Care An D M Ai N T En An - Pride 36 Owner's Manual

V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Your Travel Scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confi dent in your
ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized
Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
TIRES
Regularly inspect your Travel Scooter's tires for signs of
damage or wear.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Your Travel Scooter is equipped with solid tire inserts.
If you have a damaged or worn tire, the entire wheel
must be replaced. Contact your authorized Provider for
information regarding replacement wheels for your Travel
Scooter.
WARN I N G! Whe e ls on your Trave l Sc oot e r
should only be se r vic e d/re pla c e d by a
qua lifi e d t e chnic ia n.
WARN I N G! Be sure t hat t he ke y is
re m ove d from t he ke y sw it ch a nd t he
sc oot e r is not in fre e w he e l m ode be fore
pe rfor m ing t his proc e dure .
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for solid tires:
1. Remove the key from the key switch and ensure your Travel Scooter is not in freewheel mode.
2. Elevate the side of the Travel Scooter of which you are removing the tire. Place wooden blocks under the
frame to elevate the Travel Scooter.
3. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See fi gure 35.
4. Pull the wheel off the axle.
5. Slide the new wheel onto the axle. Make sure the the axle key is in the axle slot.
WARN I N G! Ensure t hat t he a x le ke y is prope rly inst a lle d int o t he a x le slot w he n m ount ing t he
w he e l. I f not inst a lle d se c ure ly, t he bra k ing syst e m is dise nga ge d w hich m a y c a use pe rsona l
injur y a nd/or produc t da m a ge m a y re sult .
6. Reinstall the washer and drive wheel nut onto the axle and tighten.
WARN I N G! M a ke sure t hat bot h t he nut a nd w a she r a re re inst a lle d a nd t ight e ne d prope rly.
7. Remove the blocks from beneath the Travel Scooter.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Bumpers, tires, and trim can benefi t from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner.
WARN I N G! Do not use a rubbe r or vinyl c ondit ione r on t he Trave l Sc oot e r's vinyl se at or t ire
t re a d. T he y w ill be c om e da nge rously slippe r y.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
 Use a damp cloth and mild, non-abrasive cleanser to clean the plastic and metal parts of your Travel Scooter.
Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your Travel Scooter.
 If necessary, clean your product with an approved disinfectant. Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on
your product before application.
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IDENTIFICATION KEY
1. Drive Wheel Nut
2. Drive Wheel Washer
3. Wheel
4. Axle Key
5. Axle Slot
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Figure 35. Wheel Replacement
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Travel Scooter Series