I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire, you can have the tube replaced. If your scooter is equipped with a solid tire insert, either the solid insert or the entire wheel must be replaced depending on the model. Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information regarding replacement wheels for your scooter.
WARNING! Wheels on your scooter should only be serviced/replaced by a qualified technician.
WARNING! Completely deflate pneumatic tires before dismantling the rim or attempting repair.
WARNING! Be sure that the key is removed from the key switch and the scooter is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure repair.
WARNING! When changing a pneumatic tire, remove only the lug nuts, then remove the wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tire completely or it may explode.
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for solid tires:
1.Remove the key from the key switch and ensure your scooter is not in freewheel mode.
2.Elevate the side of the scooter of which you are removing the tire. Place wooden blocks under the frame to elevate the scooter.
3.Remove the wheel cap, drive wheel nut, and washer from the axle. See figure 25.
4.Pull the wheel off the axle.
5.Slide the new wheel onto the axle. Make sure the axle key is in the axle slot.
WARNING! Failure to ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury and/ or product damage.
| AXLE SLOT |
WASHER | AXLE KEY |
WHEEL | DRIVE WHEEL NUT |
CAP |
|
Figure 25. Solid Tire Wheel Removal
6. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten.
WARNING! Make sure that both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly.
7.Reinstall the wheel cap.
8.Remove the blocks from beneath the scooter.
MOTOR BRUSHES
The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly. They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorized Pride Provider.
CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS
Keep these areas free of moisture.
Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again.
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