Pride Mobility INFMANU1743 owner manual I . O P E R a T I O N, Before Getting on Your Maxima

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V I I . O P E R A T I O N

BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR MAXIMA

νFully charge the batteries See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

νPush the manual freewheel lever to the drive (down) position Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Maxima.

GETTING ONTO YOUR MAXIMA

1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.

WARNING! Never attempt to get on or get off of your Maxima without first removing the key from the key switch. Removing the key prevents the Maxima from moving if accidental contact with the throttle control lever is made.

2.Stand at the side of your Maxima.

3.Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.

4.Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.

5.Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.

6.Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.

7.Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.

8.Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.

9.Follow the checklist below. Familiarize yourself with this checklist, since some of the checks must be performed before you get on your Maxima.

PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS

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 Maxima,” above.

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. “ComfortAdjustments.”

νIs the key fully inserted into the key switch? See V. “Your Maxima.”

νIs the speed adjustment dial set to a slower setting? See V. “Your Maxima.”

νAre you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever?

νDoes your Maxima’s horn work properly?

OPERATING YOUR MAXIMA

After planning your route:

νAdjust the speed adjustment dial on the control console assembly to your desired speed.

νPress your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever.

νThe electric brake automatically disengages and the Maxima accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.

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Contents Ultimate In Style & Performance F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NMy Authorized Pride Provider Is S a F E T Y GeneralModifications PRE-RIDE Safety Check Weight LimitationsIncline Information Maximum Recommended Incline for the 3-WHEEL Maxima Normal Driving Position Cornering InformationBraking Information Outdoor Driving SurfacesStationary Obstacles STEPS, CURBS, ETC Tire Inflation LIFT/ELEVATION Products Stairs and EscalatorsDoors ElevatorsMotor Vehicle Transport Getting Onto and OFF of Your ScooterPositioning Belts Removable Parts Reaching and BendingPrescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations AlcoholEMI/RFI Warnings EMI/RFI Frequently Asked Questions FaqsWhere do radio waves come from? I . E M I / R FWhat is the FDA doing about the problem? FDA has Also Requested or Recommended ThatWhat should I do if my scooter moves unexpectedly? Maxima Dimensions Specification SUsable O U R M a X I M a Control Console AssemblyLight Switch Key SwitchSpeed Adjustment Dial Battery Condition MeterBatteries Onboard Battery ChargerElectronic Controller Assembly Rear SectionAnti-Tip Wheels Motor/Transaxle AssemblyMain Circuit Breaker Manual Freewheel LeverReading Your Battery Voltage B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging Your Batteries How often must I charge the batteries? How does the charger work?What does the LED on the charger indicate? Can I use a different charger?What type and size of battery should I use? Why do my new batteries seem weak?How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my Maxima and its batteries?What about public transportation? Getting Onto Your Maxima PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksI . O P E R a T I O N Before Getting on Your MaximaGetting OFF of Your Maxima Whether YOU are Driving Forward or in ReverseSeat Rotation Tiller Angle AdjustmentSeat Height Adjustment I I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SSeatback Adjustment Armrest Width AdjustmentSeat Actuator Assembly DisassemblyP T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S B a S I C Troubleshooting What if all the systems on my Maxima seem to be dead?What if the motor runs but my Maxima does not move? I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Warranty Exclusions THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions ONE-YEAR Limited WarrantyMaxima