Shoprider 889-4XLS User Manual
Heavy Duty Scooters
SPRINTER XL4 (889B-4)
SPRINTER XL4 DELUXE (889-4XLS)
SPRINTER XL3 DELUXE (889-3XLS)
SPRINTER JUMBO XL (889X)
User Manual
Contents
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................3
FEATURE GUIDE (FIG. 1-4) ..........................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY ADVICE.................................................................................................................................................................5
EMI Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................6
ADJUSTMENTS...................................................................................................................................................................8
Tiller Angle Adjustment (Fig. 5) ..................................................................................................................................8
Seat Slide & Swivel Adjustment (Fig. 6)....................................................................................................................8
Seat Removal (Fig. 7).......................................................................................................................................................8
Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 7)...................................................................................................................................8
Armrest Width Adjustments (Fig. 8) .........................................................................................................................8
Armrest Angle Adjustment (Fig. 9) .............................................................................................................................9
Reclining Seat (Fig. 10) ...................................................................................................................................................9
SCOOTER TILLER CONTROLS (FIG. 11A&B&C)............................................................................................. 10
Speed Controls ................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery Level Indicator/Gauge ....................................................................................................................................10
Lights..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Horn....................................................................................................................................................................................10
Thumb/Finger Lever Controls.....................................................................................................................................10
On/Off Key Switch .........................................................................................................................................................10
Indicator Switch .............................................................................................................................................................10
Hazard Warning Switch ..............................................................................................................................................10
Electromagnetic Brake ..................................................................................................................................................10
FREE WHEEL OPERATION (FIG. 12A&B)............................................................................................................11
Anti-tip wheels.................................................................................................................................................................11
STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER ...............................................................................................................11
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................................................11
Starting Scooter Movement ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Steering..............................................................................................................................................................................12
Reversing........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Dismounting..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER................................................................ 12
Ramps ................................................................................................................................................................................12
Grass and Gravel............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Battery Charger ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Charging............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wheels and Tires............................................................................................................................................................ 14
General Scooter Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................14
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................................................................... 14
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................................................................................14
Check List.........................................................................................................................................................................14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................15
QUARTERLY INSPECTION......................................................................................................................................... 16
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
DISCLAIMER
................................................................................................................................17
NOTES…….……...………………………………………………………………………….18-20
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider® scooter. Your Shoprider® scooter
incorporates the latest innovative designs patented and only available on a Shoprider® scooter.
Your scooter may be used in both indoors and outdoors. Direct drive transaxles and
electromagnetic brakes give a safe and efficient ride. This Shoprider® scooter is designed for
persons with limited mobility.
Please ensure that you read this manual carefully, it is important for your safety that you
understand the guidelines and instructions given.
FEATURE GUIDE (FIG. 1-4)
Sprinter XL4 (Figure 1)
1. Tiller control head
2. Head light
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1
8
3. Anti-Tip wheels
4. Side reflectors
5. Adjustable width armrests
6. Swivel seat
7. Seat height adjustment
8. Fold down seat
9. Foot rest
2
11
10
5
10. Tiller steering column and steering
wheel angle adjustment
11. Front bumper
9
12. Detachable basket
13. Battery charging inlet
Figure 1
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Sprinter XL3 Deluxe (Figure 2)
1. Delta tiller control head
2. Head lights and indicators
3. Rear lights and indicators
4. Side reflectors
5. Adjustable width armrests
6. Swivel and sliding seat
4
11
1
12
8
5
7. Seat height adjustment
8. Reclining captain’s seat
9. Foot rest
10. Tiller steering column and steering
wheel angle adjustment
2
10
3
6
7
11. Detachable basket
12. Battery charging inlet
9
Figure 2
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3
Sprinter XL4 Deluxe (Figure 3)
1. Delta tiller control head
2. Head lights and indicators
3. Rear lights and indicators
4. Adjustable width armrests
5. Swivel and sliding seat
6. Seat height adjustment
7. Reclining captain’s seat
8. Foot rest
9. Tiller steering column and steering
wheel angle adjustment
10. Detachable basket
11. Emergency hand brake
12. Front suspension
Sprinter Jumbo XL (Figure 4)
1. Tiller control head
2. Head light
3. Rear lights
4. Turn signal indicators
5. Adjustable width armrests
6. Swivel and sliding seat
7. Seat height adjustment
8. Black leatherette pillow-top reclining
captain seat
9. Foot rest
10. Tiller steering column and steering
wheel angle adjustment
11. Detachable basket
12. Emergency hand brake
13. Front suspension
1
11
10
9
5
6
8
12
7
4
3
Figure 3
1
11
2
13
12
10
6
7
8
5
3
4
9
Figure 4
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SAFETY ADVICE
• Do not carry passengers.
