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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual before operating your scooter. The Ultimate In Style & Performance ® Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 2 WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury. CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your scooter. Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU1950...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION ....................... 4 SAFETY ..........................6 III. EMI/RFI ..........................15 SPECIFICATIONS ......................17 YOUR VICTORY XL-4 ..................... 19 BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................25 VII. OPERATION ........................30 VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ................... 32 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .................. 36 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................
- Page 4 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
- Page 5 Quick Reference Information: Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owner’s manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 6 Your scooter’s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and paging transmitters. Learn more about this topic in III. “ EMI-RFI.” www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 7 When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. See V. “Your Victory XL-4.” n Avoid sudden stops and starts. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03...
- Page 8 WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs. Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 15 lbs. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 9 2. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason. 3. (Optional) Hand Brake: Gives you additional stopping power when you squeeze it. See V. “Victory XL-4.” Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 10 WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A. WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in. Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 11 Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. An added feature built into the Victory XL-4 is “push-too-fast” protection which safeguards the scooter against gaining excessive speed while in freewheel mode.
- Page 12 If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your autho- rized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the neces- sary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 13 Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode. See V. “Your Victory XL-4.” n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch.
- Page 14 The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol. WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to drive safely. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 15 Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle? The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric mobility vehicles, but it is not clear just how many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI/RFI. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 16 If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your mobility vehicle (by removing the key) as soon as it is safe to do so. If my mobility vehicle moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident? Call Pride Customer Care at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incident. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 17 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 20.5" 20.5" 16.5" - 18.5" 5" 18" 55" 18" 24" 69" Turning Radius 27" Figure 4. Victory XL-4 Dimensions 4" 13" Figure 4A. Victory XL-4 Tire Dimensions Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 18 (bracket mount), cup holder, quad cane holder, saddlebag (arm-mount), wishbone crutch holder. *Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery charge, battery condition, and tire condition. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 19 FRONT SECTION REAR SECTION FRONT BASKET REAR SHROUD Figure 5. Victory XL-4 Components BATTERIES CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly located on the front section houses all of the controls you need to operate your scooter. See figure 6.
- Page 20 Use these buttons to turn on the left or right turn signals (amber) lights. 1. Press the left button once to activate the left turn signal. 2. Press the right button once to activate the right turn signal. The turn signals are timed to shut off automatically. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 21 NOTE: If a fuse must be replaced (see figures 8 and 8A), use only the specified amp fuse. For more information, see XI. “Care and Mainte- Figure 7A. Fuse Box nance.” Figure 8. Working Fuse Figure 8A. Blown Fuse (Replace) Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 22 The batteries store the electrical energy that powers your scooter. For instructions on charging your batter- ies, see VI. “Batteries and Charging.” BATTERIES ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER MODULE BATTERY CHARGER CHARGER POWER CORD AMMETER RECEPTACLE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) MANUAL FREEWHEEL MOTOR/ LEVER TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ANTI-TIP WHEELS Figure 9. Rear Section www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 23 They are bolted to the frame at the rearmost part of your scooter. See figure 9. WARNING! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 24 Lift the rubber cap that opens the fuse box and replace the old fuse with a 2-amp fuse. NOTE: Fuses used in the scooter are the same type that are used in automobiles. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 25 6. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet and then from the charger power cord receptacle. NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter. The scooter will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the batteries are charging. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 26 We do not recommend that you charge your batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours. Can I use a different charger? For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of the batteries, you should simultaneously charge both batteries using only the manufacturer-supplied onboard battery charger. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 27 Do not use car (starting) batteries such as those sold for automobiles. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 28 Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery service life. Keep the batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged and cause unreliable performance and limited service life. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 29 The 15-amp fuse located on the cable for the battery charger is to protect the electronic controller module if there is a problem with the charging circuit. See figure 13. See XI. “Care and Maintenance” on how to replace a fuse. RUBBER CAP FUSE FUSE HOLDER Figure 13. 15-Amp Charger Fuse Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 30 Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.” n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and turned clockwise to the “on” position? See V. “Your Victory XL-4.” n Does the scooter’s horn work properly?
- Page 31 Although the controller is shut down, power will still be supplied to the scooter’s lighting system. If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation. 1. Turn the key to the “off” position. 2. Turn the key back to the “on” position. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 32 4. When the tiller reaches its lowest point, turn the tiller adjustment lever clockwise until it is tight to lock the tiller in place. TILLER BOOT TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER Figure 14. Tiller Angle Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 33 3. Release the seat recline lever to lock the seat securely in place. WARNING! Always keep your back pressed firmly against the seatback while adjusting the angle. WARNING! Do not operate your scooter with the seatback in a reclined position. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 34 2. Pull the strap on the right side of the belt until it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfort. REMOVE BOLT METAL TAB REMOVE BOLT PLASTIC HOUSING Figure 17. Positioning Belt Figure 17A. Positioning Belt Installation www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 35 1. Push the toggle switch lever forward to lower the seat. 2. Pull the toggle switch lever backward to raise the seat. 3. Release the toggle switch lever when you have attained your desired height. Figure 18. Power Seat Actuator Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 36 1. Remove the key from the key switch. 2. Push down on the manual freewheel lever. See V. “Your Victory XL-4.” Putting your scooter in drive mode may make it easier for you to maneuver the rear section because the drive wheels are stabilized.
- Page 37 9. Plug the lighting harnesses back into their connectors before fully reinstalling the rear shroud. 10. Reinstall the seat. Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 38 Obtain a battery load tester at most any automotive parts store; follow the directions supplied with the load tester. If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are not able to solve, immediately contact your authorized Pride Provider for information, maintenance, and service. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 39 The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly. They should be inspected periodi- cally for wear by your authorized Pride Provider. AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY You do not need to lubricate these items, as they are all prelubricated and sealed Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 40 For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise it off of the ground. This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 41 For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorized Pride Provider. Single Cane/Crutch Holder Dual Cane/Crutch Holder Walker Holder Forearm Crutch Holder Oxygen Tank Holder Rear Basket Cup Holder Safety Flag Quad Cane Holder Double Crutch Holder Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 42 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03...
- Page 43 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter, PA 18643 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...