Drive Odyssey LX Owner's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION ……..…………………………………… 2
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3.
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5.
6.
7.
SAFETY NOTICE………………………………………………………...…..
2.1 Before driving
2.2 While driving
2.3 Labeling
PARTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..……….
Parts description
OPERATION…………………………………………………………………....
4.1 Control panel
4.2 How to operate your scooter
BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE……………………………………….....
5.1 Charging the battery
5.2 Battery
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………..…
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Regular maintenance record
6.3 Battery, fuse and tire
6.4 Storage
6.5 Moving about
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION…………….…………… 16
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WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………..... 17
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1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION
Carefully read this owner ’s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the vehicle could result in
harm, injury or accidents.
The symbols used in this manual are explained below:
W a rning
Attention
Suggestion
This manual includes a copy of repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information. Please
keep it in a safe place or in the scooter.
If someone else uses the scooter, please make sure that you provide them with the instruction manual
for proper use of the scooter.
As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the vehicle
that you purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.
Suggestion
Improper use could result in serious injury or death
Improper use could lead to injury and/or damage to your scooter.
Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in a good operating order.
T o maximize your batteries service life, fully char ge your new battery
before its first time use.
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2. SAFETY NOTICE
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING
The user needs to be familiar with the use and operation of this vehicle before driving. Always keep the
following safety notices in mind.
■ The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians
For your safety, please follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
Ride on the pavement, single lane roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on highways.
Do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
Be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at night.
Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on a busy street or in shopping malls.
■ Practice operating your vehicle
Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the operation
of your scooter. Practice in a wide and open area like a park. In order to avoid accidents with your
scooter while driving, consider driving motions, such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, or
going up and down ramps.
Turn the speed dial to low speed position for your initial use.
Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your
scooter.
■ The Scooter is only to be used by one person at a time
Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)
■ Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods
Maximum user weight is 400 lbs / 182 kg.
Maximum loading weight for basket is 6.5 lbs / 3 kg.
2.2 WHILE DRIVING
■ Please carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section entitled “DAILY INSPECTION”
■ Always keep your arms and legs on the scooter during operation.
Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels.
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2. SAFETY NOTICE
■ Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below.
On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, sandy, bumpy, narrow, snow covered, or icy.
Do not drive at night or when it is raining, snowing, misty, or windy.
Do not drive your vehicle in an “S” pattern or make erratic turnings.
Do not take the scooter onto escalators.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A
MOTOR VEHICLE.
■ About Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment
Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving.
Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.
Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter’s battery.
■ Automatic Power Shut Down
In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your scooter is equipped with an automatic power shut
down. If the scooter is switched on, after remaining undisturbed for a period of thirty minutes it will
automatically turn off. Should this occur, simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will be
ready to use once again.
■ Ramps, inclines and drops
Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section entitled
“CLIMBING ANGLE” in “7. SPECIFICATION“
Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.
Slow down when driving on roads with inclines.
Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
Always lean forward when climbing a s teep gradient.
■ Starting and Driving
1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.
3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.
4. Turn the power switch to “ON”. If necessary, turn on the headlights.
5. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have any
doubt about the remaining power, recharge the batteries before departure.
6. Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and comfortable with.
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2. SAFETY NOTICE
7. Check the forward/reverse speed lever works correctly.
8. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.
9. Make sure it is safe around you before you drive on the street.
WARNING !
Do not set in the freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.
Always re-engage the anti-freewheel device before use. Failure to do so may result in injury.
To protect your safety, the power will automatically cut off and electromagnetic brake system will
activate while you are driving down a steep gradient. This will limit the speed to a safe level. T urn the
power on again to re-start your scooter.
Maximum User Weight Limit
Refer to section entitled “MAX. USER WEIGHT” in “ 8. SPECIFICATION “. Overloading past the
weight limit may lead to damage of your scooter or cause it to malfunction and will endanger your
safety. The warranty does not cover this type of damage.
Attention
1. Do not push both RH & LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously.
2. Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and
possible risk of accident and injury.
3. Do not set to the highest speeds while driving indoors.
4. Do not adjust the speed dial while driving, a sudden change in speed may cause danger to you and
others, and may cause damage to your scooter.
5. Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect the safe
operation of your scooter.
6. Be careful while driving in heavy traffic or crowded areas.
7. While in reverse, beware of people or objects behind you.
▓ Stopping
1. Release the speed control lever completely. The vehicle will naturally brake and stop.
2. Turn the power switch to (OFF). Then pull out the key.
▓ Driving on the pavement
Ensure the limit switch is set to the slowest setting when using the scooter on the pavement.
This will limit the scooter to a maximum speed of 8 mph / 12.8km/h.
The limit switch can be set to the fastest setting for use on the road or on private ground.
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