Freerider FR510GDX(D,Land Ranger XL8) - Manual (Page 4)

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injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if
necessary.
Warning: Do not place your Scooter in freewheel
mode while on an incline. The Scooter could roll
uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
TYRE INFLATION
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is equipped with
pneumatic tyres, you should check their condition
on a daily basis. Have the tyre pressure checked and
if necessary inflated to the recommended pressure at
least once a week. This can be found on page 35 under
‘Technical Specification’. Properly inflated tyres will
help ensure a smooth, stable ride with minimum rolling
resistance for your motor, it will also prolong the tire's
life and resistance to punctures.
Warning: Always inflate your tyres from a regulated
air source. Over inflation from an unregulated air source
could over inflate your tyres resulting in “blow out” or
personal injury. Do not over inflate your tyres to the
maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tyre cover,
failure to observe this warning could damage your
Scooter wheels. Your tyres are designed for low speed
use on pavements and roads. They are not for high
speeds, such as in vehicles designed to travel at speeds
in excess of 15mph.
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION
Currently there are no standards approved for “tie
down” systems in a moving vehicle of any type to
transport a person while seated in a Scooter.
Although your Scooter may be equipped with a
positioning belt *, this is not designed to provide proper
restraint during motor vehicle movements.
Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly
secured in the motor vehicle seat with a safety belt
fastened securely.
Warning: Do not sit on your Scooter while it is in
a moving vehicle. Personal injury may result.
Warning: Always make certain that your FR 510-
GDX is properly secured when being transported.
Failure to comply may result in personal injury and/or
damage to your Scooter.
POSITIONING SAFETY BELT
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is fitted as standard with a
positioning safety ‘lap’ belt. It is a legal requirement for
Class 3 vehicle riders to wear this belt.
Warning: Wear your seat belt at all times, make
certain it is adjusted and fastened securely. Serious
Warning : Do not carry passengers on your FR 510-
GDX. Your Scooter is designed for a single occupant
which complies with legal requirements for pavement
vehicles. Carrying passengers on your Scooter may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
WEIGHT LIMIT
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is designed for a maximum
user weight limit of 227kg (500lbs).
Warning: When cornering sharply, reduce your
speed. When using your FR 510-GDX at higher
speeds, anticipate changes in the road surface. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid
personal injury or property damage, always exercise
common sense when cornering.
CORNERING
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the
possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the
possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to,
cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are
turning), uneven surfaces, included surfaces (such as
heavily cambered pavements), riding from an area of
low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing
from grass areas to a paved area - especially at high
speed while turning), and abrupt directional changes.
Do not corner at high speed! If you feel that you may
tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering
angle to prevent your Scooter from tipping.
Warning: When cornering sharply, reduce your
speed. When using your FR 510-GDX at higher
speeds, anticipate changes in the road surface. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid
personal injury or property damage, always exercise
common sense when cornering.
It is always advisable when cornering to lean towards
the corner, just as you would on a bicycle, this will
enhance the sideways stability of your Scooter.
BRAKING
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is equipped with two
powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative: Uses the electricity generated in your
FR 510-GDX drive motor to rapidly slow your
Scooter when the speed direction lever is returned to
the centre (neutral drive) stop position; and
2. Disc Park Brake: Located on the end of your drive
motor it activates mechanically after the regenerative
brake slows your Scooter to a near stop, or when
power is removed from the drive system for any
reason, as in the case of switching your machine off!
Brake engagement is far more abrupt at higher speeds.
It is important that you anticipate when the brakes
will engage and that you are braced for the resulting
deceleration. Practice braking on level ground to
understand your braking distance time.
Warning: Your Scooter can decelerate very quickly.
