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  • Page 2 Please read and follow all instructions in this Users Using your Freerider product safely depends upon your Instruction Manual before attempting to operate your diligence in following the warnings, cautions and instructions in Scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual this manual.
  • Page 3 A multi-positional handlebar for greater comfort ● selling agent or the Freerider Customer Service Department on (01536) 443888 A simple ‘wig-wag’ type control lever situated on the ● handlebar, controls speed, braking and direction...
  • Page 4 Your Freerider Scooter is suitable for designed for a single occupant who experiences difficulty or persons who require independent mobility discomfort when walking for prolonged periods, but has the combined with comfort, manouevreability, use of both legs and the physical, visual and cognitive reliability and a product that needs a ability to operate the Scooter safely.
  • Page 5 Your Scooter is delivered fully assembled, fitting the two batteries and the seat assembly together with some minor adjustments are detailed on the following pages, under ‘Operating your FR168-3P/4P’. A full technical specification for your Scooter can be found at the rear of this manual.
  • Page 6 Before setting out on your FR168-3P/4P you need to make sure that your seat is in the correct driving position. Your Freerider distributor will set the seat to the correct height for your individual needs (note: see warnings on page 7) The seat has five basic adjustments to assist your comfort.
  • Page 7: Handlebar Adjustment

    (Fig 5). The seat as fitted to your Richmond Scooter, has a fold down FIG 4 backrest. The seat has two height positions. Your Freerider distributor will position the seat to allow you the most comfortable driving position. Seat Height Adjustment: You may need to alter the seat height setting at a later date, please follow these instructions.
  • Page 8: Control Features

    ‘on’ you are using valuable battery power. charge at that precise time. When the needle is fully over to Your Freerider Scooter will automatically go into a sleep mode to the right (green sector), the batteries are fully charged. When...
  • Page 9 Richmond is in a freewheel mode and General note: If you are able to push your Freerider you cannot drive your Scooter. Note, the quicker you push Richmond the drive system is disconnected. Do not attempt your Scooter the heavier the brake will be applied.
  • Page 10: Weight Limit

    There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, Freerider will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property where the Scooter user will need to practice operating the damage resulting from failure to observe these weight limitations...
  • Page 11 Although it is not a legal requirement for accident insurance that you are braced for the resulting deceleration cover (third party], it is a sensible precaution Your Freerider Warning: Your Scooter can decelerate very quickly Do not...
  • Page 12 (210 kpa] Do not over inflate your tyres to the maximum inflation pressure of 50 p s i  (350 kpa] indicated on the tyre Freerider has designed your Scooter to provide maximum cover, failure to observe this warning could damage your...
  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    Warning: Do not overload your Scooter at the rear when STAIRS AND ESCALATORS climbing an incline Always lean forward to provide the best Warning: Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs stability and prevent rearward tipping or escalators Always use an elevator Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to yourself and others and damage Warning: Any attempt to climb or descend an incline steeper...
  • Page 14: Parking In Public

    PARKING IN PUBLIC leave it turned off Stand behind the Scooter’s seat, and reach If you need to park and leave your Freerider Scooter, down to the ‘Seat Lock Lever’  It will be on the left simply remove your key This will keep the brake on and make side directly under the armrest Grasp the ‘black’...
  • Page 15: Control Through Tight Spots

    If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway Going through doors, with the back wheels: If you’re not or when turning around, stop, turn the handlebars to where moving, your rear wheel is probably caught Reverse and try you want to go, then apply the power gently This will make again Take your time - relax - enjoy yourself the Scooter turn sharply It will still go gently, and with...
  • Page 16 All of these factors can affect the rear Always have the anti-tipping wheels fitted to your machine stability of your Freerider Scooter. If you are unsure of your (Fig 14] when climbing angles or obstacles Always avoid turning...
  • Page 17 1 Lay battery onto a soft non-metallic surface Fit the longest part of the carry strap with the handle loop around the side of the battery The battery terminals will be located on the side at the top Fasten strap through buckle and velcro together ®...
  • Page 18 FIG 22 FIG 25 Lower the handlebars by releasing the locking lever (Fig 7, When secured through the two chassis parts, the de- docking locking pin (Fig 24] is prevented from removal by page 8] The handlebar will rest on the floor mat the spring loaded clip (Fig 25] Note place a soft piece of material under the painted console for protection...
  • Page 19 Failure to engage these safety pins correctly REPLACEMENT FOR A SEAT IN A MOVING could result in an accident, please take particular care VEHICLE 2 Connect the electrical plugs correctly together DO NOT Now enjoy your Freerider FORCE TOGETHER you may have them the wrong way...
  • Page 20: Battery Installation

    & BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY CHARGING Your Freerider Scooter is equipped with two maintenance free Your Scooter has a lot of power for a small Scooter Keeping 12 volt batteries The batteries are linked together by wiring it working to its maximum potential means that its two...
  • Page 21: Charging The Batteries

