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PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS

!Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

!Are the manual freewheel levers in the drive (up) mode? See V. “Description.” Never leave the freewheel lever pushed down unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane PMV.

!Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?

!Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?

!Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting On Your Hurricane PMV,” below.

!Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”

!Is the seat locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”

!Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “ComfortAdjustments.”

!Is the key fully inserted into the key switch? See V. “Description.”

!Is the speed adjustment dial set to a slow setting? V. “Description.”

!Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each of the throttle levers? See V. “Description.”

!Does your Hurricane PMV’s horn work properly?

GETTING ON YOUR HURRICANE PMV

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

2.Stand at the side of your Hurricane PMV.

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 HURRICANE PMV

After planning your route:

!Set the 4 - 8 mph switch to your desired maximum speed of 4 or 8 mph; then set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. We recommend you initially set the 4 - 8 mph switch to 4 mph and the speed adjustment dial to the tortoise (slowest speed setting).

!Insert the key into the key switch.

!With your hands on the handgrips, use your thumb to gently push the right throttle lever to disengage your Hurricane PMV’s brakes and move forward; the electric brake automatically disengages and the Hurricane PMV accelerates smoothly to the speed you set with the speed adjustment dial.

!Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Hurricane PMV to the left. Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Hurricane PMV to the right.

!Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.

!Gently release the throttle lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electric brake automatically engages when your Hurricane PMVcomes to a stop.

!To move in reverse, use your thumb to gently push the left throttle lever to disengage your Hurricane PMV’s brakes and move rearward.

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Pride Mobility PMV-505 manual PRE-RIDE Adjustments and Checks, Getting on Your Hurricane PMV, Operating Your Hurricane PMV

PMV-505, PMV-502, PMV-501, PMV-500, PMV-503 specifications

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