PAGE 13IMPORTANT NOTICE:Your scooter is designed with a safety push-to-start feature.To prevent false starts, you must manually push-off to aspeed of about 3 mph before the throttle will power the scooter.The Thumb-Action Speed Control activates the motoronly when the scooter is in motion.• Place both hands on the handlebar and push the scooter forward to release the kickstand.• Lightly press the Thumb-Action Speed Control located on the right side of the handlebar.• Place one foot near the center of the deck. Push off from the ground with the other foot to a speed of about 3 miles per hour.The speed control will activate the motor only when the scooter is in motion.• Place your other foot on the deck.• To slow down, reduce your thumb pressure on the Thumb-Action Speed Control, or release it completely.• To stop, remove your thumb from the throttle and squeeze both brake levers.See Section 8C,“Brakes,” for more information about using the hand brakes.5. Riding Instructions