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Feel free to enjoy life! Vitesse OWNER’S MANUAL SCOOTER RANGE Medicare Technology Limited Ainleys Industrial Estate, Elland, West Yorkshire,HX5 9JP Tel: +44 (0) 1422 314488 / Fax +44 (0) 1422 314489 Email: enquiries@medicaretechnology.com Web: www.medicaretechnology.com Part No. Z40948 technology The team at Medicare Technology develops its products to give our customers the medicare freedom to live independently.
NEO ELECTRIC SCOOTER RANGE OWNERS HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE 2. SAFETY NOTICE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 3. PARTS DESCRIPTION DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIFICATION WARRANTY Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
We reserve the right to make design modifications. • There are three scooters in the Neo range. The Neo Standard has a top speed of 4mph and is a class 2 vehicle as described by the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Neo 6 is a class 3 vehicle and gains a 6mph top speed, indicators and rear view mirror.
• The Neo 6 has a 6mph top speed and the Neo 8 has an 8mph top speed. Both these scooters can be used on the road or pavement. If used on the pavement, the indoor setting must be used. The scooters should not be used on dual carriageways or motorways.
This will reduce the risk of you cutting the corner and causing damage to your scooter from the corner, railings or any other objects near the corner. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
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7. Check the forward / reverse wigwag paddle works correctly 8. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly 9. Make sure it is safe around you before you begin to drive. If you are driving a Neo 6 or Neo 8, use the indicators if required.
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Always push DOWN FIRMLY for drive mode bodily injury and/or damage to the scooter. USER MASS 136kg Serial No: MEDICARE TECHNOLOGY LTD, HX5 9JP Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 6 of 24...
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EM energy very close to the powered vehicle’s control system whilst using these devices. This can affect vehicle movement and braking. The warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the vehicle: Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
2. This scooter has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories connected to it. The scooter is fitted with a PG Drives S-Drive controller which has an immunity level of 35 V/m. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
10. Seat lever (for legroom adjustment) 11. Rear view mirror (not shown) 12. Rear indicator light (not Neo 4) 13. Rear lamp (on Neo 4, this is located in the centre of the rear shroud) 14. Anti tip bar / wheel 15.
Electromagnetic brake: Release the wigwag paddle completely, and the electromagnetic brake will be activated automatically, and the scooter will stop. The Neo 8 has an additional cable brake. The brake lever is located on the handlebars. To operate the brake squeeze the brake lever.
Indoor / Outdoor switch (Neo 6 and Neo 8 only) The Neo 6 has a 6mph top speed and the Neo 8 has an 8mph top speed. They are installed with an indoor / outdoor switch. The top speed is only obtainable when the switch is set to outdoor mode. The scooter cannot travel faster than 4mph when the switch is set to indoor mode.
Warning: Never operate the freewheel lever whilst sat on the scooter or on an incline. Failure to do so may result in damage or injury. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 12 of 24...
Do not charge in temperatures less than -10 ° C or higher than +50°C as the charger may not work well and the batteries may become damaged. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
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Warning Do not open the battery-sealed cap at any time. Batteries The Neo is powered by two deep cycle sealed lead-acid batteries. The batteries supplied with the scooter are 12V 36ah batteries. Charging the Batteries Using the charger supplied with the scooter, the charging duration is approximately 10 hours.
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Cleaning the battery If water, battery acid, dust or other substances contaminate the batteries, they will discharge quickly. The batteries supplied with the Neo scooter are sealed and as such are maintenance free. Please follow the steps below to clean the battery.
Are there any abnormal noises? Is there any oil leaking from the transaxle? Attention Contact your dealer regarding inspection and maintenance should you find anything wrong with the scooter. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 16 of 24...
When tread depth is below 0.5mm it can easily lead to vehicle slippage, making braking distances longer. Therefore replace the tyres as early as possible when they are found to have insufficient tread depth. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
♦ For your safety, always ask for help if required. You will need two people when moving or lifting the scooter whole. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 18 of 24...
Remove the batteries. 5. Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and fold down the tiller and retighten knob. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 19 of 24...
9. Lift the front section until the 7. Unplug the front-to-rear 8. Pivot the scooter’s rear section lower pegs are no longer in the harnesses. On the Neo 8 only, upwards until the rear section is curved locking brackets. Carefully remove the ‘R’ clip and pin...
The scooter appears slow. • Check the speed dial is not set to slow • Check the indoor / outdoor switch setting (Neo 6 and Neo 8) • Slowly rotate the seat until it drops in to place and is secure The seat turns when in operation •...
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• The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the specification if necessary. The final specification is subject to the individual scooter your purchase from your dealer. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 22 of 24...
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notices any weights, measurements or other technical data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications. Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook...
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NOTES AND ADDITIONS Mercury Neo electric scooters Part Code: Z40948 (Rev A) Owner’s Handbook Page 24 of 24...