Operation - Pride Cyclone Owner's Manual

BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SPORT SCOOTER
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 Sport Scooter.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SPORT SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your Sport Scooter without first removing the
key from the key switch. This will prevent the Sport Scooter from moving if accidental
throttle control lever contact is made.
2. Stand at the side of your Sport Scooter.
3. Disengage the seat lock 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. Disengage the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
7. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
8. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “ Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the seat locked securely in place?
n Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and turned clockwise to the “on” position?
n Does the Sport Scooter’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 SPORT SCOOTER
Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your Sport Scooter. This
driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle.
n Set the maximum speed LED to your desired speed.
n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever.
n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the Sport Scooter accelerates smoothly
to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Sport Scooter to the left.
n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Sport Scooter to the right.
n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
n To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your
Sport Scooter comes to a stop.
NOTE: Your Sport Scooter’s reverse speed is slower then that of the forward speed you preset with the
speed adjustment dial.
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