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the scooter now operates properly, the safety is adjusted too tight and needs re-adjusted.
See step a above. If the scooter still does not run, proceed to step 2 below.
2. Check the ignition.
a. Raise the scooter so that the rear wheel does not touch the ground.
b. Remove the 4 screws that hold the dash assembly together and un-snap the back of the
dash to remove it. (The screws are located on the back of the dash that faces the rider).
Locate the back of the ignition module and ensure both wires coming from the switch
module are connected. If both wires are not connected, the ignition is bad and needs
replaced. If wires are connected properly, proceed to step b below.
c. Obtain a small piece of wire or using a flat head screwdriver, connect the 2 wires directly
behind the ignition together. If the scooter begins to run when the throttle is turned, the
ignition is bad and needs replaced. If the scooter still does not run when the ignition is
shorted and the throttle is turned check the motor.
Troubleshooting:
After Fully Charging, Powers Only For Short Distance Use
1. Suspect the battery charger or the battery as the primary cause of short
distance riding after a lengthy or full charge.. If your battery charger does not have
charging indicator lights then you may not be charging the battery at all if the
charger is defective.
2. The battery may be self-charging to only about 60% on it's own. If the battery is
getting old then it may not be able to hold a full charge and the battery will need
replacement. When suspected you can very briefly arc across the battery
terminals with a insulated wire to see if it produces a nice arc. It is also possible to
test some individual battery 12 volt cells using 12 volt motors or lights that will
show you the available current capability. Is the 12 volt light dim on a charged
battery? Does the 12 volt motor run slowly when connected to the cell? Test with a
digital voltmeter for rated voltage.
WARNING! Batteries contain acid that can explode, or the vapors ignite from an
arc. Batteries produce current and voltage that can burn you when a shorted
circuit occurs. Be absolutely sure you know what you are doing before trying any
tests to eliminate a component from consideration of being defective!!!
3. You can take the battery to a shop capable of testing the battery under a loaded
condition. Fully charge the battery and carefully remove it. Let a technician
determine the condition of the battery for you.
4. We absolutely recommend a high quality Battery Charger as sold on our
scooter parts page.
