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Avoiding Trips
Trips occur when the PT’s Wheels or Powerbase encounter an obstacle or ter-
rain change that prevents the PT from moving, bringing it to an abrupt stop
and potentially causing a fall.
• Avoid holes, curbs, steps, and other obstacles.
• Avoid riding over any surface where the bottom of the PT may strike
any object.
• Use caution when riding over any terrain change such as pavement
to grass, or over a threshold or speed bump.
Avoiding Tips
The PT balances front to back but not side-to-side. You are responsible for
maintaining side-to-side balance by leaning into turns. If you fail to actively
maintain this side-to-side balance, the PT can tip sideways and fall.
• Avoid riding across steep slopes.
• Lean into turns and lean uphill when riding across gentle slopes.
• Keep the LeanSteer Frame vertical when riding across a slope.
• Avoid turning on slopes or ramps.
• Never let go of the Handlebar when riding across a slope. The PT will
turn downhill and you could lose your balance.
Figure 34: Avoid Trips
Figure 35: Lean Uphill on Slopes
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