Shoprider 889-3XLS manual

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    Heavy Duty Scooters User Manual SPRINTER XL4 ( 889B-4) SPRINTER JUMBO XL (889X) SPRINTER XL4 DELUXE (889-4XLS) SPRINTER XL3 DELUXE (889-3XLS )[...]

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    12/29/2004 2 Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... ................................ 3 FEATURE GUIDE (FIG. 1-4) ...............................................................................................................................[...]

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    12/29/2004 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Shop rider® scooter. Your Shoprider® scooter incorporates the latest innovativ e designs patented and only avai lable on a Shoprider® scooter. Your scooter may be used in both indoors a nd outdoors. Direct drive transaxles and electromagnetic brakes give a sa fe and efficient ride[...]

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    12/29/2004 4 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 steer ing wheel angle adjustment 10. Detachable basket 11. Eme[...]

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    12/29/2004 5 SAFETY ADVICE • Do not carry passengers. • Do not exceed inclines ov er 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[...]

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    12/29/2004 6 EMI Warning Shoprider® scooters may be suscep tible to electromagnetic interfer ence (EMI), which is a kind of interfering ele ctromagnetic energ y (EM) em itted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radio, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sour ces) can cause [...]

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    12/29/2004 7 NOTE! There is no easy way to evalua te the overall immunity of the scooter. 5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or braking to your Shoprider® provider, and note whether there are sources of EMI nearby. WARNING: Shoprider® Mobility Products is no t responsible for damage or injury incurred due to improper and unsafe use of[...]

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    12/29/2004 8 ADJUSTMENTS Tiller Angle Adjustment (Fig. 5) On the left hand side at the base of the tiller is a red lever. Push the lever to release the pin and select the desire d tiller angl e. Refit the pin into one of the five location holes to lock tiller in place. DO NOT DRIVE SCOOTER IF TILLER IS NOT SECURED. Seat Slide & Swivel Adjustmen[...]

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    12/29/2004 9 Armrest Angle Adjustment (Fig. 9) Flip up the armrests to allow access to the adjustment screw and lock nut, unscrew the lock nut and screw the bolt in or out to increase or decrease the angle. Re-tighten the lock-nut. The armrests are set para llel to the floor at the factory. Reclining Seat (Fig. 10) Sprinter XL4 Deluxe & Sprinte[...]

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    12/29/2004 10 SCOOTER TILLER CONTROLS (FIG. 11A, 11B & 11C) Speed Controls The speed control dial allows you to set a speed between 1 (minimum) and 10 (m aximum). The Sprinter XL3 Deluxe, XL4 Deluxe, and Jumbo XL are also equipped with a speed high/low switch. Battery Level Indicator/Gauge The number of LED bars lit/where the needle rests, show[...]

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    12/29/2004 11 FREE WHEEL OPERATION (FIG. 12A & 12B) The free wheel lever allows you to put the scooter in neutral a nd push it. The free wheel release lever is located toward the inside of the rear wheel (Fig. 12A & 12B). To push the scooter (neutral), push the free wheel leve r down. To put the scooter in ge ar (drive), lift the lever up. [...]

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    12/29/2004 12 Starting Scooter Movement • Ensure that you are seated in a comfortable position. • Turn the key to the ON position. • Your speed setting should be on 1 or 2. If e quipped, set the speed hi gh/low switch to low. • Pull/press your right hand f inger/thumb lever, the scooter will m ove forward slowly. The further you pull/press [...]

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    12/29/2004 13 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGER All Shoprider® Heavy Duty scooters require two maintenance free, se aled lead acid batteries or gel batteries. Battery pe rformance can be affected by temperat ure, terrain, condition of battery, the weight of the user, etc. The battery level i ndicator/gauge is only a guide and is most effective when th[...]

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    12/29/2004 14 Wheels and Tires The wheels of your scooter have split rims. This allows any punctures to be repaired easily. To change the wheel remove the center 13 mm bolt and slide the wheel off its axle. Ensure that when refitting the wheel the retaining bolt is f itted with a locking washer or the scre w threads are treated with lock-tite or a [...]

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    12/29/2004 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. 1. Length includes the Anti-Tip wheel. Height from floor to seat (variable). 2. Driver weight may exceed weight of the unit; speed must be reduced when turning. 3. The actual driving range varies with the factors shown below: a) the weight of occup[...]

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    12/29/2004 16 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety, quarterly inspection and se rvice on the product has to be performed and signed by an authorized provider. Maintenance r ecords (below) should be kept at all times. The manufacturer / distributor / v endor will be inde mnified from any product liability claim if the above maintenance / service[...]

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    12/29/2004 17 WARRANTY Please refer to warranty information included with unit. Serial No. DISCLAIMER Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider® It is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating this unit safely. Shoprider® disclaim s all responsibility for any personal injur[...]

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    12/29/2004 18 Notes:[...]

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    12/29/2004 19 Notes:[...]

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    12/29/2004 20 Shoprider® Mobility Products, Inc. (800) 743-0772 www.shoprider.com Provider’s Stamp[...]