V I I . O P E R A T I O N
BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
νHave you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
νIs the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position?
WARNING! Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
WARNING! Never attempt to get onto your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch. This prevents the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control lever contact is made.
2.Stand at the side of your scooter.
3.Push forward 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.Fasten the positioning belt, if equipped.
7.Push forward on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
8.Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
9.Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
νAre you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting Onto Your Scooter,” 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 at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
νIs the key fully inserted into the key switch? See V. “Your Rally Shopper.”
νDoes your scooter’s horn work properly?
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?
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
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 scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
νPull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left.
νPull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right.
νMove the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
νRelease the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop.
νThe electric brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop.
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