V I I . O P E R A T I O N
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
νHave you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
νAre the manual freewheel levers in the drive (up) mode? See V. “Description.” Never leave the freewheel levers pushed down unless you are manually pushing your Wrangler.
νIs your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
νHave you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
νAre you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting On Your Wrangler,” below.
νIs the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
νIs the seat locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
νIs the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
νIs the key fully inserted into the key switch? See V. “Description.”
νIs the speed adjustment dial set to a slow setting? V. “Description.”
νAre you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each of the throttle levers? See V. “Description.”
νDoes your Wrangler’s horn work properly?
GETTING ONTO YOUR WRANGLER
1.Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2.Stand at the side of your Wrangler.
3.Push down on the seat rotation lever to unlock the seat and rotate the seat until it faces you; release the seat rotation lever to lock the seat securely in place.
4.Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
5.Push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you face forward; release the seat rotation lever to lock the seat securely in place.
6.Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
OPERATING YOUR WRANGLER
After planning your route:
νSet the
νInsert the key into the key switch.
νWith your hands on the handgrips, use your thumb to gently push the right throttle lever to disengage your Wrangler’s brakes and move forward; the electric brake automatically disengages and the Wrangler acceler- ates smoothly to the speed you set with the speed adjustment dial.
νPull on the left handgrip to steer your Wrangler to the left. Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Wrangler to the right.
νMove the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
νGently release the throttle lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electric brake automatically engages when your Wrangler comes to a stop.
νTo move in reverse, use your thumb to gently push the left throttle lever to disengage your Wrangler’s brakes and move rearward.
NOTE: Your Wrangler’s reverse speed is slower than the speed you set with the speed adjustment dial and the
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