Good Riding Techniques; Get Riding - Kickstart Scooers miniZum Owner's Manual

Good Riding Techniques

Before you head out on the road, it's a good
idea to do a test drive with your miniZüm on a
flat, traffic-free area. First get used to kicking the
scooter and then pushing the thumb throttle to
accelerate with the assistance of the battery. You'll
feel like an expert after about five minutes. Here
are some tips and rules to get you riding like a pro:
1. Preserve the battery by kicking to get started.
Try not to engage the battery from a full stop.
2. Do not ride over curbs. When arriving at a
curb, slow down, get off the miniZüm and walk
the miniZüm over it.
3. When braking, gently squeeze both front and
rear brake handle levers simultaneously.
4. Use your brakes carefully, keeping a safe distance
between you and other objects or vehicles.
5. Do not jump off the miniZüm before it has fully
stopped.
6. If you need to stop suddenly, bend your knees
and shift your body weight backwards. Keep
your arms straight.
7. When you're in full Züm mode, stand with both
feet side by side on the platform in an upright
and relaxed position.
8. Ride defensively, always watch the road, your
surroundings and others around you.
9. Always ride with the traffic in bike lanes or on
the right side of the road close to the curb.
10. Do not stand on the miniZüm while the
kickstand is engaged.
11. No passengers, stunts or hitching rides.
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Get Riding!

We've provided you with some laws and safety
rules, but please become familiar with the electric
bicycle laws in your region before heading out.
Before your first ride, we recommend that you
charge the battery. It comes fully charged from
the factory, but it needs a topper-upper before you
head out for the first time. Once it's charged:
1. Turn the battery on by flipping the switch
located at the bottom of the battery. Press the
circular button in the middle of the LED lights
to check on the battery's power level.
2. Press the red button on the thumb throttle. The
three lights (red, yellow and green) should come
on. This also indicates the remaining power.
You can ride the miniZüm with or without the
assistance of the battery. Using the miniZüm
as a traditional kick scooter is a great workout.
Or choose to engage the battery for every ride.
Remember, the more you kick the longer the
battery will last. In ideal conditions (flat terrain with
no head wind and a rider who weighs less than
170 lbs.), a fully charged battery will last for 20
miles (32 km) with a maximum speed of 20 mph
(32 kmh). The battery will last longer if you follow
the tips previously mentioned.
That's it! You're ready to ride, so get out there and
have fun! First, make sure you read the rest of the
information in this manual so you can maintain
your miniZüm in perfect shape.
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