OPERATING YOUR AMIGO
To operate your Amigo, use the following procedures:
• Turn on your Amigo with the ON/OFF switch located on the
right side of the Handle Control.
• Pull the Forward Accelerator Lever or the Reverse Accelerator Lever to
move the Amigo. To move forward, pull the right side of the Accelerator
Lever toward you (Figure 5). You can also move forward by pushing the
left side of the Accelerator Lever away from you. To operate in reverse,
pull the left side of the Accelerator Lever toward you or push the
right side of the Accelerator Lever away from you.
• Speed is controlled by how far the Accelerator Lever is pulled.
• To stop, just release the Accelerator Lever and the vehicle will come
to a gradual stop within a few seconds after release.
RIDING YOUR AMIGO
For your first sessions, be sure you are on a level surface. Stand behind the seat and reach down to the Seat Lock Lever.
It is located on the right side directly under the seat. Grasp the end of the Lever and push forward, releasing the seat.
It will now turn easily to meet you. When seat is positioned for transfer, engage Lever to the Locked position to steady
the seat before you sit down. When seated, release the Seat Lock and turn forward to driving position. When positioned,
re-engage Lever to the Locked position, if desired. Turn the power ON. Pull the Right Accelerator Lever to start off in a
Forward motion. To stop, simply let go.
Basic Driving
Make sure you are properly seated. Turn the power ON by operating the ON/OFF Switch. On handle, pull the
Accelerator Lever as described earlier. You will gently accelerate. The further you pull the Accelerator Lever, the faster
you will go. Release the Lever and you will gently stop. Please note that Reverse speed is slower than Forward speed.
Practice these two basic functions until you get used to them.
Steering the Amigo is easy and logical. Just be sure to remember to give wide clearance when turning
so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle.
Shortcutting a sidewalk corner can cause the back wheel to go off the sidewalk, causing problems if the corner is very
rough. Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle. If you must steer in a tight spot,
such as entering a doorway or when turning around, stop and then apply power gently. For more on maneuvering
through obstacles, see the next section.
Driving Through Doorways
Approach an unfamiliar door slowly. Does it have a knob or push bar? Does it open toward or away? Think in terms of
using the power of the Amigo to do the work for you. Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply the power with the
other hand. If it is a self-closing door, you can go through allowing the door to close behind you. If it is not a self-closing
door, just stop when you are clear of the door and push it closed. If the door opens toward you, hold the knob or bar with
one hand and gently press on your reverse thumb lever and allow the gentle reverse power to do the work. When the door
is open wide enough, pull the Forward Accelerator Lever moving forward, leaving your hand on the door to keep it free of
the Amigo and letting go as you pass the door jamb.
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