Freerider FR168-4A(Ascot-4,12Ah) - Manual (Page 11)

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4. Re-tighten the 10mm fixing bolt. Refit the seat
onto your FR 168-3A3/4A Scooter.
Warning: Do not have the seat set too high, you
Warning: When lowering the arm make certain
clothing or fingers are not positioned under it.
FR 168-3A3/4A SEAT (Fig 14)
The seat as fitted to your FR 168-3A3/4A Scooter, has
a fold down backrest. The seat has four height positions.
Your Freerider dealer will position the seat to allow you
the most comfortable driving position,.
4. Seat Height Adjustment: You may need to alter the
seat height setting at a later date, please follow these
instructions.
must be able to place both feet firmly on the Scooter’s
floor area. Stability will be reduced the higher your seat
is set on the mounting tube. Always take great care
when cornering, lean into the corner to achieve the best
stability from your Scooter.
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar of your FR 168-3A3/4A is designed
to allow you to position it in a comfortable driving
position. It can be locked into numerous positions or
unlocked to move freely for transportation.
The handlebar lock is operated by a black lever
positioned on the right hand side of the handlebar (see
Fig 6, page 8). To release the handlebar from a locked
position pull the black lever upwards, the handlebar will
now move freely, but under mild tension.
To lock the handlebar into a comfortable driving
position, simply push the black lever downwards until
the handlebar is locked firmly into position.
With the combination of the seat adjustments together
with the handlebar movement, you should find a
suitably comfortable driving position.
Warning: Always make certain the handlebar
locking lever is fully down and the handlebar is securely
clamped onto the chrome support plates before driving
your Scooter. For service adjustment of this part, refer
to the Care and Maintenance section of this manual.
Ⅷ DISASSEMBLY AND
ASSEMBLY
DISMANTLING YOUR FR 168-3A3/44
To enable your FR 168-3A3/4A Scooter to be carried
in a suitable estate or hatchback car (see Fig 16), follow
these simple instructions for dismantling your scooter.
This procedure can be carried out quickly and without
tools. Fitting is as follows:
DISMANTLING PROCEDURE
Drive your FR 168-3A3/4A close to the vehicle into
which you are about to load it. You may need some
assistance to lift the components once your machine is
dismantled.
1. Switch off your scooter, First remove the seat by releasing
the ‘black’ locking lever and lift the seat upwards slightly
twisting. This will release it from its mounting tube.
2. Lift the black battery pack positioned to the rear of
your foot mat (Fig 17)
6. Locking Mechanism: The front and rear chassis
components are locked into position with a spring
loaded pin (fig 17). The spring loaded pin locates into
a hole in the rear of the front chassis unit preventing
the two chassis components from lifting apart during
driving. To unlock the two chassis parts rotate the locking
mechanism knob in an anti-clockwise direction indicated
by the "loosen' arrow. Turn the knob approximately two
full turns until you can lift it upwards against the spring
pressure.
7. Lower the handlebars by releasing the handle bar lock
(see fig 6 page 8). with the handlebars positioned in
the straight ahead position, place the steering locking
pin (fig 18) through the front location hole. The handle
bars are now prevented from swinging during transportation.
Warning: You must never attempt to drive your
FR 168-3A3/4A Scooter with the steering pin fitted.
Failure to observe this warning will put you in a
dangerous situation.
8.You are now ready to separate the two halves of your
FR 168-3A3/4A. Before you carry out this operation,
have you remembered to unfasten the electrical connectors?
Failure to observe this warning could result inunnecessary
Damage.
Carefully separate the two halves of your FR
168-3A3/4A by pulling upwards on the release
mechanism knob (fig 19) and tilting backwards the
rear chassis. Lift the front chassis upwards with the aid
of the 'C' handle, until the front chassis is completely
separated from the rear chassis (fig 21).
Your FR 168-3A3/4A is now dismantled into five basic
parts (fig 22).
FIG 13
1. Remove your seat from the Scooter by lifting the
seat locking lever and lifting the seat clear of the
vehicle (see Fig 11).
2. With the aid of a 17mm spanner (not supplied)
loosen the 10mm seat clamp fixing bolt (see Fig 15).
3. Remove the 10mm fixing bolt and reposition the
bolt into one of the four preferred location holes
of the seat mounting tube
FIG 14
FIG 15
FIG 16
3. Carefully lift up battery pack. Use two hands for this
operation, one on the strap and one to steady the battery.
4. Lift the front wire basket from the mounting bracket
on the handlebar cover, you will note this mounts on
three clips (Fig 18).
Place the batteries on a firm and safe surface. Your
batteries are sealed and cannot spill if tipped over.
Always carry the batteries upright.
Warning: Do not place metal objects over open
battery terminals. BEWARE of short circuits.
5. Lower the handlebars by releasing the locking lever
(Fig 19). The handlebar will rest close to the floor
mat. Note place a soft piece of material under the
painted console for protection.
FIG 17
FIG 18
FIG 19
FIG 20
FIG 21