Specifications

Page 60 of 106 Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway HT
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002 P/N 1707100001aa
Avoid loose objects and materials
A person can also slip by stepping on a branch, cord, or other object that rolls under foot or by
stepping on loose materials like small stones. The Segway HT can slip in the same way. To be safe,
you must avoid riding over loose objects or materials.
Avoid steep slopes
A person is more likely to slip walking up or down a steep slope because he needs more traction. In
the same way, if you ride your Segway HT up or down a steep slope, you are more likely to lose
traction and fall. To be safe, you should avoid riding up or down steep slopes.
The Segway HT will disable torque to the wheels if the sensor data indicate that the Segway HT is on
the edge of its operating limits:
> Excessive pitch or roll angle
> Failed Speed Limiter (system unable to regulate speed)
Effect of Tire Pressure
The tires on the Segway HT serve two primary functions:
> Suspension
> Traction
Dropping the tire pressure will soften the ride and increase traction while reducing range. The
appropriate pressure is a determined by the payload weight and the operating environment. Optimum
tire pressure is 15 psi (103 kPa) for i and e Series models; and for the p Series model it is 22 psi
(152 kPa).
For an i or e Series with the maximum payload, the tire air pressure can be increased to 22 psi
(152 kPa) depending on the surface conditions, to avoid flattening out the tires under the payload
weight.
Summary
1. What have you learned since this morning? Name a few specifics.
2. Why would the Segway HT speed limit you?
Review the following:
> The Key used to power on
> Steepness of a hill
> Bumpy terrain
> Battery Pack charge
> The first few seconds after power on
> Foot pressure on the Platform (number of Rider Detect Sensors depressed)
> Battery Pack temperature
3. How do you know when the Segway HT is speed limiting you?
> Handlebar push into torso
> Platform tilts aft
> Segway HT feels resistant to increased speed
4. What is the appropriate reaction?
Slow down.