Owner`s manual
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Sonic
VI. OPERATION
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging.
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (forward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed
rearward unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
n Is the front tiller lock in the unlocked position? See VIII. Disassembly and Assembly.
GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your scooter and pull up on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
3. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
4. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
5. Pull up on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
6. Make certain the seat is locked securely in position and your feet are safely on the floorboard.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See Getting Onto Your Scooter, above.
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 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. Your Sonic.
n Does the scooters 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 SONIC
After planning your route:
n Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever.
n The scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected 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 centre position to drive straight ahead.
n Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop.
n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop.
GETTING OFF OF YOUR SONIC
1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop.
2. Remove the key from the key switch.
3. Pull up on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter.
4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
5. Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your scooter.
6. You can leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your scooter next time.
WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit 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.