Scooter Maintenance; Wheels - Gravity scooters PIXIES Owner's Manual

Keep your scooter in a suitable place
When you are not using your scooter keep it stored away from the rain, snow, sun, etc. Rain and snow can
cause the metal to corrode and the wood to decompose. The sun's ultraviolet rays can cause the paint to fade
and scooter's rubber and plastic parts to crack.
When you put your scooter away, keep it off the ground and deflate the tires to half pressure. Do not leave the
scooter close to electric motors as the ozone they emit damages the rubber and paint. Make sure the scooter
is in perfect condition before using it again.
Changes in the fork, frame or components
The modification of any part of the scooter, including the frame, fork and other components may make your
scooter unsafe and this will mean the scooter no longer complies with our specifications, thus rendering the
scooter warranty invalid.
CAUTION: Do not make any modifications to the frame. Nor should you file, drill, fill in, dismantle or any other
operation that damages the frame.
Protect your scooter from damage
Make sure the scooter does not fall over as this can damage the handlebar, the board and other parts.
The incorrect use of the rack may also cause damage.

7. SCOOTER MAINTENANCE

Maintenance intervals, as well as the performance, safety, and longevity of your scooter and its components
depend on the correct and timely maintenance. If you use your GRAVITY in very adverse conditions,
maintenance should be done more often.
Carry out the following preventive maintenance procedures with the adequate frequency. If you find that some
of parts are not operating as they ought to, do not use the scooter until you have corrected the fault, replaced
the part or taken the scooter to a specialized repair shop.
The various parts of a scooter have a useful life that is shortened by wear, stress and fatigue.
Fatigue is caused by small forces repeated over and over again, which may cause the parts to break. The useful
life of different parts varies according to their design, material, use and maintenance.
The following are all signs of fatigue in a scooter: dents, cracks, scratches, bent areas and discolored areas.

7.1 Wheels

CHECKS TO BE MADE:
Every time you take your scooter out check that the quick release of the rear wheel
is in the closed position and the clamp nut of the front wheel is tight. Turn the wheels to make sure they are
centered and not buckled in any way. If the rims do not run true, contact a specialized repair shop.
Make sure the wheels are inflated and the pressure is correct.
Check the tires for wear or any other damage. If the inner tube is visible through a cut or any other opening,
change the tires before riding the scooter again.
You should check for loose, damaged or broken spokes every five uses.
If one of the wheels is in poor condition you run the risk of having an accident.
An improperly adjusted wheel hub may cause you to lose control and fall. Inspect the hubs before each use.
Once a month checks the hubs to make sure they are correctly in position. Lift up the front wheel and try to
move the rim from left to right. Inspect and feel the rim to see if it is loose. Turn the wheel and listen for any
strange noises as you do so. Adjust the hub if it seems to be loose or makes strange noises. Repeat the
procedure with the rear wheel.
Every month check the rim wear.If you change the rim make sure that the rim strip is in place; this prevents the
spoke heads from puncturing the inner tube.
14