SECTION
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION
NOTE: Every six months take your powered scooter to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your powered scooter. To operate properly and safely, your powered scooter must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your powered scooter.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, turn power Off and remove key from ignition.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑Ensure powered scooter drives straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
❑Check frame for damage and corrosion.
❑Ensure that the brake release lever is easy to engage/disengage.
❑Ensure that tiller adjustment mechanism engages and disengages properly and securely.
❑Ensure that the scooter stops completely when throttle is released (i.e., does not continue to roll as if the throttle is activated).
❑Clean upholstery and armrests.
❑Ensure armrest pad sits flush against arm tube.
❑Inspect the seat upholstery for rips and tears.
❑Inspect seat swivel for release and engagement (seat locks into the determined swivel positions).
❑Inspect for excessive side movement or binding when the drive wheels are raised or turned.
❑Inspect front wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning the wheel. The front wheel should come to a gradual stop.
❑Check the front fork for damage or corrosion.