BASIC OPERATION
If this is your first time riding the GSC™ Tourer, we suggest that you take the GSC™ initially to a nice quiet open space
like a park so that you can get a feel for the vehicles braking, acceleration, speed and handling. Once you feel confidant
you can work make the move to your golf course and enjoy the real GSC™ Tourer experience.
The GSC™ Tourer suspension was designed to work at its best with the full weight of a golf bag secured into the front
caddy section. This gives the rider counterweight when turning and helps loosen up the suspension so please ensure
that when you are riding the GSC™ Tourer you always have your golf bag and clubs on board.
Attention! Your GSC™ Tourer is powerful and demands common sense and respect for safety reasons. The GSC™
Tourer is a simple vehicle to master, most riders can become proficient within 5-10 minutes of riding the GSC™ Tourer
for the first time.
Stand on the GSC™ Tourer with your feet placed in the centre of the foot platforms and both hands on the handlebars.
Position your hands to ensure your thumbs are in a good position to be able to press the 2 thumb controllers. With
your right thumb, slowly press the right-hand thumb controller to accelerate gently. Pressing the left-hand side
controller will apply the brake. Always ensure you always have both feet centred on the foot platforms and both hands
on the handlebars when riding.
In order to maximize your turning ability, you should shift your weight to the rear foot momentarily whilst you position
the ball of your foot or heel to the left or right edge of the board re-transferring your weight back to the front foot.
Pressing down and transferring your front foot to the left or right edge of the GSC™ in this way will maximize weight
leverage allowing you to steer more easily. You will notice initially that your GSC’s turning circle will improve after a
little while as the red suspension bush and front springs "settle or bed in”, this can take between 18 - 36 holes of golf
- during this “break in” period please take sharp turns slowly and carefully.
Accelerate and brake accordingly with care. MOST IMPORTANT: Very SLOWLY and with CONSTANT SMOOTH
PRESSURE, press the right-hand thumb controller to accelerate then SLOWLY release the trigger to slow to a stop, if
you need to stop quickly, press the left-hand thumb controller and this will engage the emergency park brake system
and bring you to a complete stop. Take time to become familiar with accelerating and braking. Smooth action with the
thumb controllers is the key.
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POWERING ON YOUR GSC TOURER
The GSC™ Tourer is supplied with RFID tags that are used to turn the GSC Tourer on and off.
Once you have folded your GSC Tourer into the upright position, you need to install the fully charged battery into the
battery slot on the stem. This is done by sliding the bottom section into position and then pushing the top of the
battery into place until you here a click to signal the battery is secure.
Once the battery is installed, you tap the supplied RFID tag onto the top of the LCD screen where the “RFID” is printed.
The Tourer will give a small beep and the LCD screen will come on. The Tourer is now ready to go.
To power off, simply tap the RFID tag again and this will shut the Tourer down.
GSC™ TOURER THUMB CONTROLLERS
Thumb Controller Operation
The GSC™ Tourer is supplied with 2 hard wired thumb controllers located on the handlebars. These controllers are
proportionally controlled, the further you depress the controller, the more brake/throttle you get. The right-hand
thumb controller is the throttle and this controls the speed of the GSC™ Tourer. The left-hand thumb controller is the
emergency park brake and this helps stop the GSC™ Tourer.
Operation of the GSC™ Tourer with its unique handlebars and integrated thumb controllers, allow for accurate
acceleration and braking whilst allowing a stable support for you to hold on to. The right-hand thumb controller
employs a sophisticated technology which when released initiates a controlled drag brake to gently bring the GSC™
to a stop or reduce speed confidently. For a more rapid emergency brake, press on the left-hand side thumb controller.
Always assess your path ahead and accelerate or brake according to your situation... A little practice before increasing
your speed and you will be whizzing.
Forward and Reverse Function
The GSC™ Tourer features both forward and reverse modes controlled by a 2 position switch on the right hand handle
bar. To switch from forward to reverse mode, the GSC™ Tourer must come to a complete stop and be in “Park mode”.
The forward/reverse switch won’t function while the GSC™ Tourer is in motion. When in reverse mode, the LCD display
will show 2 green arrows flashing to highlight that the GSC™ Tourer is in reverse.
Park Brake
The GSC™ Tourer features an emergency park brake that prevents it from rolling away when you are off the unit and
playing your shot. When the unit comes a complete stop, you will need to activate the Emergency Park Brake on the
GSC™ Tourer. Once the unit comes to a complete stop, you need to press the left hand emergency park brake
controller to enter the “Park Mode”, this is shown on the LCD screen with a red P. Always ensure the GSC™ Tourer is in
“Park mode” before stepping off and away from the unit.
Never press the thumb controllers too quickly, or release it too suddenly without due care. Stepping on your GSC™
Tourer and pressing the right-hand thumb controller too hard before setting your stance means you could be
thrown-of backwards if you do not have the correct operating method. When travelling at speed, pressing the
left-hand thumb controller too harshly (engaging the emergency park brake system), could throw you off headfirst if
you do not use the correct operating method. Know your limits do not take unnecessary risks. Just like driving any
vehicle always brake in advance.
The GSC™ Tourer comes with soft start, a unique feature that allows the computer to control the amount of torque to
the wheels, allowing a “soft graduated start” during the first 2-3 metres of travel prior to maximum torque delivery. This
is a great safety feature, as the rider does not feel as if the GSC™ Tourer would runaway from them if the throttle was
inadvertently fully engaged. Soft start is also kind to the grass and does not allow the GSC™ Tourer to engage in wheel
spin and burn the grass or fairway.
