Freerider FR168-4P(Richmond 4) - Manual (Page 27)

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5 Slide the wheel from the mounting axle
Please note: Front wheels carry two sealed bearings
which may have various spacing washers at the axle ends,
please note the order of these washers
Rear wheels are fitted to the drive axle via a hub which locates
onto a key These wheels fit tight onto the axle and may need
some pressure from a rubber mallet onto the tyre side wall to
release them from the axles Again look for spacing washers
and take care not to mislay the drive key which fits between
the wheel hub and the axle shaft
6 First deflate the air from the wheel assembly by removing
the valve core from the valve with a suitable valve key
(purchased from auto shops]
Warning: Please note the rims of your wheel are a split
rim system, do not dismantle the wheel from the hub
without first letting air out of the tyre.
With the aid of 13mm spanners (not supplied] remove the
four nuts and washers from the rear of the wheel hub
6 Remove the four wheel bolts and part the hub from
the wheel rims Part the inner and outer wheel rim from
the side wall of the tyre
To re-assemble the wheel and hub simply follow the above
procedure in reverse order noting the following points:
1
Make certain you have tightened the two wheel rims to the
centre hub
2 Make certain your tyre is re-inflated to the recommended
pressure (see specifications at the rear of this manual]
3 Make certain that you replace any spacing washers and
keys in the order that they were removed
4 Rear Wheel : The special nylon ‘locking’ centre hub nut
may lose it’s effectiveness when it has been removed over
a number of times If the plastic locking ring at the end of
the nut becomes worn or damaged, then the nut should
be replaced with a new part obtained from your Freerider
Agent
5 Front Wheel : The 8mm bolt which is locates your front
wheel hub is a special bolt which has an anti-vibration
nylon insert
This special bolt must be replaced with a new bolt each time it
is removed
Failure to fit a new ‘nylon’ insert bolt may make
your scooter unsafe and the wheel could become loose in
service New bolts can be purchased from your Freerider
dealer A thread locking adhesive such as Loctite 290 should
also be used
TYRE PRESSURES
The Scooter wheels are pneumatic and their pressure
needs to be maintained at 30 p s i (210 kpa]
Warning: Pressures exceeding those recommended will result
in an uncomfortable ride Underinflation will result in poor
battery and motor performance
Do not exceed the maximum
pressures marked on the side wall of the tyre, this could damage
the tyre or wheel rim
Caution: The fitting of solid inserts to replace the pneumatic
tube (puncture proofing] is not recommended as these
products detract from the natural cushioned ride produced
from ‘air’ filled tyres
If you require puncture proof tyres,
your dealer can, at an extra cost, insert a liquid puncture
proofing agent
BATTERIES
Keep your batteries well charged (see Battery Charging
section of this manual] Keep batteries clean and in a dry
frost-proof place Keep battery terminals tight Your Freerider
Agent will be able to test your batteries for their state of
service
Note: a charge may be made for this service
IMPORTANT: It is not possible to predict the life expectancy of
your batteries This is mainly due to the different
workloads a battery can be subjected to
Some Freerider Scooter users will use their vehicle every
day and for long periods of time Their batteries will receive a
near total discharge, and the life of the batteries will be short
(12 months or less in some cases).
Other FR168-3P/4P users will use their machines less
frequently, putting their batteries through a less demanding
discharge lifestyle These batteries will probably have a longer
life in excess of 12months] This can only be a general guide
and
one cannot be more specific, due to other factors such as;
motor loads, tyre pressures, general service factors, working
conditions, periods of non-use and abuse etc
When you need to purchase batteries, always insist on the
model fitted as standard equipment to your
Scooter Do not
use less expensive car starter batteries If in doubt, consult
your local
Freerider authorised agent Warning: Correct
disposal of exhausted batteries is advised.
Please note: The charger supplied with your Freerider
Scooter is specifically designed for sealed type batteries and
may not work correctly with other battery designs (See also
Batteries and Battery Charging section of this manual]
LUBRICATION
The Freerider Scooter has been designed with low
maintenance in mind Wheel bearings and steering bearings*
are sealed for life
The following points will need
checking/lubricating at the following service intervals:
*(Read also ‘Handlebar Bearings’ page 26 and ‘Lubrication’
page 28]