User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
This section is available in a video tutorial which
can be found on our help centre apolloscooters.
co/support .
Getting started Tire pressure
We recommend doing mainte-
nance to your scooter every 6
months to make sure all of the
components are working properly.
Below you can find the steps to
perform a basic maintenance of
your Apollo Air. However, if you
need additional information or
help, please contact our support
team directly through our help
deks apolloscooters.co/support .
A tune up consists of the following
steps:
t Tire pressure check
t Bearing lubrication
t Suspension lubrication
t Brake adjustment
t Screw tightening
You will need a few things to get
these done, all of them can be
purchased at a local hardware
store. If you have diculty locating
these items, contact our support
team for help:
t Electric tire pump/inflator
t Jig-a-loo lubricant (or any other
lithium grease in spray format)
t Brake pads
t Blue Loctite
t Basic toolkit
These are low cost items that, if
used regularly, can make your
scooter last dramatically longer. In
other words, they’re an investment
definitely worth making.
Let’s get started with a tire pressure
check, which will allow you to see
the tire pressure of your tires. The
ideal tire pressure for Apollo scoot-
ers is 36PSI. It is important to keep
you tires at the correct pressure for
a better riding experience and to
avoid getting a flat tire.
To get started place your scooter
on a bench, chair, or box, making
sure that the tires are easy to
access. Start with the front tire -
locate the air valve and remove the
safety cap.
Attach the air hose and flip the
latch to tighten it. You should be
able to power on your electric
pump and get a read of the current
tire pressure. If it’s below 36PSI,
start to inflate until the dial reads
exactly 36.
If the pre
ssure is higher than 36PSI,
deflate the tire by pressing down
on the air valve mechanism. To do
so, find a small object such as an
the allen key provide it and insert
it into the air valve. You will hear
the air escape. Do so until the tire
feels flat, then reattach the electric
pump and inflate until at 36PSI.
When the tire is properly inflated,
put the cap back on the air valve.
Repeat the process with the other
tire.
WARNING:
Failure to properly maintain your Apollo scooter
can cause component or performance failure,
loss of control, serious injury, or death.
Bearing lubrication Suspension lubrication
The next maintenance step is to
lubricate the bearings. Your bear-
ings are the connection between
the rotating wheels of your scooter
and the non-rotating frame that
holds them stable. As you use your
scooter, the friction can cause
the bearing to get worn out - we
prevent it from happening by
lubricating it regularly.
Start by cleaning the bearings
using with a clean and wet towel,
you can spin the wheel at the same
Similar to the bearings, the suspen-
sion must also be lubricated. The
constant movement of the suspen-
sion causes friction and may result
in noises or squeaking sounds.
Ensure the suspension is clean
before lubricating. Spray the lubri-
cant inside the spring and on the
inside the coil. Then spray on the
top and bottom pivot points of the
suspension.
time which might make it easier for
are clean, it’s really important for
you to add lubricant to the bear-
ings, if you don't they will get worn
very rapidly.
Spray the lubricant generously.
Spray directly at the bearings and
in the general bearing direction,
since they are sealed for better
protection. Spin your wheel at the
same time to make sure the lubri-
cant is dispersed eectively.
A good way to distribute the
lubricant inside of the suspension
spring is to jump lightly on the
scooter following the applica-
tion of lubricant. The up-down
movement will create friction and
will help distribute the lubricant
throughout the suspension system.