Operation; Operating Your Scooter - Pride Sundancer Owner's Manual

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Familiarize yourself with the following checklist before you get on your Scooter. Some of the checks must be
performed prior to getting on your Scooter.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.”
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? See IV. “Description.” Never leave the manual
freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Scooter.
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?
n Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting On Your Scooter,” below.
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 handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch? See IV. “Description.”
n Is the speed adjustment dial set to the slowest setting? See IV. “Description.”
n Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? See IV.
“Description.”
n Does the horn work properly?
GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
n Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
n Stand at the side of your Scooter.
n Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it faces you.
n Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
n Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
n Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you face forward.
n Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
n Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.

OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER

After planning your route:
n Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
n Insert the key into the key switch.
n With your hands on the handgrips, use your thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever to disengage
the brakes and move forward; the electric brake automatically disengages and your Scooter accelerates smoothly
to the speed you set 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 Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electric brake automatically
engages when your Scooter comes to a stop.
n To move in reverse, use your thumb to push the left side of the throttle control lever to disengage the brakes
and move rearward.
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