Go-Ped ESR750H PPV - Manual (Page 5)

Your authorized Go-Ped® dealer may have a variety of attractive approved helmets, and can
recommend one to suit your needs. Make sure that it fits correctly, is worn correctly and is properly
secured. Refer to the owner’s manual provided with the helmet. Buckle Up!
WARNING: Always wear an approved helmet when riding your scooter. The helmet
should be worn correctly as outlined in the owner’s manual. Failure to wear an
approved helmet can result in a serious injury.
B. Protective pads: Elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards are not required by most states or
regions. Again, common sense dictates that you should wear protective pads to help protect
against injury. Your authorized Go-Ped® dealer may have a variety of protective pads, and can
recommend one to suit your needs. A good set of pads should fit comfortably, stay in position at all
times and not have any excess strapping, Velcro®, or other protrusions to catch on anything that
can cause you to lose control of your scooter/kart.
C. Shoes: Your shoes should have good grip, protection, and support. Your shoes should have
adequate strapping or laces so they stay on your feet. Make sure that laces or other strapping can
not catch or hang-up on any part of the scooter or other objects. Never ride barefoot or wear
sandals when operating the scooter.
D. Clothing: Being seen is very important. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing will
help make riders more noticeable. Clothing should not be so loose that it can catch on moving
parts or be snagged on other objects.
E. Eye protection: Any kind of riding can involve airborne debris, dust, and bugs, so common
sense dictates that you should wear protective eyewear with protective lenses.
F. Reflectors: Reflectors are important safety devices designed to reflect light in a way that helps
to be seen. The reflectors are intended to enhance the visibility of the scooter but may not meet
reflector requirements for your area.
WARNING: Do not remove the reflectors from your scooter. Removing reflectors
may reduce visibility to others. Reflectors are not suitable for use as lights. Riding
at dawn, dusk, or night is not recommended.
2.2 Mechanical Safety Check
Here is a simple procedure you should get in the habit of before you get on your scooter:
A. Nuts, bolts, and structural: Due to vibration, nuts and bolts can become loose. Make sure that
all fasteners are securely fastened and tighten if necessary. Pick your scooter off the ground a few
inches and bounce it off the ground. Do a quick visual and tactile inspection of the whole scooter/
kart. Make sure you look at all visible nuts, bolts and structural welds. If anything sounds, feels or
looks loose or shows signs of stress then replace, or secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone
with experience to check, or ask an authorized dealer to show you what to look for in a mechanical
safety check.
WARNING: Inspect unit before each use. Make any required adjustments, and
replace or repair any item that may need it.
B. Tires and Wheels: Check that pneumatic tires are properly inflated. Refer to the sidewall of the
tire for recommended PSI. Checking PSI using a tire pressure gauge is recommended but you can
also bounce your weight on the scooter and compare tire deflection to how it looks when you know
the tires are properly inflated. Spin the wheels and check that the tires have not yet reached the
wear marks on the tires, have ripped, torn, or show any signs of distress, and replace as neces-
sary. Make sure the wheels spin freely and true. If wheels wobble and/or rub the brakes then make
proper adjustments before proceeding with the Mechanical Safety Check.
C. Brakes: Squeeze the brake levers and check that they are getting proper contact with the disc.
Full braking force is applied when you squeeze the lever and the lever cannot touch the handle bar
or grip. The brakes should not interfere with the rotation of the wheel when not applied. Make sure
that the brake caliper gets full contact with the disc. Make sure that all brake surfaces are clean
and free of debris. Do not ride the scooter until the brakes are properly adjusted.
WARNING: Many Go-Ped® service and repair tasks require special knowledge
and tools. Do not begin any adjustments, service, or repair on your Go-Ped® if
you have the slightest doubt about your ability to properly complete them. Im-
proper adjustments, service, or repair may result in damage to the Go-Ped®,
and/or an unsafe condition.
WARNING: Any modification of this unit voids the warranty, including but not
limited to, using either wheels or tires not recommended by PMW, attempting to
enhance the speed or performance of the motor, and/or equipping the motor
with non PMW drive components. Such modifications will create DANGEROUS
AND HAZARDOUS conditions.
If you insist on doing adjustments, service or repair, ask your authorized Go-Ped® dealer if a
service manual and any specialized tools are available. It is also a good idea to have an autho-
rized Go-Ped® dealer check the quality of your work before you ride just to make sure you did
everything correctly.
6.1 Service and Maintenance Schedule
Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner, and require no special
tools or knowledge beyond what is in this manual. It is always a good idea to go over key points
with an authorized Go-Ped® dealer who can further assist you with questions you might have and
is an excellent source for your OEM parts. If you have trouble finding your closest authorized
dealer you can find them by using our online dealer finder tool at www.goped.com.
1. Break-in Period: Your new Go-Ped® will last longer and perform better if you break it in
properly before normal operation (See section 4). Control cables will stretch or “seat” when a new
Go-Ped® is used for the first time and may require adjustment soon after the short break-in period.
Your “Mechanical Safety Check” will help you identify some of the things that may need adjustment
or service. It is recommended that you have an authorized Go-Ped® dealer perform a periodic
check ups. Typically, a dealer will suggest you bring it back for a 30 day checkup or after the first 5
to 15 hours depending on your riding style and geographic condition.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check (see section 2.2). Lube/adjust chain.
Lift the front wheel off the ground and turn from side to side and wiggle back and fourth. If the
steering feels loose or sloppy do not ride and have an authorized Go-Ped® dealer check it.
CAUTION: Go-Ped® scooters are equipped with a mechanical “fuse” in the fold-
ing hinge assembly which is designed to fail before a catastrophic failure. If
your “t” handle feels abnormally loose or sloppy you must immediately stop
riding and have the scooter serviced. Failure to ignore this safety feature could
result in a catastrophic failure causing a loss of control.
Inspect the brakes: For scooters equipped with disc brakes, check to see if you have sufficient
brake pad life (more then the thickness of a dime). Are all brake caliper braking surfaces com-
pletely contacting the braking services of the wheel or brake disc? If not, have an authorized Go-
Ped® dealer perform adjustments.
3. During and After a long ride, exposure to water and grit, or every 100 miles: Clean the Go-
Ped® and if your scooter is fitted with a chain drive, inspect and replace if necessary.
4. After every long ride or hard ride or after ever 10 to 20 hours of riding:
•Check all the control cables to insure that they are securely attached to your Go-Ped® and that
the levers are functioning normally. If you see rust, kinks, and/or fraying then have your authorized
Go-Ped® dealer replace them.
•Check the frame, fork, and “t” handle, particularly in areas around all tube joints for any deep
scratches, cracks, or discoloration. These are signs of stress-caused “fatigue” or overloading and
indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
•Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, tighten any which are not.
•Check drive components for wear adjust or replace if necessary. Clean and oil chain and check
chain tension.
5. As required: If any part fails your Mechanical Safety Check (see section 2.2) have those parts
serviced immediately.
6. Every 25 to 50 hours: Take your Go-Ped® to an authorized Go-Ped® dealer for a complete
check up. Brakes, steering, bolts, bearings, and drive components should all be looked at and
adjusted, replaced or repaired as necessary.