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General Maintenance Tips for Mobility Scooters

Looking for mobility scooter maintenance tips? Read on and implement these maintenance tips for mobility scooters to get the most life out of your scooter. Maybe you came searching for tips because you are having trouble getting your mobility scooter to perform to its full potential? It is also important to realize that if your scooter keeps on failing it might be time to purchase a new mobility scooter with a warranty.

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Having a checklist for mobility scooter maintenance will allow you to always know what is due to be completed on your mobility scooter. Unlike cars, trucks, or SUVs, there are no lights that will appear to remind you of the service. Many cars these days will tell you oil change soon or something similar when an oil change is needed for instance. With mobility scooters, preventive maintenance will ensure longevity.

Each manufacturer such as Pride Mobility has a different set of recommendations. However, many mobility scooter maintenance tips are universal. For instance, it is well agreed upon that every couple of years you should replace your battery. A majority of mobility scooters utilize lead-acid batteries which are known to not hold a charge as well as time goes on. Rather than waiting one day and realizing the battery no longer functions, being proactive is the better approach.

Believe it or not, there are things you can do that can help get you more life out of your mobility scooter and also help you avoid situations where you would break down and need a new battery in an untimely manner.  In this article, I will help you prevent having issues in the future and also how you can get the most life out of your handicapped scooter.

Best Practices For Maintaining Your Mobility Scooter

There are many things that can prevent your mobility scooter from performing at its top potential. Some may not realize some key factors can prevent your mobility scooter from driving up to maximum speed, lasting up to its maximum travel range, going up inclines, taking a full charge, or even prevent the motor from operating. Something you want to pay attention to after you purchase a new mobility scooter is making sure once your first full charge is complete, that the battery-powered mobility scooter can sustain its power and performance. Now if it does not turn on or does not run at its full speed, you should immediately check your batteries by following the instructions in the video below:

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Another thing you will want to avoid doing is constantly driving up inclines that are beyond the capabilities of the unit (climbable grade rating found in specification details of product pages). Doing so puts more strain on your mobility scooter than it would normally handle and can not only cause your batteries to drain quicker, but it can also ruin your motor leaving you stranded while going uphill. We carry some mobility scooters like the Afiscooter C and Afiscooter S which are great for going up hills. Generally, mobility scooters for going up hills are going to be equipped with bigger motors that can handle the incline better. Heavy duty mobility scooters like the Wrangler Scooter can handle inclines well too.

Mobility Scooter Maintenance Tips – Things to Avoid

Something you will want to avoid doing if possible is constantly driving up inclines that are beyond the capabilities of the unit (climbable grade rating found in specification details of product pages). Doing so puts more strain on your mobility scooter than it would normally handle and can not only cause your batteries to drain quicker, but it can also ruin your motor leaving you stranded while going uphill.

Another thing to remember, whatever mobility scooter brand you decide to purchase, make sure you only use the charger you were provided or one that is of the same amperage. Using a charger with a different amperage can result in your batteries no longer working and also leave you stranded if you’re in the middle of a drive. So in short, be sure you avoid using an aftermarket charger that was not made by the manufacturer. If you need a replacement charger for a mobility scooter, we carry them for sale on our website.

If you’re looking to see your elderly mobility scooter perform at its top potential or even past its standard ability there are a few things you can do to keep it in its best shape for the longest amount of time possible. First and foremost, if you’re in the process of purchasing a mobility scooter make sure its weight capacity can hold a at least 50 lbs over your weight. Doing so puts less strain on your mobility scooter.

The more weight your mobility can support will usually result in a higher performance expectancy, some of the high-performance scooters available online would be heavy-duty or full-size mobility scooters to help give you more of an idea of what to look for. Although it may say a certain weight limit, going to the max weight at all times can put a strain not only on your battery life but also on your motor’s performance. Before going on your first ride of the day, check the battery meter to make sure your mobility scooter is fully charged. Leaving the house on anything less than full power just means you raise the chance of losing power in a quicker amount of time. For users that use their mobility scooters for a good amount of their daily activities, your batteries will last you up to about a year and a half to two years before a replacement is needed again. To ensure top performance or beyond the normal, Some advanced mobility scooter models come with a secondary battery option. If that is the case with the model you’re considering I would highly recommend taking the option for the bigger battery. Not only will your durable mobility scooter have more mileage added to its battery life, but it will also give your mobility scooter an extra push. Some affordable mobility scooters actually have the ability to hold more weight with upgraded batteries or just overall perform better. No matter what batteries you decide on there will be a time when you need to replace your batteries and in doing so you can always choose different batteries online.

Now That You Know 

So now that you have read this article do you feel like you have a little bit more of an understanding when it comes to sustaining the most life out of your mobility scooter? Everything presented in this article will help you get the best performance you ever thought possible with your mobility scooter so make sure to follow the precautions presented otherwise you could end up stranded with a dead mobility scooter. Thank you for reading and good luck finding your future mobility scooter!