Golden Technologies GC440 - Manual (Page 9)

Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440
Companion 9
If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures.
NOTE: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden Technologies,
Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person.
Procedure 1 - Under Power
1. Set the key switch to the “Off position. See section V. “Operation.”
2. Dismount your Companion.
3. Set the key switch to the “On” position. See section V. “Operation.”
4. While standing alongside your scooter, carefully operate the controls at the lowest speed setting. See section
V. “Operation.”
5. Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline.
6. Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation.
Procedure 2 - Emergency (No Power)
1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See section V. “Operation.”
2. Dismount your Companion.
3. Set the freewheel lever to “Disengaged.”
4. While standing alongside the scooter, carefully manually maneuver it down the slope.
5. When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope, position the freewheel lever in the
engaged position. See section VII. “Disassembly.
6. Carefully remount your Companion and resume normal operation.
WARNING: When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the brake is released. The weight of the scooter on a
slope may cause you to lose control of the scooter. If you do not feel capable of manually controlling your
scooter down the slope, request assistance or do not attempt to use this Procedure.
Motor Braking System
Your scooter is equipped with a system that uses the motor to aid in braking. This Motor Brake system is de-
signed to work when the key is in either the On position or the Off position. When the key is in the On position,
the freewheel is in the engaged position, and the scooter is under power, the motor will help slow down the
scooter as soon as you take your hand off of the throttle lever.
When the key switch is in the off position and the freewheel is in the disengaged position, the motor brake sys-
tem will keep you from pushing the scooter too fast (i.e. down a slope). You may notice this when pushing the
scooter. The scooter will move freely until you reach a certain speed. You will then encounter some resistance as
the motor brake system is activated.
MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking
may affect your judgement and/or your ability to operate your Companion. Also check with your physician
concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
WARNING: Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Golden Technologies, Inc.
representative to connect any electrical or mechanical device to your Companion. Unauthorized
accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury.
II. SAFETY