Brake Release / Freewheel Operation - Shoprider Altea SL7-3 User Manual

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Battery Level Indicator Gauge
This gauge gives you a guide to the amount of charge left in the scooters
batteries. This will give the truest reading when the scooter is in motion.
Always fully charge the batteries before driving your scooter and never
let the batteries become completely drained, as this may cause
permanent damage to the batteries.
On/Off Switch
Simply flick the switch to turn on the power. The switch will illuminate red
when the power is on.
Do not switch the power off to stop the scooter unless it is an
emergency. The scooter will stop very abruptly if stopped in this way.
Speed Control Dial
The speed control enables you to set the maximum speed of the scooter. The
tortoise being slow, and the hare being the maximum.
Always start at a slow speed until accustomed with the characteristics
of your scooter. Do not put excessive pressure on the dial.
Brake Release / Freewheel Operation (Fig. 5 & 6)
The brake release lever is situated under the seat at
Fig 5
the right rear of the scooter (yellow lever Fig. 5). This
lever allows you to disengage the drive mechanism
and push the scooter in 'freewheel' mode. To
disengage the drive, pull the lever up to the
'disengaged' position (Fig. 6). The scooter can now
be pushed.
Simply push the lever down to re-engage the drive
mechanism (the scooter can now be driven). The
scooter will not operate when the lever is in the
disengaged position. The scooter must be turned off
and on by the key switch to reset the circuits before it
will resume normal operation. The scooter will bleep
Freewheel Lever
continually if the brake is disengaged when it is
switched on.
Fig 6
Caution! Never leave the scooter
unattended whilst in freewheel mode as
it will roll away down an incline.
'Freewheel' mode should only be used
in an emergency to move the scooter
due to power failure. NEVER move the
scooter in this mode whilst it is
occupied.
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