Do not decelerate or turn abruptly when traveling at
high speed unless absolutely necessary. If it is necessary
to decelerate or turn abruptly when driving at high
speed, brace yourself by gripping the steering handlebar
tightly and positioning your feet firmly on the
floorboard. Users who cannot grip the handlebar tightly
and/or place their feet firmly against the footboard
should avoid deceleration from or turning abruptly at
high speed, and therefore should avoid traveling at high
speed. Failure to observe this warning could result in
serious personal injury and property damage. Always
brace yourself firmly when decelerating your FR 510-
GDX Scooter.
Never drive down slopes at full speed, always adjust
your speed to the driving condition and allow for
gradual descents on inclines. Note: when descending a
slope it is good practice to switch your Scooter into the
“Lo (4mph) speed range, this can be activated while you
are driving.
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter is designed to provide
optimum stability under normal driving conditions
i.e. dry, level surfaces composed of concrete or asphalt.
However Freerider recognizes that there will be
times when you will encounter other surfaces such as
packed soil, grass and gravel. These surfaces may not
be sound and fail to give good traction, caution should
be considered before driving on this type of surface to
prevent stability problems resulting in injury or damage
to your Scooter.
● Reduce your Scooters speed to the ‘Lo’ switch position
when driving on uneven terrain or soft surfaces.
● Avoid long and unsafe grass that can become tangled
in the running gear or may hide debris and holes.
● Avoid loosely packed sand and gravel.
● If you feel unsure about a driving surface, please
anticipate and avoid that surface.
● Always avoid kerbs if possible use drop down or gaps
in pavements.
STREET AND ROADWAY DRIVING
Warning : Your FR 510-GDX Scooter has been
designed for operation on public streets and roads. It
is also designed for operation on pedestrian pavements
and traffic free shopping areas.
Your FR 510-GDX Scooter must be driven with due
care and compliance with the Road Traffic Acts and
conditions of the Highway Code. Always obey all local
pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of
traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. Note:
Always wear light or illuminating clothing when driving
your Scooter. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic
to see you when you are seated on your Scooter. Only
drive your Scooter on the pavement at the ‘Lo’ 4mph
(6km) speed range, it is illegal to drive your FR 510-
GDX over 4mph in areas where pedestrians walk, i.e.
shopping areas, crossings, under passes, parks etc.
WARNING BEACON
A warning beacon must be fitted and illuminated if
you drive on an unrestricted dual carriageway i.e. a
carriageway that allows speeds of over 50mph. We do
NOT recommend that you drive on these roads and
advise you to choose an alternative route, avoid fast
moving traffic at all times.
INSURANCE
Although at this moment in time it is not a legal
requirement for accident insurance cover (third party),
it is a sensible precaution. Your Freerider Authorized
Agent will be able to give you details of specialist
insurance companies or your own insurance company
will be able to advise you.
WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Warning: Freerider recommends that you do not
operate your FR 510-GDX Scooter in icy or slippery
conditions or on salted surfaces i.e. Roads and Pavements
etc. Such use may result in accident, personal injury
or adversely affect the performance and safety of your
Scooter.
Warning: Freerider recommends that you do not
expose your Scooter to any type of heavy moisture at any
time i.e. rain, snow or power washer. Such exposure can
damage your Scooter. Never drive through deep water
or expose your Scooter to sea water. Note: salt is very
corrosive to metal and electronic components. Following
use in winter or exposure to sea sand and water, your
Scooter should be washed with a mild soap and water
to remove all ingress of salts. Do not use a power hose.
Do not operate your Scooter if it has been exposed to
moisture until it has been thoroughly dried out.
Warning: If your Scooter is fitted with a canopy (cab)
avoid gale force winds i.e. winds above 61Km/h (38mph),
avoid exposed areas near to water.
FREEWHEEL YOUR FR 510-GDX
Your Scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel
lever for convenience when you need to push it. See the
Freewheeling your FR 510-GDX section on page 13 of
this manual.
Warning: Do not use your Scooter in the freewheel
mode without an attendant present. Personal injury may
result.
Warning: Do not attempt to personally place your
Scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it. Personal