Mercury Neo electric scooters
Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A)
Owner’s Handbook
Page 4 of 24
2.2 WHILST DRIVING
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Before driving, carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section entitled ‘Daily Checking’
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Do not move your body out of the vehicle whilst moving
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Pay attention that your clothes do not get caught in the wheels. Such action may cause you to lose
balance and risk injury from falling
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Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below:
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On surfaces that are muddy, gravely, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy or canal towpaths not
guarded by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels stuck
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Do not drive at night or when it is raining, snowing, misty or windy
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Do not drive your vehicle in an ‘S’ pattern or make erratic turns
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Do not take the scooter onto escalators
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A
MOTOR VEHICLE (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC)
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About mobile phone and other electrical equipment
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Do not use a mobile phone or other long-range wireless communication devices whilst driving.
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Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.
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Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter’s battery
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Automatic Power Shut Down
In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your scooter is equipped with an automatic power shut
down facility. If the scooter is switched on, after remaining undisturbed for a period of thirty minutes
it will automatically turn off. Should this occur, simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will
be ready to use once again.
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Ramps, Gradients and Drops
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Do not drive onto gradients steeper than 8° (1 in 7)
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Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient
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Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes. The ground clearance of the scooter is 8cm (3”)
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Do not cross water gutters which are too wide and a risk of getting the wheels stuck.
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Slow down when driving on gradients
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Some buildings have ramps with turning switchbacks. In this case, drive slowly and take wide
swings with the front wheels around any corners. This will reduce the risk of you cutting the
corner and causing damage to your scooter from the corner, railings or any other objects near the
corner.
