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Sidekick
Your Sidekick requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to
perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride
provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
TIRE PRESSURE:
n We recommend that the tire pressure be maintained at 30 psi. For optimum scooter performance, do not
exceed that pressure; overinflating a tire can cause it to explode.
TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR:
n Regularly inspect your Sidekicks tires for signs of wear.
n Use a rubber conditioner on your Sidekicks tires to help to preserve them.
n Do not put rubber conditioner on tire tread; this may cause the tires to become dangerously slippery.
EXTERIOR SURFACES:
n Bumpers and trim also benefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditioner.
n Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the Sidekicks floormat or vinyl seat; they may become
dangerously slippery.
BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS:
n Make certain that the terminal connections remain tight and uncorroded.
n The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells.
n The battery terminals should face the rear of the Sidekick.
WIRING HARNESSES:
n Regularly check all wiring connections.
n Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, for wear or damage.
n Repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that you find before using your
Sidekick again.
ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS:
n The front console shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and
coated with an advanced formula urethane paint.
n A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss.
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY:
n These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication.
n Keep these areas free of moisture.
n If any of these items do become exposed to moisture, let them dry thoroughly before operating your
Sidekick again.
STORAGE:
See VI. Batteries and Charging and refer to How should I store my Sidekick and its batteries?
XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
BATTERY CHARGER FUSE:
The fuse has been incorporated into your charger to protect it from damage in the event of an electrical problem.
If your charger fuse repeatedly blows, try plugging your Victorys power charger cord into an outlet on a different
circuit.
n The fuse is located under a cap on the outside of the battery charger.
n The cap unscrews to allow access to the fuse.
n Unscrew the cap and replace the fuse if it has blown.
CAUTION! The replacement fuse must match the rating of the original fuse exactly. If you
install a fuse with an incorrect rating, you may damage the charger. Contact your local
Pride provider for fuse rating information.