UltraLite AutoGo 550 User manual

A Division of Electric Mobility Corp.
1 Mobility Plaza • Sewell, NJ 08080
AutoGo™550
Owners Manual
Patents Pending
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Please read this entire manual before operating the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the vehicle or serious injury.
Electric Mobility wishes to thank you for choosing the revolutionary AutoGo™ 550 vehicle for fun and convenience. As the
World’s leader in the design and production of personal mobility vehicles, we take great pride in our ability to improve the
quality of life for people desiring more mobility. Your AutoGo 550 has been thoroughly tested and will give you years of good
service and pleasure, providing you follow the instructions and precautions in this manual. Please review this manual in its
entirety prior to first using your equipment and direct any questions you might have to your authorized provider or write/call:
Electric Mobility Corp.
USA Canada United Kingdom
1 Mobility Plaza 1535 Meyerside Drive, Unit #13-14 Canal Way
Sewell, NJ 08080 Mississauga, ON L5T 1M9 Ilminster, Somerset, England TA19 9DL
1-[phone] [phone] 01460-258100
International: 1-[phone]
Please keep this manual handy for easy reference.
Please record your vehicle information for future reference:
AutoGo 550
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Safety Information .................................................................................. 1
Getting to KnowYour AutoGo 550 .................................................. 5
Illustration 1 — AutoGo 550 Components ............................................... 6
Initial Set-up .............................................................................................. 7
Unfolding ............................................................................................... 7
Charging Batteries ............................................................................... 8
Illustration 2 — Battery Charging .................................................... 9
Installing the Battery Pack ................................................................ 11
Illustration 3 — Battery Pack Installation ...................................... 11
Adjusting Tiller Position .................................................................... 12
Illustration 4 —Tiller Adjustment Lever ......................................... 12
Installing & Setting the Dashboard Clock ..................................... 13
Controls .................................................................................................. 14
Illustration 5 — Controls ..................................................................... 14
Operating the AutoGo 550 ............................................................... 19
Daily Use ................................................................................................. 19
Transferring On or Off the Vehicle ................................................. 20
Driving ................................................................................................. 20
Speed Settings ............................................................................... 22
Inclines ............................................................................................ 22
Cornering & Turning ..................................................................... 22
Title Page
Curbs and Small Obstacles ........................................................... 23
Freewheel Operation ..................................................................... 23
Automatic Folding and Unfolding .......................................................... 24
Folding Instructions ............................................................................. 24
Illustration 6 — Folding Seatback Down ......................................... 24
Illustration 7 — Dash Release Lever ............................................... 25
Illustration 8 — Foot Release & Frame Lock .................................. 25
Illustration 9 — Folding Operation ................................................... 27
Unfolding Information ........................................................................ 28
Flat Folding and Unfolding.................................................................. 29
Illustration 10 — Flat Fold ................................................................ 29
Illustration 11 — Unfolding Flat Folded Vehicle ............................... 30
Disassembly & Re-Assembly .................................................................. 31
Taking the AutoGo 550 Apart ........................................................... 31
Illustration 12 — Seat Removal ....................................................... 31
Illustration 13 — Battery Pack Removal ......................................... 32
Illustration 14 — Flattening Seat Frame ......................................... 33
Illustration 15 — Unplugging Drivetrain .......................................... 33
Re-assembling the AutoGo 550 ........................................................ 34
Illustration 16 — Drivetrain Connection .......................................... 34
Transporting the AutoGo 550 ............................................................... 36
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Title Page
Maintenance .............................................................................................. 38
Preventative Maintenance ....................................................................... 38
Frame Inspection ................................................................................. 38
Headlight ............................................................................................... 39
Lubrication ............................................................................................ 39
Tires ....................................................................................................... 40
Electrical Connections ....................................................................... 40
Hardware Inspection .......................................................................... 40
Cleaning Instructions .......................................................................... 40
Polishing ................................................................................................ 41
Cable Adjustment ................................................................................ 41
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Illustration 17 — CableTurnbuckle Adjustment .............................. 42
Drivetrain ............................................................................................. 43
Seat Frame Cams ................................................................................ 43
Replacing Clock Battery ..................................................................... 44
Illustration 18 — Replacing Clock Battery ...................................... 44
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................... 46
Controller Fault Codes .......................................................................... 48
Parts Ordering Procedures .................................................................... 49
Accessories ............................................................................................... 50
Specifications ............................................................................................. 51
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 52
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Number Title Page
1AutoGo 550 Components ................................................ 6
2Battery Charging ................................................................. 9
3Battery Pack Installation ................................................... 11
4Tiller Adjustment Lever ................................................... 12
5Controls .............................................................................. 14
6Folding Seatback Down .................................................... 24
7Dash Release Lever........................................................... 25
8Foot Release & Frame Lock ............................................ 25
9Folding Operation ............................................................. 27
Number Title Page
10 Flat Fold .............................................................................. 29
11 Unfolding Flat FoldedVehicle ........................................... 30
12 Seat Removal ..................................................................... 31
13 Battery Pack Removal ...................................................... 32
14 Flattening Seat Frame ....................................................... 33
15 Unplugging Drivetrain ....................................................... 33
16 Drivetrain Connection ..................................................... 34
17 Cable Turnbuckle Adjustment ......................................... 42
18 Replacing Clock Battery .................................................. 44
© 2003 Electric Mobilty Corp.
AutoGo™ 550 is a trademark of Electric Mobilty Corp.
Patents Pending
No liability is assumed with respect to the use of any information contained in this publication. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication, Electric
Mobilty Corp., assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this publication. This
publication, as well as operational details described herein, are subject to change without notice.
