Page 2 - Maxima; S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; Pride Mobility Products Corp.
2 Maxima INFMANU1743/REV C/OCTOBER 2002 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2002 Pride Mobility Products Corp. Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understan...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
Maxima 3 C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ...............................................................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N
4 Maxima Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation o...
Page 5 - Pride Owners Club; concerns you may have.; My Authorized Pride Provider Is:; will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
Maxima 5 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Pride Owners Club As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site at www.pridemobility.co...
Page 6 - I I . S A F E T Y; GENERAL; the instruction process for the use of the product.
6 Maxima I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an exten- sive variety of products...
Page 7 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Maxima 7 I I . S A F E T Y PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XII. Ca...
Page 9 - CORNERING INFORMATION
Maxima 9 FIGURE 4. INCREASED STABILITY DRIVING POSITION FIGURE 3. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 3 and 4. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability. WARNING! Do not e...
Page 11 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Maxima 11 FREEWHEEL MODE Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever, that when pulled up, allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see V. Your Maxima. TIRE INFLATION If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic ...
Page 13 - POSITIONING BELTS
Maxima 13 MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a scooter. Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint duri...
Page 14 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; REMOVABLE PARTS
14 Maxima REACHING AND BENDING Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooter. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your scooter, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the scooter from tipping. Pride recommends that the scooter user determine his/her per...
Page 16 - What is the FDA doing about the problem?; THE FDA HAS ALSO REQUESTED OR RECOMMENDED THAT:; What should I do if my scooter moves unexpectedly?
16 Maxima What is the FDA doing about the problem? The FDA has written to electric scooter manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new models of scooters to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI/RFI. The FDA has stated that all newly manuf...
Page 17 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Maxima 17 24 " 54" 43 " 20 " 16" 24"- 28 " 47 " 48 " 4 Wheel Turning Radius 4 Wheel Length 3 Wheel Length 3 Wheel Turning Radius 4.5 " " 8 "- 12 18.5" " 1 42" 46" - 22.5 " 18.5 " - FIGURE 5. MAXIMA DIMENSIONS I V . S P E C I F I...
Page 19 - V . Y O U R M A X I M A; CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Maxima 19 Your Maxima is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Maxima is an indoor/outdoor scooter that was designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you c...
Page 20 - This switch controls your Maxima’s lighting system.
20 Maxima Key Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your Maxima. n Pull the key out to power down (turn off) your Maxima. Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your Maximas top speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest sp...
Page 21 - Onboard Battery Charger
Maxima 21 REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger, the charger power cord, the batteries, the electronic controller assembly, the main circuit breaker, the manual freewheel lever, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located beneath the shroud on the rear section of your Maxima. See figures 8 and 9...
Page 23 - READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE; V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
Maxima 23 Your Maxima is equipped with two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. n Charge your Maximas batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep ...
Page 27 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR MAXIMA
Maxima 27 V I I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR MAXIMA n Fully charge the batteries See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Push the manual freewheel lever to the drive (down) position Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Maxima. GETTING ONTO Y...
Page 28 - WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE
28 Maxima V I I . O P E R A T I O N WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Maxima to the left. n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Maxima to the right. n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. n Release the throttle con...
Page 29 - V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
Maxima 29 TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT is in motion. You can adjust the tiller to any number of positions be- tween the forward stop and the scooter deck. 1. Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 13. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever. The ti...
Page 30 - ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT
30 Maxima V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT You will need the following tools to adjust the height of the armrests: 5/32 Hex Key 1/8 Hex Key 7/16 Wrench 1. Loosen the setscrew on the side of the height adjustment tube with the 1/8 hex key. 2. Loosen and...
Page 31 - Your Maxima may be equipped with a power seat actua-
Maxima 31 FIGURE 17. POWER SEAT ACTUATOR (OPTIONAL) SEAT ACTUATOR WARNING! The power seat actuator is intended for operation only while the vehicle is stationary and on a level surface. Its purpose is to aid you in reaching objects. Strict adherence to the following safety rules is vital to your saf...
Page 32 - I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y; DISASSEMBLY
32 Maxima I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Maxima. Always disassemble or assemble your Maxima on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your scooter. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections ...
Page 33 - X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
Maxima 33 For information concerning these accessories, contact your authorized Pride provider. X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S WALKER HOLDER SINGLE CANE/CRUTCH HOLDER FOREARM CRUTCH HOLDER DOUBLE CANE/CRUTCH HOLDER OXYGEN TANK HOLDER REAR BASKET CUP HOLDER SAFETY FLAG FRONT BASKET REAR BU...
Page 34 - What if all the systems on my Maxima seem to be dead?; X I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; What if the motor runs but my Maxima does not move?
34 Maxima 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 do...
Page 35 - X I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Maxima 35 X I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your Maxima requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride provider. TIRE PRESSURE n We...
Page 36 - X I I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
36 Maxima X I I I . W A R R A N T Y THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor, and brake. n First year: 100% replacement of parts cost n Second year: ...
Page 37 - There is no other express warranty.
Maxima 37 X I I I . W A R R A N T Y There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one (1) year from the date of original purchase and to the extent permitted by law. Any and all implied warranties are e...
