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k. Using your brakes
Your G Plus Mariner includes a high performance Promax braking system. Promax's top of the line XL-86 levers
were chosen for their ability to offer quick stopping power with little pull effort. When matched to Promax's DSK-400
front disc brake and rear TX-120 V-brake, your Mariner will have the ability to stop quickly and accurately. Both
brake levers should be applied simultaneously. Your left brake lever manages your front brake and your right brake
lever manages your rear brake. You should first become accustomed with the stopping power of each brake (front
& rear). Test each brake separately in a controlled environment for their ability to stop the bicycle. Front brakes
when locked can cause the rear wheel to come off the ground and the rider can be thrown off the. In emergency
situations, apply pressure to each brake lever, shift your weight to the back of the bicycle and only attempt to use
full force on the front brakes when the bicycle is not stopping quickly enough. You should always keep a safe
distance according to speed between vehicles, pedestrians and other bicycle riders from yourself. Your brakes
should be fully adjusted prior to testing their ability to stop. Please review Chapter 7, section c. on brake adjusting.
WARNING:
Locking the front wheel during braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground
and throw the rider off the bicycle. Both brake levers should be applied simultaneously. In an emergency
situation shift your weight to the back of the bicycle. Locking the front wheel can cause the rider to lose
control, be thrown and cause serious injury or death.
l.
Pedaling
Pedaling your G Plus Mariner is the same as pedaling a traditional bicycle. It is recommended you add pedaling to
the power of the bicycle to enhance the distance per charge. The G Plus Mariner is a single speed bicycle and has
the ratio of a 48T front chain ring (sprocket) against a 16T rear freewheel which is designed to offer an easy
pedaling pace at speeds in the 10MPH plus range. With the use of the throttle, any speed over 15MPH requires
little effort in pedaling with the almost impossibility to pedal fast enough to catch up with the motor. If not using the
motor and pedaling under the rider's own power, the ratio of 48T to 16T on a 20" rim can feel slightly difficult if on
an incline. It is recommended on steep inclines, the rider utilizes the throttle to assist in powering the bicycle up the
incline. If a rider's style of riding is throttle only with no pedaling, distance per charge will be decreased and upon a
steep incline, the rider may be required to assist the motor by pedaling to power up the incline.
m. Watching for obstacles around you
Your new G Plus Mariner travels at higher speeds than most riders are accustomed to when pedaling a traditional
bicycle. It is very important you are aware of your surroundings and obstacles which may appear near you. You
must watch the road surface you are traveling on which could allow for the tires to slip or cause a flat. Examples are
soft shoulders, rocks, pot holes, uneven paths, grates, construction sites and more. Due to the higher rate of speed
when riding under motor power versus pedaling, objects will advance in your path at a faster rate. Pay attention to
other riders in your area, automobiles, motorcycles, pedestrians, poles, intersections and road signs to name a few.
The G Plus Mariner resembles a traditional bicycle and people whether walking, driving or standing may not realize
you are on a motor powered vehicle and misjudge your traveling speed.
WARNING:
Hitting a pot hole, soft shoulder or other road deviation may cause you to lose control,
be thrown and cause serious injury or death.
n. Safe riding in various conditions
Riders may find themselves riding in a condition they did not plan on encountering. It is important your new G Plus
Mariner is maintained properly for optimum performance. Please read Chapter 7 on the details required to keep
your electric bicycle at its best. An unexpected rain storm, snow flurry or night ride could arise during a day's trip
and you should always be prepared. Please read Chapter 4 on Safety, so upon encountering an unexpected ride
condition, you will be confident and ready.
o. Charging your battery
The G Plus Mariner's battery system is the safest and latest technology in Lithium Ion battery cells and was
designed to be easily charged. Chapter 8 offers a detailed explanation on battery management but the following
information is a basic guide in charging your battery. The battery is a removable device and can be charged on or
off the bicycle. If removing the battery to charge it, please follow these instructions.
Locate the key ignition on the battery base and turn the key in a counter clockwise rotation to the
"UNLOCK" position. You must push the key in to turn from the "OFF" position to the "UNLOCK"
position.
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