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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual before operating your scooter. The Ultimate In Style & Performance ® 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia ACN # 088 609 661 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 2 WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury. CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your scooter. Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. INFMANU2079/REV C/FEBRUARY 2003...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ......................... 4 SAFETY ............................6 III. SPECIFICATIONS ........................14 IV. YOUR GO-GO ..........................16 BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................... 19 VI. OPERATION ..........................23 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS....................24 VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................25 IX. -
Page 4: Introduction
I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your Scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. - Page 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N My Authorised Pride Provider Is: Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________ Quick Reference Information: Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owner’s manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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Page 6: Safety
I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your Go-Go is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an exten- sive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user. - Page 7 I I . S A F E T Y PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XI.
- Page 8 I I . S A F E T Y INCLINE INFORMATION More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your scooter. n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
- Page 9 I I . S A F E T Y When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability. WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.
- Page 10 I I . S A F E T Y OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces com- posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will encoun- ter other surface types.
- Page 11 I I . S A F E T Y STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.
- Page 12 I I . S A F E T Y ELEVATORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s). n If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the scooter and the door will reopen.
- Page 13 I I . S A F E T Y PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations.
- Page 14 I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 34.25 cm 30.5 cm - 33 cm 3 cm 3-Wheel 94 cm 4-Wheel 99 cm 43 cm 40.60 cm 3-Wheel 81 cm 4-Wheel 109 cm Turning Radius Turning Radius...
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Page 15: Specifications
I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Model Number 3-Wheel: SC40AUS 4-Wheel: SC44AUS Class of Use Colours Red, Blue Overall Length 3-Wheel: 94 cm 4-Wheel: 99 cm 48.25 cm Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries 3-Wheel: 30 kg... -
Page 16: Your Go-Go
I V . Y O U R G O - G O TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter, including the key switch, throttle control levers, horn button, speed adjustment dial, and the battery condition meter. See figure 5. WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. - Page 17 I V . Y O U R G O - G O REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels, and motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your scooter. See figure 6. MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER WARNING! Before placing your scooter into or taking it out of freewheel mode, re- move the key from the key...
- Page 18 I V . Y O U R G O - G O BATTERY PACK The Go-Go is equipped with an innovative, easy to remove battery pack. A handle on the top of the battery pack makes it easy to lift the pack off of the scooter with one hand. The battery pack contains two 12 volt, 12 AH batteries;...
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Page 19: Batteries And Charging
V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Your scooter is equipped with two sealed, maintenance free 12 AH batteries. n Charge the batteries prior to using your scooter for the first time. n Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly. - Page 20 V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge.
- Page 21 V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What type and size battery should I use? Your scooter comes equipped with two deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both sealed lead-acid and gel cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance.
- Page 22 V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How can I ensure maximum battery life? Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your scooter’s batteries fully charged whenever possible.
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Page 23: Operation
V I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.” n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed forward unless you are manually pushing your scooter. -
Page 24: Comfort Adjustments
V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller. Never attempt to adjust the tiller while the scooter is in motion. -
Page 25: Disassembly And Assembly
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y DISASSEMBLY No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work. - Page 26 V I I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y 3. Remove the battery pack. n The battery pack is held in place by a reusable fastener. Use the battery pack handle to pull the battery pack up and away from the scooter.
- Page 27 V I I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y Frame Separation 1. Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and lower the tiller until it is horizontal to the scooter floorboard. 2.
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Page 28: Optional Accessories
I X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorised Pride Provider. Double Cane/Crutch Holder Walker Holder Quad Cane Holder Rear Basket Front Basket... -
Page 29: Basic Troubleshooting
B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge. -
Page 30: Care And Maintenance
X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance with your authorised Pride Provider. -
Page 31: Warranty
X I I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drive train, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Scooter is fully guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against faults arising due to defects in manufacture or materials.