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VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING.
See
V
.
”Operation”
Check the tiller scooter console fuse located under the battery pack.
To check a fuse:
1.Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot.
2.Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 20 and 21
3.Inset a new fuse of the proper rating .
figures 20. Working fuse figures 21. Blown fuse
damage to the electrical system
What if the travel scooter
’s batteries won’t charge?
Check the fuse located on the battery pack. Replace if necessary.
During the charging process, if the charger LED
’s never indicate a full charge.
Check the fuse located on the battery pack. Replace if necessary.
Ensure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
If the battery pack fuse continually blows, contact your authorized our provider
for service.
What if the Travel Scooter does not move when I press the throttle
control lever?
When the manual freewheel lever is pushed forward, the brakes are
disengaged and all power to the motor/transaxle assembly is cut.
Pull back on the manual freewheel lever, turn the travel scooter off , and then
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back on to return to normal operation.
What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips?
If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorized for service
Charge the travel scooter
’s batteries more frequently. See
IV
.
”Batteries and
Charging
”.
If the problem continues, you have to have both of your travel scooter
’s
batteries load tested by your authorized provider.
You may also perform the load test yourself. Battery load testers are available
at most automotive parts stores.
Follow the directions supplied with the load tester.
See
IV
.
”Batteries and Charging” or “ Appendix
I
-specifications
” for information
about your travel scooter
’s battery type.
What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor
surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever?
Fully charge your travel scooter
’s batteries. See
IV
.
”Batteries and Charging”.
Have your authorized provider load test each battery.
See the previous troubleshooting question for load testing the batteries
yourself. If you experience any problems with your travel scooter that you are not
able to solve, immediately contact your authorized provider for information
maintenance and service.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Travel Scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you
do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you
may schedule inspection and maintenance at your regularly inspect your Travel
Scooter
’s tires for signs of wear.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Bumpers, tires and trim can benefit from an occasional application of a rubber or
vainly conditioner.
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WARNING! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating
of the old fuse. Failure to use properly rated fuses may cause
WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on
the Travel Scooter
’s vinyl seat or tire tread, as they will
become dangerously slippery.
.
