Operation - Pride Victory Viper Owner's Manual

BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.”
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever
pulled up unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your scooter without first removing the key from the key
switch. This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control lever contact is
made.
2. Stand at the side of your scooter.
3. Push forward on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
5. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
6. Push forward on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
7. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
8. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting Onto Your Scooter,” above.
n Is the seat at the proper height? See VII. “ Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the seat locked securely in place? See VII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and turned clockwise to the “on” position? See IV. “Your
Victory Viper.”
n Does the scooter’s horn work properly?
n Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
n Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
After planning your route:
n Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever.
n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly
to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is 60% of the speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial.
n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left.
n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right.
n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
n To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. After you release the throttle control lever, gently
squeeze the handbrake (if equipped) to come to a complete stop. The electronic brakes will automatically
engage when your scooter comes to a stop.
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Victory Viper