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RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS
DAILY
Check the following:
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Operation of motor brakes (see page 11 & 27)
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Operation of driving brake (see page 9 & 27)
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Operation of seat lock (see page 6)
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Tyre condition (see page 27 & 28)
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Front basket and any carrying accessory is firmly attached
(see page 18, Fig 25)
•
Batteries are fully charged (see pages 21-26)
Caution:
Only drive your Companion Scooter if it is in full
working order.
WEEKLY
Check the following and adjust as necessary:
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Check chassis locking mechanism (see 8 page 18)
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Arm rest tightening knobs (see page 6)
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Tyre pressures (see Technical Specification, page 33)
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Battery fastening (see page 17)
•
Allow battery charger to go through a full recharge cycle
until the green light is illuminated (see pages 21-26)
•
Clean paintwork with auto shampoo.
Do not use a high
pressure hose.
Wax painted and bright metal parts.
SIX MONTHS
Check and adjust as necessary:
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Tyre wear, replace as necessary
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All fasteners and fittings for sound function
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Tension of handle bar lock and hinge bolt
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Battery connections
•
Inspect all electrical plugs and sockets for damage and good
contact and fit.
Lubricate the following:
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Wig-wag accelerator lever pivot point (see Fig 38)
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Spray metal parts with moisture repellent (WD40)
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Seat lock lever pivot bolt
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Seat rotation, grease face of seat post and pivot pin at base
of seat.
•
Seat arm hinges
•
Inspect, lubricate and adjust upper handle bar steering
bearings
ANNUALLY
Check the following and adjust as necessary:
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Motor carbon brush wear (minimum brush length 8mm)
•
Front wheel bearings for wear
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Handle bar bearings
•
Chassis for sound welds
•
Rear Drive wheel hub keys
•
All wheel bolts
•
Drive axle securing bolts
•
Motor mounting bolts
•
Magnetic motor brake disc and function
•
Main control box electrical connections
•
Main wiring loom for damage
•
All steering components
•
Clean chassis and repaint any exposed parts
•
Lubricate on/off power key barrel
•
Replace any damaged axle seals
•
Cycle test charger for full operation function
•
Cycle test batteries for operating capacity (This test can be
performed by your Freerider Agent)
Note the items listed under weekly and six months should
be incorporated into this annual inspection.
LUBRICATION
Use a general purpose light lubricating oil on moving parts. All
wheel bearings are factory sealed and should not normally
need lubricating. Handle bar bearings should be lubricated
with a general purpose bearing grease.
Your drive axle is factory filled with a special lubricant and will
not normally need replacing.
Caution:
Do not
mix other lubricants with this factory fitted
drive axle lubricant. Failure to observe this caution will
invalidate your guarantee.
Please note: These service intervals are a guide, more
frequent use of your Scooter may require adjustment to
these suggested intervals.
FIG 38
FIG 39
