A 85 scooter - assembly and set-up
pre-ride-checklist and usage - 11
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CLAMP
WARNING
Risk of skew!
Loose screws will cause the front wheel or T-bar to skew.
Stop riding when the screw of the clamp is loose or the front wheel and T-bar skew.
make sure the screws thightened securely. See examples in figure 9 and 10.
REQUIRED TOOLS
5 mm Allen wrenches
Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, check that the collar clamp bolt(s) is tightened securely. Loose
screws will cause the front wheel or T-bar to skew. Please check and follow illustrations
11-16 to operate, redress and tighten the screws.
LOOSE PARTS
Check and secure all fasteners before every ride. Make sure the collar clamp, quick release
lever, and handlebar spring sleeves are locked properly in place before riding. (As shown in
figure 5,8 and 11)
please note:
self-locking nuts and other self-locking fixings may lose their effectiveness
after being used several times and may need replacing.
SAFETY GEAR
Always wear proper protective equipment, such as an approved safety helmet, elbow pads
and kneepads. Always wear shoes (lace-up with rubber soles) and keep shoelaces tied and
out of the way of the wheels. Never ride bare-footed or in sandals.
HOW TO RIDE
Place one foot on the baseboard, push forward with the other foot. Steer with both hands on
the handlebars. For enhanced conering, lean slightly into the direction of the turn. For control-
led stops, apply the brake by stepping on the rear brake.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you practice applying the brake at various speeds and in an
open area free from obstructions before riding your scooter around others.
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