GOLDEN LITERIDER GL109 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
MODEL GL109
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Golden Technologies - 401 Bridge Street - Old Forge, PA 18518 - Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - www.goldentech.com

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Thank you for purchasing your Golden LiteRider Mini™ Scooter. We are honored you
have chosen Golden Technologies for your mobility needs.
LiteRider Mini™ Model GL109
Standard Packing List:
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Battery Pack
1 Under-the-seat Basket
1 Front Basket
1 Seat with Armrests
1 Safety Flag
2 Keys
Battery Charger
Seat Post Nut and Bolt
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DISCLAIMER
We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Golden
LiteRider Mini™. Golden Technologies, Inc. is not and cannot be held responsible for any
damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Golden LiteRider Mini™
scooter. Golden Technologies, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily
injury or property damage that may occur during any use that does not comply with
applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Features and Benefits …………………………………………………………………………………...6
Accessories for the LiteRider Mini™ Scooter ……………………………………………………....7
II. SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………………………...8-12
III. EMI/RFI……..………………………………………………………………………………………...13
IV. YOUR GOLDEN LiteRider Mini™ .........………………………………………………………..14
Specifications…….…………………………………………………………………………………..15-16
V. OPERATION…….………………………………………………………………………………...17-20
Control Panel…….…………………………………………………………………………………….....17
Control Options....……………………………………………………………………………………....18
Seating……………………………………………………………………………………………………..19
Freewheel Mode......……………………………………………………………………………………..20
VI. RIDING YOUR LiteRider Mini™ ……………………………………………………………..21-24
Mounting .....……………………………………………………………………………………………..21
Basic Driving .....………………………………………………………………………………………...22
Steering in Tight Spots .....………………………………………………………………………..23-24
VII. DISASSEMBLY ....……………………………………………………………………………..25-26
VIII. ASSEMBLY ...…………………………………………………………………………………..27-29
IX. TRANSPORTING YOUR LiteRider Mini™ ……………………………………………………...30
X. CARE MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................31
Routine Maintenance ...................................................................................................31
Cleaning Your LiteRider Mini ..……………………………………………................................31
Batteries and Charging ..……………………………………………………………………………...32
If Your LiteRider Mini Does Not Operate …………………………………………………………..33
Diagnostics ..………………………………………………………………………………………....34-36
XI. WARRANTY .……………………………………………………………………………………..37-38
Warranty/Registration Card .………………………………………………………………………...39

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I. INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Golden LiteRider Mini™ scooter. The
LiteRider Mini combines cutting edge technology with attractive designs that are also
highly functional in today’s world. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. know that you have
chosen a scooter that will give you years of dependable operation and also will enhance
the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active daily
lifestyle.
Even though your new LiteRider Mini is both user-friendly and designed for maximum
maneuverability in even the tightest spaces, we ask that you please read, understand
and follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this manual before you operate your
scooter for the first time. The safe use of your new scooter is very important to us.
If you feel that you do not understand the instructions and suggestions presented in this
owner’s manual, or if, for any reason, you do not feel capable of performing the activities
necessary to assemble, disassemble, operate, or maintain your LiteRider Mini, please
contact your local Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer or call Golden Technologies, Inc.
Technical Support Services at [phone].
Golden Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property
damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our personal mobility
products. Also, Golden Technologies, Inc. cannot be held responsible for personal injury
or property damage resulting from attempts to follow instructions, suggestions, and
guidelines presented in this owner’s manual.
Our Research and Development Department, our Quality Control Department, and our
Engineering Department have used the latest product specifications and the latest
product design information to manufacture your LiteRider Mini. Golden Technologies,
Inc. reserves the right to implement changes into our product lines when those changes
become desirable or necessary. If changes are implemented into our product line, there
may be minor differences between the product you purchased and the illustrations and
instructions in this owner’s manual.
Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card. Registration is also
available @ www.goldentech.com. We at Golden Technologies, Inc. would appreciate
hearing about the dependability of your LiteRider Mini and about the convenience of
mobility it has provided for you. We would also appreciate hearing about the service you
received from your local Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer or representative.
Golden Technologies, Inc. Phone: [phone]
401 Bridge Street Fax: [phone]
Old Forge, PA 18518 Toll free: [phone]
For more information about our products and services or to send us your comments,
please visit our website at www.goldentech.com

