Mounting - Shoprider mobility scooter User Manual

5.2 - MOunTInG

For your first sessions, be sure that you and the scooter are on a level surface. Put the key in
its slot, but leave it turned off. Grip the hand lever located at the right hand side of the seat
and pull the lever up. This will release the seat from its set location. The seat has four fixing
points and when rotating the seat after release from one of its locations the spring-loaded
catch will lock into your required position. Seat yourself and swing the seat to face the
handlebars. Make sure you are straight.
5.3 - BASIC drIvInG
l Make sure you are properly seated on the scooter
2 Turn the Speed Adjustment Dial (fig 5.1.1) to slow.
3 Turn key (fig 5.1.5) to the ON position.
4 Press the right thumb control (fig 5.1.3) to start in a forward motion. You will very gently
accelerate.
5 Releasing the lever will automatically apply the brake and you will gently stop.
Practice these basic functions until you get used to them.
5.3.1 - Steering
Steering the scooter is easy and natural. Just be sure to remember to give wide clearance
when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle. If you must steer in a tight spot,
such as entering a doorway or when turning around, stop, turn the handlebars to where
you want to go, then apply power gently. This will make the scooter turn very sharply, but
it will still go gently and with complete stability.
5.3.2 - reversing
Reversing the scooter requires greater attention. Turn your Speed Adjustment Dial to slow
before you reverse (fig 5.1.1). Push the left Thumb Lever Control. Remember to turn your
steering column before applying power. Steer wide of all corners and obstacles.
5.4 - dISMOunTInG
Before dismounting, ALWAYS turn key to the OFF position.
1 Locate the seat lever and pull the lever up.
2 Swing the seat away ensuring it locks into position, and ease onto your feet.
CAUTION! - If you require steadying when mounting or dismounting the scooter, use the
armrests rather than the front tiller
6. general adVice
6.1 - COnTrOl THrOuGH OBSTAClES
The chances are that when you start really using your scooter you will meet some obstacles
that will require some practice to drive through smoothly. Here are some common obstacles,
with tips that will help master them quickly. You will soon be in control through heavy doors,
up and down ramps, up and over kerbs, through grass, gravel and up hills with surprising
ease by following these tips.
6.1.1 - Control Through doors
Approach the door slowly. If the door opens away from you, hold the doorknob or bar in
one hand and apply the power with the other hand. If it is a self closing door, you can go
through allowing the door to close behind you. If not, just stop when you are clear of the
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