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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU1950 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 additio...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
3 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; Information Exchange
4 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 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. ...
Page 5 - Pride Owners Club; at; My Authorized Pride Provider Is:; we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
5 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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...
Page 6 - GENERAL; Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.; MODIFICATIONS; REMOVABLE PARTS
6 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 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 pro...
Page 7 - WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
7 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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...
Page 9 - CORNERING INFORMATION; BRAKING INFORMATION; Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
9 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are tur...
Page 10 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.; STREETS AND ROADWAYS
10 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 I I . S A F E T Y OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when y...
Page 11 - FREEWHEEL MODE; INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS; An added feature built into the Victory XL-4 is
11 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y 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 Victory ...
Page 13 - GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; tips when getting onto and off of your scooter:; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT; port a person while seated in a scooter.; REACHING AND BENDING; in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
13 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your scooter: n Ensure that your scooter is not in fr...
Page 14 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; ALCOHOL; awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.; POSITIONING BELTS
14 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 I I . S A F E T Y PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes aware- ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the use...
Page 15 - Where do radio waves come from?
15 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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)....
Page 17 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
17 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com Turning Radius 5" 20.5" 20.5" 27" - 31" 43.5" - 45.5" 16.5" - 18.5" 69" 27" 24" 18" 18" 55" Figure 4. Victory XL-4 Dimensions Figure 4A. Victory XL-4 Tire Dimensions 13" 4" I V . S ...
Page 19 - CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY; Battery Condition Meter
19 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com WARNING! Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture. In the event it does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your scooter until it has dried thoroughly. V . Y O U R V I C T O R Y X L - 4 Your scooter is an indoor/outdo...
Page 21 - FUSE BOX; NOTE: If a fuse must be replaced (see figures 8
21 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com Handbrake Lever (Optional) Your scooter may be equipped with a handbrake lever, located on the tiller handle. This lever pro- vides you with additional stopping power. See figure 7. n Release the throttle control lever and gently squeeze the handbra...
Page 22 - REAR SHROUD; harnesses to fully remove the rear shroud.; REAR SECTION
22 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 REAR SHROUD The rear shroud is a removable plastic piece that protects the rear section and its subcomponents. In order to remove the rear shroud, you must first remove the seat from your scooter and then lift the rear shroud gently until it disengag...
Page 23 - able to push your scooter.
23 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com V . Y O U R V I C T O R Y X L - 4 Electronic Controller Module This module is located behind the batteries and at the forward left corner of the rear section. The electronic controller module receives electrical signals from the console controls and...
Page 25 - 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
25 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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 charging system. n Charge your scooters batteries prior to us...
Page 26 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT
26 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERY REPLACEMENT To change a battery in your scooter: 1. Power down your scooter and remove the key. 2. Remove the seat. 3. Gently lift the rear shroud off of your scooter high enough to be able to dis...
Page 27 - NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
27 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com How often must I charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge the batteries: n All day scooter use on a daily basis. n Infrequent scooter use. With these considerations in mind, you can determine just ...
Page 28 - Why do my new batteries seem weak?; needed to recharge the battery.; How can I ensure maximum battery life?
28 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries from your authorized Pride Provider: Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used ...
Page 29 - What about public transportation?; advance to determine their specific requirements.; How should I store my scooter and its batteries?; See XI Care and Maintenance.; Charger Fuse
29 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation Provider in advance to determine their specific requirements. How shoul...
Page 30 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER
30 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 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? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless...
Page 31 - GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; Bring your scooter to a complete stop.; Remove the key from the key switch.; Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.; POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE; Turn the key back to the on position.
31 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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...
Page 32 - V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; To adjust the tiller angle:
32 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your tiller is equipped with a tiller adjustment lever, which allows you to lock the tiller in place. See figure 14. To adjust the tiller angle: 1. Turn the tiller adjustment lever...
Page 33 - SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT; SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
33 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 15. Seat Height Adjustment LOWER SEAT POST UPPER SEAT POST HEX HEAD BOLT AND NUT Figure 16. Seat Adjustments SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT To adjust the recline angle of the seat: 1. Pull up on the seat rec...
Page 34 - ARMREST ADJUSTMENT; downward while seated in your scooter:
34 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ARMREST ADJUSTMENT There is an armrest adjustment dial on the underside of each armrest. To adjust the armrest angle upward or downward while seated in your scooter: n Turn the armrest adjustment dial to ...
Page 35 - If the toggle switch is mounted on the right side of the scooter:
35 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S POWER SEAT (OPTIONAL) Your scooter may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat automatically with minimal effort on the part of the operator. See fig...
Page 36 - I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y
36 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 The Victory XL-4 requires no tools for disassembly. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter 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 scooter will...
Page 37 - Pull the frame lock lever all the way back. See figure 22.
37 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com ASSEMBLY 1. Position the scooter halves as shown in figure 23. 2. Lift up on the frame handle and push back on the seat post. 3. Align the curved bracket of the front section with the mounting peg of the rear section and lower the front section onto...
Page 38 - X . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; PROBLEM; NOTE: When the manual freewheel lever is pulled up, your
38 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 X . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are...
Page 39 - X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
39 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your scooter 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 autho...
Page 40 - FUSES
40 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the new fuse. Failure to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the electrical system and may result in personal injur y. WARNING! Always p...
Page 41 - X I I . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
41 Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.com X I I . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorized Pride Provider. Rear Basket Single Cane/Crutch Holder Dual Cane/Crutch Holder Oxygen Tank Holder Walker...
Page 42 - X I I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
42 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL-4/RevC/June03 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% r...
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