3. Safe Journeying
3.1 Pre-Ride Safety Checks
CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY:
BRAKE
MAKE SURE THE BRAKE WORKS PROPERLY SUCH THAT:
· THE HANDBRAKE LEVER IS SECURED TO THE HANDLEBAR AND LUBRICATED SO IT COMPRESSES EASILY.
· ENGAGING THE HANDBRAKE BRINGS THE SCOOTER TO A STOP.
FRAME
· CHECK THAT THE SCOOTER FRAME IS NOT DAMAGED, BENT, OR BROKEN.
· CHECK THAT THE STEM IS SECURED BY THE STEM CLAMP.
STEERING
· CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR IS SECURED IN POSITION BY THE HANDLEBAR CLAMP.
· CHECK THAT THE WHEEL AND HANDLEBAR ARE IN ALIGNMENT.
WHEELS
· CHECK THAT WHEELS DO NOT SHOW SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR ARE DAMAGED.
· CHECK THAT THE WHEELS ARE SECURED TO THE FRAME.
WIRING
· CHECK THAT THE WIRES ARE NOT IN THE WAY OF SCOOTER MECHANISMS.
· CHECK THAT THE WIRING IS NOT DAMAGED OR FRAYED.