MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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MAINTENANCE
BRAKES
Your Motovox MVs10 Stand-up Scooter comes
equipped with mechanical disc brakes front
and rear for sure stops. It is important to be sure
that the brakes are working properly before
each ride. Checking their functionality is simple
and only takes a few seconds.
Before starting the engine, squeeze first one
brake handle then the other while trying to roll
the scooter forward. The brake lever should
feel firm and should not touch the handlegrip before the brake engages. If
the brake lever squeezes too far and feels soft, it is probably time to adjust
your brakes.
With the engine off, locate the adjuster barrel on the brake lever for the
brake that needs adjusting. To tighten the brakes, screw the barrel adjust out,
or counter clockwise so it is moving away from the lever. This lengthens the
cable housing and makes the brakes activate quicker when pulled.
Make sure when you check the brakes after adjusting that you don’t over
tighten them and cause them to drag when not applied.
Once you have the brakes adjusted the way you want them, tighten down
the stop nut on the barrel adjuster, turning it clockwise or toward the brake
handle. Turn the stop nut as tight as you can with your fingers. Do not use
tools to tighten the stop nut.
If you can’t get enough adjustment on the barrel adjuster, you may have to
make an adjustment at the caliper end, or at the wheels. To do so, locate the
retainer nut at the end of the actuator arm
on the brake. Loosen it a few turns so that
the brake cable will slide through the retainer
bolt and rotate the arm slightly forward to
add more braking power, then tighten the
retainer nut back down. Repeat as needed
until the brake is working smoothly and firmly
without dragging.
Your Motovox MVs10 Stand-up Scooter utilizes
a thumb throttle mechanism for ease of use and
safe operation. The thumb throttle mechanism
is a low-maintenance unit, however it is
important to be sure that it is working properly
before riding. The thumb throttle should return
to idle position after accelerating when you let
off of it. Before you start your scooter it is always
important to check and make sure that it works
freely and returns to idle position. If it sticks when depressed,
it could lead to a very dangerous situation where you or those around you
could be injured or killed.
A tire blowout can lead to a dangerous situation, not to mention being very
inconvenient. It is important to inspect your tires before you ride.
• Inspect both tires for bumps and bulges in the sidewall and tread.
• Look closely for cuts or other damage.
• Inspect both tires for embedded objects like glass, nails or sharp rockes that
you may have picked up.
• Inspect the tread depth of your tires and replace them if the depth drops
below a tenth of an inch, or if you notice a serious reduction in traction.
• Check for the position of the valve stem. A tilted valve stem can mean that
the tube is slipping inside the tire and can cause a blowout.
• Be sure that both tires are inflated to 25-28 PSI. If you use a high-powered
air hose, like those found at a gas station or tire shop, inflate carefully as the
small tires on the MVs10 scooter will inflate very quickly and could explode
if they are severely over inflated.
Barrel adjuster
Brake cable
Stop nut
Thumb throttle
Retainer nut
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
THROTTLE OPERATION
TIRES
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