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22 Hurricane
VI. OPERATION
Familiarize yourself with the following checklist before you get on your Hurricane. Some of the checks must be
performed prior to getting on your Scooter.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging.
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) mode? See IV. Description. Never leave the freewheel
lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Scooter.
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?
n Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See Getting On Your Scooter, below.
n Is the seat at the proper height? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
n Is the seat locked securely in place? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
n Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VII. Comfort Adjustments.
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch? See IV. Description.
n Is the speed adjustment dial set to a slow setting? See IV. Description.
n Are you grasping the handgrips with a thumb resting on each side of the throttle control lever? See IV. Description.
n Does your Scooters horn work properly?
GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
n Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
n Stand at the side of your Scooter.
n Pull up on the seat rotation lever to unlock the seat and rotate the seat until it faces you; release the seat rotation
lever to lock the seat securely in place.
n Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
n Pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you face forward; release the seat rotation lever to
lock the seat securely in place.
n Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
After planning your route:
n Set the 4 - 8 switch to your desired maximum speed of 4 or 8 mph (6.4 km/hr or 12.8 km/hr); then set the
speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. We recommend you initially set the 4 - 8 switch to 4 and the
speed adjustment dial to the tortoise.
n Insert the key into the key switch.
n With your hands on the handgrips, use your thumb to gently push the right throttle lever to disengage the brakes
and move forward; the electric brake automatically disengages and your Scooter accelerates smoothly to the
speed you set with the speed adjustment dial.
n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Scooter to the left.
n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Scooter to the right.
n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
n Gently release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electric brake
automatically engages when your Hurricane comes to a stop.
NOTE: To fully stop your Hurricane, release the throttle, then gently squeeze the handbrake.