Ball Bearings

Lock

 

Bearing

Washer

Hub Body

Cone

 

 

Axle

 

 

Lock Nut

 

Washer

 

 

Axle Nut

Hub Bearing Adjustment

When checked, the hub bearings of either wheel will require adjustment if there is any more than slight side play.

1.Check to make sure neither locknut is loose.

2.To adjust, remove wheel from scooter and loosen the locknut on one side of the hub while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a flat open end wrench.

3.Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to eliminate free play.

4.Re-tighten the locknut while holding the adjusting cone in position.

5.Re-check that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play.

Remove tire bead from the rim.

6.

Match the position of the leak in the tube with the tire to locate the possible

 

cause and mark the location on the tire.

7.

Remove the tire completely and inspect for a nail, glass, etc. and remove if

 

located. Also inspect the inside of the rim to ensure there are no protruding

 

spokes, rust or other potential causes. Replace the rim tape which covers the

 

spoke ends, if damaged.

8.

Remount one side of the tire onto the rim.

9.

Using a hand pump, inflate the tube just enough to give it some shape.

10.

Place the valve stem through the hole in the rim and work the tube into the

 

tire. Note: Do not let it twist.

11.

Using your hands only, remount the other side of the tire by pushing the edge

Push tire bead into the center of the rim.

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How To Fix a Flat Tire

If you need to repair a tire, follow these steps:

1.Remove the wheel from the scooter.

2.Deflate the tire completely via the valve.

Loosen the tire bead by pushing it inward all the way around.

3.Press one side of the tire bead up over the edge of the rim. Note: Use tire levers, not a screwdriver, otherwise you may damage the rim.

4.Remove the tube, leaving the tire on the rim.

5.Locate the leaks and patch using a tube repair kit, carefully following the instructions, or replace the tube.

Note: Ensure that the replacement tube size matches the size stated on the tire sidewall and that the valve is the correct type for your scooter.

Pull tire back onto the rim.

 

toward the center of the rim. Start on either side of the valve and work around

 

 

the rim.

 

12.

Before the tire is completely mounted, push the valve up into the rim to make

 

 

sure the tire can sit squarely in position.

 

13.

Fit the rest of the tire, rolling the last, most difficult part on using your thumbs.

 

 

Note: Avoid using tire levers as these can easily puncture the tube or damage

 

 

the tire.

 

14.

Check that the tube is not caught between the rim and the tire bead at any point.

 

15.

Using a hand pump, inflate the tube until the tire begins to take shape, and check

 

 

that the tire bead is evenly seated all the way around the rim. When properly

 

 

seated, fully inflate the tire to the pressure marked on the sidewall. Use a tire air

 

 

pressure gauge to check.

 

16.

Replace the wheel into the frame checking that safety washers are engaged and

 

 

wheel is centered.

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