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I. INTRODUCTION
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Your Golden LiteRider Mini™ scooter has been designed with your comfort in mind. It
has also been designed to be a safe method of transportation when safety and operating
instructions are followed. Please review the features and benefits of certain components
of the LiteRider Mini scooter below.
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Figure 1. LiteRider Mini Features
Adjustable Armrests:
Your LiteRider Mini
scooter features width
and angle adjustable
armrests to find the
most comfortable
position as well as to
make transfers easier.
Control Panel:
Easy to read display features from top to bottom:
The LED battery gauge; oversized speed control
knob; key switch to turn the unit on and off; and
the red horn button.
Delta Tiller Handle:
Offers rubber hand
rests for comfort and
dual throttle control
levers for easy right or
left hand use.
Easy Access
Battery Pack:
Located under the
seat, the battery
pack has a
wireless connector
system for easy
disassembly and
reassembly. The
battery pack can
be removed and
brought indoors
for charging with
its off-board
charger.
Seat Swivel:
A standard
feature, the seat
can swivel to the
left or right for
easy transfers or
to sit more
comfortably at a
table or desk.
Plastic Deck:
The LiteRider Mini comes standard with a plastic
deck that is designed to allow water and debris to
come off easily with a damp cloth.
Charging Port:
Mounted on the side of the
control panel allows for easy
access for charging the
scooters batteries without
removing the battery pack.
Two Baskets:
The LiteRider Mini
comes standard
with two removable
storage baskets.
One is located on
the tiller and the
other under the seat
for safe storage of
your valuables.
Tiller:
Easy to use tiller offers
multiple adjustments to
find your most
comfortable driving
position. The Tiller
Adjustment Knob is
located at the bottom of
the tiller on the right
side. The Tiller Lock
Knob is located at the
bottom of the tiller in the
front so that you can
lock the tiller in place
when disassembled.

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*Some accessories require a mounting bracket or mounting clips. Please check with your
dealer to find out if the accessory you would like to order requires a mounting bracket or
mounting clips.
Safety Guidelines
The symbols below are used in the owner's manual and/or on the product to identify
warnings and to notify you of important safety information. Make sure you read and
understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicate(s) a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury. This icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow
triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury
and/or equipment damage. This icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue
dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! Indicate(s) an action(s) that should not be performed under any
circumstance. Failure to adhere can cause personal injury and/or equipment
damage. This icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red
slash.
Safety Symbols
The symbols below identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. They
can be found in the owner’s manual and/or on the product. Make sure you understand
all safety labels before operating the product. Do not remove safety labels from the
product.
Read and follow the Explosive conditions Indoor use only!
owner’s manual! exist!
Use only AGM or
Gel-Cell batteries! Avoid transmitters! Hot surface!
Pinch/Crush Hazard! Do not place into trash! Electrical hazard!
Corrosive chemicals Recycle Do not use personal
inside battery! electronic devices!
I. INTRODUCTION
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ACCESSORIES FOR THE LITERIDER MINI™ SCOOTER:
A variety of accessories are available for your Golden LiteRider Mini Scooter. Please
contact your Authorized Golden Technologies Dealer for more information or to order.
• Cane Holder Tube
• Cup Holder
• Pack N’ Go
• Forearm Crutch Holder
• Mirror
• Quad Cane Holder
• Safety Flag
• Scooter Cover
• Walker Holder
• O2 Holder
 Cell Phone Holder

