Status Display
The status indicator panel will normally be in the steady condition, indicatingbattery status (10
lights = battery fully charged, down to 1 light = battery discharged). In the event that the lights
on the indicator panel are flashing, an abnormaloperating condition or fault is indicated (refer
to the SELF HELP GUIDE).
condition, the power must be switched OFF
and then back ON again after an abnormal condition has been detected.
The most common causes of aflashing/rippling indicator are:
(a) A rippling up and down of the indicator is because the throttle was not at rest when the
power was switched on, or throttle was moved immediately the unit is switched on. In
either case, release the throttle and the indicator should return to thesteady state.
(b) A rippling upwards only indicates the battery charger is still connected. Disconnect
battery charger.
(c) Nine bars flashing indicates the DRIVE/FREEWHEEL release lever is in the freewheel
position. Thelever is at the drive endof the trolley, left hand side. Place the lever in the
(d) The status displayprovides a quasi-battery capacity indication. The readingis only valid
after running the machine for about 10 seconds. Operation is along the line of a fuel
gauge. Indications other than all bars illuminated at the start of operation means the
batteries require some additional charging.
Experience gained in use of the machine will provide the operator with a good idea of
how far the machine willcontinue to operate for a given charge state indication.
