Pride Laser Owner's Manual page 23

BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR LASER
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up
unless you are manually pushing your Laser.
GETTING ON YOUR LASER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your Laser.
3. Push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
5. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
6. Fasten the lap belt, if equipped.
7. Push down on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
8. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
9. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting On Your Laser,” above.
n Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “ Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the seat locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and in the on position? See V. “Description.”
n Is the speed adjustment dial set to a slow setting? See V. “Description.”
n Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? See V. “De-
scription.”
n Is the Turbo ready indicator LED working?
n While the Scooter is stationary, turn the tiller to more than an eighth (1/8) of a turn to the left and right —
the Turbo ready indicator LED should not be lit when in these positions.
n Return the tiller to the center (straight ahead) positon — the Turbo ready indicator LED should illuminate.
n Does your Laser’s horn work properly?
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?
OPERATING YOUR LASER
After planning your route:
n Adjust the speed adjustment dial on the control console assembly to your desired speed.
n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever.
n The electric brake automatically disengages and the Laser accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected
with the speed adjustment dial.
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