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Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach
Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your Travel Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level
surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Mega Motion recognizes that there will be
times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your Travel Scooter is designed to
perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your Travel Scooter safely on lawns
and in park areas.
Avoid driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
Do not use your Travel Scooter in fresh or salt water.
Do not use your Travel Scooter at the edge of a stream, lake, or ocean.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! You should not operate your Travel Scooter on public streets and roadways.
Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Travel
Scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and
then proceed with extreme caution.
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, ETC.)
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs
(curbs, porches, stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Travel Scooter climb or descend an obstacle that
is inordinately high.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Travel Scooter proceed backward down any
step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the Travel Scooter to tip.
WARNING! Be sure your Travel Scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may
be required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Even though your Travel Scooter may be capable of handling greater
obstacles, Mega Motion recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that
has a height greater than 2 in. (5 cm). Doing so could cause instability in your Travel
Scooter.
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