KYMCO Maxi XLS User manual

Mobility Scooter

KYMCO Healthcare UK Limited
Heol Mostyn
Village Farm Industrial Estate
Pyle
Bridgend
CF33 6BJ
TEL:[phone] FAX:[phone]
www.kymcohealthcare.co.uk
HEALTHCARE

Dear KYMCO ForU Maxi XLS Users:
Thank you for purchasing your Maxi XLS and welcome to the family of Maxi
riders. To enjoy safe and pleasant riding, please become
thoroughly familiar with this owner’s manual before you ride the scooter .
Your safety depends not only on your own alertness and familiarity with the
scooter but also the Maxi mechanical condition.
A pre-ride inspection before every outing and regular maintenance are
essential. The quality of each Maxi XLS is guaranteed.
Note: 1.The information and specifications stated in this manual are for
reference only and subject to change without notice.
2.Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in
this manual.

Maxi XLS ForU Model:
NOTE:Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in this manual.

Safety Information 1-8 37-40
Versions 941
42-43
Components 10-11 44
Brief Instructions 12-14
Adjusting the seat height 15-16
Adjusting the seat position 17-20
Driving Information 21-26
Driving the Scooter 27-34
Pusing the Scooter 35
Charging the batteries
Specifications
Maintenance and Inspection
Transporting the ForU
CONTENTS

Safety information
Symbols used
This instruction manual contains the following symbols which are used to highlight
special hazards in dealing with the product or information for simplifying the handling.
!CAUTION
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This symbol identifies safety information which notifies you of hazards when dealing
with the product.
NOTE:
You will also find information about dealing with the product under this symbol.
Intended use
The ForU mobility scooter is constructed for use both indoors and outdoors
It is intended to increase the mobility of persons who are both physically and mentally
capable of assessing any driving situations correctly and reacting correspondingly to
them at any time.

CAUTION
Safety information
General Information
Read the entire owner’s manual thoroughly before using the Scooter!
Ensure that:
•The owner’s manual is read by all people who drive, care for and service the scooter.
•All persons who drive, care for, service the scooter have access to the owner’s manual
at any time.
Risk of accidents:
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1.Do NOT use the scooter if your driving capability is impaired through consumption of medicine
or alcohol.
2.Only use the scooter for its correct intended use.
3.Only use the scooter when it is in perfect working order.
4.If any breakdowns occur, stop using the scooter immediately and secure it against unauthorised
use.
5.It is imperative that you always rectify any faults which could influence the function and safety of
the scooter immediately.
6.Observe maximum loading -- see Specifications
7.Only use accessories and spare parts authorised by KYMCO Healthcare.
8.The scooter is only authorised for transport of one person.
9.Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.

