Shoprider eclipse 778EL Instruction Manual page 10

2. Battery Indicator Gauge: Located at the top of your console. When your
scooter is switched on the bar on the gauge will move across the scale from the
left towards the right, indicating full charge batteries. As the power is used up in
your batteries the red bars will move towards the left indicating the state of
charge at the precise time. When the red bars are completely over to the right,
the batteries are fully charged. When the red bars start to disappear, your
batteries are losing power. It is wise to recharge your batteries when the two red
bars remain. (See Batteries and Battery Charging section of this manual).
3. Speed Adjustment Dial: This allows you to pre-select your desired speed.
The dial is proportional to speed, and can be set anywhere between 1 and 10
increments. Turn the dial knob counter-clockwise to "minimum" to decrease
speed, and clockwise towards "maximum" to increase your speed.
NOTE: When attempting to climb slopes, you will need to set the dial to "high"
setting. Remember the higher the number you set your speed dial to, the faster
your scooter will travel.
4. Free-Wheel Switch: Located on the back right side underneath the rear
shroud, push the release switch down to disengage the brakes. This will enable
you to free wheel the scooter and push it around.
Thumb Lever Control
Located under the handle bar grips. Your speed for forward and reverse motion
is controlled here. The right thumb lever moves your scooter in a forward motion,
and also controls the rate of speed by the proportional amount of pressure
applied.
The left thumb lever moves the scooter in a reverse motion and controls the rate
of speed by the amount of pressure applied. Releasing the lever will return itself
to the neutral position, and you will stop gently.
You will note that you can obtain the reverse of this procedure by pulling the
levers backwards with your thumb.
CAUTION: If you are not an accomplished outdoors powered vehicle driver,
we strongly recommend that you first practice in an open, safe area, free
from traffic, preferably with a companion who can assist you.
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