Drive Medical Design Mobility Scooter owner manual Operating Your Odyssey, Stopping

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OPERATING YOUR ODYSSEY

STARTING AND DRIVING

1.Make sure the seat is installed properly.

2.Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.

3.Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.

4.Turn the power switch to “ON”.

5.Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have any doubt about the remaining power, please recharge the batteries before departure.

6.Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and comfortable with.

7.Check the forward/reverse speed lever works correctly.

8.Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.

9.Before driving, ensure it is safe to do so in the environment around you.

ATTENTION

1.Do not push both RH & LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously. This might leave you unable to control your scooter.

2.Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible risk of accident and injury.

3.Do not set to the highest speeds while driving indoors.

4.Do not adjust the speed dial while driving, a sudden change in speed may cause danger to you and others, and may cause damage to your scooter.

5.Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect the safe operation of your scooter.

6.Do be careful while driving in heavy traffic or crowded areas.

7.While reversing the vehicle, beware of people or objects behind you.

STOPPING

1.Release the speed control lever completely. The vehicle will naturally brake and stop.

2.Turn the scooter off at the key. Then pull out the key.

ATTENTION

The stopping distance will vary with your forward / reverse speed. Therefore please begin braking as early as you can.

While parking your scooter, be sure to park on flat ground and then turn the power to “OFF” before you get off.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Suggestion Preface and IntroductionDo not USE this Vehicle to Carry or Haul Goods Practice Operating Your VehicleAbout Mobile Phones and Other Electrical Equipment Automatic Power Shut DownWhile Driving RAMPS, Inclines and DropsStarting and Driving Maximum User Weight LimitLabeling StoppingEMI Electromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave SourcesImportant Information Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMIParts Introduction Operation HOW to Operate Your ScooterHorn Button Tiller Adjustment HOW to Adjust the Armrest WidthHOW to RE-POSITION the Seat HOW to SET to Freewheel ModeManual Brake Stopping Operating Your OdysseyMain Circuit Breaker Reset Button Charging the Battery Battery Charging and CareCharger Battery Cleaning the BatterySuggestions Daily Checking Inspection and MaintenanceRegular Checking Record Inspection and MaintenanceBATTERY, Fuse and Tire Battery FuseTires Transporting StorageAssembling the Scooter Disassembling ScooterProblem Remedy Trouble Shooting and SpecificationModel Reference Odyssey SpecificationLimited Warranty Drive Authorized Service Agent Warranty Registration Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY Toll Free 877-224-0946