• Tiller adjustment - functioning, wear and damage.
• All assembly spigots and hooks for wear or
damage.
• Seat mounting for wear or damage.
• Seat mechanisms locate and operate correctly,
and spring lever engages. Lubricate as necessary.
• Handlebar alignment.
• Check motor and gearbox for unusual noise or
vibration; investigate as necessary.
• Electromagnetic brake operation – does the
scooter slow when the hand control is released?
• Does the brake engage when the scooter is
pushed when in freewheel?
• Emergency and regen brake system - Check
adjustment and function.
• Freewheel operation.
• Frame for damage or cracks.
• General check for corrosion, repair or protect as
necessary.
• All operational controls work correctly.
• Battery condition and charger operation.
• Tighten all nuts & bolts.
• Correct all defects found and determine if the
scooter is roadworthy.
• Final road test.
• Clean the scooter.
• Customer road test.
How long should I keep my scooter before I
change it?
We estimate a service life of five years for this
product (excluding batteries and tyres) provided it
is used in strict accordance with the intended use
as set out in this document and all maintenance
and service requirements are met. The estimated
service life can be exceeded if the product is
carefully used and properly maintained and
provided technical and scientific advances do not
result in technical limitations. The service life can
also be considerably reduced by extreme or
incorrect usage. The fact that we estimate a service
life for this product does not constitute an additional
warranty.
It is important that the scooter you have suits the
needs and abilities. The scooter should serve you
well for many years but change it if at any time you
feel it no longer meets the needs. Consult the
dealer on the condition of the scooter and
remember scooters of any type become more
expensive to maintain the older they get.
Engineer’s Checklist
Obtain all comments from the customer on the
condition and serviceability of the scooter and then
complete an Initial diagnostic road test. Record all
defects to be corrected. Now check, test and
complete the following:
• Wheel bearings wear and lubricate.
• Wheel alignment and tracking.
• Pre-set speed control works correctly.
• Wear or damage to tyres and/or wheels.
• Bodywork fixtures for damage, or cracking.
• Throttle play and adjustment.
• Built-in batteries and internal electrical
connections for condition and corrosion.
• Check all cables for damage, abrasion, corrosion
and that screening is intact. Replace as necessary.
• Steering bearing (adjust as required).
Important Note for the Engineer
Enquire if the customer is satisfied with the product.
Please report all points good or bad directly to:
Electric Mobility Euro Ltd
Tel. 01460 258100
Email. [email protected]
If there are any incidents or component failures prior
or during use that may compromise the safe
operation of the scooter then report to Electric
Mobility Euro Ltd.
Please also include in any written or verbal
communications with product type, comments
and/or other relevant information.
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