Mobility Scooter maintenance - General
Modern mobility scooters require very little maintenance but it is still prudent to take certain measures in order to get the best from your mobility scooter.
We recommend an annual service, which will go a long way to keeping your mobility scooter in good working order, but there are certain small things that you can do to help;
Keep your mobility scooter clean. Not only will your scooter look better, but by keeping it clean you can stop grime and grit from getting into any moving parts of your mobility scooter and causing premature wear. Don't let your scooter get too wet. You will almost certainly get caught in the rain at some stage. When you do, make sure that you give your mobility scooter a wipe down when you can. This drying will stop any premature corrosion. Pay particular attention to soft areas such as upholstery. You can go a long way to protecting your mobility scooter from the elements by having a wet weather cover, you can see a range of these in our Mobility scooter wet weather wear section. Battery charging. Always pay attention to your user handbook for your battery-charging guide or click here to read our guide to charging your mobility scooter. A considered charging routine will go a long way to ensuring a good performance from your mobility scooter. Storage. If you can, store your mobility scooter in a dry, and clean environment. Your mobility scooter will perform much better if it is not subjected to extreme temperatures or damp. You can look in our scooter accessories section for other storage ideas. Basic maintenance. If you can, take a look at the underside of your mobility scooter every few weeks or so and check that there are no obstructions or any excessive build up or dirt, particularly around the battery terminals and steering rack. Consult your user guide. For any specific product requirements please consult your mobility scooter user guide book for direction.
DON'T PANIC! Your mobility scooter will probably perform well without any input from you at all but these measures will help. |
