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MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
FIGURE 8. REAR SECTION
MOTOR/TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
n The main circuit breaker is mounted on the utility tray, behind the electronic controller assembly. See figure 7.
n The main circuit breaker reset button pops out when the breaker trips.
n When the breaker trips, the entire electrical system of your Sidekick shuts down.
n Allow a minute or so for your Sidekicks electronics to rest.
nPush in the reset button to reset the breaker.
n If the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge your batteries more often. You may also need to have
your Pride provider perform a load test on your Sidekicks batteries.
n If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorized Pride provider for service.
Manual Freewheel Lever
Whenever you need or want to push your Sidekick for short distances, you can put it in manual freewheel mode.
n The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of the motor/transaxle assembly at the right rear of the
Sidekick. See figure 8.
n Pull up on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system.
n You may push your Sidekick.
n Push down on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive system and the brake system and take your
Sidekick out of freewheel mode.
Motor/Transaxle Assembly
The motor/transaxle assembly is the electromechanical unit that converts the electrical energy of your Sidekicks
batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the Sidekicks wheels. See figure 8.
Anti-Tip Wheels
The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your Sidekick. Do not, under any circumstances,
remove the anti-tip wheels from your Sidekick. See figure 8.
V. DESCRIPTION
WARNING! Before placing your Sidekick into or taking it out of freewheel mode, make
certain that the key is removed from the key switch. Even though the motor of your Side-
kick is disengaged from the drive system when your scooter is put in manual freewheel
mode, the motor can still run if the throttle lever is pushed. Never sit on a scooter when it
is in freewheel mode. Never put a scooter in freewheel mode on any incline.