Sonic Blue Scooter - Manual (Page 35)

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Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to
perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance with your authorized Pride
Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR
n Regularly inspect your scooter’s tires for signs of wear.
n Use a rubber conditioner on your scooter’s tire sidewalls to help to preserve them.
WARNING! Do not apply rubber conditioner on tire tread; this may cause the tires to
become dangerously slippery.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
n Bumpers and trim also benefit from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner.
WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter’s seat (if vinyl),
floorboard, or tire tread. They will become dangerously slippery and result in personal
injury and/or damage to your scooter.
n The scooter shroud is made from durable ABS plastic and coated with an advanced formula urethane paint.
n A light application of car wax will help the shroud retain its high gloss.
WIRING HARNESSES
n Regularly check wiring harness insulation for wear or damage.
n Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that
you find before using your scooter again.
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
n These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication.
CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND ELECTRONICS
n Keep these areas free of moisture.
n If any of these items are exposed to moisture, let them dry thoroughly before operating your scooter again.
STORAGE
If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to:
n Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
n Disconnect the batteries.
n Store your scooter in a warm, dry environment.
n Avoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremes.
For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise the scooter
off of the ground. This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas
of the tires contacting the ground.
X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen
battery. This damages the battery and can cause personal injury.