Scooter Maintenance & Repair - Heartway Medical Products S12X Manual

SCOOTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Your power scooter is designed for minimal maintenance. However, like any motorized vehicle it requires
routine maintenance. To keep your Vita Scooter for years of trouble-free operation, we recommend you follow
the following maintenance checks as scheduled.
DAILY CHECKS
1. Visual check on the conditions of tires. 2. Inspect the battery condition meter on the controller to
determine if batteries need to be charged.
WEEKLY CHECKS
1. Your power scooter comes with standard pneumatic tires. If your power scooter comes with optional air
tires, make sure to maintain the pressure of the tires between 30-35 psi.
MONTHLY CHECKS
1. Visually inspect the controller harnesses. Make sure that they are not frayed, cut or have any exposed wires.
SEMI-ANNUAL CHECKS
1. Check the motor brushes. We recommended that your authorized dealer inspect the brushes every six
months or sooner if your power scooter is not operating smoothly. If inspection determines excessive wear
on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result.
Warning! Failure to maintain the brushes could void the power scooter warranty.
To inspect or replace the motor brushes:
1. Unscrew the motor brush caps.
2. Remove the brushes.
3. Inspect the brushes for wear.
4. Replace the brushes if necessary.
New Motor Brush
Inspect the state of the battery terminals every six months. Make sure that they are not corroded and
the connections are tight. Periodically apply a thin film of petroleum jelly on the surface of terminals
to guard against corrosion.
Worn Motor Brush
Less than 9 mm
Motor Brush caps
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