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ATTENTION: It is mandatory that all users read this entire manual before operating the Zinger. 
The Zinger relies on a two‐lever control system that is very different from front wheel steered 
vehicles. While this system has inherent advantages, it also presents new dangers and warnings 
that you should be aware of before your first ride. Pay special attention to the Warnings on page 
2 ‐ 4 as well as all sections containing additional warnings in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.

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  • Page 1   ATTENTION: It is mandatory that all users read this entire manual before operating the Zinger.  The Zinger relies on a two‐lever control system that is very different from front wheel steered  vehicles. While this system has inherent advantages, it also presents new dangers and warnings  that you should be aware of before your first ride. Pay special attention to the Warnings on page  2 ‐ 4 as well as all sections containing additional warnings in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HOW TO UNFOLD FOR RIDING ....................7 HOW TO FOLD FOR TRAVEL AND STORAGE .................7 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND THE BATTERY LOCK KEY ...........8 GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE ZINGER ...................9 POWER BUTTON AND AUTO SHUTOFF ..................9 CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHTS ....................9 THE TRIGGER THROTTLE ......................9...
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Additional warnings appear in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS after the i Hazard symbol throughout this manual. All warnings in this manual indicate potentially hazardous situations, which if not avoided, could result in death or severe injury. Read this entire manual carefully before operating the Zinger. WARNINGS •...
  • Page 4 Do not stand on the Foot Plate or put weight on the Control Levers when entering or exiting the Zinger. • Do not leave the Zinger unattended on or near a grade; the Zinger has resistance to free rolling but may still roll away. •...
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines And Operating Conditions

    Zinger build speed on descent. Avoid making turns on grades. If there is a sharp turn on the hill, find an alternate route or walk the Zinger. Do not attempt any grade in wet conditions. If you are uncertain about the terrain, get up and walk behind your Zinger by pushing on the Seat Back Bar.
  • Page 6: Zinger Diagram

    Zinger Diagram Fig. 1 Seat Back Bar Power Button Release Cable Control Panel Trigger Left Control Throttle Lever Right Cross Tube Control Lever Locking Pins Motor Foot Plate Battery Lock Key Right Front Caster Wheel Battery (no air needed) Anti Tip...
  • Page 7: Auto Shutoff And Battery Sleep Mode

    Zinger. (Keep packaging in the box in case you ever need to ship your Zinger.) No assembly is required. Auto Shutoff and Battery Sleep Mode The Zinger will auto shutoff after ten minutes of nonuse – Press the power button to off, wait two seconds, then press it again to on (depressed) The battery will enter SLEEP MODE after two weeks of nonuse.
  • Page 8: How To Unfold For Riding

    How to Unfold for Riding Referring to Fig. 3: set the Zinger on the ground with its wheels down. Be sure the Power Button is Off (blue light is out). Pull the Release Cable while lifting the Seat Back Bar to unlock the Zinger from its folded condition.
  • Page 9: Battery Installation And The Battery Lock Key

    Getting In and Out of the Zinger To sit down in the Zinger Swing the Foot Plate back by pushing it back with your heels as shown by the lower arrow in Fig. 5. This makes getting in and out easier by placing your feet beneath you as you sit down or get up from the chair.
  • Page 10: Power Button And Auto Shutoff

    Referring to Fig. 7: The power button is a touch button type. After pressing once, Zinger is turned on (the fist red light of the battery status light will be on), and pressing the second time, Zinger is turned off ( the red light will be off).
  • Page 11: Learning Ride

    For learning find a large, level, open area with no traffic or obstacles. Each time the power is turned on (see Fig. 7), the Zinger will be in the LOW speed range. The LOW speed range limits the motor speed to very slow speed for learning and indoor use.
  • Page 12: Control Panel And Speed Range Selection

    Once you feel confident in your ability to start, stop, and steer your Zinger, find an open space to try medium speed as described in the following section below,“Control Panel and Speed Range Selection”. BE AWARE THAT AS YOUR SPEED INCREASES, YOUR MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS INCREASES TOO.
  • Page 13: Carrying And Storing Your Zinger

    Carrying and Storing Your Zinger To move your Zinger without riding in it, it is always easiest to roll it in front of you with the Zinger in its unfolded position, by pushing on the Seat Back Bar. In fact your Zinger makes a good rolling walker. But to carry your Zinger up steps or for other reasons;...
  • Page 14: Loading The Zinger Into A Car

    Loading the Zinger into a Car Your Zinger fits in the trunk of most cars. There are a few tips to make loading it easier, which are the same whether you are loading into a hatch back, an SUV, or a sedan car trunk.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Lever Reach

    Adjusting the Lever Reach Your Zinger is designed as one size fits all. However, if you feel that you are reaching too far down to operate the levers, you can adjust them up. Or, if you feel that you’d prefer the levers further away, you can adjust them down.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Overall Weight 41 Lbs (18.9Kg) (including Li- ion battery) Dimension L x W x H 31(785) x 25(645) x 37(935) in. (mm) Folded L x W x H 38(955) x 25(645) x 10(250) in. (mm) Seat Dimensions L x W 13(330) x 16.5(420) in.
  • Page 17: Questions & Answers And Trouble Shooting

    • My Zinger does not steer straight. 1. If you are driving on a non-level surface, like the side of a crowned road, your Zinger will tend to steer toward the low side. Try to find a level sidewalk to drive on. Driving on non-level surfaces is not advised.

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