Question: How to manually fold and unfold a Transformer scooter? Answer: Do you have a red lever on the back part of the floorboard? If so, then just pull the lever to unlock the folding motor. If not, then you need a technician because it’s not easy at all but […]
What is the difference between a power wheelchair and mobility scooter?
Question: What is the difference between a mobility scooter and an electric wheelchair? Answer: A power wheelchair has a joystick mounted to the end of the armrest. Scooters have a tiller that is attached to a floorboard, it looks like a bike handlebar. Andrew FataloAndrew Fatalo is the owner of […]
Why is my mobility scooter losing power intermittently while riding on bumpy roads?
Question: Why does my mobility scooter shut down when I ride on grass or gravel or bumpy terrain? It works fine when I’m on the pavement. Answer: You might be exceeding the weight capacity or incline rating. You may also have a loose connection somewhere that is so loose that […]
What would cause the armrest of a mobility scooter or power chair to not be level?
Question: Why is the armrest on my mobility scooter tilted up and not flat? How to I adjust my armrest angle? Answer: There is a bolt that requires an Allen key to adjust the lowest point that the arm rest can be resting at. If you loosen that bolt, the […]
Can I upgrade my mobility scooter batteries?
Question: Can I upgrade my mobility scooter to get more distance on a full charge? Answer: Yes, there are many ways to do this, you can upgrade your SLA batteries to have higher-capacity batteries that are also SLA or you can upgrade to a lithium chemistry battery. The main thing […]
What would cause a scooter seat to spin around freely without locking into position?
Question: Why does the seat spin around freely on my mobility scooter? Answer: The seat is not installed properly, it needs to be removed, then reinstalled correctly. Sometimes the rotation lever needs to be engaged when installing the seat. Check out our videos that teach you more about mobility scooter […]
What is the voltage range for most mobility scooters?
Question: What is the maximum and minimum voltage that mobility scooter batteries should read? Answer: The voltage range for most powered mobility products should read between 22 and 26 volts. This is because most mobility scooters come with 2, 12 volt batteries. Individually, each battery may have a maximum voltage […]
Why are lithium batteries so expensive compared to SLA?
Question: Why are lithium batteries so expensive? A: There are many reasons why, but the main reasons are due to the fact that they are lightweight, they provide a longer travel range, and come with a better warranty. They also last much longer when it comes to the total amount […]
What happens if you use an SLA battery charger with a battery-powered lithium scooter?
A: The batteries will not charge all the way. Lithium batteries can take a higher voltage than SLA batteries. SLA maximum voltage is around 26 volts, Lithium is around 27. To order lithium batteries, chargers, or any mobility scooter parts, please call (877) 321-3241 To learn more about upgrading your […]
What is the voltage output for most mobility product chargers?
Answer: 24 volts. This is because most powered mobility products work with 2, 12-volt batteries that are either GEL or AGM style SLA. If you need to order batteries in a hurry, please call our mobility scooter parts department at (877) 321-3241 To learn more about batteries for your mobility […]