Skoot-Eze TBSC79020, User Manual

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8
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Regularly check the scooter and make sure that all parts
are properly tightened. If the scooter does not function
properly, follow the steps below. IMPORTANT: Always
turn the on/off key to the “OFF” position and remove
it before performing any of the steps below.
Symptom 1—The motor does not start when the
handgrip throttle is turned.
1. Make sure that the on/off key is in the on/off switch
and that the key is turned to either the “ON” or the
“R” position.
2. Make sure that the batteries are charged.
3. Make sure that the brake handle is not being pulled.
Symptom 2—The batteries discharge quickly.
1. Make sure that the tires are inflated to the pressure
listed on the sides of the tires.
2. Use the scooter on level, smooth surfaces. Avoid
using the scooter on grades steeper than 5%.
3. Charge and store the batteries at temperatures
between 50°F and 100°F (10°C and 38°C).
4. If the batteries still discharge quickly, new batteries
may be needed. Refer to HOW TO ORDER
REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 11.
Symptom 3—The brake is too loose or too tight.
1. Locate the
locknut and
adjustment
barrel on
the brake
handle.
Turn the
locknut
counter-
clockwise
to loosen it. Next, turn the adjustment barrel counter-
clockwise to tighten the brake or clockwise to loosen
it. Then, turn the locknut clockwise and retighten it.
Repeat until the brake is properly adjusted.
If the brake requires further adjustment, locate the
locknut and adjustment barrel near the lower end of
the brake
cable. Using
a small
open-end
wrench,
loosen the
locknut.
Next, turn
the adjust-
ment barrel
counterclockwise to tighten the brake or clockwise to
loosen it. Then, retighten the locknut. Repeat until the
brake is properly adjusted.
Symptom 4—The seat clamp is too loose or too tight.
1. If the seat
clamp does
not hold the
seat post
tightly, open
the lever.
Turn the
adjustment
nut clock-
wise one
half turn while keeping the lever from turning. Close
the lever. Repeat until the seat post is held tightly.
If the seat clamp cannot be closed, open the lever and
turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise one quarter
turn while keeping the lever from turning. Close the
lever. Repeat until the seat clamp closes and holds
the seat post tightly.
Symptom 5—The volume of the horn becomes weak.
1. The batter-
ies should
be replaced,
using two
“AA” bat-
teries (alka-
line batteries
are recom-
mended).
Remove the
two screws and remove the cover of the horn.
Replace the batteries. Make sure to match the + and
– symbols on the batteries with the symbols in the
battery compartment of the horn. Reattach the cover.
Locknut
Adjustment
Barrel
Locknut
Cable
Adjustment
Barrel
Lever
Seat
Clamp
Adjustment
Nut
Screws