Pride Mobility PMV5000 Automobile User Manual


 
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Hurricane PMV/RevK/Mar03 www.pridemobility.com
VII. OPERATION
BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR HURRICANE PMV
n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging.
n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up
unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane PMV.
GETTING ONTO YOUR HURRICANE PMV
1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
2. Stand at the side of your Hurricane PMV.
3. Pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until it is facing you.
4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
WARNING! Always lock the seat into position before you operatore your PMV.
5. Position yourself comfortably and securely in the seat.
6. Pull up on the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing forward.
7. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
8. Make certain that your feet are safely on the floorboard.
9. Follow the checklist below. Familiarize yourself with this checklist, since some of the checks must be performed
before you get on your Hurricane PMV.
PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
n Is your proposed path clear of people, pets, and obstacles?
n Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible?
n Are you positioned comfortably in the seat? See Getting Onto Your Hurricane PMV, above.
n Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII.  Comfort Adjustments.
n Is the seat locked securely in place? See VIII. Comfort Adjustments.
n Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. Comfort Adjustments.
n Set the 4 - 8 switch to your desired maximum speed of 4 or 8 mph; then set the speed adjustment dial to your
desired speed. We recommend you initially set the 4 - 8 switch to 4 and adjust your speed to the slowest
setting.
n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and in the on position? See V. Your Hurricane PMV.
n Does your Hurricanes horn work properly?
WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your Hurricane PMV without first removing the
key from the key switch. This will prevent the Hurricane PMV from moving if accidental
contact with the throttle control lever is made.