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Steering Mechanism
Examine the front fork to be sure it is not bent or damaged. Raise & lower the
front of the scooter and rock it from side to side while listening for any
unusual sounds caused by bent front forks. Also turn the front steering axle to
make sure that it is not binding or too loose.
Brakes
Check the freeplay of the brake levers as described on page 10. Operate the
front & rear brakes separately while riding at a slow speed. Make sure that
each brake system is functioning correctly. If the brakes function poorly check
the scooter for brake shoe wear, or poorly lubricated / damaged cables. If a
problem is suspected with a braking system part we recommend that you
replace the part rather than try to repair it. This is because the braking system
is an integral part of the safety mechanism of the scooter, and as such should
not be modified in any way.
Tires
Examine the tires as described on page 12.
Air Cleaner
Check the air cleaner for restrictions due to excessive dirt or dust. This is
easily done by following the instructions listed below.
Locate the air cleaner cover by looking under the scooter on the left side. Once
the cover has been located, remove the 5 screws which hold the cover in place.
(See Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
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