Pride Mobility JET2 - Manual (Page 38)

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X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Figure 27. Motor
MOTOR BRUSH CAPS
Figure 28. Motor Brushes
NEW MOTOR BRUSH
WORN MOTOR
BRUSHES
WHEN TO SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PRIDE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE
The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your Jet 2. If necessary, contact your authorized
Pride provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the trouble code,
if available.
n Motor noise
n Frayed harnesses
n Cracked or broken connectors
n Uneven wear on any of the tires
n Jerky motion
n Pulling to one side
n Bent or broken wheel assemblies
n Does not power up
n Powers up, but does not move
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power:
n Check the 9-pin controller connector and the charger harness connector. See figures 9 and 10. Make sure
they are tight.
n Check the circuit breaker. Reset it if necessary.
n Check the battery connections.
If the above conditions prove normal, you can load test the batteries with a battery load tester. These testers are
available at automotive parts stores. Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that
come with the load tester. If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of them. If your Jet 2 still does
not power up, contact your authorized Pride provider.
The electric motors that power your Jet 2 use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear
over a long period of time. The motor brushes are the two contacts located inside the motor assembly that supply
power to the motor. They are designed to provide several thousand hours of operation. However, if the brushes
become dirty with carbon deposits or wear out, the motor will run poorly or not at all.
MOTOR BRUSHES