Starting To Drive Your Scooter - Shoprider VIKING 3 Owner's Manual

STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER

Getting Started
• Select a level area with plenty of space.
• Mount the scooter, either by lifting the arm and sliding on to the seat or rotate the seat
outwards and then rotate the seat back to face the tiller.
• Adjust the tiller and seat as described previously.
Starting Scooter Movement
• Ensure that you are seated in a comfortable position.
• Turn the key to the ON position.
• Your speed setting should be in Low (L)
• Push your right hand thumb on to the lever in a downwards direction, the scooter will
move forward slowly. The harder you push the faster the scooter goes
• Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop and the magnetic brake will
be applied.
Steering
Steering the scooter is light and easy. Ensure when starting off you give a wide clearance
when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle that you are passing. When
steering through limited spaces such as a doorway or when turning around, turn the handle
bars where you want to go and apply power gently. The scooter will turn very tightly, but will
still move with complete stability as long as the speed is not too high.
NOTE: This scooter is fitted with slow when turning function so will slow down when the
handle bars are turned it will resume the set speed once the scooter is going in a straight
line.
Reversing
Before reversing ensure that the area behind is free from any hazards or obstructions.
Adjust your speed setting to a low setting before you reverse. Press (7) in P.9 and make
sure the LCD screen (D) in P.9 is show the reverse direction. Push the thumb lever, and
steer wide of all corners and obstacles.
Dismounting
Before dismounting ensure that the key is turned to the off position.
CAUTION: Please ensure that care is exercised when entering or leaving the scooter
and that the tiller and foot rest is not used for support.
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