Routine maintenance

The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made.

There is no service manual available.

Maintenance, fault finding and servicing should be carried out by an authorised dealer unless otherwise indicated.

The checks below can be carried out by the user

Battery charge check (Fig. D)

Look at battery charge indicator on tiller before use to ensure batteries are fully charged.

Inspection of connectors (Fig. C)

Remove batteries and rear drive unit and ensure all connectors are secure.

Wipe over with a damp cloth

Use a damp soft cloth and mild detergent on panels, battery wells, tiller and seat.

Check tyres & tyre pressures

Each tyre should be free of debris, oil, deep cuts or distortion.

Long overnight battery charge

Please ensure that the battery pack is charged for a minimum of 8 hours.

Check tyres for wear (See Fig. A and Fig. B)

Look at the tyres to ensure that the tread is visible and continuous.

The checks below must be carried out by an authorised dealer Seat swivel, seat slide (where fitted)

Inspection of wiring and connectors for chafing and wear

Battery terminals

Clean and protect with petroleum jelly.

Ensure parking brake (where fitted) is correctly adjusted

Check stabiliser wheels for wear

Inspect motor brushes

Full service by dealer

Daily

Weekly

Quarterly

Annually

Fig. A

Fig. B

Storage

When storing your scooter for long periods (in excess of one week), charge batteries for 12 hours and then disconnect the batteries to minimise battery discharge.

Electronic faults

Do not attempt to investigate faults in the control box, the control pod or charger as the design and set up of the electronics is of a safety critical nature. Spare parts and service are available from authorised dealers.

Fig. C

Fig. D

Replacing LED`s (where fitted)

Caution! Disconnect batteries before changing LED`s.

Rear light - Contact Dealer

Headlight - Contact Dealer

Wheels

Note: Wheels should only be removed and refitted by an authorised dealer.

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Sterling 2 owner manual Routine maintenance, Storage, Electronic faults, Replacing LED`s where fitted, Wheels