Golden Companion GC240 Owner's Manual page 10

II. SAFETY
If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures.
When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden
Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person.
Procedure 1 - Under
1. Set the key switch to the "Off" position. See section V. "Operation."
2. Dismount your Companion.
3. Set the key switch to the "On" position. See section V. "Operation."
4. While standing alongside your scooter, carefully operate the controls at the lowest speed
setting. See section V. "Operation."
5. Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline.
6. Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation.
Procedure 2 - (No
1. Set the key switch to the "Off" position. See section V. "Operation."
2. Dismount your Companion.
3. Set the freewheel lever to "Disengaged."
4. While standing alongside the scooter, carefully manually maneuver it down the slope.
5. When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope, position the freewheel
lever in the engaged position. See section VII. "Disassembly."
6. Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation.
When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the brake is released. The
weight of the scooter on a slope may cause you to lose control of the scooter. If you do
not feel capable of manually controlling your scooter down the slope, request assistance
or do not attempt to use this procedure.
Motor Braking S s
Your scooter is equipped with a system that uses the motor to aid in braking. This Motor Brake
system is designed to work when the key is in either the on position or the off position. When
the key is in the on position, the freewheel is in the engaged position, and the scooter is
under power, the motor will help slow down the scooter as soon as you take your hand off of
the throttle lever.
When the key switch is in the off position and the freewheel lever is in the disengaged position,
the motor brake system will keep you from pushing the scooter too fast (i.e. down a slope). You
may notice this when pushing the scooter. The scooter will move freely until you reach a certain
speed. You will then encounter some resistance as the motor brake system is activated.
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Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may
affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your Companion. Also check with your
physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden
Technologies, Inc. representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your
Companion. Unauthorized accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury.
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