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Tire Inspection
Tires must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas:
Inflation: Ensure tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire sidewalls.
It is better to use a tire gauge and a hand pump than a service station pump.
Caution: If inflating tires with a service station pump, take care that sudden over inflation
does not cause tire to blow out.
Bead
Seating: When inflating or refitting tire, make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim.
Tread:
Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage.
Caution: Excessively worn or damaged tires should be replaced.
Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from dirt. A slow leak caused by the entry of the dirt can
lead to a flat tire, and possibly a dangerous situation.
Recommended Tire pressure:
The recommended pressure is molded on the sidewall of your scooter tires.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Inspection
It is most important that wheels are kept in top condition. Properly maintaining your scooter's wheels will help braking
performance and stability when riding. Be aware of the following potential problems:
• Dirty or greasy rims:
Caution: These can render your brakes ineffective. Do not clean them with oily or greasy materials.
When cleaning, use a clean rag or wash with soapy water, rinse and air dry. Don't ride while they're wet.
When lubricating your scooter, don't get oil on the rim braking surfaces.
• Wheels not straight:
Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of true. If wheels are not straight, they
will need to be adjusted. This is quite difficult and is best left to a professional bicycle dealer.
• Broken or loose spokes:
Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged.
Caution: Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected.
Again, spoke repairs are best handled by a specialist.
• Loose hub bearings:
Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side.
Caution: If there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the scooter. Adjustment is required.
•Axle nuts:
Check that these are tight before each ride.
PART 5 - DETAILED MAINTENANCE