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POCKET MOD Electric Scooter Troubleshooting Guide

Issue

Symptom(s)

Troubleshoot

Result(s)

Possible Solution(s)

Product Does Not Run

Unit shut off while in use             

Lights on throttle do 

NOT

 light up

Remove battery/motor cover & check fuse 

located next to battery

Fuse burnt out

Replace fuse and correct riding 

conditions. (Refer to Pg 6 in Owners 

Manual)

Lights on throttle do 

NOT

light up      

Motor will not engage

Remove battery/motor cover to           

check for loose connection(s)            

Loose connection(s) 

Reconnect Loose Connection(s)

Motor engages, but unit              

will not move                       

Check chain & rear wheel 

Chain is rotating, but rear wheel does not 

move

Replace Rear Wheel

Secure unit; turn power on & with 

NO 

weight on the unit, lift back end up        

& apply the throttle                     

Rear Wheel Spins Freely

Replace Battery or Charger

*

Unit should be charged 12 hours before 

first initial use and up to 8 hours after each 

subsequent use              

Motor engages

Replace Brake Lever

Motor does 

NOT

 engage

Replace Control Module & Throttle

Product Stops Without            

Applying Brakes

Unit shut off while in use             

Remove battery/motor cover & check fuse 

located next to battery

Fuse burnt out

Replace fuse and correct riding 

conditions. (Refer to Pg 6 in Owners 

Manual)

Lights on throttle do 

NOT

light up      

Motor will not engage

Remove battery/motor cover to           

check for loose connection(s)            

Loose connection(s) 

Reconnect Loose Connection(s)

Chain too loose

Adjust chain 

Chain slipped off rear sprocket 

Check chain for possible damage 

[Replace chain if necessary]           

(Refer to Pg 5 in Owner's Manual)

Chain is jammed in                            chain 

tensioner

Remove chain from chain tensioner; 

check chain & chain tensioner for 

possible damage                    

[Replace part(s) if necessary];         

place chain back on rear sprocket 

(Refer to Pg 5 in Owners manual)

Turn power off & manually turn gear on 

motor shaft with your fingers

Gear does 

NOT

 turn freely

Replace Motor

*

Always check to make sure charger is 

plugged into charger port correctly & lights 

on charger are working properly

Lights on throttle light up 

Check tension; position & the             

condition of chain                      

Remove battery/motor cover & unplug 

brake connector from control module      

Secure unit; turn power on               

& apply throttle                         

Lights on throttle light up             

Unit worked, but                     

will not go after charging             

12/21/2006

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