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See #2 on figure 8. 3. Position the seat post at the desired height while aligning the holes in the seat post and the seat pedestal. 4. Reinstall the nut and bolt. 5. Replace the seat back onto the seat pedestal. Figure 8. Seat Height/Rotation Adjustment Figure 6. Armrest Width Adjustment Figure 7. Flip-up/Angle Adjustment 18 LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual V. OPERATION Rev.A_122810 FREEWHEEL MODE Your Golden LiteRider™ is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake. To disengage the park brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode: Push the freewheel lever forward. See #1 on figure 9. To engage the brake and take your scooter out of freewheel mode: Push the freewheel lever backward. See #1 on figure 10. Pushing the scooter too quickly in freewheel will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to push. Freewheel slowly. Figure 9. Freewheel Mode (Brake Disengaged) Figure 10. Drive Mode (Brake Engaged) warning Do not sit in or attempt to move your LiteRider unless the frame and rear carriage are securely engaged. Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury or damage. warning Never sit on your LiteRider in freewheel mode. warning Never disengage the park brake while you are operating your LiteRider. warning Always make certain that your scooter park brake is engaged before inserting the key into the key switch and turning it to the on position. 19 LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual Rev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ MOUNTING NOTE: For your first driving session, make certain that your Golden LiteRider™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER 1. Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See section V. "Operation" in this manual. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the paddle controls and causing injury to yourself and/or others. 2. Check to be certain that your LiteRider’s freewheel lever is in the engaged position. See “Freewheel Mode” on page 19 of section V. “Operation” in this manual. 3. Flip up the armrest(s). /L warning when getting on or off your LiteRider, keep your weight toward the middle of the deck. Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition. GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER 1. Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. Ensure that the seat is facing forward. See section V. "Operation." 2. Return tiller to full upright position if necessary. 3 Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat. 4. Flip down the armrest(s). 5. Place the key into the key switch. 6. Rotate the key to the on position. See #1 on figure 12. 20 LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual Rev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ BASIC DRIVING 1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Golden LiteRider. 2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting. 3. Insert the key into the key switch—if you have not already done so. 4. Turn the key clockwise to the “On” position. See figure 12 on page 20. 5. Place your hands on the handgrips. • If you wish to drive forward, pull back on the right side of the throttle control lever (or push the left side of the throttle control lever forward). • If you wish to drive in reverse, pull back the left side of the throttle control lever (or push the right side of the throttle control lever forward). 6. Pull on the throttle control lever to gently move your LiteRider. 7. Release the throttle control lever to allow your LiteRider to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter. Steering Steering your Golden LiteRider is easy and logical. 1. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4 on page 13), turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right. 2. With both hands on the handgrips of the tiller (see figure 4 on page 13), turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left. 3. Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels will clear any obstacle. /L warning Turning your scooter too sharply at too high of a speed may create a situation where one of the rear wheels will leave the ground and the possibility of tipping the scooter. Avoid this danger at all times by decelerating and steering a wide arc around corners and obstacles. 21 LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual Rev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ Steering in a Tight Spot If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around: 1. Bring your LiteRider to a full stop. 2. Set speed at the lowest setting. 3. Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive. For more information on dealing with obstacles...
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