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Riding in Wet Weather
Your mobility scooter is designed to function in wet conditions, such as when it is raining.
However, because the motor is on the rear wheel, it is easy to slip when moving at high
speeds. If it is very wet, be sure to avoid high speeds.
The Motor and Water
Your mobility scooter is not designed to be immersed in water. Always ensure that the
water level does not go above the middle of the tire, to prevent water from getting inside
the motor.
Water in the motor can cause short-circuits and may damage the electrical systems in your
mobility scooter.
Riding in Cold Weather
Your mobility scooter is designed to operate year-round. However, in very cold conditions
or when there is a lot of snow or slush on the ground, it is possible for the motor in the
mobility scooter to get wet or for the brakes to function less efficiently, just as can happen
in wet weather. Below 10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not work as well as it would in
warmer temperatures. While Lithium-Ion batteries perform better than Lead-Acid batter-
ies in temperature extremes, both will experience reduced performance in cold tempera-
tures.
Also, riding the mobility scooter in cold temperatures may require you to replace the bat-
tery sooner rather than later.
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