TDR S161 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment
dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only. If your Travel
Scooter starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired,
allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever. Then
push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled
descent.
WARING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never
place the Travel Scooter in freewheel mode while seated
on
it or standing next to it.
WARING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the
face of the incline. Drive your Travel Scooter straight up the incline.This
greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme
caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! Do not drive your Travel Scooter across the side of an
incline or diagonally up or down an incline. Do not stop,
If possible, while driving up or down an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline
(i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! Even though your Travel Scooter is capable of climbing slopes
greater than those illustrated in Figure 1. Do not ,under any circumstances,
exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this
manual. Doing so could cause instability in your Travel Scooter.
Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all
Countries, and therefore do not necessarily share the same standard percent of
slope. Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, not designed specifically for
Travel Scooters. Figure 1 illustrates your Travel Scooter's stability and its ability to
climb grades under various weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the Travel Scooter's seat in the highest position
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and adjusted rearward on the seat base to its farthest rearward position. Use this
Information as a guideline. Your Travel Scooter's ability to travel up inclines is
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affected by your weight, your Travel Scooter's speed, your Travel Scooter's speed
your angle of approach to the incline, and your Travel Scooter setup.
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angel
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than
what is shown in figure may put your Travel Scooter in an unstable
position and cause it to tip.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing than 15lbs(6.8kg). Never fill
the front or rear basket with contents exceeding15 lbs(6.8kg).
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 Travel Scooter toward the
front of the Travel Scooter for improved stability.
NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while
Moving forward, the powered Travel Scooter may "rollback" approximately
1 foot (30.5cm) before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is
released while moving in reverse, the powered Travel Scooter may
" rollback" approximately 3 feet (one meter) before the brake engages.
Figure2. Normal Driving Position Figure 2A. Increased stability Driving
position
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