Routine Maintenance - Sterling Little Star Owner's Manual

Routine maintenance

The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made.
There is no service manual available.
Maintenance, fault finding and servicing should be carried out by
an authorised agent unless otherwise indicated.
The checks below can be carried out by the user
Battery charge check (Fig. D)
Look at battery charge indicator on tiller before use to ensure batteries are
fully charged.
Inspection of connectors (Fig. C)
Remove rear panel (where fitted), and ensure all connectors are secure.
Wipe over with a damp cloth
Use only a damp soft cloth and mild detergent on panels, tiller and seat.
Check tyres
Each tyre should be free of debris, oil, deep cuts or distortion.
Long overnight battery charge
Please ensure that the batteries are charged for a minimum of 8 hours.
Check tyres for wear (See Fig. A and Fig. B)
Look at the tyres to ensure that the tread is visible and continuous.
The checks below must be carried out by an authorised Sunrise agent.
Seat swivel, seat slide (where fitted)
Inspection of wiring for chafing and wear
Battery pack terminals
Clean and protect with petroleum jelly.
Ensure parking brake (where fitted) is correctly adjusted
Check stabiliser wheels for wear
Inspect motor brushes
Full service by dealer
Fig. A
Storage
When storing your scooter for long
periods (in excess of one week), charge
batteries for 12 hours and then switch
off the battery pack to minimise battery
discharge.
Electronic faults
Do not attempt to investigate faults in the
control box, the control pod or charger as
the design and set up of the electronics is
of a safety critical nature.
Spare parts are available from
authorised agents.
Fig. B
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Fig. C
Wheels
Note: Wheels should only be removed
and refitted by an authorised agent.
Fig. D
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