Mercury M48 GT Owner's Manual

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MERCURY M48 GT

OWNER’S

HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY NOTICE

3. PARTS DESCRIPTION

4. OPERATION

5. DRIVING ON THE ROAD

6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE

7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

8. TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIFICATION

9. WARRANTY

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

Please carefully read this owner’s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the vehicle could
result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. Therefore to get the most from the vehicle read this owner’s
manual.

• This owner’s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the vehicle, assembly

instructions, as well as instructions for how to deal with possible incidents.

• The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay particular attention to the notes marked

with the symbols below:

N Warning

Improper use could result in serious injury or death

F Attention

Improper use could lead to injury and/or damage to your scooter

& Suggestion

Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in good working order

• This manual includes a copy of the repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information.

Keep it in a safe place or with the scooter.

• If somebody else uses the scooter, make sure that you provide them with this owner’s manual for

his or her consideration.

• 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.

• Our scooters have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet

affordable solution for some mobility requirements.

& Suggestion
To optimise battery efficiency and longevity, fully recharge your new batteries before use.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore,
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, follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.

• Ride on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on motorways or

dual carriageways.

• Be aware of traffic when crossing or using the road.

• Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on busy streets or in shopping malls.

• Do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired. It is an offence to drive

this scooter whilst under the influence of alcohol.

• Be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at night.

• The scooter may only be used on the pavement or pedestrian areas at 4mph or less. Use the

indoor/outdoor switch to ensure you keep within this limit. The scooter may be used on single
carriageways with the outdoor setting engaged.

• 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 whilst driving, bear in mind driving motions, such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing
and travelling on gradients.

• Turn the speed dial to ‘3’ for your initial practice.

• Be sure somebody accompanies you for safety when driving on the road for the first time.

• Only use the 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

• The maximum weight capacity of this scooter is 250kg (39 stone) as stated in the ‘Specification’

section.

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• Maximum loading weight for front basket is 5kg (11lb).

2.2 WHILST DRIVING

• Carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section entitled ‘Daily Checking’

• Do not move your body out of the vehicle while moving

• Pay attention that your clothes do not get caught in the wheels

• Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling

• Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below:

• On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravely, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy or

canal towpaths not guarded by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you might get
the wheels stuck

• 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 turns

• Do not take the scooter onto escalators

• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A

MOTOR VEHICLE (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC)

• About mobile phone and other electrical equipment

• Do not use a mobile phone or other long-range 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 facility. 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, Gradients and Drops

• Do not drive onto gradient steeper than 10° / 1 in 6

• Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient

• Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes.

• Do not cross water gutters where the width is too big and where there is a risk of getting the

wheels stuck.

• Slow down when driving on roads with gradients

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• 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 ignition 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

7. Check the forward / reverse wigwag paddle works correctly

8. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly

9. Make sure it is safe around you before you drive on the street. Engage the indoor setting if you are
driving on the pavement

N WARNING

• Do not set in the freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.

• Always re-engage the freewheel device to DRIVE before use.

Failure to do so may result in injury.

• Maximum user weight limit
The maximum user weight for the scooter is 250kg (39 stone). Overloading past this 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.

F ATTENTION

1. Do not push both RH and LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously. This might leave
you unable to control your scooter.

2. Do not turn the ignition off whilst driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible risk
of accident and injury.

3. Do not set to the outdoor speed setting whilst 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 controller and tiller areas as this could affect the safe
operation of your scooter.

6. Do be careful while driving in heavy traffic or crowded areas.

7. While reversing the vehicle, beware of people and / or objects behind you.

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• 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.

3. In an emergency, braking distance will be halved if the throttle is shifted to full reverse whilst
travelling forward.

2.3 LABELLING

Please carefully read all labels on the scooter before using. For your future reference, do not remove the
labels. A copy of the labels and their positions are shown below:

WARNING

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Do not operate the scooter unless the

handlebar is in the lock position.

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Do not lean against or pull forward on
the handlebar while mounting or
dismounting from the scooter. Serious
harm or injury can occur.

The manufacturer disclaims all
responsibility for any personal injury or
property damage which may occur as a
result of improper or unsafe use of its
products.

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4

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WARNING

Please hold the tiller before

loosening the tiller adjustment

knob. Otherwise a fall from the

scooter could occur causing

bodily injury and/or damage to

the scooter.

1

WARNING

Never operate the freewheel lever while sat on the scooter or on an
incline. Operation of the FREEWHEEL LEVER

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Always pull UP FIRMLY for freewheel mode

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Always push DOWN FIRMLY for drive mode

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WARNING

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Before lifting up the rear shroud, please make sure to adjust the T-handlebar to
the front most position. After lifting the rear shroud, please ensure that the prop
levers are in the lock position before proceding on any operation.

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When retreiving the rear shroud to the original position, please make sure to hold
the lift bar with one hand and lift down the shroud slowly. It is dangerous and
prohibited to put head or hands under the shroud in any circumstance.

3

NEVER LIFT THE SCOOTER OR

POWERCHAIR UP BY THE

FRONT OR REAR SHROUD

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WARNING:

Radio wave sources may affect scooter or powerchair control
Radio wave sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)
transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered motorized scooters
or powerchairs. Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of
unintended brake release or powered scooter / powerchair movement which could result in
serious injury.

1. Do not turn ON hand-held personal communication devices, such as citizens band (CB)
radios and cellular phones, while the powered scooter or powerchair is turned on.

2. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming
close to them.

3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered scooter or
powerchair OFF as soon as it is safe.

4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered scooter or
powerchair, may make it more susceptible to interference fro radio wave sources (Note:
There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overll immunity of the powered scooter
or powerchair.

5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the manufacturer, and
note whether there is a radio wave source nearby.

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2.4 EMI

This section will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with EMI, known
sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to minimize the degree
of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur.

Caution: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of
electromagnetic interference on your electric scooter.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES

Powered vehicles may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio
(HAM) transmitters, two -way radios, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can
cause the powered vehicle to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can
also permanently damage the powered vehicle’s control system. The intensity of the interfering EM
energy can be measured in volts per metre (V/m). Each powered vehicle can resist EMI up to a certain
intensity. This is called it's ‘immunity level’. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At
this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would
provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This powered vehicle as
shipped, with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment.
Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable.
However, we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.

The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the
transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, ‘walkie talkies’, security / fire /

police transceivers, and mobile telephones.
Note: Some mobile telephones and similar equipment transmit signal while they are ON, even

when not being used.

2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire engines, ambulances
and taxis. These usually have antennae mounted on the outside of the vehicle.

3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and
TV broadcast towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.

Note: Other types of hand -held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV
sets, CD and DVD players, and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we

know are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered vehicle.

POWERED VEHICLE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)

Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the source, the EM fields from
hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring
high levels of EM energy very close to the powered vehicle’s control system while using these devices.
This can affect vehicle movement and braking. The warnings listed below are recommended to prevent
possible interference with the control system of the vehicle: