Golden Technologies GC440 - Manual (Page 18)

Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440
Companion 18
V. OPERATION
Freewheel Mode
Your Golden Companion 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 brake and put your scooter
in freewheel mode:
Push the brake handle in the direction of
“disengage” on the label. See figure 11.
To engage the brake and take your scooter
out of freewheel mode:
Push the brake handle in the direction of
“engage” on the label. See 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 11. FREEWHEEL LEVER (DISENGAGED)
FIGURE 10. FREEWHEEL LEVER (ENGAGED)
WARNING: Do not sit in or attempt to move your Companion 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 set your Companion in freewheel mode when it is on an incline.
Never disengage the brake handle while you are operating your Companion.
Always make certain that your scooter brake is engaged before inserting the key into
the key switch.