22 Hurricane
VI. OPERATION
Familiarize yourself with the following checklist before you get on your Hurricane. Some of the checks must be
performed prior to getting on your Scooter.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
nHave you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging.
nIs the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) mode? See IV. Description. Never leave the freewheel
lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Scooter.
nIs your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
nHave you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
nAre you positioned comfortably in the seat? See Getting On Your Scooter, below.
nIs the seat at the proper height? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
nIs the seat locked securely in place? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
nIs the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
nIs the key fully inserted into the key switch? See IV. Description.
nIs the speed adjustment dial set to a slow setting? See IV. Description.
nAre you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? See IV. Description.
nDoes your Scooters horn work properly?
GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
nMake certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
nStand at the side of your Scooter.
nPull up 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.
nPosition yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
nPull up 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.
nMake certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
After planning your route:
nSet the 4 - 8 switch to your desired maximum speed of 4 or 8 mph (6.4 km/hr or 12.8 km/hr); then set the
speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. We recommend you initially set the 4 - 8 switch to 4 and the
speed adjustment dial to the tortoise.
nInsert the key into the key switch.
nWith your hands on the handgrips, use your thumb to gently push the right throttle lever to disengage the brakes
and move forward; the electric brake automatically disengages and your Scooter accelerates smoothly to the
speed you set with the speed adjustment dial.
nPull on the left handgrip to steer your Scooter to the left.
nPull on the right handgrip to steer your Scooter to the right.
nMove the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
nGently release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electric brake
automatically engages when your Hurricane comes to a stop.
NOTE: To fully stop your Hurricane, release the throttle, then gently squeeze the handbrake.