V . Y O U R R A L L Y S H O P P E R
Battery Charger Fuse
The fuse has been incorporated into your charger to protect it from damage in the event of an electrical problem.
If your charger fuse repeatedly blows, try plugging your scooter’scharger powercordintoanoutletonadifferentcircuit.
νThe fuse is located under a cap on the outside of the battery charger.
νThe cap unscrews to allow access to the fuse.
νUnscrew the cap and replace the fuse if it has blown.
CAUTION! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the new fuse. If you install a fuse with an incorrect rating, you may damage the charger. Contact your authorized Pride provider for fuse rating information.
Main Circuit Breaker
When the voltage in your scooter’s batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your scooter’s motor and electronics from damage.
νThe main circuit breaker ismountedon the rear section ofthe scooter, near the manual freewheel lever. See figure 7.
νThe main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips.
νWhen the breaker trips, the entire electrical system of your scooter is shut down.
νAllow a minute or so for your scooter’s electronics to “rest.”
νPush in the reset button to reset the breaker.
νIf the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge your batteries more often. You may also need to have your authorized Pride provider perform a load test on your scooter’s batteries.
νIf the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorized Pride provider for service.
Manual Freewheel Lever
Whenever you want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. It is important to remember that when your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Even though the motor of your scooter is disengaged from the drive system when your scooter is put in freewheel mode, the motor can still run if the throttle lever is pushed.
WARNING! It is important to remember that when your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Follow these safety rules when using the freewheel mode.
νDo not disengage the drive motors when your scooter is on an incline; your scooter could roll down on its own and cause injury.
νBefore placing your scooter in or taking it out of freewheel mode, ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
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Never sit on a scooter when it is in freewheel mode.
When you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive (down) mode to lock the brakes.
WARNING! Never operate the manual freewheel lever while seated on the scooter or when the scooter is on an incline.
OPERATING THE MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
νOnly put the scooter in freewheel mode when on a flat surface with the key removed.
νAlways pull UP FIRMLY on the manual freewheel lever to put the scooter into freewheel mode.
νAlways push DOWN FIRMLY to engage drive mode.
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