Trouble Shooting - TGA Maximo Operating Instructions And Owner's Handbook

by chemicals so do not over apply. Ultraviolet light can also reduce the life of the material coating
your seat.
Bodywork
You can clean the plastic bodywork of your scooter by lightly washing it with clean soapy water.
Car polish can be used to keep the paint and bodywork in pristine condition. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or strong detergents as this will fade the colour.
Motor Brake
You can check if the motor brake is functioning correctly by testing, if you can push your scooter
when it is switched off or switched on with the speed control throttle in the neutral position. If your
scooter can be pushed when as described above, the motor brake may be faulty.
Care! Warning if this is the case do not use your scooter and contact TGA or an approved mobility
specialist. You can also test this when driving your scooter, if you let go of the speed control lever
it should lose speed very quickly. If you notice a change in the normal stopping time/distance you
should also contact TGA or an approved mobility specialist.
DO NOT operate your scooter in extreme weather conditions i.e. very heavy rain.
DO NOT drive through deep water. This could damage the main electronic controller, or other
electronics.
DO NOT store your scooter in damp conditions. This may affect the electronics if left for very long
periods of time
DO NOT do not hose down your scooter. Water could be forced into the electronics and cause
permanent damage.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If your scooter will not start, check the following:
Make sure that the key is in the 'on' position, if it is then the battery condition indicator will be
displayed, if it is showing empty then recharge batteries.
Check parking brake is released
If the battery condition indicator fails to operate when the key is in the 'on' position, check the
following:
Make sure your battery charger is not plugged in to the wall outlet, this will prevent your scooter
driving.
Check parking brake is released
Check the battery pack connection
If your scooter will not charge, check the following:
Check the lights on your battery charger are on and that the charger is plugged into a working wall
socket.
Check your battery charger is connected to your charge socket correctly
Care! Warning if you find for any reason your scooter does not reduce speed when you let go of
the speed control lever, use the manual brake on the handlebars. If this fails to stop you, switch
your scooter off with the key. The parking brake will activate immediately and stop your scooter.
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