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LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Str eet - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: 800-624-6374 - Fax : 800-628-5165 - www.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 Thank you for purchasing your Golden LiteRider™ Scooter. We are honored you have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………4 Features and Benefits………………………………………………………………………………….
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 I. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden LiteRider™ scooter. The LiteRider combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also highly functional in today’s world.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 I. INTRODUCTION FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your Golden LiteRider™ scooter has been designed with your comfort in mind. It has also been designed to be a safe method of transportation when safety and operating instructions are followed.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 I. INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES FOR THE LITERIDER™ SCOOTER: A variety of accessories are available for your Golden LiteRider Scooter. Please contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 II. SAFETY Your Golden LiteRider™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your LiteRider carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 II. SAFETY DRIVING ON INCLINES • For maximum stability, lean forward in your LiteRider’s seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines, curbs, or any low rise. See figure 2. • Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 II. SAFETY NOTE: When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope, Golden Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another person. Procedure 1 - Under Power 1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 II. SAFETY MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment and/or your ability to operate your LiteRider. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 II. SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS – continued • Always use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass or gravel. Also use caution on decks where there is no railing.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 III. EMI/RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) wave.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 IV. YOUR GOLDEN LiteRider™ Figure 4. Your Golden LiteRider (3-wheel) FOR YOUR RECORDS Please fill in your LiteRider’s information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Golden Technologies, Inc.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 IV. YOUR GOLDEN LiteRider™ Specification GL-110 GL-140 Medicare Code K0800 K0800 Weight capacity 300 lbs. 300 lbs. Drive Wheels Rear Rear Maximum speed 5 mph 5 mph Operating Range 1 (using 2 12-volt , 18AH batte ries at 200 lbs.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 IV. YOUR GOLDEN LiteRider™ Specifications GL-110 GL-140 Standard Seat: Stadium Style Stadium Style Seat Back Height (no headrest) 16.0 in. 16.0 in. Width x Depth 17” x 16” 17” x 16” Color Black Vinyl Black Vinyl Optional Seat: Stadium Style Stadium Style Seat Back Height (no headrest) 17.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 V. OPERATION Figure 5. LiteRider™ Delta Tiller Control Panel CONTROL PANEL Speed Adjustment Dial • The speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your Golden LiteRider.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 V. OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter (see figure 5 on page 16) shows the amount of voltage in your LiteRider’s batteries. • Green indicates a full charge on the batteries. • Yellow indicates caution and approximately a one-half charge of the batteries.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 V. OPERATION SEATING Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. See #1 on figure 6. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 V. OPERATION FREEWHEEL MODE Your Golden LiteRider™ is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake. To disengage the park brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode: Push the freewheel lever forward.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ MOUNTING NOTE: For your first driving session, make certain that your Golden LiteRider™ starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER 1.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ BASIC DRIVING 1. Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your Golden LiteRider. 2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting. 3. Insert the key into the key switch—if you have not already done so.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ Steering in a Tight Spot If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around: 1. Bring your LiteRider to a full stop. 2. Set speed at the lowest setting.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider™ CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS As you use your Golden LiteRider to greatly increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VII. DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY Your LiteRider scooter is designed to be disassembled easily in order to be transported. When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Remove the Seat 1.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VII. DISASSEMBLY Fold Down and Lock the Tiller 6. Push in and turn the tiller lock clockwise 90 de grees. See #1 on figure 16. This will lock the front wheel to keep it from turning side to side to help control while carrying.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VIII. ASSEMBLY Be aware of any possible pinch-points when connecting the rear frame to the front frame. Please note warning labels at pinch-points during assembly.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VIII. ASSEMBLY Reinstall the Drivetrain 1. Line up the two yellow tabs on the frame, with the two grooves on the drivetrain, one on each side of the scooter. See figure 20. WATCH FINGER PLACEMENT! BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGERS! 2.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 VIII. ASSEMBLY Install the Under-the-Seat and Tiller Baskets 6. Place the under-the-seat basket onto the frame. Place the tiller basket onto the tiller. See #1 and #2 on figure 15 on page 24. Install the Seat 7.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 IX. TRANSPORTING YOUR LITERIDER™ Figure 24. LiteRider Models GL110/140 NOTE: All Golden LiteRider scooters can be equipped with docking devices for loading onto a vehicle by means of a mechanical lift or hoist.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The Golden LiteRider™ is virtually maintenance free. All of the bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE IF YOUR LiteRider™ DOES NOT OPERATE • Make certain that the freewheel lever is set to the engaged position. See page 19. • Check the main circuit breaker. If necessary, reset the circuit breaker.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Resetting the Main Circuit Breaker 1. If the main circuit breaker trips as a result of run-down batteries or because of a temporary overload, reset the circuit breaker: 2. Wait ten minutes or so for the motor control board to return to the normal operating temperature range.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4 Beeps • Indicates that the motor control board is overloaded and overheated. • An overload can occur if you have been driving your LiteRider for an extended period of time up an incline that is steeper than the recommended grade (see “Driving on Inclines” on page 8).
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 Beeps • Indicates a problem with the throttle control lever. • May also indicate a problem with the potentiometer (speed control). • Your scooter will not operate until the problem is resolved.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 XI. WARRANTY .
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 36 XI. WARRANTY Golden Technologies’ Cons.
LiteRider™ Owner’s Manual R ev.A_122810 37 XII. WARRANTY/REGISTRATION FORM Golden Technologies Product Registration Form Please fill out this product registration form or you can also register your product online at www.goldentech.com. Failure to register your product may result in significant delays should service be required.
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