KR8000 Mobility Scooters Owner’s Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have any problems with your scooter this table is a guide to help you in getting your scooter operating. If you
are unable to get your scooter operating, please contact your mobility dealer.
Table 1: Basic Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Scooter does
not move
1. Key switch is not “ON”
1. Turn key switch to “ON”.
2. Main circuit breaker tripped
2. Reset circuit breaker in trunk area.
3. Brake release lever in
‘Freewheel Mode’
3. Place lever to ‘Drive Mode’.
4. Charger connected to outlet
4. Disconnect charger.
5. Battery power low
5. Recharge battery.
6. Scooter shuts down to conserve
battery
6. Cycle key switch “OFF”, then “ON”.
7. Controller error
7. Check diagnostic light for Flash
Code (See Table 2 to get solution).
Scooter feels
wobbly when
driven
1. Seat is loose
1. Check seat for loose hardware or
damage. Ensure seat in locked position.
2. Bearing in tiller worn
2. Replace bearings.
Range less than
expected
1. Charging too infrequently
1. Charge scooter more often.
2. Defective or worn out battery
2. Load test batteries. If necessary,
replace.
3. Cold weather reduces battery life
3. Allow batteries to reach room
temperature and then fully
recharge.
4. Defective charger
4. Contact your Authorized Service
Center.
Erratic behavior
when engager
is operated
1. Faulty engager
1. Contact your Authorized Service
Center.
Brake squeals
1. Dirt in brake pad
1. Blow dirt out with air pressure hose.
Brake release
lever sticks
1. Rust and corrosion
1. Spray ball detent area with
lubrication oil.
Stiffness in
steering
1. Possible grime build-up
1. Lubricate rod end joints.