SWITCH
The on/off switch on the right side of the scooter is the
main power switch (see the drawing at the left). Moving
the switch to the “on” position will turn on the power.
Moving the switch to the “off” position will turn off the
power. When the scooter is not in use, the on/off
switch should always be in the off position.
When you are ready to use the scooter, move the on/off
switch to the on position.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SCOOTER
With the on/off
switch in the
on position, the
scooter can be
started with the
start switch on
the right side
of the handle-
bar. To start
the scooter,
hold the handlebars securely, step onto the deck with one
foot while using your other foot to maintain balance, and
pull the start switch with your right index finger. (To pre-
serve the battery charge longer, you may wish to push
with your foot as you start the scooter.) The scooter will
immediately begin to move. When the start switch is
released, the motor will stop. Note: To prevent damage to
the motor, do not repeatedly pull and release the start
switch in an attempt to move the scooter at a slower
speed.
To stop the scooter, pull the brake handle on the left side
of the handlebar. Note: Any time the brake handle is
pulled, the motor will stop, even if the start switch is
being pulled at the same time.
Use the scooter only on paved, smooth, level surfaces.
Avoid using the scooter on grades steeper than 5% for
extended periods. The scooter is rated for a 200-pound
user on a hard, level surface with a surrounding tempera-
ture of 50°F; the batteries’ charge will be used faster by
heavier riders. Make sure the tires are inflated to the
pressure listed on the sides of the tires.
Start Switch
Brake Handle
On/Off
Switch
Cord
Charging
Socket