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Figure 40. Motor Brushes
Figure 41. Connectors 5b and 5c
3. Remove and inspect the motor brushes.
See figures 39
and 40
.
— If the motor brushes are worn below 0.25 in. or they are
physically damaged,
then replace the motor brushes and
retest the system.
— If the motor brushes are not worn below 0.25 in. and are
not physically damaged,
then replace the motor (19) and
retest the system.
From step 2
4. Reassemble the scooter. Refer to the scooter owner’s
manual.
5. Remove the main shroud.
See figure 11
.
6. Remove the cover from the controller (8).
See figure 12
.
7. Unplug connector 5b and connector 5c from from connector
8d.
See diagram 3
.
8. Measure resistance across connectors 5b and 5c.
See
figure 41
.
— If your multimeter indicates about 0.5-1.5 ohms,
then
replace the controller (8)
and retest the system.
—
If your multimeter indicates an open,
then replace the
motor/brake harness (5) and retest the system.
Beep Code #9 - Possible Controller Trip
Symptoms:
The controller (8) beeps nine times.
Diagnosis:
The key may have been inserted during battery installation.
The controller (8) may be overheated.
The brake or drive system may be dragging, causing the
motor to pull too much current.
Solution:
Use the following procedure to clear the beep code:
1. Before installing the batteries, remove the key from the
key switch. After installing the batteries, insert the key all
the way into the key switch and turn the key switch
completely clockwise.
—
If you do not receive a beep code
, then the scooter should run.
—
If you receive a beep code,
then shut down the scooter for 10-
15 minutes to allow the controller (8) to cool and retest the
system.
Retesting the system after cool down:
— If the beep code stops after shutting down and the scooter
drives when powered up,
then go to the next step.
—
If the beep code persists,
then replace the controller (8)
and retest the system.
Figure 39. Motor Brush Removal/Assembly