DRIVING ON INCLINES
• For maximum stability, lean forward in your scooter’s seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines,
curbs, or any low rise. See Fig. 1.
• Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps.
• Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope.
• Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction. See Fig. 2.
• Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet grass, leaves,
or any other potentially hazardous material.
• Do not back down an incline.
• Try to keep your scooter moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a stop, restart and
accelerate slowly and carefully, always leaning forward.
• Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended
WARNING: If, while you are driving down a slope, your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is
safe, release the throttle control lever and allow your scooter to come to a stop. When you feel that
you again have control of your scooter, push the throttle control lever and continue safely down the
remainder of the slope.
DRIVING DOWN A DECLINE
• Lower the speed setting
• Whenever it is safely possible, drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or incline.
WARNING: Scooters Australia does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse down any
incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very hazardous situation.
Motor Braking System
Your scooter is equipped with a system that uses the motor to aid in braking. This Motor Brake system
is designed 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.
This same motor braking system prevents you from pushing the scooter too quickly when in freewheel
mode. The scooter will move freely until you reach a certain speed. You will then encounter some
resistance as the motor brake system is activated.
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.
WARNING: Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Scooters Australia representative to
connect any electrical or mechanical device to your scooter. Unauthorized accessories will void the
warranty and may cause injury.
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