Troubleshooting Your Scooter

There are several reasons why a scooter may fail to operate - but the first thing to check is the battery. Check and make sure that the scooter's charging unit is connected to the scooter, then plug the charger cord into a standard outlet. Continue charging the battery until the meter reads full.

There are several reasons why a scooter may fail to operate even when the battery is fully charged:

Insert the scooter key into the keyhole and turn it to the ON position.

Insert the scooter key all the way into the keyhole and turn it to the ON position.

Ensure that the manual freewheeling switch (or lever) is in the OFF position. This switch (or lever) is present so that you disengage the motor and braking systems if you ever need to push the scooter manually.

Remove the key from the scooter and wait for at least 30 seconds, then place the key back into the scooter. The power-save feature prevents the battery from being discharged while the scooter is not moving and while the key is in the vehicle. The activation time for this feature will differ based on your scooter type but generally ranges anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes.

Push the main circuit breaker to reset the motor. On some scooters, this is labeled the RESET button.

Ensure that both batteries are seated correctly in the scooter base. For clip-type batteries, ensure that both clips are connected fully to their respective battery terminals.

Ensure that the harness that connects the rear of the scooter is connected properly to the front section of the vehicle. This harness can become dislodged during normal use if you have not connected it properly during re-assembly.

The battery meter dips very low when I press the throttle. The scooter batteries might have a very low charge. You should charge your batteries fully before continuing to operate the scooter. You can operate the vehicle on a low charge, but it's not a good idea because the scooter might stop running with little or no warning.

If you've been using your current battery for a long time, there's a chance they could be nearing the end of their effective use and it would be a good idea to have them load tested for strength. You can do this by contacting the service center of the company where you purchased the scooter.

There are a few reasons why this might be happening:

The scooter batteries may have a very low charge. You should charge your batteries fully before continuing to operate the scooter.

Hesitation may occur if you are operating the scooter on an inclined surface. Most scooters will run fine on a slight upward slope, but a slower speed (or not at all if the slope is too great).

If the scooter is carrying a rider close to its maximum capacity, the vehicle may run slightly slower than normal (or not at all on an upward slope).

This generally indicates a problem with your scooter batteries. You may need to charge them more frequently if they are getting older or have been in use for a long time. If this is the case, it would be a good idea to have them load tested for strength. You can do this by contacting the service center of the company you purchased the scooter.

Scootaround can be reached seven days a week at 888-610-6372. Outside of regular business hours, our technical staff is always on call for emergencies.