Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; contact your local authorized Pride provider.
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S 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 understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your local authorized Pri...
Page 3 - Rally Shopper; C O N T E N T S
3 Rally Shopper I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time.
4 Rally Shopper I . I N T R O D U C T I O N 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 fe...
Page 5 - Pride Owners Club; we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
5 Rally Shopper 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.pridemobi...
Page 6 - GENERAL; instruction process for the use of the product.; MODIFICATIONS; REMOVABLE PARTS
6 Rally Shopper 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 p...
Page 7 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
7 Rally Shopper I I . S A F E T Y PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. It is recommended 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 ...
Page 8 - weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
8 Rally Shopper I I . S A F E T Y When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only. ...
Page 9 - CORNERING INFORMATION
9 Rally Shopper I I . S A F E T Y Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position Figure 2. Normal Driving Position When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved s...
Page 10 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
10 Rally Shopper I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.). WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately high. Serious personal injury and/or damage may result. W...
Page 11 - BRAKING INFORMATION; Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; FREEWHEEL MODE; PUBLIC ROADS AND PARKING LOTS; INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
11 Rally Shopper BRAKING INFORMATION Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/ stop position; and 2. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking...
Page 13 - MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT; person while seated in a scooter.; GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; when getting onto and off of your scooter:; POSITIONING BELTS
13 Rally Shopper WARNING! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injur y and/or property damage may result. WARNING! Always be sure your scooter and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or da...
Page 14 - REACHING AND BENDING; qualified healthcare professional.; PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; ALCOHOL; of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
14 Rally Shopper 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. It is recommended that the scooter user determine his...
Page 15 - ow about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize the risk; Where do radio waves come from?
15 Rally Shopper I I I . E M I / R F I EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic energy adver...
Page 16 - Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI?; The FDA has also requested or recommended that:; What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly?; soon as it is safe to do so.
16 Rally Shopper I I I . E M I / R F I Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts pe...
Page 17 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
17 Rally Shopper I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 4A. Rally Shopper Wheel Dimensions (Front) 9" 2.5" Figure 4B. Rally Shopper Wheel Dimensions (rear) 8" 2" 7.5" 13.5" 18.5" 16.5" 32" 34" - - 80˚ 3" 28" 55" 22" - 29" 21" 54" ...
Page 19 - CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY; V . Y O U R R A L L Y S H O P P E R
19 Rally Shopper Your Rally Shopper is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Rally Shop- per is an indoor/outdoor scooter that was designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as pavement, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transport...
Page 20 - Key Switch; Speed Adjustment Dial; The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.; Throttle Control Lever; preset by the speed adjustment dial.; Battery Condition Meter; This button activates a warning horn.
20 Rally Shopper Key Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your scooter. n Pull the key out to power down (turn off) your scooter. WARNING! If the key is removed from the key switch while your scooter is in motion, the electronic brakes engage and your scooter comes...
Page 21 - REAR SECTION; The charger is a box with cooling fins on the exterior of its case.
21 Rally Shopper V . Y O U R R A L L Y S H O P P E R ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER BATTERIES MANUAL FREEWHEELLEVER ANTI-TIP WHEELS CHARGER POWERCORD RECEPTACLE MAIN CIRCUITBREAKER (RESETBUTTON) MOTOR/TRANSAXLEASSEMBLY BATTERY CHARGER FUSE ELECTRONICCONTROLLERASSEMBLY Figure 7. Rear Section REAR SECTION Th...
Page 22 - Battery Charger Fuse; The cap unscrews to allow access to the fuse.; Main Circuit Breaker; Allow a minute or so for your scooters electronics to rest.; Manual Freewheel Lever; run if the throttle lever is pushed.
22 Rally Shopper V . Y O U R R A L L Y S H O P P E R Battery Charger Fuse The fuse has been incorporated into your charger to protect it from damage in the event of an electrical problem. If your charger fuse repeatedly blows, try plugging your scooters charger power cord into an outlet on a differ...
Page 23 - Motor/Transaxle Assembly; brakes, and the optional lighting system.
23 Rally Shopper V . Y O U R R A L L Y S H O P P E R Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly consists of a geared transmission and differential. See figure 7. This one piece, direct drive, fully sealed assembly provides quiet operation with maximum power and long life. Anti-Tip Wheels ...
Page 24 - V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE; NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rear shroud while
24 Rally Shopper V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Your scooter requires 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 scooters batterie...
Page 26 - What type and size of battery should I use?; Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:; BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING; How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
26 Rally Shopper WARNING! Batter y posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What type and size of battery should I use? We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. B...
Page 27 - Why do my new batteries seem weak?
27 Rally Shopper V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium bat- teries (nicads), and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically de...
Page 28 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER; GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
28 Rally Shopper V I I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? WARNING! Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushin...
Page 29 - GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; or turn the key to the off position.; SEAT SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH
29 Rally Shopper V I I . O P E R A T I O N GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Push forward on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter. 4. Make certain that the seat is lo...
Page 30 - SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
30 Rally Shopper You can adjust the tiller to many positions. The tiller adjustment lever locks the tiller in place. It has a spring-loaded mechanism that enables you to rotate it and change its position. 1. Turn the tiller adjustment lever counterclockwise until it is loose. If the tiller adjustmen...
Page 31 - ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT; NOTE: The armrests also raise up, making getting; SEAT ROTATION
31 Rally Shopper V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 12. Front-to-Back Seat Adjustment Figure 13. Armrest Width Adjustment ADJUSTMENTKNOBS ARMRESTS SEAT FRAME Figure 14. Seat Lock Lever FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT You can reposition the scooters seat forward or rear- ward to one ...
Page 32 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; I X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
32 Rally Shopper Single Cane/Crutch Holder Dual Cane/CrutchHolder Oxygen TankHolder Walker Holder Forearm CrutchHolder Safety Flag Rear Basket Cup Holder Taillight OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorized Pride provider. I X . O P T I O N A ...
Page 33 - X . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; PROBLEM
33 Rally Shopper 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 w...
Page 34 - X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
34 Rally Shopper X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR n Regularly inspect your scooters tires for signs of wear. n Use a rubber conditioner on your scooters tires to help to preserve the...
Page 35 - X I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
35 Rally Shopper X 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 y...
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