• Do not exceed inclines over 8 degrees (14% grade).
• Do not turn on steep inclines.
• Do not turn suddenly at high speeds.
• Do not get on or off the scooter unless the brake is on and the scooter is switched off.
• Do not switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving.
• Do not drive the scooter where you can not safely or legally walk.
• Do not drive scooter on roads, streets, or highways.
• Do not attempt to drive over curbs greater than 2 inches (5cm.) in height. Doing so could cause
your scooter to turn over, causing injury or damage to the scooter. For curbs less than 2 inches,
always approach them at an angle of 90 degrees and at a low speed.
• Do not drink or use a mobile phone when driving your scooter.
• Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit. Doing so, could cause personal injury and
invalidate the warranty.
• Always keep your feet on the scooter when moving.
• Consult your doctor if there is any doubt about your ability to use a scooter safely.
• Always slow down and proceed carefully when traveling over rough or uneven ground.
• For individuals with balance problems, practice getting on the scooter with the assistance of a
qualified healthcare professional.
• If equipped, DO NOT operate scooter without anti-tip wheels installed.
• Do not use an escalator to move a scooter between floors. Serious injury could occur.
• Do not drive the scooter on an incline that has oil, water or ice film on it.
• Do not try to lift the scooter by its seat, tiller, rear chassis cover, or any removable parts. Any
of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter.
• Do not use parts or accessories that are not authorized by Shoprider® Mobility Products Inc.
• Before sitting in or exiting the scooter, REMOVE the key from the ignition. This will insure
the POWER is off and the scooter can not move under its own power.
• As a general precaution, always remove the key from the ignition while the scooter is not in
use. This will prevent use by untrained and unauthorized persons.
• Do not connect any medical device to the scooter battery. This could cause failure of the
device, the scooter and personal injury.
• Make sure the tiller and seat are properly adjusted to the user or damage and injury could
result.
• Shoprider® Mobility Products doesn’t recommend that scooter users be transported in a
vehicle WHILE they are in the scooter…and will not be responsible for any injury or damage
that might result.
• Do not use the scooter in the rain, near a shower or in a damp bathroom, or any other wet
environment. Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the scooter to electrically
malfunction and prematurely rust.
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EMI Warning
Shoprider® scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is a kind
of interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV
stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radio, and cellular phones. The
interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the scooter to release its brakes, move by itself,
or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the scooter’s control system.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:
1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers) with the antenna mounted
directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “walkie
talkie”, security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal
communication devices.
NOTE! Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON,
even when not being used.
2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks,
ambulances, and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the
vehicle.
3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters
(radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.
NOTE! Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers,
AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as
electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause problems to the
scooter.
Scooter Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting
antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio sources (transceivers) are of special
concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the
scooter’s control system while using these devices. This can affect scooter movement and
braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference
with the control system of the scooter.
WARNINGS
1. Do not operate hand-held transceivers (transmitters-receivers), such as citizens band (CB)
radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the
scooter 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 scooter OFF as soon as it is
safe.
4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the scooter may make it
more susceptible to EMI.
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