Pre-Ride Checklist:
- Past and Current Charge
- Battery Watering and Motor Cable Condition
- Battery Inspection
- Tire Condition
- Reverse Buzzer
- Steering System
- Brake System
- Body and Chassis
Battery Watering and Motor Cable Condition - Make sure batteries are watered a half inch above the plates with distilled water. Visually inspect cables and connections running from the batteries and the motor. If breakage is suspected, tug on the cable to ensure a proper connection, and then repair any broken coating with electrical tape.
Battery Inspection - Visually inspect all batteries and trays for corrosion, leaking, spilling, boil over. How to clean your batteries.
Tire Condition - Make sure tire pressure is above 16 PSI. Check tire for damage, cracks, excessive wear and embedded objects.
Reverse Buzzer - When shifting into reverse, the reverse buzzer should sound.
Steering System - Jiggle the steering wheel to check for excessive play. Make sure there are no abnormal sounds coming from the system.
Brake System - Check the brakes operation by pressing the pedal. Look underneath at cables and linkage to ensure proper movement.
Body and Chassis - Visually inspect the body, frame and chassis for missing parts, rust, obscure objects, dirt, debris or loose nuts and bolts.