Cleaning; Lubrication; Adjustments - Brakes - Gio Electric ITALIA-MK Owner's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning is the number one thing you can do in order to ensure your GIO will serve you
for a long time. In the long run, it will save you money and a lot of time waiting for the
scooter to be repaired. Ideally, you should clean your GIO after each ride. But it really
depends on your riding style and on how much you ride. A good rule of thumb is that if
you ride more than 2 or 3 times a week, clean your scooter weekly.
Always clean the scooter with care, the electrical components don't take kindly to
increased pressure water streams. A strong enough water stream could breach the
waterproof seals of the electrical components and even force water into them and cause
premature failure. Therefore, don't use aggressive water sprays or power jets when
washing the scooter and keep water away from the battery/motor/brain module and
other electrical components as possible.
Clean gently removing any dirt, debris, sand, mud, and grit that got caught on the
scooter. Ensure the scooter is dry, after cleaning or after getting wet riding in wet
conditions. Always make sure the outer casings of electric parts are dry and do not
attempt to open them to clean inside. You will, most likely, not be able to properly reseal
the components which will lead to further exposure to water.

Lubrication

After cleaning, it is also advisable to lubricate the chain, levers, derailleur, cables, etc. A
clean, lubricated scooter will tend to be faster, smoother and quieter. A lubricant should
be applied on all moving and/or rubbing components such as: axles, bushings, free
wheels etc. approximately every 6 months (more often under heavy or bad weather use)
Apply the lubricant to the different parts and let it sit a few minutes and then wipe off the
excess lubricant with a rag. After a while, clean the different parts with a degreaser to
remove any excess dirt that has been collected on them and then relubricate.
Adjustments
Brakes
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Due to normal use, the brake pads of your scooter will see regular wear requiring
regular or frequent adjustment to ensure the function correctly.
In order to adjust brakes, tighten or loosen the adjuster nut as necessary. Tightening the
nut will bring brake pads closer to the brake drum, loosening the nut will bring brake
pads further away from the brake drum.
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