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MAINTENANCE
Getting started Tire pressure
Bearing lubrication Suspension lubrication
We recommend doing
maintenance to your scooter in
accordance with the table found
on p.31 of this manual to make sure
all of the components are working
properly. Below you can find the
steps to perform a basic
maintenance of your Apollo City.
However, if you need additional
information or help, please contact
our support team directly through
our help desk
apolloscooters.co/support.
A tune up consists of the following
steps:
• Tire pressure check
• Bearing lubrication
• Suspension lubrication
• Brake adjustment
• Screw tightening
You will need a few things to get
these done, all of them can be
purchased at a local hardware
store. If you have difficulty locating
these items, contact our support
team for help:
• Electric tire pump/inflator
• Jig-a-loo lubricant (or any other
lithium grease in spray format)
• Brake pads
• Blue Loctite
• Basic toolkit
These are low cost items that, if
used regularly, can make your
scooter last dramatically longer. In
other words, they’re an investment
definitely worth making.
Let’s get started with a tire pressure
check, which will allow you to see
the tire pressure of your tires. The
ideal tire pressure for the Apollo
City is 45PSI. It is important to
keep you tires at the ideal pressure
for a better riding experience and
to avoid getting a flat tire.
To get started place your scooter
on a bench, chair, or box, making
sure that the tires are easy to
access. Start with the front tire -
locate the air valve and remove the
safety cap.
Attach the air hose and flip the
latch to tighten it. You should be
able to power on your electric
pump and get a read of the current
tire pressure.
If it’s below 45PSI, start to inflate
until the dial reads exactly 45.
If the pressure is higher than 45PSI,
deflate the tire by pressing down
on the air valve mechanism. To do
so, find a small object such as a
pen or key, and insert it into the air
valve. You will hear the air escape.
Do so until the tire feels flat, then
reattach the electric pump and
inflate until at 45PSI. When the tire
is properly inflated, put the cap
back on the air valve.
Repeat the process with the rear
tire.
The next maintenance step is to
lubricate the bearings. Your bear-
ings are the connection between
the rotating wheels of your scooter
and the non-rotating frame that
holds them stable. As you use your
scooter, the friction can cause
the bearing to get worn out. We
prevent this from happening by
lubricating them regularly.
Start by cleaning/wiping the
bearings using with a clean and
wet towel, you can spin the wheel
at the same-
time which might make it easier for
you to clean. After your bearings
are clean, it’s really important for
you to add lubricant to the bear-
ings, if you don't they will get worn
very rapidly.
Spray the lubricant generously.
Spray directly at the bearings and
in the general bearing direction,
since they are sealed for better
protection. Spin your wheel at the
same time to make sure the lubri-
cant is dispersed effectively.
Similar to the bearings, the suspen-
sion must also be lubricated. The
constant movement of the suspen-
sion causes friction and may result
in noises or squeaking sounds.
Ensure the suspension is clean
before lubricating. Spray the lubri-
cant inside the spring and on the
travel shaft of the spring located
inside the coil. Then spray on the
top and bottom pivot points of the
suspension.
A good way to distribute the
lubricant inside of the suspension
spring is to jump lightly on the
scooter following the applica-
tion of lubricant. The up-down
movement will create friction and
will help distribute the lubricant
throughout the suspension system.
Incorrect assembly, maintenance, or use of your Apollo scooter can cause
component or performance failure, loss of control, serious injury, or death.
NOTE:
This section is available in a video tutorial which can be found on our help
centre apolloscooters.co/support.
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