Freerider FR168-4P(Richmond 4) - Manual (Page 30)

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If your Freerider does not slow down or behaves
erratically:
1
Turn off the power ‘on’ key switch
2 Inform your authorised Freerider dealer
Warning: If you find for any reason your Scooter does not
reduce speed when you let go of the forward-reverse speed
lever (Fig 9, page 9] Switch your Scooter ‘off’ with the on/off
key The parking brake will activate immediately and
stop your Scooter
Beware the scooter will stop very
suddenly, brace yourself with the handlebars, sit back in
your seat
Warning: This operation should only be carried out in an
emergency; continual use of this facility will damage the
drive transmission and motor brake.
Inform your authorised Freerider dealer before using your
machine again.
Warning: If you feel for any reason that your Scooter is not
driving correctly or making an unusual noise, stop using the
machine Be safe, contact your Freerider dealer, he will be
able to advise you
IMPORTANT SPEED CONTROLLER
INFORMATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The speed controller system incorporates a sophisticated
micro-processor design (Fig 37] It is located under the rear
cover of your
Scooter The in-built micro-controller
continually monitors the FR168-3P/4P Scooter’s systems
to ensure safe and reliable operation
FIG 37
SAFETY CONDITIONS MONITORED INCLUDE
•
Speed control system integrity
• Internal voltages and circuits
• Motor voltages and circuits
• Freewheel speed limiting downhill
• Battery voltage
When the battery voltage is low, the ‘status’ indicator light
situated on the control console (a green light positioned next
to the battery state indicator meter (Fig 8 - 4, page 8] will
flash slowly as a warning to recharge your batteries If the
‘speed controller’ detects a fault the green light will flash rapidly,
with the number of flashes indicating the nature of the fault
For example, the controller will not operate if the speed
thumb lever (wig-wag] is not in the zero speed position (Fig
9, page 9] with the Scooter switched ‘on’ Return the speed
lever (Wig-Wag] to the zero speed position, when the scooter
will be allowed to operate normally once again
If your Scooter is turned ‘on’ but not operated for a set
period of time (15 minutes approx] the speed controller
system will automatically turn itself ‘off’ to conserve valuable
battery energy You will hear three ‘bleeps’ when it is
switching off It can be turned on again by turning the on/off
switch to ‘off’, and then to ‘on’ again
A reversing buzzer is provided for when you are driving in a
reverse direction This is an important safety feature to make
other people aware of your change of direction
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Faults with the main speed controller are rare Most faults on
powered vehicles are associated with wiring or mis-
connections due to poor maintenance or incorrect installation
of connectors when assembling the Scooter after
transportation in a car
If your Scooter should fail to operate you will be assisted in
diagnosis and locating the area of the fault by observing the
number of flashes emitted from the ‘green’ status light on
your control console
If your Scooter fails to operate and the green status light
is not illuminated, first check the points aforementioned
under ‘FAULT FINDING’
If your green status indicator light is flashing, first switch your
Scooter to ‘off’ and back to ‘on’ again to see if the problem
will clear If the ‘status’ light continues to flash and your
Scooter will not drive, refer to the ‘FAULTS CODE’ on
page 32 and take the appropriate remedial action as advised
in the ‘comments’ column If in doubt consult the dealer from
whom you purchased your
Freerider Scooter