Page9STOPPING & BRAKINGTo brake, release the THROTTLE GRIP and depress the BRAKE LEVERS (on theleft/right side of the handlebars. Depressing the brake will disengage power to the motor.When the unit feels like it is loosing power or not accelerating to full speed, the scooter isready to be re-charged.BRAKING SYSTEMThe XP-707 uses a front and rear caliper braking system. A hand brake lever on the leftand right side of the handlebar activates them both. Squeezing the hand brake lever withyour left hand activates the rear brake. Squeezing the hand brake lever with your righthand activates the front brake. Make sure to release the HAND THROTTLE GRIP whenengaging the brakes. Practice braking on a smooth, dry surface to get used to the feel ofthe braking system. Braking distance is affected by wet conditions and loose anduneven riding surfaces.ADJUSTING THE BRAKESThe Brakes on the XP-707 should come fully adjusted from the factory.However, it may be necessary to adjust the brakes from time to time.Fig. 7Fig. 8To adjust the brakes:For brakes that are adjusted too tight:1. Loosen the tension screw on theleft right hand brake lever byrotating it counter-clockwise untilthe wheel spins freely. (Fig. 7For brakes that are adjusted too loose:2. Tighten the tension screw on theleft hand brake lever by rotating itclockwise until the wheel has aslight drag. (Fig. 7)For further adjustment, locate thecaliper mounted at the front and rearwheels and perform the followingprocedure:1. With one hand, depress the brakecaliper using your thumb andforefinger (Fig.8).2. With the other hand, adjust thetension screw on the brake line untilthe desired tensions is obtained.