POCKET MOD Electric Scooter Troubleshooting Guide
Issue Symptom(s) Troubleshoot Result(s) Possible Solution(s)
Chain Keeps Coming Off
Check chain tension Chain is too loose/too tight Adjust chain
Rear wheel out of alignment
djust rear wheel
(Refer to Pg 5 in Owner's Manual)
Gear on motor shaft is bent Replace Motor
Inspect chain tensioner Chain tensioner broken Replace Chain Tensioner
Brakes Do Not Work Properly
Remove battery/motor cover to
check for loose connection(s)
Loose connection(s) Reconnect Loose Connection(s)
Check for loose wire(s)
around the brake lever(s)
Wire(s) loose Replace Brake Lever
Check brake cable(s) for damage Cable damaged Replace Brake Lever
Power Stays On When Unit
Is Turned Off
Throttle lights stay on when power
switch is turned off
Double check the power switch
is in the off position
Power switch is in off position Replace Power Switch
Product Makes 'Grinding' Noise
Check that brake is not
rubbing against the rear wheel
Brakes are rubbing
djust brakes (Refer to
Pg 4 in Owner's Manual)
Dirt & debris found in chain and/or chain
is dry
Remove any dirt/debris from chain.
Lubricate chain w/WD40®
Chain tension too tight Adjust chain
Unit runs, but rear wheel
barely moves
Lift rear end up & manually
spin rear wheel forward
Should spin 3-4 times w/no resistance
Wheel does not spin freely Replace Rear Wheel
Turn power off & manually turn gear on
motor shaft with your fingers
Gear on motor shaft is tight
Does not turn easily
Replace Motor
Still makes grinding noise Replace Motor
No grinding noise Replace Rear Wheel
Turn power switch off; remove chain from
rear wheel;
turn power on & apply throttle
Chain does not rotate freely
Unit makes grinding noise
when in use
Inspect chain
Unit does not stop when
brakes are applied
Sprocket on rear wheel is aligned properly
with gear on motor shaft
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