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Maintenance
ADJUSTING BRAKES
In order to adjust the sensitivity of the hand brake, either tighten or loosen the wire shown on
the left. First loosen the nut and push the wire back toward the brake to lessen sensitivity, or
pull the wire to increase sensitivity.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Your electric scooter requires minimum maintenance to give years of service. Always follow
these simple procedures before your ride.
• Make sure battery is fully charged.
• Never leave batteries uncharged for more than 30 days, as this will negatively impact
performance and battery lifespan.
• Inspect all connections each time you ride to ensure nothing is loose and wires are
not frayed or damaged.
• Make sure tires are inflated to their proper pressure as indicated on the tires.
• Test brakes to ensure they are operating before increasing speed.
• Properly adjust helmet to each rider for maximum protection.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Battery replacement should be done by an electric scooter authorized service dealer or anyone
with simple technical skills. The batteries are located in the battery compartment on the
footboard. To access the batteries, remove the screws that hold on the battery cover and
carefully disconnect the wires from the battery terminal, marking each wire to ensure that it
will be reconnected to the correct connector. Replace the batteries and reconnect the wires
to the correct connectors. Replace and secure the cover. Fully charge the batteries before
attempting to use.
DISPOSAL OF BATTERY
Your Tarpan Electric Scooter uses sealed lead-acid batteries which must be recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a
fire. The battery may explode or leak. Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular
household trash. The incineration, land filling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with
household trash is prohibited by law in most areas. Return exhausted batteries to a federal
or provincial approved lead-acid battery recycler.
