SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION
Part No. 1145807
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Lynx™L-3X
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION
NOTE:
Every
six
months
take
your
powered
scooter
to
a
qualified
technician
for
a
thorough
inspection
and
servicing.
Regular
cleaning
will
reveal
loose
or
worn
parts
and
enhance
the
smooth
operation
of
your
powered
scooter.
To
operate
properly
and
safely,
your
powered
scooter
must
be
cared
for
just
like
any
other
vehicle.
Routine
maintenance
will
extend
the
life
and
efficiency
of
your
powered
scooter.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service, turn power Off and
remove key from ignition.
CAUTION
As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks
and wear, and should be replaced.
Safety Inspection Checklists
Initial
adjustments
should
be
made
to
suit
your
personal
body
structure
needs
and
preference.
Thereafter
follow
these
maintenance
procedures:
Inspect/Adjust Initially
❑
Ensure
powered
scooter
drives
straight
(no
excessive
drag
or
pull
to
one
side).
❑
Check
frame
for
damage
and
corrosion.
❑
Ensure
that
the
brake
release
lever
is
easy
to
engage/disengage.
❑
Ensure
that
tiller
adjustment
mechanism
engages
and
disengages
properly
and
securely.
❑
Ensure
that
the
scooter
stops
completely
when
throttle
is
released
(i.e.,
does
not
continue
to
roll
as
if
the
throttle
is
activated).
❑
Clean
upholstery
and
armrests.
❑
Ensure
armrest
pad
sits
flush
against
arm
tube.
❑
Inspect
the
seat
upholstery
for
rips
and
tears.
❑
Inspect
seat
swivel
for
release
and
engagement
(seat
locks
into
the
determined
swivel
positions).
❑
Inspect
for
excessive
side
movement
or
binding
when
the
drive
wheels
are
raised
or
turned.
❑
Inspect
front
wheel/fork
assembly
for
proper
tension
by
spinning
the
wheel.
The
front
wheel
should
come
to
a
gradual
stop.
❑
Check
the
front
fork
for
damage
or
corrosion.
