Driving - TGA MAXIMO Operating Instructions And Owner's Handbook

7. Battery Condition indicator - This is shown in the centre of the instrument panel and with the key switched
on the lights will show the state of charge of the battery. It is impossible to be very specific about battery range
because there are many factors involved, i.e weight of user, type of terrain etc. However as the power in the
battery gets used the lights will turn off. Whilst all lights are on the battery is in a fully charged state. With use it
will move down the scale eventually so just Red & Amber lights show. At this point you need to be thinking of
getting back to re charge the batteries. By the time only the Red light is on you only have probably one or two
miles of use left and it is very important to get your Maximo on charge straight away. It is important to only use
the Maximo on short runs to start with to explore the sort of range you will be achieving. When you are confident
about range, start going on longer journeys.
8. Fault Indicator – the 'Power ON' light is also used as a fault indicator. If there is a problem this light will flash
a certain code. Check it is not the parking brake release and if it is not and the light is still flashing phone your
agent or TGA for advice.

5. DRIVING

Before driving make sure that the Battery is fully charged, check that the tyres do not appear to be soft, see
Maintenance section for details of monthly checks and tyre pressures. Check that the Key is switched OFF before
entry. When comfortably sat, ensure that the armrests are in the up position.
1. Set the Maximo speed to slow. Hold the Tiller with both hands and gently ease the control lever to move the
Maximo forward. The more you push the lever, the faster you will go. Always come to a stop before adjusting the
pre – selected speed control, or switching from forward and reverse.
2. Releasing the control lever automatically operates the brakes to slow down and stop. Once stopped, the parking
brake will automatically come on.
3. Use the Tiller to steer.
4. To negotiate from pavement to road, or road to pavement, you should try to find a suitable slope. The Maximo
will mount, or go down kerbs 50mm high, but you should approach a kerb at right angles (90°). You should stop
just short of the edge and:
If you are going up; select the high speed setting then drive until both front and back wheels are on the
pavement, then immediately lower the speed.
If going down, proceed slowly on low setting until on the road, then switch to a suitable higher speed to cross the
road safely. Do not attempt kerbs higher than 50mm and do not go up or down at an angle, always 90°. Do take
extra care and if you are going from pavement to road, make sure the road is clear. Anything different to the
above could result in an accident and injury.
5. The Maximo is not suitable for road use.
6. Watch your Battery Indicator. The distance you can travel depends on many factors, the more slopes, the less
distance you can travel. We recommend that you gradually explore going further each day.
7. Should the battery "run out" before you get home there are two things you can do to avoid being stranded.
Stopping and switching off the KEY for 5 – 10 minutes will allow the battery to "recover" a little power so that you
can proceed further. You can attempt this a number of times. If you are unfortunate and cannot return to home
under the battery cover there is a "Free Wheel" device that will allow someone to push the Maximo and you home
(see Parking Brake Release).
8. Range is influenced by many environmental conditions, hills will substantially decrease the range. Establish what
you can obtain around your locality by gradually increasing the distance and checking the battery indicator at the
end of each journey.
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