X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance with your authorized Pride Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR
νRegularly inspect your scooter’s tires for signs of wear.
νUse a rubber conditioner on your scooter’s tire sidewalls to help to preserve them.
WARNING! Do not apply rubber conditioner on tire tread; this may cause the tires to become dangerously slippery.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
νBumpers and trim also benefit from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner.
WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter’s seat (if vinyl), floorboard, or tire tread. They will become dangerously slippery and result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
νThe scooter shroud is made from durable ABS plastic and coated with an advanced formula urethane paint.
νA light application of car wax will help the shroud retain its high gloss.
WIRING HARNESSES
νRegularly check wiring harness insulation for wear or damage.
νHave your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that you find before using your scooter again.
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
νThese items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication.
CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND ELECTRONICS
νKeep these areas free of moisture.
νIf any of these items are exposed to moisture, let them dry thoroughly before operating your scooter again.
STORAGE
If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to:
νFully charge its batteries prior to storage.
νDisconnect the batteries.
νStore your scooter in a warm, dry environment.
νAvoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremes.
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This damages the battery and can cause personal injury.
For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise the scooter off of the ground. This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground.
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