Mobility Scooter Maintenance And Upkeep Guide

Mobility scooters are a precious and indispensable part of the live of more and more elderly and disabled persons

. As the variety and complexity of available scooters grows it is important for new owners to understand and appreciate the few important maintenance requirements a scooter has. By keeping on top of these simple tasks you can be sure that your scooter is in prime functioning condition for whenever you need it.

The primary item to be concerned with on your mobility scooter is the battery. The battery is the indispensable heart of your scooter. As we all well know, a dead battery isn't going to get you anywhere so making sure yours is in the best condition will go a long way toward making sure your scooter is in the best possible running condition. Rule number one in keeping your battery up to snuff is to charge it regularly and fully. As soon as you are finished using your scooter make sure you plug it in and get a full charge on your battery. Not only does this help increase the life of your battery it assures that should you need your scooter for any reason you are charged up and ready to go! A weak or partially charged battery can make your scooter respond slowly to your commands and leave you moving around at a crawl, defeating the whole purpose of having a scooter in the first place!

Next you want to check the battery's terminal connections. Be cautious when checking the terminal connections, never touch both terminal connectors at the same time. If the battery terminal connectors are loose you can tighten them one at a time, or if you don't feel secure in doing that yourself have a professional mobility scooter technician do it for you. Loose terminal connections can cause your mobility scooter to lose power at inopportune moments or cause the scooter to stop working altogether. If your scooter is behaving erratically a loose battery terminal connector may be the cause.

Terminal connectors are also prone to corrosion and the formation of grainy deposits around the connectors. While this isn't as prevalent with mobility scooter batteries as it is with car batteries it does sometimes occur and when it does it can cause problems. You can carefully clean corrosion off of battery connectors with a solution of water and baking soda. Scrub the corrosion off by applying the water and baking soda solution with a toothbrush or if you have one, a wire brush. Rinse the cleaned terminal with a small amount of water and be sure it is dry before reconnecting the battery. Corrosion is caused by an electrochemical reaction between the battery and the moisture in the air so making sure your battery terminal covers are secure will help prevent most issues along these lines.

The tires of your mobility scooter are an important aspect of your mobility scooter to pay close attention to when performing maintenance on your scooter. The wheels are literally what gets you around and much like a dead battery a flat tyre can leave you stranded. Check the rubber of your tyres for punctures or items wedged in-between the grooves. Gently remove any small items stuck in the tyre treads though any item that appears to have penetrated the outer layer of the tyre should be looked at by a technician. Also review the tyres of your mobility scooter for discoloration or cracks which may be a sign that the rubber of your tyres has begun to degrade due to exposure to the elements and regular wear and tear.

If you keep a careful eye on your Mobility Scooters and follow these simple maintenance steps you can be sure that your scooter will give you the reliable and trouble-free service you have come to depend on it for, for years to come.

by: Michiel Van Kets

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