SAFETY INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE

SECTION 2

SAFETY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

Section 2 - Safety Inspection/Maintenance - includes the following:Safety Inspection ChecklistMaintenanceTroubleshooting

NOTE: Every six (6) months take the 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 the scooter. To operate properly and safely, the scooter must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of the scooter.

Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

 

ITEM

 

INSPECT/ADJUST

 

 

INITIALLY WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL

 

 

 

 

 

Scooter drives straight (no excessive

 

 

 

 

 

drag/pull to one side).

X

 

 

X

 

Check frame for damage and corrosion.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRAKE (SECTION 3)

 

 

 

 

 

Does not bind or interfere with travel.

X

 

X

 

 

Brake easy to disengage/engage.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVE WHEELS (SECTION 7)

 

 

 

 

 

No excessive side movement or binding when

 

 

 

 

 

raised and turned.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT WHEEL (SECTION 7)

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension

 

 

 

 

 

by spinning wheel, wheel should come to a

 

 

 

 

 

gradual stop.

X

 

X

 

 

Check front fork for damage and corrosion.

X

 

 

X

 

Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles

 

 

 

 

 

noticeably or binds to a stop.

X

 

X

 

 

Ensure that fork stem bearing set is tight.

X

 

X

 

 

Wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture.

X

 

 

X

 

CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the

 

 

 

 

 

wheels and tires should be checked

 

 

 

 

 

periodically for cracks and wear and

 

 

 

 

 

should be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TILLER (SECTION 6)

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that tiller adjustment handle engages

 

 

 

 

 

and disengages properly and securely.

X

X

 

 

 

Scooter stops completely when throttle is

 

 

 

 

 

released (Does not continue to roll as if

 

 

 

 

 

throttle is activated).

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEAT (SECTION 4)

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect seat swivel for release and engagement

 

 

 

 

 

(seat locks into the determined swivel positions).

X

 

X

 

 

Inspect for rips, tears in upholstery.

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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