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MAINTENANCE
Regularly checking your scooter and performing maintenance will greatly extend its useful life, and ensure the scooter
remains safe to ride.
Before each ride, make sure that...
...the steering mast quick release is tight, and the handlebar cannot turn away from the wheels.
...the front wheel axle nuts are tight.
...the front and rear wheels are not cracked or damaged.
...the rear brake operates normally.
...the brake lever is tightened securely to bar, and the lever cannot rotate on the handlebar.
...the handlebar clamp bolts are tight, and the handlebar cannot move or twist.
If the scooter is being used regularly, every month you should...
...clean the drive chain and lubricate it with a light oil.
...check the drive chain for broken or damaged links.
...inspect the frame, especially the steering mechanism for cracks or wear.
Barrel Adjuster
Pinch nut/bolt
Ferrule
Brake adjustment
Although the brake on your scooter is set at the factory, you may need to adjust it slightly as the brake pad wears over
time.
Find the rear brake on the left side of the scooter, attached to the rear wheel.
The brake barrel adjuster is shown in the photo below. This adjuster simply increases or decreases the tension on the
brake cable, setting the brake pad’s initial position.
To increase braking power:
Turn the barrel adjuster nut counter-clockwise, unscrewing it
about 1/2 turn at a time. Spin the rear wheel after each turn
of the barrel, checking for brake drag, then use the handlebar
brake lever to test stopping power.
As the barrel adjuster nut is unscrewed braking power will
increase, but if it is turned too far brake drag will occur. The
goal of adjusting the brake is to nd a setting where the rear
wheel spins freely, then stops powerfully when the hand brake
is applied.
Use caution when adjusting the brake! If the barrel adjuster
nut is unscrewed too far, it will become detached and the
brake will no longer be effective. If this happens, screw the
barrel back into its hole a few turns.