Pride Mobility XL-8 Mobility Scooter User Manual


 
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VI. OPERATION
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
! Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.”
! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the freewheel
position unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
WARNING! Never attempt to get onto or off of your scooter without first removing the key
from the key switch. This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control
lever contact is made.
2. Stand at the side of your 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
! Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See “Getting Onto Your Scooter.”
! Is the seat at the proper height? See VII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
! Is the seat locked securely in place? See VII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
! Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VII. “Comfort Adjustments.”
! Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and turned clockwise to the “on” position? See IV. “Your Scooter.”
! Does the scooter’s horn work properly?
! Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
! Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER
Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your scooter. This driving
position gives you the most control over your vehicle.
! Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
! Engage the appropriate side of the throttle control lever.
! The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the
speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left.
! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right.
! Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
! To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. After you release the throttle control lever, gently squeeze the
handbrake (if equipped) to come to a complete stop. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when
your scooter comes to a stop.
NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed
adjustment dial.