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II. SAFETY
Your Golden LiteRider Mini™ is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please
exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your LiteRider Mini
carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other
people.
Before learning to operate your LiteRider Mini, have your authorized
Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on
and off your scooter and operating it in the presence of an attendant.
MANDATORY! Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before
assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your LiteRider Mini scooter.
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER MINI
• Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See section V. "Operation" in this
manual. This will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the paddle controls
and causing injury to yourself and/or others.
• Check to be certain that your LiteRider Mini’s freewheel lever is in the engaged position.
See section V. “Operation” in this manual.
• Flip up the armrest(s).
When getting on or off your LiteRider Mini, keep your weight toward the
middle of the deck. Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause
an unstable condition.
GETTING ON YOUR LITERIDER MINI
• Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. Ensure that the seat is facing forward.
See section V. "Operation."
• Return tiller to full upright position if necessary.
• Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself
comfortably and securely on the seat.
• Flip down the armrest(s).
GETTING OFF YOUR LITERIDER MINI
• Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed.
• Return tiller to full upright position
• Flip up the armrest(s).
• Carefully place one foot on the ground, transfer your weight to that leg, and slowly
come to a standing position.
• Step away from the scooter.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your LiteRider Mini has been rated to a maximum payload (operator and anything else
being carried on the scooter) of 250 pounds. Exceeding the maximum weight rating will
void the warranty.
Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself
and/or others.

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II. SAFETY
DRIVING ON INCLINES
• For maximum stability, lean forward in your LiteRider Mini’s seat while proceeding up
ramps, inclines, curbs, or any low rise. See figure 2.
• Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access
ramps.
• Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of
the slope. See figure 2.
• Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction. See figure 3.
• Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet grass,
leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material.
• Do not back down an incline.
• Try to keep your LiteRider Mini moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a
stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully.
• Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended.
* LiteRider Mini maximum recommend incline is 6°.
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Figure 2. Going Up an Incline Figure 3. Traversing an Incline
If, while you are driving down a slope, your scooter starts to move faster
than you feel is safe, release the throttle control lever and allow your LiteRider Mini to
come to a stop. When you feel that you again have control of your scooter, push the
throttle control lever forward and continue safely down the remainder of the slope.
DRIVING DOWN A DECLINE
• Lower speed setting.
• Whenever it is safely possible, drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or incline.
Golden Technologies, Inc. does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse
down any incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very
hazardous situation. If it is necessary to back down a slope follow one of two procedures.

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II. SAFETY
When using either of the following procedures to back down a slope,
Golden Technologies, Inc. strongly advises that you have the assistance of another
person.
Procedure 1 - Under Power
1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See section V. “Operation.”
2. Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting.
3. Dismount your LiteRider Mini.
4. Set the key switch to the “On” position. See section V. “Operation.”
5. While standing alongside your scooter, carefully operate the controls at the lowest
speed setting. See section V. “Operation.”
6. Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline.
7. Carefully remount your LiteRider Mini and resume normal operation.
When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the park brake is released. The
weight of the scooter on a slope may cause you to lose control of the scooter. If you do
not feel capable of manually controlling your scooter down the slope, request assistance
or do not attempt to use this procedure.
Procedure 2 - Emergency (No Power)
1. Set the key switch to the “Off” position. See section V. “Operation.”
2. Dismount your LiteRider Mini.
3. Set the freewheel lever to “Disengaged.”
4. While standing alongside the scooter, carefully manually maneuver it down the slope.
5. When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope, position the
freewheel lever in the engaged position. See section V. “Operation.”
6. Carefully remount your LiteRider Mini, and set the key switch to the “On” position to
restore power.
Motor Braking System
Your scooter is equipped with a system that uses the motor to aid in braking. This motor
brake system is designed to work when the key is in either the on position or the off
position.
When the key is in the on position, the freewheel is in the engaged position, and the
scooter is under power, the motor will help slow down the scooter as soon as you take
your hand off of the throttle lever.
When the key switch is in the off position and the freewheel is in the disengaged position,
the motor brake system will keep you from pushing the scooter too fast (i.e. down a
slope).
You may notice this when pushing the scooter. The scooter will move freely until you
reach a certain speed. You will then encounter some resistance as the motor brake
system is activated.