Freerider FR168-4A(Ascot-4,12Ah) - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATING YOUR FR168-3A3/4A
CONTROL FEATURES
Your controls are located on the handlebar console (see
Fig 7) they are:
1. Speed Adjustment Dial: This allows you to pre-select
your desired top speed. The dial is proportional to
speed and can be set anywhere between minimum
('min') and maximum ('max' ) increments. Turn the
dia knob anticlockwise to minimum for a very gentle
operation, and clockwise towards maximum to increase
your speed.
NOTE: When attempting to climb obstacles, you will
need to set the dial to a high setting. Remember the
Higher position you set your speed dial to, the faster
your Scooter will travel.
2. Horn Buttons: (yellow). Sounds a polite warning
signal.
3. On-Off Power Switch: Located at the lower right
side of the control console. Insert the key and turn
clockwise. You will note after a second the needle on
the battery state indicator moves towards the green
sector and the green status light illuminates. Your FR
168-3A3/4A is now ready to drive. To switch off your
machine turn the key anticlockwise. Remove the key
when your vehicle is left unattended. Do not attach
heavy additional keys to your key ring, the weight
can damage the switch unit.
Caution: Do Not switch to ‘off ’ when your FR
168-3A3/4A is moving. Failure to observe this warning
will result in the motor brake being applied suddenly
and placing you in a dangerous situation.
You should only switch ‘off ’ when in motion in the
case of an emergency. Continual use in this mode may
cause undue stress to the drive system and damage
the main electronic speed control unit. Be extremely
cautious on slopes. Sit upright in your seat or your
machine could become less stable.
Sleep Time: When you rest your FR 168-3A3/4A
Scooter with the electronics switched ‘on’ you are using
valuable battery power. Your FR 168-3A3/4A Scooter
will automatically go into a sleep mode to preserve
battery energy after approximately 15 minutes, the
battery indicator and green status light goes off. To start
your Scooter again simply switch the key switch to ‘off ’
and back to ‘on’ again, your Scooter is now ready to go.
4. Status Light: When you turn your FR 168-3A3/4A
Scooter on the green light on your console will illuminate
at a constant rate. The status light is connected to a very
sophisticated diagnostic system which can identify
faults which could occur on the main speed control
system or some other part of your Scooter's electronic
drive system. For instance if your batteries run low in
power, the status light will flash slowly a t one flash a
second; this indicates your batteries need recharging.
If you notice the status light flashing at two flashes per
second, you are being notified that the battery voltage
is too low and you must stop using your Scooter at the
earliest opportunity. Your status light has nine similar
flashing diagnostic signals, reference to these diagnostic
codes is found under 'Fault Finding' at the rear of this
manual.
5. Battery Condition Indicator: Located at the top of
your console. When your Scooter is switched on, the
need les on the gauge will move a cross the scale from
the left 'red' sector towards the 'green' sector, indicating
the state of charge in your batteries. As the power is
used up in your batteries the needle will move towards
the red sector indicating the state of charge at that
precise time. When the needle is fully over to the right
(green sector), the batteries are fully charged. When
the needle falls towards the red sector your batteries
are losing power, but you will still have power to spare.
When the needle falls into the red sector your batteries
are low in power and need to be re-charged, although
you will still have approximately half-an-hours normal
flat pavement driving in reserve. It is not recommended
to use this power regularly as it will shorten battery
life. It is wise to re-charge your batteries when the
needle enters the red zone (see Batteries and Battery
Charging section of this manual). NOTE: When
driving up a slope or similar obstacle your FR168-
3A3/4A's motor will be working hard, the battery
gauge will move into the red sector, it will return
towards the green sector once the load on your motor
is reduced, this does not indicate low batteries.
FORWARD, REVERSE CONTROL LEVER (Wig wag)
Located under the handlebar grips (Fig10). Your
speed for forwards and reverse motion and braking
is controlled here. The right thumb lever moves your
FR 168-3A3/4A in a forwards direction and also
controls the rate of speed by the proportional amount
o f pressure applied. The left thumb lever moves the
FR 168-3A3/4A in a reverse direction and controls the
rate of speed by the pressure applied. The lever when
released will return itself, and you will gently stop.
You will note that you can obtain the reverse of this
procedure by pulling the levers backwards with your
thumb.
Warning: Do not hang bags etc over the steering
handlebars which could interfere with the movement of
your control lever. Failure to observe this warning could
put you in a dangerous situation.
Note: Your approved Freerider distributor can modify
your vehicle for left-hand forward operation use.
Warning: If you are not an accomplished outdoors
powered vehicle driver, we strongly recommend that
you first practice in an open, safe area, free from traffic,
preferably with a FR 168-3A3/4A who can assist you.
Ⅶ . Comfort Adjustment
Before setting out on your Freerider FR 168-3A3/4A
you need to make sure that your seat is in the correct
driving position.
Your Freerider distributor will set the seat to the correct
height for your individual needs (note: see warning page
7)
The seat has seven basic adjustments to assist your
comfort.
1. Seat Lock Lever: (Fig11). This allows the seat to swivel
through 360° and lock in a convenient position. The
locking lever is located under the left side of the seat.
NB: It can be re-located on the right side for your
convenience. Pull up fully to release the seat allowing
rotation. Release lever to lock the seat into the desired
position.
Warning: When driving, the seat should be locked
in the straight ahead position.
Warning: The seat base has a series of threaded
holes for universal mounting, on no account must your
FR 168-3A3/4A seat be relocated from the original
factory setting. Failure to observe this warning will put
you into an unstable and dangerous situation which
could cause you harm.
2. Armrest Width Adjustment: On each side at the rear
of the seat you will find a large black knob (Fig12). By
simply loosening this knob you are able to slide the
armrests in or out to whatever width you desire. Re-
tighten the knobs fully. You may need a friend to assist
you with this initial setting up operation. This may
extend the width of your Scooter.
Caution: The backrest of your seat will not fully
fold forwards if the armrests are positioned too closely
towards one another.
Warning: Do not drive your FR 168-3A3/4A with
the arms removed or in the raised position.
3. Armrest Angle Adjustment: (Fig 13). The armrest
angle can be adjusted individually to suit your needs.
To make adjustments to the armrest angle you will
need two 13mm spanners (not provided). Lift the
arm upwards, you will note the adjusting bolt. First
loosen the locking nut, rotate the bolt in or out until
the required angle is found, lower the arm and check
the angle for comfort; re-adjust as necessary. Finally
tighten the locking nut.
5 4 2
3 1 2
Battery Condition
Indicator Status light Horn
Horn Speed Adjustment
Dial
On-Off
Power Switch
FIG 9
FIG 10
Reverse Forward
FIG 11
FIG 12