7. Setting Up the Brakes and BatteryUpdated 5 months ago

Setting Up the Brakes

The brakes come already setup, but need to primed for first use as well as checked and potentially adjusted.

To prime the brakes for first use, fully apply the brakes several times. As you repeatedly apply the brakes you should notice them getting firmer, as the brakes adjust to their positioning. Once the brakes do not appear to be getting any firmer, try testing them by applying each brake in turn and trying to get the respective wheel to move (right brake is for the front wheel, left brake for the rear) by pushing the scooter back and forth. The wheel should not be able to move with the brake applied, even when pushing the scooter hard.

When the brakes are not applied, the wheels should be able to move freely. There will be a very slight rubbing sound, with the brake pad touching the brake disc, but it should not be applying any pressure.

You should also check that the brake discs are not bent, by spinning the wheel whilst looking at the gap between the brake pads and the brake disc (placing a piece of paper on the other side of the gap may make it easier to see). The gap should stay the same width as the wheel turns, rather than getting thinner and thicker. 

If there are any issues with the brakes, you can find steps to resolving them here. Do not use the scooter before any issues have been fixed.

Setting Up the Battery

To access the battery you need to open the seat. The seat release mechanism is underneath the seat, on the back left. Pressing it unlocks the seat and allows the seat to be lifted up.

Underneath the seat you will find the battery, which needs to be inspected prior to use. Remove it from its holder using the metal handle and inspect it on all sides for damage. If it appears damaged, do not use it and contact us for next steps.

If the battery is free of damage, return it to its holder and plug it in using the battery cable.