CAUTION
Safety information
Tipping hazard:
1. Do not adjust the seat if the scooter is standing on an incline.
2. Do not lean out over the armrest to the sides or over the backrest to the rear.
Safety when driving:
Risk of accidents!
1. Check correct functioning of the brakes and lighting unit (indicators, headlights) before every
journey.
2. Always use lights when visibility is restricted, either by day or by night.
3. Check the tyre air pressure regularly.
4. Always use the seat belts,if fitted when driving.
5. Do not switch the scooter off while driving.
6. Do not drive up or down gradients which are too steep, over obstacles on gradients or up and down
ramps. Observe maximum climb angle--- see Specifications
7. Only drive through restricted widths, around bends, inclines and ramps with reduced suitable speed.
8. Only drive up or down inclines when the backrest has been adjusted to vertical.
9. Don’t drive too close to open waters.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Tipping hazard:
1. Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
2. Only drive over obstacles and up kerbstones at the lowest point and at right angles.
3. Avoid sudden changes of direction and speed.
4. Avoid steep gradients where there is a danger of skidding
(ice, snow, wet surfaces etc.).
5. Avoid loose surfaces whose characteristics you are not able to assess (woodlands, turf, beaches,
gravel etc.)
6. Always drive straight up and down gradients - do not drive in zigzags.
7. Do not turn around on inclines.
8. Do not drive down steps.
9. Do not drive backwards down gradients, stairs or kerbstones, or over obstacles.
Danger due to unintentional movement:
Always turn the scooter off using the keyswitch if you:
- want to get on or off
- intend to stop for long periods
- you are putting the scooter away.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance:
If the scooter is transported in the vehicle when fully assembled:
- no persons may be sitting on the scooter during loading!
- no persons may be sitting on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard:
Increased hazards due to clamping or crushing result due to the high component weight
such as batteries during preparation for transport and maintenance work.
1. Always carry out any work to be done with great care.
2. Always try to get help from a second person, especially when stowing parts for transport.
3. Only carry out any work described if you are used to working with the tools required.
4. Only carry out work using suitable tools.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Injury hazard due to improper assembly:
1. Ensure that all components in the Scooter have been correctly assembled.
2. After assembly, check that all locking devices are holding correctly.
Accident hazard due to incorrect bolted connections:
1. If bolted connections have self-locking nuts, ensure that these are replaced when reassembling.
2. Do not replace self-locking nuts with normal nuts.
3. If bolted connections have lock washers, check lock washers when reassembling and replace if
necessary.
Intended use
The KYMCO Healthcare scooter is constructed for use both indoors (Suggest general
use : indoors )and outdoors.
This product’s seat could include Phthalates material in surface. Phthalates are WHO officially
announced as an environmental hormone, with the role of female hormones in the body can
interfere with the body's endocrine system, advising pregnant women to avoid prolonged use of this
product.
Advise pregnant women and children to avoid prolonged use of this product.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Safety when handling batteries
Fire hazard:
1. Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while charging batteries.
2. Only use the battery charger in well-ventilated rooms.
Risk of accidents:
1. Only use the original battery charger (included in delivery).
2. Let your dealer replace your battery.
3. Only use batteries as detailed in the chapter entitled"Specifications".
4. Observe warning information given by the battery manufacturer.
5. Batteries are extremely heavy.
Burn hazard due to damaged batteries:
Batteries discharging acid can lead to serious burns.
1. Do not touch damaged batteries with your bare hands. Use rubber gloves!
2. If acid should contact your skin, wash the affected area immediately with plenty of water and
contact a doctor.
3. If acid should come in contact with your eyes, rinse them out immediately with lots of water and
visit a doctor.
4. Always change any clothing soiled with battery acid immediately.
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CAUTION
Safety information
Safety - information about electronics:
Accident hazard due to failures:
Radio, television, radio transmission devices and mobile phones produce electromagnetic fields. These
can negatively influence the scooter electronics functions.
1. Do not drive close to strong radio or television transmitters
(transmitter masts).
2. Switch the scooter off if you are using your mobile phone.
Failure in outside devices:
The Scooter produces an electromagnetic field which can have
a negative influence on the function of any other electrical devices in the immediate surroundings
(such as medical devices, radio receivers, cellular phones).
Please note that there is a note on the side of the tyre "not suitable for highway
use", this does not apply to KYMCO ForU mobility scooters.
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Versions
Extent of delivery
After receiving your scooter, please check the following:
1. That the delivery is complete in accordance with the list below
2. The delivery condition using the inspection plan
If any faults are apparent or components are missing, please contact your supplier.
The following items are included in delivery in addition to the scooter
1. Shopping basket
2. Two vehicle keys for switching the scooter.
3. Battery Charger
4. Owner’s Manual

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Components
Seat unit
with head and armrests
Drive unit covers
NOTE:Your scooter may differ slightly in appearance from the images in this manual.
mirrorsDashboard with controls
Indicators and
rear light
Indicators and
headlight
Steering wheel
Handle
Tiller

Components
The dashboard - displays and controls
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Operation indicator
(fault display)
Battery charge display
Speed contoller
Horn button Hazard indicator switch
Headlight
switch
indicator
switch

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1. Turn the seat to the outside. 2.Get in - turn the seat in the direction of travel
Brief instructions

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Brief instructions
3. Fasten the seat belt.
4. Switch on the Scooter
5. Check the battery charging state
Reserve Medium Full
Red Orange Yellow

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Brief instructions
6. Adjusting the drive level
H = 12.8 kph (8 mph)
maximum driving speed
L = 6.4 kph (4 mph)
maximum driving speed
7.Set the maximum speed
lowest possible driving speed
highest possible driving speed
8. Driving
Operate the drive lever slowly until the required speed
has been reached
The drive lever position controls the
speed variably right up to maximum
driving speed. ForwardsReverse

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Adjusting the seat height
Setting up the FORU scooter:
The following passage describes how to set up your scooter in order to ensure that you have a
comfortable and safe drive.
Adjusting the seat height
NOTE:
The seat must be removed from the scooter in order to adjust the seat height. You should try to
get help from a second person if possible or contact your dealer.
Removing the seat:
Tilt the backrest forwards.
First pull out the locking device (1) and then fold
the backrest forward (2).
Lift the seat while pulling the seat lock
(3) out of the seat support (4).