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Forward It is important to carefully read and ence in the production of personal . Make sure you understand all follow the instructions and warnings in mobility vehicles. With the purchase of instructions. the Owner’s Manual and on all labels. the T , you can now appreciate the Series Personal Mobility Vehicles...
Warnings IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in serious injury including death. Important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury including death WARNING...
Warnings IMPORTANT NOTICE personal mobility vehicle is designed and manufactured for operation on a hard surface. Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating the Series OWNER’S MANUAL 2007 by T Motion, Inc. U.S.A. AFFIX DEALER 1st edition, May 2007 All rights reserved.
Warnings WARNING Read and understand all of the labels on your machine. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your personal mobility vehicle. Series Never remove any labels from your . If a label becomes dif- ficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available Never carry Never use Always use...
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Warnings WARNING WARNING IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OVERLOADING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF NEVER ride as a passenger CONTROL Passengers can cause a loss of control, result- LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN ing in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH SEVERE INJURY INCLUDING DEATH NEVER operate the T if you are under the OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE...
Safety SAFETY INFORMATION Series Personal Mobility procedures described. Always avoid operating a T on any Vehicle IS NOT A TOY AND CAN rocky or uneven surface. BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. Never operate a T without proper training or instruction. Take a training Never operate a T without wear- handles differently from other...
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Safety Always inspect your T Series tious on these kinds of terrain. over the top of a hill at high speed. each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always follow proper procedures for Always follow proper procedures for Always follow the inspection and turning as described in the manual.
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Safety manual on level ground. Avoid other debris, always follow proper Always use the size and type of tires crossing the side of a steep hill if procedure when operating over ob- specified in this manual. possible. stacles as described in this manual. Always maintain proper tire pressure Always use proper procedures if you Always be careful when skidding or...
Introduction Product Information he T Series personal mobility Notes: The T is equipped with headlights vehicle is a three-wheel, front-wheel- and running lights for nighttime oper- drive, electric personal mobilty vehi- ation. The Law Enforcement model cle. It was designed and developed is equipped with emergency vehicle to enhance the operator’s ability to lights and a siren.
Features Charging Station Item Carrying Handle Charger Switches Charging Indicator LED Charge Complete LED Power Level Indicator LED Charging Cables...
Operations Pre-Ride Inspection Inspecting the mechanical condition of (usually to 20 psi), you will need a low- 2.iiBrakes - Make sure the controls your T Series before each ride is pressure tire gauge; automotive tire operate smoothly and are adjusted important to minimize the chance of gauges are not accurate for use on T according to the instructions in the...
Operations Pre-Ride Inspection For maximum user safety, it is rec- to the “On” position provides electri- ommended that a properly fitting hel- cal power to the vehicle. Check tire pressure met be worn while operating any of (front - 20 psi) the T (back - 25 psi) Check tire for wear, damage,...
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Operations The main power switch should reset the trip odometer, toggle the always be left in the “OFF” position emergency lighting switch (lower when the is not being used. right console switch) from “Off” to “On” three times in succession. The trip odometer will then display 00.0 The headlight and running lights are controlled by a toggle switch located...
Operations Pushing the toggle switch forward increases power to the drive motor. brake assembly, next to the brake activates the lights and pushing the Full power is reached when the throt- fluid reservoir. To set the parking toggle switch back towards the oper- tle contacts the throttle’s stop.
Operations Speed Limiter Switch Speed limiter (governor) switch is located on the left side of the opera- tor console. Turn the speed limiter switch key to the horizontal position to limit the speed of the vehicle to approximately 8 m.p.h. Turn the key to the vertical position to allow full speed operation of the vehicle.
Operations Set the parking brake lever before Locking up the brakes may cause dlebars are connected to the steer- stepping off of the T Series. the rear tires to skid, resulting in loss ing axle to provide the steering input of control of the T and will cause for the T...
Operations Increased Speed Turns Avoid parking on an incline. climb, you should lean forward, and position your torso over the front Turning the T at speeds above 5 Going Up Hills wheel. m.p.h. requires rider input (leaning into the turn) for optimum perform- Climbing hills improperly could If you do not have enough power to ance and rider safety.
