Before You Ride; The Pre-Ride Safety Checklist - Helio Electric Cycle Owner's Manual

Before you Ride

Before you ride your Helio Cycle, make sure that it is in good working order. Make
sure the brakes are working, the wheels are fastened securely, the tires are properly
inflated and in good condition, it's unplugged from the charging cord and everything
is ready to go. A good way to ensure your Helio Cycle is safe to ride is to memorize
the "Pre-Ride Safety Checklist" below and follow it before every ride.
Follow this checklist before every ride, not just the first one. It's much
healthier to discover your front wheel is loose before you're riding around a
curve at 20 mph (32kph). If your Helio Cycle doesn't pass every step in the
checklist, DO NOT RIDE IT, or you could be headed for severe injury or even
death instead of the corner store or the office. We're serious. Follow the
checklist.
☺ "Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet."

The pre-ride safety checklist

Follow this checklist before every ride
1. CHARGING CORD – Make sure your Helio Cycle is unplugged and the cord is
securely stowed before you ride away.
2. TIRE CONDITION – Make sure they're properly inflated. Look for glass, nails
or other objects lodged in the tread.
3. WHEELS – Make sure the wheel-retaining nuts are tight.
4. HAND BRAKES – Inspect the cables and housings for wear. Squeeze the
handbrakes and rock the Helio Cycle forward and backward. If it rolls, the
brake cables or pads need adjustment.
5. RANGE INDICATOR – Make sure you have sufficient battery power to get you
where you want to go.
6. PERFORMANCE SELECTOR – Using the key switch choose the correct, "Go
Far" or "Go Fast" performance mode. If this is your first ride, choose "Go Far".
7. MIRROR ADJUSTMENT – Sit facing forward on your Helio Cycle and make
sure you have a clear view of what's behind you.
8. HELMET - Make sure your helmet is on your head and properly adjusted.
- African proverb
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