Golden Technologies GB106 - Manual (Page 17)

Buzzaround Lite™ Owner’s Manual – Models GB106 and GB106XR Updated 07/08
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RIDING YOUR BUZZAROUND LITE™
MOUNTING
Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Golden Technologies
Buzzaround Lite
™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving
on a level surface.
To Get On Your Buzzaround Lite
WARNING: BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION BEFORE
OPERATING.
• Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy
mounting.
• Position yourself in the seat.
• Use the seat rotate lever to position the seat in the fully forward
direction.
• Fasten your lap belt, if so equipped.
BASIC DRIVING
1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Buzzaround
Lite.
2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting.
RISK OF ACCIDENTS!
• Never touch the freewheel/brake release lever while driving.
• Never switch the scooter to the freewheel mode when somebody is sitting
on it.
• For proper operation, the freewheel/brake release lever should always be
securely engaged.
• Do not disengage the motor when on an incline.
NOTE: Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when the speed control
dial is set fully counterclockwise at its slowest setting, especially when the
batteries are not fully charged.
3. Insert the key into the keyhole.
4. Push the key all the way into the key receptacle to power the scooter.
5. Place your hands on the handgrips.
• If you wish to drive forward, position your right thumb on the drive
control lever marked “F” and push forward.
• If you wish to drive in reverse, position your left thumb on the drive
control lever marked “R” and push forward.
6. Press against the thumb lever to gently accelerate your Buzzaround Lite
™
.