Operations Apply the parking brake while keep- Going Down Hills sively slippery, rough, or loose sur- ing your weight uphill. faces. Always check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Here are some basic guidelines Dismount on the uphill side or to a Choose a downhill path as straight for traversing: side if pointed straight uphill.
Operations Warning visibility, operating conditions, and Reading Terrain your experience. By scanning far When leaning into a turn always enough down the trail, you will be To get most out of your ride, you keep your head and eyes parallel able to pick the best “lines”...
Maintenance Charging Cleaning Lubricating Power Modules...
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Maintenance Charging the charging cords, align the three cycle. Be sure to press both tabs on the end of the charging cord “Charger Switch” buttons on the front When the Charge Condition Indica- with three matching slots on the of the charger. tor on the operation control display power module charging receptacle.
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Maintenance power module horizontally into the Drive Train Care and Inspection located at the top right corner. To power module bay and slide it for- check the charge status of a power ward until the rear edge of the power Belt Drive Model module, press the status switch but- module is flush with the surrounding...
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Operator Training The T Series personal mobility vehicle was designed to be used as a tool to enable the operator to more effectively accomplish assigned tasks in a professional work environ- ment. It is strongly suggested that all operators become proficient in oper- ation of the T before it is deployed into a professional work setting.
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Operator Training WARNING Speed Limiter switch must be in low speed Low-Speed Cone Weave Ride the cone pattern starting at a speed of 2 m.p.h.; make rounded turns around the cones. Continue to increase your riding speed until you are comfortable and skilled at completing the cone pattern at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h.
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Operator Training WARNING Figure Eight Speed Limiter switch must be in low speed Ride the cone pattern starting at a speed of 2 m.p.h.; make rounded turns around the cones. Continue to increase your riding speed until you are comfortable and skilled at completing the cone pattern at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h.
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Operator Training WARNING Speed Limiter switch must be in low speed 90-Degree Turns Begin riding the cone pattern from a stop with the front tire of the T personal mobility vehicle touching Cone #1. While stopped turn the handlebars 90-degrees towards the direction of the next cone and accelerate slowly to Cone #2.
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Operator Training WARNING Speed Limiter switch must be in low speed 0-Degree U-Turns Ride into the cone pattern at the far right edge of the cone pattern at 2 m.p.h., and stop against the outer edge of the cones. Turn the handlebars 90-degrees to the left and slowly make a U-turn out of the cone pattern. Ride into the cone pattern at the far left edge of the cone pattern and stop against the outer edge of the cones.
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Operator Training High-Speed Cone Weave Ride the cone weave pattern at 5 m.p.h. until you feel comfortable making smooth rounded turns around the cones. Continue to increase your riding speed until you are comfortable and skilled at completing the cone pat- tern at a maximum speed of 12 m.p.h.
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Operator Training Begin making 180-degree rounded High-Speed Turning left and right turns at a speed of 10 m.p.h. Continue to increase the When turning at speeds above 8 speed of the turns to a maximum of m.p.h., it is important for the rider to 15 m.p.h.
Operator Training Foreign Obstacles/Road Hazards The objective of this training phase is handlebars. That will lift the front tire to allow the operator the opportunity over the curb. iAccelerate forward Place a 2” x 4” block of wood at the to experience the impact of road until the rear tires roll over the curb.
Legal Motion, Inc., located at 2990 pro-rated over the warranty period); ty period, T Motion, Inc. shall, battery charger; brake lever/calipers; Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA within a reasonable period of time, throttle; wheels/hubs; body panels/ 92626, provides limited warranty to repair or replace (with new or recon- original purchasers of the T per-...
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Legal overloading, racing, or otherwise sories); or improper charging of the able period of time (typically within 2 using the T contrary to the instruc- power modules. business days), dispatch to the pur- tions and warnings in the user man- chaser’s location (situated in the United States), a T Motion, Inc.-...
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Legal neither assumes (nor authorizes those warranties implied by and anyone to assume for it) any other incapable of exclusion, restriction, or obligation or liability in connection modification under applicable law. with a T Series personal mobility Any such implied warranties which may be required by law and are not vehicle or this warranty.
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Motion, Inc. 2990 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 949.600.7849 phone 949.215.6363 fax t3motion.com...
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