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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Regenerative Braking
To prevent the possibility of loss of control that could cause severe injury or death, use brake to
reduce speed.
This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative motor control system. If the vehicle is being driven down a slope and the
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driver attempts to exceed the specified top speed (with the accelerator pedal depressed or released), the regenera-
tive braking will limit the speed of the vehicle to the specified top speed. When the regenerative braking system is
activated by this sequence of events, the motor generates power that is returned to the batteries.
When the vehicle speed is reduced below the maximum by using the brake, the speed will not increase unless the
throttle is increased. When the brake pedal is released, the vehicle will slow down as it does with pedal up braking.
Pedal-Up Braking
Pedal-up braking is regenerative braking that occurs when the accelerator pedal is released while the vehicle is mov-
ing. If the vehicle is being driven down a slope and the accelerator pedal is released, pedal-up braking will slow the
vehicle until the vehicle stops, or the accelerator pedal is applied. When pedal-up braking system is activated by this
sequence of events, the motor generates power that is returned to the batteries.
Parking Brake
In the event that the vehicle will not move in forward or reverse, the automatic parking brake can be released using
the instructions located on the controller splash shield beneath the seat on the passenger side of the vehicle. Refer
to the Maintenance Procedures section of this manual for in-depth instructions.
High Pedal Disable Feature
High pedal disable prevents acceleration if the key is turned on while the accelerator is depressed.
Starting and Driving
All vehicles are equipped with an interlock system that disables the controller and prevents the vehicle from being
operated while the charger is connected. Unplug the cord from the vehicle receptacle and properly store the cord
prior to moving the vehicle.
To operate the vehicle:
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Place the key in the key switch and turn the direction selector to the direction desired.
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Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the motor.
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When the accelerator pedal is released, the motor controls the deceleration. To stop the vehicle more quickly,
depress the brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to run in
reverse.
Starting Vehicle on a Hill
The parking brake will activate automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop. To start the vehicle on a hill, depress
the accelerator pedal and the parking brake will be released.
Coasting
Uncontrolled coasting does not occur with this model. However, this is not a substitute for the brake which should be
used to slow the speed of the vehicle quickly.
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