What are the pedals for? Do I need to start the scooter by pedaling?
You don’t need to start the scooter by pedaling. The MOTORINO™ motor is powerful enough to start it just by twisting the throttle even on a hilly terrain. The pedals however are qualifying the scooter as a bicycle and make it usable under the same regulations as a bicycle. The pedals are also useful if the scooter is used by two people on a hilly terrain to assist the motor.