    12 hours Please note that recharge time will vary between the minimum and maximum times indicated due to the varying states of battery use Although your Freerider Scooter may be considered ready for use for short journeys when the third ‘90% Charged’ light illuminates, at least once per week or prior to a longer journey leave it charging until the green “Charge Complete’...
  • Page 22: Lasting Batteries

    Return Charger to Every six months, check the connections on the your Authorised Freerider Agent batteries, making sure they are tight and clean, make certain Do not dismantle the Charger, poke or drop objects through...
  • Page 23 The Scooter is now dismantled into its 6 basic parts (Fig 27] You can now load your Scooter into your car (Fig 15, page 16] The Seat Rear Motive Powered Unit Caution: Protect clothing when lifting Scooter parts, some components may have lubricating fluids on their surfaces The Batteries Steering Platform Work out the best position to stow each part of your machine,...
  • Page 24 This is termed ‘Cycle Life’ Batteries have a defined number of 3 If you need to replace your batteries, contact your Freerider discharge cycles they can make i  e the more times you use your Agent Only batteries supplied as original equipment on...
  • Page 25 Servicing of the drive electronics and charger should only be as this will damage the coating Upholstery can be damaged carried out by your local Freerider service dealer These units by chemical cleaners The coating material can also degrade are sealed and should not be opened BROKEN SEALS WILL over a period of time due to contamination by natural oils in INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE.
  • Page 26: Drive Transmission Lubrication

    Freerider distributor. Warning: Your Freerider is designed with ‘split’ wheel rims Do not remove wheel bolts with the wheel inflated (Fig 32] HANDLE BAR BEARINGS Maintain pneumatic tyres at 30 p s i  (210 kpa] Failure to...
  • Page 27: Tyre Pressures

    Scooter Do not be replaced with a new part obtained from your Freerider use less expensive car starter batteries If in doubt, consult...
  • Page 28: Recommended Service Intervals

    Cycle test batteries for operating capacity (This test can be Clean paintwork with auto shampoo Do not use a high performed by your Freerider Agent] pressure hose. Wax painted and bright metal parts. Note the items listed under weekley and six months should be...
  • Page 29 (Fig 20, page 17] The battery condition indicator meter operates and the green status light flashes, your Freerider does not drive: Check the ‘circuit breaker’: If your Scooter stops for no apparent reason, it is probably due to the circuit breaker Check the ‘white’...
  • Page 30 ‘off’ to conserve valuable machine Be safe, contact your Freerider dealer, he will be battery energy You will hear three ‘bleeps’ when it is able to advise you switching off It can be turned on again by turning the on/off switch to ‘off’, and then to ‘on’...
  • Page 31 LIGHTING FUSE A fuse protects your Richmond lighting from receiving an overload of electrical current The fuse used in the Richmond is the same type which is found on automobiles In the unlikely event that the fuse should ‘blow’ and needs replacing (Fig 38] use only a fuse of a 10amp rating Please note this size of fuse has been selected to give your Scooter the best...
  • Page 32: Option Menu

    Reverse Speed The speed Controller, ‘Dynamic’ model DS72KO1(Rhino] is Reduce Speed programmed by Freerider to obtain the maximum performance Buzzer Volume and safety for your Scooter Motor Resistance Warning: Performance adjustments should not be made which...
  • Page 33: Additional Features

    Model Code: FR168-3P/4P manufacturing tolerances.. Note : Your batteries will require a period of “running in” before they will reach their optimum capacity. Up to 20 charge, discharge cycles can be expected Specifications before full range is experianced. See also the battery...
  • Page 34 83 5cm 117cm 60cm 55cm 285cm (diameter] wall to wall...
  • Page 36: Circuit Breaker

    CIRCUIT DIAGRAM BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM 12 v 12 v BLACK CIRCUIT BREAKER BLACK BLACK BLACK...
  • Page 37 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake way radios and cellular portable telephones can affect powered release to your Freerider supplier, noting if there is a radio motorised Scooters wave source nearby He will then be able to diagnose your...
  • Page 38: Rear Basket

    For information regarding these optional accessories please contact your Authorised Freerider Agent REAR BASKET STICK/UMBRELLA HOLDER Provides easily accessible additional carrying capacity Ideal way to carry your for shopping Basket walking aids maximum load 4kg (9lbs] FRONT BASKET BAG COMBINED BASKET...
  • Page 39 The warranty on your Freerider may not apply if routine maintenance is Note: Extended guarantee insurance can be arranged by your not carried out as defined in the ‘Care and Maintenance’ section in this Freerider Distributor, he will be able to advise the extra cost of this manual cover.
  • Page 40 This section is designed to assist you in keeping a service agent will also benefit from a documented record of any service and repairs to your Freerider record and this book should accompany the Scooter Scooter when service or repair work is carried out...
  • Page 41 Freerider has a policy of continual improvement We reserve the right to change specification without prior notice All contents of this manual © Freerider 2002 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part (except for brief quotations in critical articles or reviews], may be made without the written...

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