OPERATION
1. To turn the power pack on, press the green button on the throttle in for 3
‐
seconds, then release.
The battery life indicators on the throttle will illuminate – all the way green indicates a full charge.
The lights on the throttle are a rough estimate of the battery life. There is also a battery life
Electric
Users
Guide
The lights on the throttle are a rough estimate of the battery life. There is also a battery life
indicator on the battery cap. To check the battery life on the battery cap, press the white circle
when the battery is on. The battery life life scale will illuminate showing the battery life.
Throttle
Battery
Life
Indicators
Battery
Life
Indicators
On/Off
Button
2. There is a speed limiter switch (arrow) on the
controller box cap.
When turned on (on = “|”
position, off = “O”), the switch will limit the speed
of the E
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Kit to 12mph. When turned off, the top
speed of the Pon
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e is 17mph, though the Trikke CV
can be accelerated to a faster top speed Beginners
can be accelerated to a faster top speed. Beginners
should use the speed governor and limit their top
speed to 12mph or less until they are comfortable
enough to switch to the faster speed.
3. To power the motor, simply turn the throttle. The throttle is sensitive to the amount it is turned
and will increase the power as it is turned further. Use caution when starting from a complete stop
and only turn the throttle slightly. Also,
begin with your weight forward
. This ensures proper
traction of the front wheel when power is supplied to it. When in motion, it is more appropriate to
turn the throttle further. Once in motion, return your weight to the
balanced position
.
Trikke Tribred Pon
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e
Owner's
Manual
V1
10/1/08
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