Mini Crosser M1
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Quick guide Mini Crosser M1

Quick guide to the Mini Crosser M1 Introduction Congratulations on your new Mini Crosser M1 electric mobility scooter. You have now taken possession of an electric mobility scooter developed for outdoor driving by active users. It is what is called a Class C vehicle in accordance with the European classication of electric scooters. For optimum enjoyment of this vehicle - and to avoid breakdowns and accidents - we recommend that you read the User Manual carefully. As a new user, you should pay particular attention to the section entitled “Driving the Mini Crosser M1”. Note: This Quick Guide...

Control panel Avoid subjecting the control panel to jarring and knocks. Take care when driving and avoid hitting obstacles. Battery indicator Hazard warning lights Light switch Speed selector Accelerator (four-nger control) Indicator lights, R/L Horn Lever for adjusting the angle of the handlebars Charging socket

To start the vehicle: Turn the key to driving position (1) When the Mini Crosser is turned on, the control system performs a safety check of the electrical system. The check lasts half a second. If the accelerator is operated during this time, the Mini Crosser will not be able to move until you have turned the key to 0 and back to 1. Speed selector The tortoise in minimum position indicates the lowest speed range. 0-6 km/h The hare in maximum position indicates the highest speed range. Up to 15 km/h Battery indicator Lights up when the key is turned. Indicates, after half a second, the...

Seat rotation Pull the release lever back. The seat can be rotated 90° to either side. When the lever is released, it engages with the seat and holds it in place at 45° intervals. Other seats that can be supplied for the Mini Crosser work on similar principles. The release lever is normally located on the right, but can be put on the left if so wished. IMPORTANT! The Mini Crosser is most stable when the seat is in its lowest position. Always drive carefully when the seat is raised. Never use the seat adjustment when driving on an uneven surface or in hilly terrain. Take extra care when...

Steering column Can be adjusted forward/back with the release lever. Pull down on the lever and pull the handlebars closer for a good driving position. Use the lever again and push the steering column forward to make it easier to get out. Adjusting the height of the handlebars. Applies to both the 3W and the 4W model. Lever for adjusting the angle of the handlebars

Charging The Mini Crosser should be charged while not in use. The charger supplied from the factory switches to trickle charging (very low power consumption) automatically when the batteries are fully charged. You can therefore leave the charger connected until the Mini Crosser is next used. The charger cannot overcharge the batteries. The charger will ash until charging is complete. Then it will show a steady light. IMPORTANT! The charger must not be placed on the seat during charging. IMPORTANT! Never use charging devices other than those supplied from the factory without rst contacting...

Battery indicator If there is an electronic fault, a number of lamps in the battery indicator will light up. The following table shows what they mean. For further information on troubleshooting see the User Manual. Lamps The batteries need charging or the connection to a battery is poor. Check all connections between the controller and batteries. If these are ne, try charging the batteries Poor connection to the motor. Check the connection between the motor and controller. Contact supplier. Short-circuit between the motor and a battery connection. Contact supplier - say how many lamps are...

Poor connection to motor brake. Check the connections from brake to controller, or push the brake lever up. Check that the vehicle is not disengaged. Magnetic brake is disengaged. 10 lamps The controller has been supplied with a high voltage in excess of 38 V. Usually seen in the case of a poor connection. Check all connections from the batteries to the controller. Running lights Remove charger.

Serial number All vehicles have a serial number plate showing the year of production, month and serial number. The same serial number can also be found on the front of the User Manual. Please quote the serial number when making inquiries about servicing, spare parts, etc. Driving the Mini Crosser M1 Getting in and out It is important to learn a safe technique for getting in and out of the Mini Crosser. In general the following method should be followed: • • • • • Make sure that the Mini Crosser M1 is off (switch turned to 0) when getting in and out, otherwise the Mini Crosser could start if...

General safety advice: • Make sure that the backrest is upright and the seat is as low as possible. Positioning belts are recommended if the user is unable to maintain a good driving posture independently. Adjust your driving to road conditions. Take account of light, trafc and weather. Be particularly careful when driving in the dark or in bad weather, such as rain or snow. Avoid driving on gradients with poor surfaces, such as: snow, ice, newmown grass, wet grass and wet leaves. Never drive when under the inuence. This applies not only to alcohol but also to drugs and medicines. Reduce...

When driving in trafc... Be particularly aware of the following when driving in trafc: • The Mini Crosser is a low vehicle and not always easy for other road users to see. Make quite sure that other road users have seen you before driving onto the highway. Keep an eye on trafc behind you. Keep well over to the side of the road when driving on busy roads. Turning right and left at crossroads. Be aware of cyclists and pedestrians. Follow the rules of the road for cyclists. How quickly things are happening. How long do the lights stay green? How quickly are cars approaching? etc....

Braking systems There are three braking systems on the Mini Crosser: • Motor brake - adjusts vehicle speed also when going downhill. Magnetic brake - the magnetic brake is automatic and engages when the Mini Crosser stops. In an emergency, the Mini Crosser can be stopped instantaneously by turning the key switch. Please note that this will cause very sharp braking. The rear wheels will lock. Must NOT be used in the normal course of driving. The brake must never be disengaged mechanically using the disengagement lever on a slope. This function is only designed for use when pushing the Mini...