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How do electric bikes and scooters handle getting wet?
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Electric scooters are primarily dryland cruisers, not wave riders! so be cautious driving through water or mud, or even on wet grass since water can cause failure of the electrical components! Wipe down moist surfaces (including the underside) of your Electric scooter to prevent rusting or electrical shorts after each ride.
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How do I adjust the chain?
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Keep the right tension on your drive belt or chain during use. A loose drive belt will allow the teeth on the motor gear to slip and wear at an excessive rate. In addition, this effectively slows your scooter down! Failure of the belt can occur due to slippage or by heat generated from the improper tension. The belt/chain can be adjusted by moving the rear tire foreward or back. Just loosen the large axle nuts to do this. Check your specs, but look for approximately one-half to one-quarter inch give when pressing against the middle of the span.
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Is there anything extra I need to know if my scooter is belt driven?
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Center the drive belt to prevent it from riding against the side of the belt hubs on the motor or rear tire. If it is not centered properly it can cause the belt to jump up on the edge of the hub possibly tearing the edge of the belt which can eventually cause belt separation. We only have a very limited replacement warranty for belts due to improper installation and replacement.
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What about charging the battery?
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Charge the battery regularly. Lead acid batteries can be charged frequently since they have no memory, even after short trips. Allow the batteries to cool for an hour or more after long rides before charging. Heat will damage batteries so it is helpful to keep batteries as cool as possible during use or charging.
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What do I need to know about tire inflation?
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Inflate the tires properly. Small tires lose air pressure quickly and must be aired frequently. Most small tires can accept air pressure up to 45 psi. This allows the tire to properly contact the surface and keeps the tube from rotating inside the tire during braking and acceleration. If the tube rotates, the valve stem will possibly be cut or torn from the inner tube causing the tire to flat Should you need to replace an inner tube, dust it with a little cornstarch or powder to help prevent sticking and binding while remounting the tire.
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