X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
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 tires to help to preserve them.
WARNING! Do not put 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 rubber or vinyl conditioner.
WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter’s vinyl seat; it may become dangerously slippery.
νThe tiller shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and coated with an advanced formula urethane paint.
νA light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss.
BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
νMake certain that the terminal connections remain tight and uncorroded.
νThe batteries must sit flat in the battery wells.
νThe battery terminals should face the rear of the scooter.
WIRING HARNESSES
νRegularly check all wiring connections.
νRegularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, 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 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
νKeep these areas free of moisture.
νIf any of these items do become exposed to moisture, let them dry thoroughly before operating the scooter again.
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