Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
2 Hurricane Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your Scooter for the first time. The following symbols will be used throughout this Owners Manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. ...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
3 Hurricane I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5 II. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................
Page 4 - Hurricane; C O P Y R I G H T
4 Hurricane C O P Y R I G H T Pride Mobility Products, Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of a scooter. Nor can Pride be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred during or resulting from attempts to follow the instructions and re...
Page 5 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; At Pride, your safety is important to us.; you attempt to operate your Scooter for the first time.; These instructions were produced for your benefit.
5 Hurricane I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products, Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Scooter. The Hurricane design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trou...
Page 6 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6 Hurricane It is imperative that you read this entire manual and understand all of the safety precautions before you attempt to operate your new Hurricane for the first time. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch before getti...
Page 7 - Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle
7 Hurricane I I . S A F E T Y As you begin to use your Hurricane during your daily activities, you will encounter situations that may require some practice. Simply take your time as you operate your Scooter and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and o...
Page 8 - Figure 3. Increased Stability Driving Position; DRIVING SURFACES; I I I
8 Hurricane The controlled tests show that, when you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane toward the front of the Scooter for improved stability. I I . S A F E T Y Figure 3. Increased Stability Driving Posit...
Page 9 - I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S; Figure 4. Hurricane Specifications
9 Hurricane I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S I I Figure 4. Hurricane Specifications (48.75"- 55") (18.5") (19.5") (25") (24"- 28.5") (55.5") (43") Turning Radius 15 cm (6") (1.75") (18"- 21") 46 cm - 53 cm 50 cm 1...
Page 11 - I V . D E S C R I P T I O N; CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY; Tiller Adjustment Lever; Toggle this switch to turn the hazard lights on and off.; Throttle Control Levers; Figure 5. Hurricane Components
11 Hurricane I V . D E S C R I P T I O N Your Hurricane is an indoor/outdoor motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. It was designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage...
Page 12 - Figure 6. Control Console Assembly
12 Hurricane Left and Right Turn Signal Buttons Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal (amber) lights. n Push the appropriate turn signal button once to turn on the signal light before turning your scooter. Your Hurricanes turn signals are timed to shut off automatically. Horn ...
Page 13 - Light Switch; Toggle this switch to either 4 or 8.; you with additional stopping power.; Figure 7. Handbrake Lever
13 Hurricane I V . D E S C R I P T I O N Light Switch This switch enables you to control your Hurricanes headlight and running (rear red) lights. n Toggle this switch to turn your headlight and running lights on and off. 4 - 8 MPH Switch This switch limits the top speed of your Hurricane to either ...
Page 14 - Figure 8. Utility Tray Components; REAR SECTION; Onboard Battery Charger; The charger is located on the utility tray.; Batteries
14 Hurricane Charger Cord Battery Connectors Ammeter Onboard BatteryCharger Front-to-RearConnector Main Circuit Breaker(Reset Button) Utility Tray Freewheel Lever Electronic Controller Module Figure 8. Utility Tray Components REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger, charger cord, batteries, electro...
Page 15 - Main Circuit Breaker; Motor/Transaxle Assembly
15 Hurricane I V . D E S C R I P T I O N WARNING! Do not expose the electronic controller module to moisture. If it does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Hurricane until it has thoroughly dried. Main Circuit Breaker When the voltage in your Hurricanes batteries becomes low...
Page 17 - V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
17 Hurricane Your Hurricane requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Recharge the batteries with the convenient 5-amp onboard battery charger. See figure 8. Two important points to remember are: n Charge your Hurricanes batteries with the suppli...
Page 18 - Figure 9. Utility Tray and Batteries; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ; How does the charger work?; minutes, when the batteries reach 26 VDC.; Can I use a different charger?; Scooter use on a daily basis and infrequent Scooter use.
18 Hurricane 5. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet, recoil the cord, and place it neatly inside the utility tray. 6. Unplug both battery harnesses. 7. Reassemble your Scooter as described in VIII. Assembly and Disassembly. Figure 9. Utility Tra...
Page 20 - Why do my new batteries seem weak?
20 Hurricane To change a battery in your Hurricane: 1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See VIII. Assembly and Disassembly. 2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap. 3. Disconnect the battery cables from the electronic controller module. 4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery termin...
Page 21 - How can I ensure maximum battery life?; limited service life.; How should I store my Hurricane and its batteries?; Fully charge the batteries prior to storage.
21 Hurricane How can I ensure maximum battery life? Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery service life. Keep your Hurricanes batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full...
Page 22 - V I . O P E R A T I O N; PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
22 Hurricane V I . O P E R A T I O N Familiarize yourself with the following checklist before you get on your Hurricane. Some of the checks must be performed prior to getting on your Scooter. PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging. n I...
Page 23 - GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER
23 Hurricane V I . O P E R A T I O N n To move in reverse, use your thumb to gently push the left throttle lever to disengage your Hurricanes brakes and move rearward. NOTE: Your Hurricanes reverse speed is 40% slower than the speed you set with the speed adjustment dial and the 4 - 8 mph switch. ...
Page 24 - V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; Move the tiller to a comfortable position.; Figure 10. Tiller Adjustment Lever; Figure 11. Seat Height Adjustment
24 Hurricane SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to one of three different heights. 1. Remove the seat from your Hurricane. See VIII. Assembly and Disassembly. 2. Use the attached ring to pull and remove the ball detent pin from the seat post tower. See figure 11. 3. Raise or lower...
Page 25 - Operating Your Power Seat; SLIDING SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Figure 12. Seat Adjustments
25 Hurricane Operating Your Power Seat 1. Ensure your Hurricane is level and stationary. 2. Toggle on the power seat switch. 3. To raise the power seat, place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the right side of the lever. 4. Release the lever when you have attained your desired ...
Page 26 - Figure 14. High-Back Seat Headrest Adjustment; Figure 13. Armrest Height Adjustment; ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
26 Hurricane V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 14. High-Back Seat Headrest Adjustment Lock Release Button Figure 13. Armrest Height Adjustment Acorn Nut Setscrew Height Adjustment Tube Armrest Upright ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT You will need the following tools to adjust the height o...
Page 27 - V I I I . A S S E M B L Y A N D D I S A S S E M B L Y; ASSEMBLY
27 Hurricane No tools are required to assemble or disassemble your Hurricane. Always assemble or disassemble your Hurricane on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your Scooter. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Hurricane take up more floor space...
Page 28 - Figure 20. Connect Battery Harnesses
28 Hurricane 11. Put the batteries in place and plug the 2-pin battery harnesses into the adjoining harnesses that are also located on the control module. See figures 19 and 20. 12. Connect the battery tie-down strap. 13. If you removed the utility tray from the rear component, connect the 6-pin mot...
Page 29 - DISASSEMBLY
29 Hurricane DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble your Hurricane into seven or eight pieces: the seat, the front frame, the front basket, the rear frame, the rear shroud, and the two batteries; you can also remove the utility tray from the rear frame, if necessary. Place the Hurricane in an area where yo...
Page 30 - I X . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; PROBLEM
30 Hurricane Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn ...
Page 31 - TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR:; ABS plastic and coated with an advanced formula urethane paint.; AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE HURRICANE ASSEMBLY:; X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
31 Hurricane The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE PRESSURE: n We recommend you maintain the tyre pressure at 30 psi for optimum scooter performance; overinflating a tyre can cause it to explode. TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR: n Regularly inspect your Hurr...
Page 32 - X I . W A R R A N T Y; TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
32 Hurricane X I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drive train, including: transaxle, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Scooter is fully guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date ...
