Operating The Shoprider; Mounting; Dismounting; Parking In Public - Shoprider -778 Series Owner's Manual

Operating the Shoprider

MOUNTING

For your first sessions be sure you and
the SHOPRlDER™ are on a level sur-
face. Put the key in its slot, but leave it
turned OFF.
At this point you may want to either
swivel & lock the seat towards you or
raise the armrests, to facilitate transfer-
ring to the seat of your SHOPRIDER™.
Instructions for these adjustments are
covered under "Seat Controls".
Be sure the seat is steady before you sit
down. If you have a cane or crutch, place
it in the optional cane/crutch holder.
Seat yourself and swing the seat to face
the handlebars.
Make sure you are straight, and the seat
is locked in place.
Next, turn the "Speed Adjustment Dial"
to slow, and turn key to the ON posi-
tion. Press the right "Thumb Lever
Control" to start you in a forward
motion.
To STOP, simply let go, and your brakes
will apply automatically.
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DISMOUNTING

ALWAYS TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE DISMOUNTING.
Use your armrests if you require steady-
ing rather than the front tiller when
mounting or dismounting your
SHOPRIDER™.

PARKING IN PUBLIC

If you need to park and leave your
SHOPRIDER™, simply remove your key.
This will keep the brake on.This will also
make your scooter difficult to move. It is
best to leave it in sight of someone like a
store clerk who can watch it for you.
Another precaution is to note your seri-
al number and date of purchase, in the
warranty section of this manual.
To locate your scooter's serial number: it
is located along with the model number,
on a stamped plate.The plate is attached
to the axle, between the two wheels.
On 4 wheel models: this plate is
between the FRONT wheels
On 3 wheel models: this plate is
between the BACK wheels.

STEERING

Is easy and logical. Just be sure to
remember to give wide clearance when
turning so that the rear wheels clear any
obstacle. Short cutting a sidewalk corner
can mean the back wheel will go off the
sidewalk causing problems if the corner
is very rough.
Again, avoid this at all times by steering
an exaggerated wide arc around the
obstacle.
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as
entering a doorway or when turning
around, stop, turn the handlebars to
where you want to go, then apply power
gently.
This will make the SHOPRIDER™ turn
very sharp. It will still go gently, and with
complete stability.

BASIC DRIVING

Make sure you are properly seated on
the SHOPRIDER™, and that the "Speed
Control Dial" is turned to slow.
Push the "Thumb Lever Control", as
described earlier. You will very gently
accelerate. Release the lever, and you will
gently stop.
Practice these two basic functions until
you are used to them.
BACKING UP requires attention.
Turn your "Speed Control Dial" to slow
before you back up. Push the left
"Thumb Lever Control".
Remember, when you back up you have
to steer in the opposite direction to the
way you want to go.
Remember: If it is a tight turn, turn your
steering column before applying power.
Steer wide of all corners and obstacles.
If you're not moving and you are going
through a door, your rear wheel is prob-
ably caught. Reverse and try again.Take
your time.