Pride Victory Viper Owner's Manual page 7

PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. It is recommended that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform
these necessary inspections, see IX. “Care and Maintenance.”
Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:
n Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi (2-2.5 bar) in each tyre (if equipped with pneumatic tyres).
n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
n Check all controller connections to the utility tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
n Check the brakes.
n Check battery charge.
TYRE INFLATION
If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least
once a week. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tyres and help ensure the smooth
operation of your scooter.
WARNING! It is critically important that 30-35 psi (2-2.5 bar) tyre pressure be maintained in
pneumatic tyres at all times. Failure to maintain 30-35 psi (2-2.5 bar) tyre pressure in pneumatic
tyres at all times may result in catastrophic tyre and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal
injury and/or damage to your scooter.
WARNING! Inflate your scooter drive tyres from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Minimum air pressure for scooter drive tyres is 30-35 psi (2-2.5 bar). Inflating your tyres from
an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tyre and/or personal injury.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride provider for assistance.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your Victory Viper is rated for a maximum weight limit. See the specifications table for information.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and
damage to your scooter. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage
resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Carrying passengers on your scooter may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
INCLINE INFORMATION
More and more buildings have ramps with specified percents of inclination, designed for easy and safe
access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering
skills on your scooter.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
n Take wide swings with your scooter’s front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the scooter’s
rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any
railing corners.
n When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descent. See IV. “Your Victory Viper.”
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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