Understanding Your A2B - a2b Octave Owner's Manual

5.0 Understanding your A2B

After having read this section, if you are still unsure, please ask an A2B dealer to explain any functions or features that you do
not understand before your first ride.
5.1 Starting and stopping
1. Wear your helmet and select a quiet area away from cars, other
cyclists, obstacles or other hazards.
2. For bikes with external battery, turn the battery on using the
on / off switch on the back of the battery.
3. Ensure that the power is OFF and raise the kickstand into the
riding position.
Mounting the A2B with the power ON may result in the
inadvertent actuation of the throttle and the A2B will lurch,
potentially resulting in serious injury or death and property damage.
For the same reason, turn the power OFF before dismounting.
DO NOT sit on the A2B whilst it is supported by the kickstand,
you will damage the kickstand and possibly the frame.
4. Mount your A2B and get comfortable.
5. Turn the key to position 'A' or 'B' if an optional battery is attached
to turn the battery power ON.
The throttle must be in zero position while turning the power ON
and will be activated after 2 seconds.
6. To apply motor power
twist the throttle on the
right hand side of the
handlebar gently toward
you.
7. Test the brakes at
slow speed. Left lever
actuates the rear brake
and the right lever
actuates the front
brake. Put your
weight toward the
rear and gently apply
the brakes, rear
brake first. Sudden or
excessive application
of the front brake
could throw you
over the handlebars.
Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel, which could
cause you to lose control and fall.
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