Sterling S400 Instructions For Use Manual page 22

DANGER!
• If the scooter gathers speed, release the control
lever to slow down, or stop completely.
• Start off again slowly and do not allow speed to
increase.
• Make sure the scooter is in drive mode as this
ensures that the automatic braking system is active.
• Climbing or descending a slope with the automatic
brakes disengaged is very dangerous and is not
recommended.
• Always reduce your speed when turning corners,
particularly when travelling down slopes.
• Disregarding this advice could lead to your Scooter
tipping over.
• Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess
of 10° - 1 in 6, (S700) or 8° - 1 in 7, (S400-S425).
• Disregarding this advice could result in your Scooter
tipping.
6.8 SLOPE CLIMBING
(Fig 6.5).
• Where possible always travel up slopes or ramps
directly facing the slope of the hill.
• When driving up or down a very long hill, it is a good
idea to rest for a moment to break the journey up.
This will aid performance and allow the scooter
motor to cool down.
• Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess
of 10° - 1 in 6, (S700) or 8° - 1 in 7, (S400-S425).
• Always reduce your speed to the minimum setting
when reversing down hills.
• Do not attempt to drive along with the wheels at
different levels, e.g. along the footpath and road
simultaneously.
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6.9 FREE-WHEEL DEVICE:
DANGER!
Please also refer to section 4.7
• Do not sit on the scooter when free-wheel mode is
activated.
• Do not attempt to drive the scooter when free-wheel
mode is active.
• Never allow the scooter to be pushed in free-wheel
mode by other persons when you are still on board.
• Do not activate free-wheel mode when the scooter is
stopped or parked on a significant slope.
• Never attempt to activate free-wheel mode whilst you
are still on board the scooter.
Push the red button down and push the lever forward in
the free-wheel position. If you wish to push the scooter
with the motors off, you should follow this procedure.
When the levers are pushed backwards, the drive wheels
will automatically connect with the propulsion mechanism
and the red button will return to its locked position.
(Fig.6.6).
6.10. TYRE PRESSURE:
It is important to check inflation pressure regularly,
along with the state of wear of the tyres. The maximum
pressure recommended for the wheels should be up to :
S700 = 2.7 bar (40 P.S.I.)
S425, S400 = 2.7 bar (40 P.S.I.)
For further information on tyres please refer to section
18.2 and 18.3.
DANGER!
Never inflate the tyres with a service station air pump. It
is recommended that you use a manual pump or a pump
fitted with a pressure regulator (manometer).
Fig.6.5
Free-wheel Lever
Fig.6.6