34 | Maintenance
Warning!
When infl ating tyres, never exceed the
maximum recommended tyre pressure which
is stated on the tyres
(2.5 bar front and 3.5 bar
rear).
Never forget to replace the valve cap after
infl ating the tyres. The valve cap prevents dirt
and sand from getting into the valve.
See the ‘Maintenance table’ regarding tyre
checks.
Contact your dealer to repair tyre punctures.
6.4 Cleaning the scooter
Removing dry dirt
The upholstery, metal parts and frame
components can usually be cleaned with ease
using a soft, dry cloth.
Removing mud and/or other wet dirt
Components which have become dirty due to
wet dirt are best removed by
fi
rst cleaning with
a damp cloth and then with a soft, dry cloth.
Upholstery
Cleaning with a damp cloth. Once the dirt has
been removed, the parts which have been
cleaned need to be dried using a soft, dry cloth.
Warning!
Never use caustic cleaning products. These can
be damaging to the scooter. Do not use organic
solvents, such as thinners, chemical-cleaning
naphtha or methylated spirits.
Do not spray or pour water onto your scooter.
Exercise caution when using water near to the
electronic system.
Upholstery: do not chemically clean, iron or
spin-dry.
The use of ‘wet’ batteries is not permitted. If the
batteries need to be replaced, then gel batteries
must be used.
Replacing the batteries
If battery capacity is so low that the scooter can
only make short trips, or can not be driven at
all, then the batteries have reached the end of
their lifespan. Replace the batteries as soon as
possible.
Warning!
Contact your dealer: your dealer will know
exactly which batteries are most suitable for
your scooter and how to replace the batteries.
Once the new batteries have been put in place
they will need to be charged and ‘run in’ See
5.1 ‘Charging the batteries’.
See 6.5 ‘Used scooters and the environment’
for the correct way to dispose of batteries.
Cleaning the batteries
Gel batteries are maintenance-free. However,
attention may be paid to the following matters:
• Ensure that the batteries remain clean and
dry: dirt and water can cause leaks, as
a result of which battery capacity can be
reduced.
• Clean the battery terminals and then grease
them using acid-free Vaseline.
6.3 Tyres
To ensure that your scooter performs well, it is
of great importance for the tyres to be kept at
the right pressure.
Infl ating the tyres
The tyres are equipped with a car tyre valve.
You can have the tyres in
fl
ated by your dealer,
or at your local petrol station. You can also
in
fl
ate the tyres yourself using a hand or foot
pump. Remove the caps from the valves
before in
fl
ating the tyres. If the tyres are not
adequately in
fl
ated, the range of the scooter
may be reduced and the tread may wear more
quickly. See the ‘product speci
fi
cations’ for the
correct tyre pressure.
