•GOING UPHILL
When you go uphill, be careful that the slope does not exceed the maximum gradient your scooter is
capable of climbing (see “Technical Details” in your scooter’s manual).
Always approach slopes directly from the front and, to avoid tipping over, see to it that all four wheels
stay in contact with the ground at all times (ramps, driveways, etc.) Your scooter is powered through a
differential. Both drive wheels should therefore stay in contact with the ground at all times. Should one
of the drive wheels no longer be in contact with the ground, a safety device will cut the transmission of
energy to the wheels, bringing the scooter to a halt.
If you come to a stop on a slope by letting go of the accelerator, the engine break will prevent your
scooter from rolling backward. As soon as the accelerator returns to zero position, the engine break is
activated.
To resume your uphill drive, push the accelerator throttle open fully to ensure the release of a
sufficient amount of power. This will allow your scooter to slowly ascend the slope.
If your scooter is unable to drive up, turn the speed control up and try again.
Accustom yourself with the driving behavior of your scooter.
Never put your scooter in the free-wheeling position on uphill slopes.
•GOING DOWNHILL
Never drive down slopes that your scooter will be unable to ascend again. For detailed information on
the gradients your scooter is capable of handling, please refer to the corresponding manual.
Always approach downhill slopes directly from the front. Slantwise approaches can lead to some of
the wheels no longer staying in contact with the ground (danger of tipping over). If one of the back
wheels fails to make contact, the transmission of power will be cut and the scooter come to a
standstill.
The weight of the scooter will increase your downhill speed. Turn the speed control down and adjust
your speed to the conditions.
Avoid sharp bends on downhill slopes. The weight of your scooter could cause your scooter to lift up
on one side or even fall over around bends.
Accustom yourself with the driving behavior of your scooter.
Avoid sharp bends.
Avoid putting your scooter into the free-wheeling position on slopes.
•UNEVEN TERRAIN
Your scooter has been designed for outside driving in particular. It is thus fully capable of driving over
uneven terrain (grass, gravel, cobble stones, etc.). Nevertheless, on certain soils such as sand, mud
or loose gravel, output can be reduced or your scooter even be brought to a standstill.
The following models are not suited to uneven terrain:
TE UL7-4, TE GK-8, TE 787-L, TE 787-NA, TE 777-NA.
For more information, please refer to “Technical Details” in the corresponding manuals. If you are
unsure whether your scooter will be able to drive across an uneven patch, it is best avoided.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The light emitting diode (LEDs) in the steering unit indicates the remaining capacity of your batteries.
Only recharge the wheelchair when the capacity indicators on the steering unit reach the red region, or
when the last 2 diodes remain. If you keep on driving, the output of your scooter will drop very
significantly (uphills, bends, dim headlights). If you ignore these signals too, your scooter will turn off.
You should now immediately recharge your scooter with the accompanying battery charger. Kindly
also observe the accompanying operating instructions.