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Safety Information
Read and understand these Warnings and the entire manual before using your AutoGo 550. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in damage to the vehicle or serious injury.
IMPORTANT!
1. DO NOT exceed the specifications of this unit, modify
this unit in anyway, or use the unit for a purpose other
than as intended.
2. DO NOT operate this unit if your health or
medications you are taking cause you to feel dizzy, affect
your vision, or in any way impact your thought process,
coordination, or ability to safely operate the unit. Check
with your physician should you experience any of these
symptoms.
3. DO NOT operate this unit after consuming any
alcoholic beverages.
4. DO NOT transfer “on” or “off” the unit until it is
turned “OFF”, completely stopped, and when it is on a
stable and level surface.
5. DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or other
obstruction higher than 1 inch.
6. DO NOT stop when going up an incline. If you must
do so, always lean forward to shift the center of gravity
and prevent the unit from tipping.
7. DO NOT climb inclines that pose a concern for
stability.
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8. DO NOT drive across an incline or attempt to turn
while on an incline.
9. DO NOT back down an incline or allow the unit to be
backed down an incline.
10. DO NOT turn off the power while the unit is moving.
11. ALWAYS remember vehicle capacity is limited to one
person only.This unit is not approved for towing or for
weights in excess of the published maximum.
12. ALWAYS drive straight up and down inclines.
13. ALWAYS turn the power off when the unit is not in
use.This will not only extend the life of the charge in
the battery but will keep the unit from being
accidentally moved.
14. ALWAYS use a grounded receptacle. Use of a non-
grounded receptacle could result in an electrical shock.
15. ALWAYS reduce speed when making a turn.
16. ALWAYS keep arms and legs within the confines of
the unit.
17. USE EXTRA CAUTION when climbing inclines
(ramps, hills, driveways, etc.).
18. USE CAUTION when braking on an incline or wet or
slippery surfaces as the unit may take longer to come to
a complete stop.
19. USE CAUTION when operating the unit in bad
weather or driving through water as moisture could
affect the control system or other parts of the unit
either temporarily or permanently.
20. OPERATOR must remain seated when the unit is
moving.
21. NEVER hose off your vehicle.
22. NEVER use your unit in a shower or steam room.
23. NEVER charge batteries that may be frozen.
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Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) on
your vehicle.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) refers to the effects that outside sources of electromagnetic energy (radio and
television broadcasts, CB radios, garage door openers, etc.) might have on the control systems of your vehicle.The
interference from these sources could cause the vehicle to release its brakes, move by itself, or to move in an unintended
direction. EMI could also result in permanent damage to the control system.
The sources of electromagnetic energy can be broadly classified into three types:
•Hand held short-range portable transceivers — These are transmitter/receivers with the antenna mounted
directly on the unit. Examples include: citizen band (CB) radios,“walkie-talkies”, security, fire and police transceivers,
and devices that transmit signals even when not in use.
•Medium range mobile transceivers — These usually have the antenna mounted outside of a vehicle or building.
Examples include police, fire, and ambulance and taxi transceivers.
•Long range transmitters and receivers — These usually have the antenna mounted on a tower. Examples
include commercial radio and television broadcasts and amateur (HAM) radios.
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Other types of hand-held devices like cellular telephones, laptop computers,AM/FM radios, and small appliances like hair
dryers or electric shavers may also generate electromagnetic energy, but it is such a small amount that, as far as we know,
no EMI problems should occur with these devices.
The intensity of interference from electromagnetic energy is measured in volts per meter (v/m), which refers to the
strength of the electrical source (voltage) as it relates to the distance away from the object being considered (in meters).
Resistance of a vehicle to a certain EMI intensity is commonly called its “immunity level.” A level of 20 volts/meter is a
generally achievable and useful immunity level against interference from radio wave sources (the higher the immunity level,
the greater the protection).
Your vehicle has been tested and found to meet the required immunity level for Electromagnetic Interference (20 v/m).
Report all incidents of unintended movement or unexpected brake releases to Electric Mobility’s customer service
department.
WARNING!
Even with an immunity level of 20 volt/meter, certain precautions must be
followed to ensure that your vehicle will not be affected by outside
electromagnetic sources.
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Getting to KnowYour AutoGo 550
Dash & Controls — The AutoGo 550 is operated from the controls located on the dashboard and the Forward/Reverse
lever which controls the power folding/unfolding feature. Detailed descriptions of these controls are presented in a
separate part of this section (see “Controls” on page 14).
Serial Number — Each AutoGo 550 is identified by a unique, 8-character Serial Number located on a label on the inside
of the tiller, behind the Battery Pack.When you first get your vehicle, remove the Battery Pack and write down the
vehicle’s Serial Number in the front of this manual (see page i) for future reference.
Tiller & Battery Pack — The front, steerable tiller directs the AutoGo 550 into your desired direction of movement.A
removable Battery Pack is mounted on the front of the Tiller.This Battery Pack also contains the integral Battery Charger.
A separate Charger Power Cord is used to recharge the batteries from any 3-prong wall electrical outlet.
Seat — A removable, adjustable, padded seat provides riding comfort when using your AutoGo 550. Folding backrest and
armrests allow for compact storage.
Folding Chassis — The hinged, articulated chassis of the AutoGo 550 allows it to automatically fold and unfold for use
and storage.
Drivetrain — A removable Drivetrain mounted at the rear of the chassis provides power to drive the AutoGo 550
vehicle and to power fold it. A self-contained parking brake has a manual release which allows the vehicle to be manually
pushed without operating the motor.
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