Specifications

Page 40 of 106 Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway HT

Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook Rev 3.5i - January 2004

c. Instruct riders to level the Platform (i and p Series) or align the Control Shaft vertically (e

Series) and tap the Mode Button once again. (Make sure that e Series riders know that

they are about to engage E-Stand.)

d. Ask riders to step onto their Segway HTs.

e. Ask riders to tap the button while they are standing on the Segway HT – some riders may

need reassurance that nothing is going to happen to them, so you may want to

demonstrate this first.

f. Explain that the Mode Button is smart and responds to the Rider Detect Sensors. It is

designed not to switch modes while a rider is on the Segway HT, as this would not be

safe.

g. Ask riders to step off and put the Segway HT in Power Assist Mode. Tell riders that if the

Segway HT is in Power Assist Mode for 60 seconds no input to the Steering Grip; the

Segway HT will automatically shut off to save power.

h. Show them to protect the fenders by always using Power Assist Mode by walking around

to the front of the Handlebar. This gives greater clearance to the fenders.

i. Explain to them that initially it might not be intuitive as to how to power the Segway HT

forwards (moving in front of you) and backwards (moving in to you).

j. Have riders practice twisting the Steering Grip GENTLY, and carefully so they don’t power

the Segway HT quickly in any direction – especially toward their shins.

k. After the riders have moved around in Power Assist Mode, ask them to turn off the

Segway HTs (Parking Stand down for i Series). Talk to them about the different uses for

Power Assist Mode which they will get to experience later:

> Up a curb or ramp (perhaps into a vehicle)

> Powering up and down stairs

> Over rough terrain or steep slopes

l. Emphasize that the rider should always:

> Stand and guide from the front of the Segway HT, to protect fenders

> Keep the weight of the Segway HT below them on any slope (up or down)

> Gently twist the Steering Grip to avoid tugging yourself or powering the Segway HT

into your legs

14. Press Mode Button for approximately two seconds- until you see sleepy face icon. Release Mode Button.

15. Deploy Parking Stand (i Series only).