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IMPORTANT SPEED CONTROLLER
INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The speed controller system incorporates a sophisticated
micro-processor design (Fig 42). It is located under the rear
cover of your
Companion
. The in-built micro-controller
continually monitors the
Companion
Scooter’s systems to
ensure safe and reliable operation.
SAFETY CONDITIONS MONITORED INCLUDE
•
Speed control system integrity
•
Internal voltages and circuits
•
Motor voltages and circuits
•
Freewheel speed limiting downhill.
•
Battery voltage
When the battery voltage is low, the ‘status’ indicator light
situated on the control console (a green light positioned
next to the battery state indicator meter (Fig 8 - 4, page 8)
will flash slowly as a warning to recharge your batteries. If
the ‘speed controller’ detects a fault the green light will
flash rapidly, with the number of flashes indicating the
nature of the fault.
For example, the controller will not operate if the speed
thumb lever (wig-wag) is not in the zero speed position
(Fig 9, page 9) with the Scooter switched ‘on’. Return the
speed lever (Wig-Wag) to the zero speed position, when the
scooter will be allowed to operate normally once again.
If your Scooter is turned ‘on’ but not operated for a set
period of time (15 minutes approx) the speed controller
system will automatically turn itself ‘off’ to conserve
valuable battery energy. It can be turned on again by
turning the on/off switch to ‘off’, and then to ‘on’ again.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Faults with the main speed controller are rare. Most faults
on powered vehicles are associated with wiring or mis-
connections due to poor maintenance or incorrect
installation of connectors when assembling the Scooter after
transportation in a car.
If your
Companion
Scooter should fail to operate you will
be assisted in diagnosis and locating the area of the fault by
observing the number of flashes emitted from the ‘green’
status light on your control console (fig 8-4, page 8).
If your
Companion
Scooter fails to operate and the green
status light is not illuminated, first check the points
aforementioned under ‘FAULT FINDING’.
If your green status indicator light is flashing, first switch
your Scooter to ‘off’ and back to ‘on’ again to see if the
problem will clear. If the ‘status’ light continues to flash
and your Scooter will not drive, refer to the ‘STATUS
FAULTS CODE’ on page 32 and take the appropriate
remedial action as advised in the ‘comments’ column. If in
doubt consult the dealer from whom you purchased your
Freerider
Scooter.
CHARGING CIRCUIT FUSE
Two fuses protects your Companion charging circuit from
receiving an overload of electrical current. The fuse used in
the Companion is the same type which is found on
automobiles. In the unlikely event that a fuse should ‘blow’
and needs replacing (Fig 43) use only a fuse of a 3amp
rating. Please note this size of fuse has been selected to
give your Scooter the best protection without premature
blowing.
Warning :
Do not use fuses with a higher rating than 3amps
as this may cause permanent failure to the wiring and wiring
connectors or personal injury.
The 3amp fuses are located under the Companion’s rear
body cover (Fig 44). The fuse is positioned in a black
plastic housing which is sealed by a hinged lid.
For access to a fuse remove the four screws located in the
rear body cover, lift cover. Locate and lift the fuse block on
it’s wire, lift up the fuse lid and withdraw the ‘blown’ fuse
(fig 44). Replace the blown fuse with recommended 3amp
(pink) fuse, close fuse lid and replace fuse block.
Reposition rear body cover, refit four screws.
If the fuse
continually fails, contact your Freerider supplier.
FIG 43
FIG 44
FIG 42
GOOD
FAIL
