Operation - Pride Pursuit 2 Owner's Manual

BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
 Have you fully charged the batteries? See III. "Batteries and Charging."
 Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed
forward unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
 Ensure the air temperature is between -13ºF/-25ºC to 122ºF/50ºC.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
WARNING! Never attempt to get onto or off of your scooter without fi rst removing the key from
the key switch. This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control lever
contact is made.
2. Stand at the side of your scooter.
3. Disengage the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
4. Make certain that the seat is fi xed securely in position.
5. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
6. Disengage the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
7. Make certain that the seat is fi xed securely in position.
8. Make certain that your feet are safely on the fl oorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
 Is the seat at the proper height? See V. "Comfort Adjustments."
 Is the seat fi xed securely in position?
 Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See V. "Comfort Adjustments."
 Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and turned clockwise to the "on" position?
 Does the horn work properly?
 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?
 Prior to riding your scooter, especially after storage, squeeze the handbrake lever fully fi ve to seven (5-7)
times to confi rm proper function of the handbrake.
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
WARNING! The following can adversely affect steering and stability while operating your scooter,
resulting in loss of control, tipping, and/or personal injury:
Holding onto or attaching a leash to walk your pet.
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Carrying passengers (including pets).
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Hanging any article from the tiller.
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Towing or being pushed by another motorized vehicle.
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WARNING! Tipping Risk! Avoid abrupt maneuvers at excessive speed. It is recommended that
you set the speed adjustment dial to the lowest setting until you become familiar with scooter
controls and operation.
WARNING! Scooter braking distances are greater on an incline than on the horizontal.
WARNING! Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the fl oorboard at all times while
operating your scooter. This driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle.
 Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
 Press your thumb against the appropriate side of the throttle control lever.
 The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the
speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
 Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left.
 Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right.
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