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DRIVE WHEEL NUT
DRIVE WHEEL WASHER
AXLE KEY
AXLE SLOT
V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
If your Travel Scooter is equipped with a solid tire
insert, either the solid insert or the entire wheel must be
replaced depending on the model. Contact 1-800-
MEGA-508 for information regarding replacement
wheels for your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Wheels on your Travel
Scooter should only be serviced/
replaced by an authorized Mega
motion representative or qualified
technician.
WARNING! Be sure that the key is
removed from the key switch and the
scooter is not in freewheel mode
before performing this procedure.
WARNING! When changing a tire,
remove only the center lug nut, then
remove the wheel. If any further dis-
assembly is required, deflate the tire
completely or it may explode.
Figure 19. Drive Wheel Removal
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair of solid tires:
1. Remove the key from the key switch.
2. Elevate the side of the scooter from which you are removing the tire. Place wooden blocks under the
frame to elevate the scooter.
3. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle.
See figure 19.
4. Pull the wheel off the axle.
5. Slide the new wheel back onto the axle. Make sure that the axle key is in the axle slot.
See figure 19.
WARNING! Failure to ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot
when mounting the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury, and/or
product damage.
6. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten.
WARNING! Make sure both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly.
7. Remove the block from beneath the scooter.
NYLON LOCK NUT REPLACEMENT
Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the periodic maintenance, assembly, or disassembly of the
Travel Scooter must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may
cause damage to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are
available at local hardware stores or through Mega Motion.
