Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER - Manual (Page 14)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Read the following section carefully. This guide will help your ZAPPY achieve max-
imum performance. If you cannot adjust your ZAPPY using this guide, call ZAP at
(707) 824-4150. Our customer service representatives will be glad to help you.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! 13
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power switch is in off position
Broken drive belt
Vehicle not moving at least 3 mph
Battery is drained
Electrical fault in wiring
Battery not connected
Brake cable wrapped around handlebar
Handlebar overextended
Brake too tight
Circuit breaker has tripped
Inadequate rider input (kicking) for incline
Low tire pressure
Hilly terrain
Out of adjustment
Battery is not “broken in”
Cold battery
Makes “popping” noise when accelerating
Battery not fully charged
Damaged, old battery
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Push switch on the left side of the battery tray
to ON position (Push button until it clicks)
Replace the belt
Kick up to 3 mph
Charge battery immediately
Check all wiring connections
(battery terminals, motor leads, etc.)
Connect Battery
Unwrap cable
Lower handlebar (see “Brake Operation”)
Adjust brake
Release throttle, wait 5 seconds
Kick more
Inflate to at least 36 psi
Kick more
Tune brakes, bearings, make sure belt is
not overtightened
Charge, use, charge 4-10 times before
optimum range
Keep the battery warm when charging
Make sure belt is properly tightened
1) Keep battery in fully charged condition
2) Refer to the charger instructions
included with your ZAPPY to determine
when your battery is completely charged.
Replace battery
PROBLEM