Steering; Control Through Tight Spots - Excel Galaxy Plus User Manual

4.5 Steering

Place both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the right to
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travel to the right;
Turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left;
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Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that
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the rear wheels will clear any obstacle.
Warning:
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Turning your scooter too sharply at a too high speed will create a situation
where one of the rear wheels will leave the ground and the scooter will tip
over. Avoid this at any time by decelerating and steering a wide arc around
corners and obstacles.
Steering in a tight spot
If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering or leaving a doorway or when you
are turning around;
1. Bring your scooter to a full stop;
2. Set speed at the lowest setting;
3. Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive.
Steering in reverse
Please be extra careful when you are driving in reverse.
1. Use your left fingers to pull the throttle control lever;
2. Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left;
3. Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right.

4.6 Control through tight spots

As you use your scooter to greatly increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly
encounter some obstacles that will require practice to manoeuvre smoothly and
safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of
your scooter. Listed with those obstacles are some driving tips that should help you
conquer those obstacles. Learn and follow those tips, and with surprising ease you
will soon be in control of your scooter as you manoeuvre it through doors, up and
down ramps, up and over curbs, through grass and gravel, and up and down inclines.
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