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Practice Riding (cont.)
Navigating Terrain
With practice, you can learn to ride over many different types of terrain,
provided you avoid slippery surfaces, loose materials, steep slopes, and ob-
stacles. Always proceed slowly over unfamiliar terrain. Never allow the PT to
become airborne, even for short periods of time, because the PT has no trac-
tion when airborne, and you could lose control upon landing.
Terrain Compensation
The PT is designed to compensate for uneven terrain. When riding straight
on uneven terrain, keep the LeanSteer Frame vertical. Point the LeanSteer
Frame in the direction you want to move and allow the Powerbase to follow
the contour of the ground.
Navigating Stairs and Curbs
WARNING
If the Wheels slip while guiding the Segway PT up or down stairs or curbs, the
PT may exit Riderless Balance Mode and enter Standby Mode. The PT will not
"assist" you in moving up or down the stairs while in Standby Mode. Slowly
and carefully guide your PT down the stairs. Re-enter Riderless Balance Mode
before you try again.
WARNING
Keep the Segway PT below you at all times. Lead it up the stairs, curbs, and
slopes and keep it below you when descending stairs, curbs, and slopes.
Figure 55: Keep the LeanSteer Frame Vertical on Slopes